LOCATION The Camp is situated in southern Kenya on the north-western border of the Masai Mara Reserve in the Great Plains Masai Mara North Conservancy. Set on the banks of the Mara River on 700 acres of private land leased from the Maasai tribes people. 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 the day including zebra, impala, elephant, giraffe and attendant predators. A resident hippo pod in front of the camp provides hours of entertainment as they wallow and grrrumph there way through the day. ACCESS Karen Blixen Camp is accessible either by regular scheduled flights from Nairobi, Samburu, Lewa Downs and Nanyuki or by short private charter flights. The nearest airstrips are Kichwa Tembo/Shikar/Musiara all which are serviced by the twice daily. For those wishing to visit Karen Blixen as well and the Swahili coast there are direct flight to Mombasa. The Camp is also accessible by road which talkes approximately 5 hours from Nairobi. STYLE Karen Blixen Camp is a luxury tented camp that offers an authentic and very comfortable en-suite accommodation. ACCOMMODATION The Camp has 22 spacious en-suite tents (4.6m x 8m) set on large wooden platforms (5m x 13m) - each has a spacious veranda complete with a cushion day bed. Tents can be configu­red for either double or twin occupancy and additional beds can be provided if a family wants to stay together. There is one family tent with two adjoining tents and two  bathrooms. Each of the tents has an ensuite shower room,proper loo and twin wash hand basins. The tents are all well appointed and  are in effect luxury tented cottages with all the comforts one would expect on proper safari. GUEST AREAS The open plan ‘mess’ area is set on the banks of the Mara river overlooking a resident hippo pod. Built on a raised mahogany deck the mess has a bar verandah and dinning room. Meals are made from the finest fresh ingredients prepared by experienced chefs. Food on offer is a mixture of Pan-African, Italian and Asian fusion cuisine served alongside a comprehensive selection of wines. Dinner is served either in the main mess area or under the stars, whilst breakfast and lunch may either be served in the camp or as a picnic during a morning of game watching. For those that want a little exercise, or to simply relax there is a swim­ming pool with sun-beds and umbrellas which is located in a quiet corner behind the mess. TREATMENTS The Camp has a resident masseuse in for massages, facial, pedicure or manicure. Treatments are carried out in the privacy of your own tent. ACTIVITIES The area is famed for the Great Migration (July to November) when approximately 1 million wildebeest, zebra and antelopes cross on their annual trek between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara in search of water and sweet grazing. Whilst the migration is prime time large resident herds of plains game and predators remain in the Park throughout the year. Most days activities involve an early morning game drive, returning ij time for breakfast. Afterwards some time for relaxation and a swim or you can take a picnic and a bush walk. Walks with an experienced guide and Maasai rangers are very popular and provide some very memorable game viewing. Animals often seen on game drives in the area include lion, cheetah, leopard, buffalo, elephant, rhino, giraffe, various antelopes, wildebeest, zebra, warthogs to name but a few. The birdlife is also excellent around the Camp and the surrounding environs.  Cultural visits to Maasai Village, school and/or church can also be arranged. Hot air balloon trips are also available which we advise you prebook due to limited availability. CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY The camp has been erected in the most environmentally conscious manner. The Camp is fully powered through an elaborate solar system, water is heated using gas burners (in order to avoid burning fire wood or char­coal) and has the latest zero waste water technology. All measures are taken to protect and conserve the invaluable wildlife of the Masai Mara and the Mara River, where Karen Blixen Camp also supports various local community projects and sponsors the local dispensary, as well as channelling part of the camp’s revenue to a maasai village. This support enables these rural populations to benefit from their natural resources in a sustainable and non-destructive way providing them with additional means to care for their families and improve their standard of living. As far as possible, we recruit camp staff from the immediate community and provide them with training and employment. In ad­dition, we are hoping to be able to channel private investment and donations into micro-finance, health and education projects within the local area. GENERAL INFORMATION Climate: The long rains generally start in mid April and last till mid June. The short rains fall during the month of November. Even during these ‘green’ seasons it generally rains at night, with bright skies during the day. Temperatures: The hottest months tend to be October, January and February, whilst July and August can be cooler  – particularly during the evening and night when a warm sweater or jacket is required. Style Luxury tented cottages with ensuite bathrooms Air/Con No Dining Yes Swimming pool Yes Children Yes, camp managers discretion on game activities, good family accommodation No. of Bedrooms 22 Pool Yes Activities Day and night game drives, bush walks, cultural/educational trips to local community, walking and hot air ballooning. Price Range From  £125.00 low season to £250.00 high season per person per night full board with all game activities. Find Similar Properties