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Karen Blixen Camp

Karen Blixen Camp

Discover a luxury, five-star camp that offers the ultimate safari experiences when staying at the Karen Blixen Camp. Located in the wildlife-rich Mara North Conservancy, the camp is set in a natural garden, offering a boutique-style ambiance and views of the nearby Mara River. Public areas have thatched roofing and stone floors, offering a comfortable and stylish lounge area and bar. Meals are served in a dining area offering views over the grounds and river, the cuisine a wonderful blend of African, Indian and Far East flavors. 

Guests can feel pampered with a spa treatment or enjoy a yoga class or simply relax beside the swimming pool nestled among acacia and olive trees. Visit the small shop on-site and fully embrace the history of the camp and of Karen Blixen herself. Why not treat yourself to a viewing of ‘Out of Africa’ one evening, under the stars?

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Location

The Karen Blixen Camp is located inside the Masai Mara Game Reserve in the Mara North Conservancy, with flights connecting this safari region to Nairobi’s Wilson Area. The fight from Wilson is approximately 45 minutes while driving between the two will take around five hours.

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Rooms / Tents

The 22 large, simple luxury canvas tents at Karen Blixen Camp are positioned on a raised deck. There you can find a comfortable sunbed positioned on the outdoor deck, that overlooks the wilderness and river, with a chance to spot wildlife coming to drink or passing lazily by. 

The bedding can be made up as a Double Bed or Twin Bed, and each tent is solar-powered, promoting the eco-friendly environment Karen Blixen Camp is known to uphold. There is WiFi in the tents and a safe for guests to store their valuables. There is an en-suite bathroom and the exciting addition of an outdoor shower…private, yet offering a unique experience of showering under the stars.

Amenities

Dining Area

Barbeque Options

Bush Garden Dining Option

Lounge and Bar

Swimming Pool

Fire Pit

Babysitting Facility

Gift Shop

Spa Treatments

Yoga

WiFi

In-Tent Safe

Wheelchair Accessible

Places Of Interest

With over 7000 acres of magnificent wilderness to traverse, early morning and late afternoon game drives are a highlight of staying in this region. Home to rare species such as the Wild Dog, sightings are incredible when staying at Karen Blixen Camp. Big cats are often spotted so guests can enjoy the opportunity of seeing cheetah and the elusive leopard when visiting Leopard Gorge. 

Guides bush walks are offered to guests and within the camp nature walks can be enjoyed. View the vast wilderness and incredible wildlife from above when embarking on a hot air balloon ride and bird watchers can look out for over 500 species of birdlife. For a cultural experience, consider a visit to a nearby Masai Village.

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