Celebrity Sightings in Kenya

Celebrities get tired of being followed around and are usually trying to get to places where they can enjoy some relative anonymity.� Kenya is a popular destination for celebrities, with the following places on their list of must-stay places.

1. Mt. Kenya Safari Club.�� William Holden and Ray Ryan were instrumental in founding this place in 1859 with the help of Carl Hirschman among others.� It has an impressive roster of celebrities, millionaires and royalty on its who-slept-here list.� You never know who you will bump into here.� The stars' privacy is protected and they have an opportunity to relax with their peers.� Stephanie Powers often frequents this club and is the director.

2. Shompole Lodge.� Where did Bill Gates choose to stay during his recent visit to Africa?� Shompole Lodge, a luxury eco-tourism lodge that overlooks the Rift Valley, is a place he has been to before.� The lodge provides employment for the Maasai tribe that lives in the area.� Situated near the salt lake, Lake Magadi, celebrities can catch a glimpse of the flamingoes that breed on its shores.� They can also catch a glimpse of the bat-eared fox.

3. Alfajiri Villas� Located on the south coast of Kenya, Alfajiri is a very secure, luxurious collection of villas set on the cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean.� It has been featured in Conde Nast, USA Today and the New York Times and hailed as one of the best resorts in the world.� Celebrities love the�discreet service from the staff and the security.� The activities include golf, a destination spa, snorkeling, tennis and squash, to name a few.��

4. Treetops� Queen Elizabeth was on vacation here when she learned that her father had passed away and she was now Queen.� This luxury treehouse overlooks two watering holes and has great views of Mt. Kenya.� The meals are eaten in the restaurant where you can watch the animals hunt, especially in the evenings or early morning when the sun is not so hot.