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 Reserve and ecosystem.

Karen Blixen Camps location is a private and exclusive wilderness area of 32.000 Ha. The conservancy is a vital part of the Masai Mara Ecosystem and forms the north western zone and borders the Masai Mara National Reserve.

For the utmost private and exclusive safari experience game drives are conducted within the Mara North Conservancy area. During the migration season 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. Our open 4x4 vehicles that allow full view of the wildlife 

We suggest guests to leave for the early morning game drive just before sunrise to return and relax in Camp late for breakfast, before going on the afternoon game drive later on.  Full day game drives with picnic lunch basket is usually provided. A must do activity at Karen Blixen Camp Masai Mara is the night game drive where one experiences the thrilling adventures of the nocturnal wildlife with special equipment mounted on the vehicles.

Activities at Karen Blixen Camp Masai Mara include; Game walks. Walking in middle of the African bush with armed Masai warriors and 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 riding high above the endless 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 Masais make use of the flora for medical and ritual purposes.

Birding. Over 200 different birds have been spotted around the karen blixen Camp area. The keen beginner or the experienced birder will spend the early mornings in a remote area of the Camp with experienced Masai guide viewing sunbird, heron or weaver.

Community visits. Visit the traditional Masai village, local primary school or the busy Masai market and spend allittle time with the locals.

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. The initiative have won Karen Blixen numerous awards.

Karen Blixen Camp is accessible by local daily flights from Nairobi and Mombasa. Private charter flights from any part of the country could be organized.

Preferred airstrip is Shikar Airstrip with an approximately 40 minute drive to the Camp.

Karen Blixen Camp is also easily accessible by road from Nairobi, it takes approximately 4 hours during the dry season, and 5 hours in the green season.

Mara North Conservancy where the camp is located is committed to professional wildlife management with low impact tourism and low vehicle density.
 

Karen Blixen Camp Masai Mara is a child friendly eco and luxury camp, committed to protect the beautiful Masai Mara. The Camp management strongly believe responsible tourism holds the capacity to protect a natural wildlife area, alleviate poverty through proper conditions and contribute positively to local communities.

Environmental friendly technologies include a 24 hour electricity supply provided by solar panel system. Gas is used for heating up water for outdoor showers. No usage of firewood or charcoal. No deforestation of the Masai Mara woodlands

Waste water is led through a zero waste sewage system and mechanical and biological purified the very first initiative in the Masai Mara. The recycled water is used for watering the bush garden.

Organic waste is composted and non-degradable waste delivered back to private companies in Nairobi for further recycling.

Responsible tourism commitments include protection of Masai Mara through strong involvement in Mara North Conservancy, Conservation of Oloisuk is a private concession area of 900 Hectares. Reforestation with planting of 10.000 indigenous trees every year. The Camp provides health care facilities for a local Masai health clinic.

Karen Blixen Camp Masai Mara is member of Eco Tourism Kenya and UN Global Compact.