Your Nairobi Base Before and After Safari

• Check-in from 12:00
• Check-out by 10:00
• Breakfast 7:00–10:30
• 24/7 front desk
• Card & M-PESA
• Free parking

Why guests like you choose Karen Plains Hotel

• About 15 minutes from Wilson Airport, where many flights to the Masai Mara and other parks depart.
• Luggage storage while you're on safari, so you only take what the bush plane allows.
• Packed breakfast on request for early flights and road departures.
• Laundry after safari: wash, dry and fold for US$20 per bag.
• Close to Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a first taste of Kenyan wildlife.

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Add to your stay

Pre-Safari Stopover Package	US$150
Wilson Airport transfer (sedan)	US$45 per vehicle
Wilson Airport transfer (4x4 Land Cruiser)	US$85 per vehicle
JKIA airport transfer (sedan)	US$55 per vehicle
Private transfer to the Masai Mara	US$400
Safari vehicle with driver, per day (mini van)	US$190 per day
Safari vehicle with driver, per day (Land Cruiser)	US$290 per day
Nairobi National Park half-day tour (mini van)	US$185
Laundry: wash, dry and fold	US$20 per bag
Lunch and dinner at the hotel	US$40 per day, both meals together

Good to know before you book

Tell us your flight or departure time when you book so we can arrange a packed breakfast and a transfer.

Our safari vehicles and the Masai Mara transfer can be booked online. If you have already booked a safari with an operator, just tell us their pickup time.

Karen is in south-west Nairobi. It is close to Wilson Airport (about 15 minutes), the Giraffe Centre, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Nairobi National Park. JKIA usually takes 45–75 minutes depending on traffic, and daily trips to Westlands, the CBD or Gigiri can be long at peak hours.

What guests say

“What truly makes this hotel unique is the staff — always smiling, always ready to help, and they genuinely make you feel welcome.”— Amir, United States · Booking.com

Planning a holiday safari stopover?

• Nights around your safari: choose your own dates before or after the bush over Christmas and New Year, and leave spare bags in our luggage storage while you are away.
• Transfers: private vehicles priced per vehicle one way. Wilson Airport sedan US$45 or 4×4 US$85; JKIA sedan US$55 or 4×4 US$95.
• Safari planning with a partner: Travel Corporation Limited (Travel Corp) at The Hub Karen plans longer safaris. Itineraries are quoted and operated by Travel Corp, park fees are extra and sightings are never certain.

Ask your KPH concierge on WhatsApp · Christmas & December stays in Karen · Build a personal Karen stopover before or after your safari

Frequently asked questions

Can I leave luggage at the hotel while I'm on safari?

Yes. Luggage storage is available while you are away on safari, as well as before check-in and after check-out.

How far is Karen Plains Hotel from Wilson Airport?

About 15 minutes by car. A private Wilson transfer costs US$45 by sedan or US$85 by 4x4 Land Cruiser.

Can I get breakfast before an early safari flight?

Breakfast is served from 7:00. For earlier departures we can prepare a packed breakfast on request.

Can you arrange a safari?

You can book a private transfer to the Masai Mara (US$400) or a safari vehicle with driver per day (mini van US$190, Land Cruiser US$290) on our website. WhatsApp us to plan the details.

Is there a pre-safari package?

Yes. The Pre-Safari Stopover Package costs US$150. See the product page for what's included.

Can I get my clothes washed after safari?

Yes. Our laundry service is wash, dry and fold for US$20 per bag.

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Karen Plains Hotel · Karen Plains Arcade, Karen Plains Road, Karen, Nairobi · a few steps from The Waterfront Karen