10/10 Excellent
Linda, Manhattan Beach
Travelled with family
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Linda
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Karen Blixen Camp
3.5 star property
Tentalow in Maasai Mara with full-service spa and free breakfast
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Spa
- Free airport shuttle
- Bar
- Pool
- 24/7 front desk
- Pet-friendly
Explore the area
C13, Mara North Conservancy, Maasai Mara, Narok Country, 00100
- Mara North Conservancy1 min walk
- Oloololo Gate34 min drive
- Maasai Mara National Reserve54 min drive
- Maasai Mara (ANA-Angama Mara)48 min drive
Room options
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Tent
Highlights
Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
- River view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
About the area
Maasai Mara
Karen Blixen Camp places you steps from Mara North Conservancy and within a 15-minute stroll of Mara River. Highlights at this tentalow include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to Karen Blixen Camp Spa can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body scrubs, facials and mani/pedis. At the tentalow's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy access to a safari and game viewing. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Maasai Mara tentalow you'll find Maasai Mara National Reserve.
What's nearby
- Mara North Conservancy - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Oloololo Gate - 34 min drive - 15.3 km
- Maasai Mara National Reserve - 34 min drive - 15.3 km
- Musiara Gate - 44 min drive - 16.4 km
- Lemek Conservancy - 53 min drive - 24.9 km
Getting around
- Maasai Mara (KTJ-Kichwa Tembo) - 34 min drive
About this property
Karen Blixen Camp
Tentalow in Maasai Mara with full-service spa and free breakfast
Karen Blixen Camp offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.
Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Karen Blixen Camp. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Maasai Mara tentalow.
- 22 guestrooms or units
- English breakfast (free)
- Manager's reception (free)
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Front desk safe
- Terrace
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Smoking in designated areas
- Bar or lounge
- Dining venue
Karen Blixen Camp offers 22 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bathrobes. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
Karen Blixen Camp Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is open daily.
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- 24-hour free return 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 lift
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Dressing gowns
- 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 are welcome and stay free
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit: USD 600.0 per night
We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.
We should mention
- For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
- For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
- For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
- For stays on 1 January, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
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
What is the cancellation policy at Karen Blixen Camp?
Karen Blixen Camp offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is parking available at Karen Blixen Camp?
Yep, Karen Blixen Camp has a free self car park.
Is there a spa on site at Karen Blixen Camp?
Yep, Karen Blixen Camp Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.
Does Karen Blixen Camp have a pool?
Karen Blixen Camp has an outdoor pool.
What makes Karen Blixen Camp a romantic place to stay?
Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Karen Blixen Camp.
Does Karen Blixen Camp serve breakfast?
Yep, free English brekkie is on offer daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Karen Blixen Camp?
Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Karen Blixen Camp?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.
What time are check-in & check-out at Karen Blixen Camp?
Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Karen Blixen Camp Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness