Karen Blixen Camp

Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

(Karen Blixen Camp is situated in the beautiful Mara North Conservancy, a Private and exclusive Wilderness Area of 32.000 Ha. The Conservancy is a vital part of the Masai Mara Ecosystem; it forms the North Western Zone and borders the Masai Mara National Reserve.

The closest Airstrip to Karen Blixen Camp is Shikar Airstrip with an approximately 40 minute drive to the Camp. Other Airstrips are Kichwa Tembo (approximately a 40 minute drive from the camp) or Mara Safari Club (approximately a one Hour drive from the Camp) The drive from Nairobi to Karen Blixen Camp takes approximately 5 Hours during the dry season, and 7 hours in the rainy season)

Karen Blixen Camp

Karen Blixen Camp View Rates, Discounted Prices - Book & Save Now!

Karen Blixen Camp; Karen Blixen Camp is situated in southern Kenya on the north-western border of the famed Masai Mara National Reserve in the Koiyaki Lemek Conservation area. Set on the banks of the Mara River on a 66 acre piece of private land leased from the Masai community.

With the impressive escarpment in front of Karen Blixen Camp and the great Mara plains behind it where the Mara River provides the focal point the location is spectacular.

The river, runs the length of the property and provides a constant source of water for the thirsty plains game that come to drink throughout the course of the day including zebra, impala, elephant, giraffe and many more, while the resident hippo pod in front of the Karen Blixen Camp restaurant provide hours of entertainment as they spend their day frolicking in the river.

Karen Blixen Camp comprises 22 luxurious en-suite tents; each set on a beautiful mahogany platform with a spacious veranda completed with cushion daybed from which one can enjoy an afternoon siesta, taking in the wonderful surroundings.

Each tent has a private bathroom with toilet, twin washbasins and an outdoor shower with view to the sky. The water is heated by gas and there is 24 hour electricity in all tents provided by solar panels.

Karen Blixen Camp 19 tents are placed along the river whilst 3 are set on raised platforms offering stunning views of the surrounding area. Karen Blixen Camp family unit consists of two tents with a shared veranda.

Camp facilities also include a restaurant, a bar, a lounge, a gift shop with wireless internet and a swimming pool. Karen Blixen Camp resident masseuse offers a wide range of wellness treatments.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the restaurant or bush garden from where one has an incredible close view of the Mara River and the wild animals coming to drink.

Karen Blixen Camp, Masai Mara Game Reserve - Kenya

Karen Blixen Camp Non-Residents Ground Package Prices

Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include: Full board accommodation + Teas and Coffees + Mineral Water, Sodas, Beers, House Wines + Two game drives per day + Night Game Drive or Full Day + Airstrip Transfers and Mara North Conservancy fees

Notes

* Eco Walk (Maximum 10 Guests)

* Balloon Transfer 55 US Dollars per person, return

* Extra Lunch at the camp 25 US Dollars per person
* Bush Lunch (Minimum 2 Guests) 45 US Dollars per person
* Bush dinner (Minimum 2 Guests) 50 US Dollars per person

* Bush breakfast (Minimum 2 Guests) 40 US Dollars per person

* Extra game drive (Minimum 2 Guests) 55 US Dollars per person

* Nature walk (Maximum 8 Guests) 10 US Dollars per person Approximately 1 hour

* Masai Manyatta visit (Maximum 8 Guests) 30 US Dollars per person Approximately 1 hour

* Game walk (6 Guests per warden and guides) Free Approximately 45 Minimum - 1 hour walk through the camp
* Sundowners (Minimum 1 Guests) 30 US Dollars per person Unlimited local drinks (sodas, beers, spirits and house wines)

* Mara North Conservancy Fees are included in above rates

* Masai Mara National Reserve is not included in the above rates

* When an adult a child are sharing a tent, both will be counted as adults
* Infant until two years is free of charge. Child is between 2 and 11.99 years

* Family package (2 Adults & 2 Children) covers 2 adults and 2 children in one tent
* Exclusive use of game vehicle with driver and guide - Full day (subject to availability) 625 US Dollars
* Christmas supplement between 23rd Dec to 2nd Jan is 60 US Dollars extra per person (both dates included)

* Balloon Safari above Masai Mara & breakfast 228 US Dollars per Child Leave camp at 0500 Hours and arrive back at approximately 1100 Hours

* Balloon Safari above Masai Mara & Champagne breakfast 480 US Dollars per Adult Leave camp at 0500 Hours and arrive back at approximately 1100 Hours

Karen Blixen Camp Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Exclude:

* Phone calls

* Extra activities

* Domestic flights

* Tips & gratuities

* Laundry expenses

* Personal insurance

* Safari shop purchases

* Masai Mara National Reserve

Karen Blixen Camp Safari Activities Prices

Karen Blixen Camp is situated in the pristine Mara North Conservancy; a vital part of the Masai Mara Ecosystem and offering one of the most densely populated natural wildlife areas in the world. Mara North Conservancy is proud to have one of the lowest tourism and vehicle density in the Masai Mara Ecosystem.

For the utmost private and exclusive safari experience game drives are conducted within the Mara North Conservancy area.

During the migration season (or on request) guests are offered the opportunity to go to the Masai Mara National Reserve to have a chance to see the wildebeests crossing the Mara River. Karen Blixen Camp open Toyota Land Cruiser gives full view of the wildlife roaming the area.

Karen Blixen Camp suggest guests to leave for the early morning game drive just before sunrise; return and relax in Camp, before going on the afternoon game drive. If one wish to go for a full day game drive a picnic lunch basket is provided. A must do activity is the night game drive where one experiences the thrilling adventures of the night.

More Karen Blixen Activities

One can also enjoy a romantic bush dinner set beneath the starlit African night. Bush breakfast is the perfect surprise after an exciting morning game drive with astonishing view over the Mara plains. Karen Blixen was passionate about cooking and Karen Blixen Camp chefs have found many of her original recipes.

Dining at the Camp captures the taste of these long gone colonial days with classical cooking from the French, English, Italian and Danish kitchens. Modern day’s love for cosmopolitan food with clear notes from the Far East, India or Kenya’s own traditional cooking is also served alongside the African continent’s finest wines.

Game Walks: Walking in middle of the African bush with armed Masai guides is truly an amazing safari experience. Oloisuk is our private concession area offering plenty of wildlife experience and breathtaking view of the Mara plains; to get there one has to cross the Mara River in a small boat.

Balloon Safaris: Imagine the thrill of gliding high above the impressive Masai Mara savannah while looking down at herds of elephants and zebras tottering beneath you.

Nature Walks: Learn about the trees, shrubs, birds and little insects inhabiting the Mara grassland and how the Masai's make use of the flora for medical and ritual purposes.

Birding: Over 180 different birds have been spotted around the Camp. The keen beginner or the experienced birder will spend the early mornings in a remote area of the Camp with experienced Masai guide viewing sun bird, heron or weaver.

Eco- camp Walks: We show you how we run an eco friendly luxury camp out in the bush with solar panels, non-power cold room, gas burners, zero waste sewage system and waste management.

Community Visits: Visit the traditional Masai village, local primary school or the busy Masai market.

Booking & Reservations for Karen Blixen Camp located in the southern Kenya on the north-western border of the famed Masai Mara National Reserve in the Koiyaki Lemek Conservation area, Kenya

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871

Mobile : 0721242711 (Safaricom) - Kenya

Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com