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Kenyan born Stefano Cheli, an Italian whose family moved to Africa shortly after WWII, is married to Liz Peacock, an Englishwoman who also grew up in Kenya. Their partnership, Cheli & Peacock, has earned its reputation as one of Kenya's top brands.

Cheli & Peacock, which started as a luxury mobile safari company in 1985, has grown and expanded over the years, and now has 10 properties ranging from traditional bush safari camps to luxury cottages.

All offer top quality accommodation with a great selection of activities, and a choice of some of Kenya's finest national parks and reserves including the Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park and the romantic Lamu Archipelago.

Cheli & Peacock also offers luxurious fly-in and driving safaris, which include a broad selection of eco-systems and give you the opportunity to experience Kenya's fantastic wildlife, traditional culture and dramatic landscapes.

Attractions

At Cheli & Peacock properties service is second to none, you can definitely rest assured that you will be well looked after. Lodges and camps are kept small and intimate, to ensure personal service.

The diverse collection of lodges and variety of locations enables you to choose from a broad selection of eco systems, game and bird life - you can even combine a bush and ocean holiday.

There really is something for everyone, whether you're looking for a family cottage with loads of activities for kids to enjoy; or a honeymoon retreat with hot air balloon trips and romantic star beds.

Activities

Cheli & Peacock properties offer a range of activities including game drives, guided bush walks, swimming, sundowners and bush picnics.

You can go snorkelling and deep sea fishing at Manda Bay and Sabuk, an exclusive private lodge in Laikipia, is a fantastic base for camel trekking and walking.

Services

All Cheli & Peacock properties are known for their superior service.

Tortilis Camp received a 'Best for Service' award in the Conde Nast Readers Choice Awards (2005).

Food and Wine

Cheli & Peacock properties are known for outstanding cuisine. Stefano Cheli has an Italian background, so many of the lodges serve traditional Northern Italian food.

Conservation

Cheli & Peacock pays careful attention to eco-friendly lodge management and protection of the natural environment. The company is committed to developing and promoting sustainable tourism hand-in-hand with beneficial conservation and wildlife management practice.

Elsa's Kopje was the recipient of Africa's first bronze ecotourism certification (in 2003), and a number of their properties have now received a rating for sustainable tourism from the Eco Society of Kenya (ESOK).

Awards

Most of Cheli & Peacock's lodges have won prestigious travel awards. Recent awards and recognition include:

Joy's Camp - Conde Nast Traveller "The Hot List 2007”
Tortilis Camp - Conde Nast Traveller "Gold List 2006”
Tortilis Camp - Conde Nast Traveller Reader's Choice 2005 (9th in the world)

Accommodation

All the Cheli & Peacock camps and lodges offer privacy, exclusivity, luxury and above all a true wilderness experience. Set in secluded locations, away from the busy tourist circuit, you can appreciate Kenya's dramatic diverse landscapes in informal yet elegant style.

The award-winning, eco-friendly property portfolio includes Tortilis Camp in Amboseli, Elsa's Kopje in Meru, the luxury tented Elephant Pepper Camp in the Maasai Mara, Joy's Camp in Shaba National Reserve and Manda Bay in the Lamu archipelago - the perfect retreat for both families and honeymooners.

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