What’s the Secret to Secret Safari?

Living in Kenya means having access to some of the most magnificent destinations in the world, right on your doorstep. The finest safari lodges, city hotels, and beach escapes, all available within a short flight or a scenic drive from your front door. But these world-class properties are priced for international visitors, making the room rates listed on booking websites inaccessible to locals. That’s where secret Resident Rates come in, making it possible to stay at these spectacular properties at a fraction of the cost. 

How do you book at Resident Rates in Kenya?

With a valid Kenyan ID or proof of residency, properties across the country welcome locals with open arms - and dramatically reduced room rates. But the booking process can often take some work. Once you’ve identified the property you’d like to visit, it takes a few emails back and forth to request and receive Resident Rates and blackout dates (often properties are not able to extend Res Rates during peak travel periods, like the Great Migration), before booking can be confirmed. Surely there’s an easier way? Well, that’s where Secret Safari comes in. 

Where can you book Resident Rates at top Kenyan properties?

From Nairobi city breaks to the magical Maasai Mara and the picturesque coast, we’ve done the hard work of compiling Res Rates across the country and uploading them to one easy booking platform, where you can view live bookability and reserve rooms and experiences instantly. These rates are exclusively available to locals, so signing up to our website is essential in order to gain access. Signing up is completely free and as easy as uploading a picture of your Kenyan ID or proof of residence. 

We’ve got 130 of the country’s top properties bookable, with more to come. From Amboseli to Watamu, Kiwayu to Tsavo, you can take advantage of the Res Rates on offer across the country, simply by signing up to Secret Safari and joining the club. Our Secret Safari Bespoke team is also available to help you arrange the finer details of your trip (like airport transfers and experiences) and share insider tips on the must-see locations and the latest property news. We’ll create a tailor-made trip at an unrivalled price, whatever type of holiday you want.

Join the club now for FREE and become a Secret Safari insider

And of course, giving back is an important part of being part of the Secret Safari Club. We are passionate about giving back and supporting local communities. By booking with Secret Safari, you are directly helping families in Kenya that most need support. See our Giving Back page for more details.

Join the club now to become part of the Secret. Visit our Join The Club page now sign up and gain access to the best rates in Kenya.