Kajiado
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Overview
Annual Rev
KSh1.8m
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 KSh1••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
27 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
KSh4,032
12 mo avg
↓24%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kajiado market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +KES 2,257,876 | — | — |
| Internet | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 4•••••• | 🔒 KES 2•••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +KES 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 4•••••• | 🔒 KES 3•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 3•••••• | 🔒 KES 2•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 7 (••%) | 🔒 +KES 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 4•••••• | 🔒 KES 3•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 3•••••• | 🔒 KES 3•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 1••••• (+•%) | 🔒 KES 3•••••• | 🔒 KES 3•••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (17.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (KES 102)
3 bedrooms (KES 27)
2 bedrooms (KES 18)
1 bedroom (KES 14)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (62%)
Independent hosts (38%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kajiado market averaged 369 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 19% from a year earlier and up 59% over two years.
An average Kajiado listing earns KES751K/year. High-performing listings earn KES4.8M, while low-performing listings earn KES263K.
Average occupancy in Kajiado is 12%, producing RevPAR of KES2K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kajiado, at KES1.3M.
Rules vary across Kajiado. Nairobi: Lenient. No specific STR regulations. General business permits recommended. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Kajiado: Lenient. No formal STR framework. County business permits may apply. Very limited enforcement in practice. Amboseli: Lenient. Tourism-focused area, no specific STR rules. Wildlife conservancy fees may apply. Minimal oversight outside licensed camps. Narok: Lenient. No dedicated STR regulations. Tourism levy for Maasai Mara area. Light enforcement, informal operations common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kajiado Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 19% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 9%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in December and August; it is lowest in September and June.
The most common amenities are Parking (100%), Kitchen (91%), Internet (85%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+87%), Hot Tub (+45%), Bbq (+27%).
Average daily rate in Kajiado is KES18K, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in October and are lowest in September.
Guests in Kajiado book an average of 25 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 21 days for 1-bedroom listings to 29 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 34% higher than weekday occupancy.