Karen Blixen Camp
Masai Mara, Kenya
Karen Blixen Camp
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Karen Blixen Camp Highlights
Karen Blixen Camp is set on the bank of the Mara River in a private concession of land leased from a Masai landlord in the Mara North Conservancy; a vital part of the Masai Mara Ecosystem in Kenya. The location is spectacular, with the great Mara plains behind the camp and the impressive escarpment and Mara River in front. Zebras, elephants and hippos are found drinking from the river throughout the day offering superb game viewing.
What Sun Safaris Says
- Modern lodge with tented rooms
- Beautiful setting between the Mara plains and River
- Game can be viewed from your tent’s private veranda
- Solar powered
- Swimming pool & wellness treatments available
Karen Blixen Camp Description
Karen Blixen Camp offers twenty two spacious en-suite tents providing a luxurious and stylish retreat. The tents are set on large mahogany platforms, each with a spacious veranda and cushion filled day bed from which one can enjoy a relaxing view of the wonderful surroundings. Tents can be configured for either double or twin occupancy. The open plan dining area is beautifully located on the banks of the Mara River overlooking the resident hippo pod. Pan-African, Italian, Asian and gourmet cuisine are served alongside a comprehensive selection of wines. The reception area has been decorated with accurate copies of Karen Blixen's own furniture. A swimming pool with sun-beds and umbrellas is located in a quiet corner behind the dining area.
Karen Blixen Camp Game Viewing and Activities
The legendary Masai Mara in Kenya offers incredible game viewing opportunities and wildlife include lion, cheetah, leopard, buffalo, elephant, rhino, giraffe, various antelopes, wildebeest, zebra and warthogs can often be seen on game drives in the area. The birdlife is also excellent around the camp and surrounding environs. From the camp you can explore the quiet corner of the Mara ecosystem of the Koiyaki Lemek Group Ranch which is home to the famed Leopard Gorge which has provided the stage for numerous BBC, National Geographic and Discovery Channel documentaries including the Big Cat Diaries. As the camp is located on a private ranch, it enjoys the benefits of both unfenced access to the Masai Mara Game Reserve and private game viewing within the ranch.
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