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Karen Blixen Camp

3.5 star property
Tentalow in Maasai Mara with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Tent | Desk, laptop workspace
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Tent | Desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool
Karen Blixen Camp, near the scenic Mara River, offers a peaceful base for exploration. Start your day with an English breakfast before wildlife viewing or relaxing by the outdoor pool. Enjoy practical amenities like free WiFi, luggage storage, and 24-hour front desk service.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 4 - Sep 5
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Tomorrow

Sep 5 - Sep 6
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Tent | Desk, laptop workspace

Tent

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Free cribs/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
C13, Mara North Conservancy, Maasai Mara, Narok Country, 00100

What's nearby

  • Mara North Conservancy - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Oloololo Gate - 34 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve - 34 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Musiara Gate - 44 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Lemek Conservancy - 52 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (KTJ-Kichwa Tembo) - 34 min drive

About this property

Karen Blixen Camp

Property highlights
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and game and wildlife viewing at Karen Blixen Camp. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure at Karen Blixen Camp Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to a free daily manager's reception and a terrace, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Karen Blixen Camp boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Partially open bathrooms with rainfall showers and shampoo
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 600.0 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1

Property is also known as

Karen Blixen Camp Maasai Mara
Karen Blixen Camp Safari/Tentalow
Karen Blixen Camp Safari/Tentalow Maasai Mara

Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Blixen Camp have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Karen Blixen Camp pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karen Blixen Camp?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karen Blixen Camp?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karen Blixen Camp?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Karen Blixen Camp provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Karen Blixen Camp located?

Situated in Maasai Mara, this spa tentalow is within a 15-minute walk of Mara North Conservancy and Mara River. Mara Triangle and Oloololo Gate are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Karen Blixen Camp Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous safari camp, location, staff and game drives.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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