Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Rating: 5-star Located on the slopes of Oloongams Hills, it is one of the first lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Guests are drawn to this lodge built in an ethnic design, surrounded by a rich landscape, covered in fauna, from huge desert cacti to sweet smelling jasmine flowers, all within the fabled Maasai Mara game reserve. 50 traditional round buildings with thatched roofs, each with 2 rooms with private bath. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge Location: Lake Nakuru National Park Rating: 5-star Set on a plateau above Lake Nakuru, the lodge has 67 chalets all overlooking the lake. It is the perfect place to experience one of the world's largest ornithological spectacles, the pink flamingo, or a rich concentration of wildlife including black and white colobus monkey and black and white rhino. Private shower, verandah, tea / coffee making facilities. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Serena Sweetwaters Camp Location: Mt Kenya Highlands Rating: 4-star [CLICK on photo for more info]

Gorilla's Nest Location: Parc National de Volcans Unrated (approx 3-star) Gorillas Nest Lodge is located 2 km west of the Kinigi Park Headquarters. The lodge is in a lovely rural setting and ideally situated to the park headquarters for each mornings registration process. There is no electricity in Kinigi, so the lodge operates a generator. Rooms are comfortable but smallish and most are brick built in a circle with a central garden. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Hotel Novotel Location: Kigali, Rwanda Rating: 3-star The Novotel Kigali Umubano is located 5 km from the centre of Kigali atop one of the many hills that make up the city. The hotel features a bar and restaurant, various leisure facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness, aerobics, sauna and tennis court. There is also a bank, several shops and parking on site. Safe deposit box in room, satellite/cable colour TV, telephone, WiFi wireless internet. [CLICK on photo for more information]