Karen Blixen Camp Masai Mara

We are two fit and healthy Australian sisters in our 60’s and decided after visiting South Africa and Kruger in 2011 we would visit Rwanda to Trek and spend time with the Mountain Gorillas, and Kenya and Tanzania to experience games drives and follow the Great Migration hoping to see a crossing. We achieved it all and left Africa full of love for the country and its people. Karen Blixen Camp was a highlight and absolutely outstanding for our 3 night stay. The tent was so well equipped , and the beds so comfortable. We had everything we needed. The availability of hot water morning and evening was perfect. All the staff were welcoming and helpful together with our Masai escorts to and from the tent during the darker hours. All that was required was the ringing of a bell. The dining area overlooking the Mara River with the hippos in residence whilst the giraffes elephants and baboons visited. It was a dream come true! Our guide Lorna was very special. She was the only female guide, with 10 years experience her knowledge of the wildlife, birds and plants was exceptional. She handled the big Land Cruiser over rough terrain to make sure we were up close and personal with every form of Wildlife nature presented in the Mara North Conservancy. We were on a private safari so Lorna collected us from the Migori Airstrip and took us on a game drive on the way to the Camp. She was as excited as we were to find a cheetah for us. We had games drives morning and afternoon. Each time Lorna would ask “is there something special you would like to see” and then “let’s see what nature gives us” ❤️ We saw lions, giraffes, elephants, hippos, wildebeest, zebras, baboons, hyenas, jackals, impalas, gazelles, dik diks, so many birds, the Masai herding their cattle the beautiful colourful Maisai women and so much more. We had Sundowner drinks with the lions. Lorna took us back to the Migori airstrip to continue our safari. Karen Blixen Camp and Lorna will always have a special place in our hearts. I hope either I or my family will visit again. ❤️

We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay at this camp. The setting by the river was perfect for watching the hippos whilst having breakfast and lunch. The staff were all very friendly and professional. Our driver Francis went out of his way to ensure we saw as many animals as possible and his knowledge of the area and the animals was second to non. The bush breakfast and evening sundowners amongst the animals was an added bonus. We couldn’t have asked for anything more from our stay.

I stayed here 10 years ago and remembered it as magical and amazing. I was worried it might have changed… it did.. it was even better!! Empapa was our phenomenal guide and the trip was fantastic! The food is gorgeous, the staff are welcoming and you can feel how much they give and care for the local community! We are so many animals and we felt a part of the Masai.

Gosh where to start! Let's start with the lovely welcome and the hot face cloths they meet you with, whether you have just arrived or are returning from a safari. The camp is in an amazing setting opposite a watering place frequented by giraffe, Thompson gazelles, antelope, fish eagles, egrets and elephants all mingling with the resident hippos and 3 Crocs. It's surprising how time can pass just watching the wildlife. And that's just in the camp. The tents are fantastic. So clean and comfortable. They put hot water bottles in your bed at night coz gosh it gets cold. But you are snuggly under your duvet and thick blanket. Service is very friendly and you are always addressed by your name. Food - well how they provide what they do is amazing. Gorgeous soups! And in a heavenly setting. The safaris on the conservancy are all I'd hoped for. Most of the time it was just us and our driver, Dennis. He was a laugh and a great guide. The maximum no of cars around a siting in the Conservancy is 5 and they stick to it. They drive off road to so beware the bumps. I could say more, but I'll leave you things to discover for yourself.

We visited after a few days in the National Park and it was wonderful to experience the Mara with fewer vehicles but the same amazing animals. We were joined by guide Jeremiah on our trips into the Conservancy. Jeremiah was very informative and helpful finding animals. It was nice to be greeted back to camp with moist towels after our game drives. The tents were spacious and comfortable, the large outside shower was very unique. The food was excellent and eating while watching the variety of animals across the river was a memorable experience. Having some meals in the field was an amazing experience, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African savanna. Although larger than the first camp we visited the tents were widely spaced and I never felt the camp was crowded.