Masai Mara Migration Hotel in Nairobi
Karen Plains Hotel in Karen, Nairobi is a trusted Masai Mara migration base. We are 10 minutes from Wilson Airport — the departure point for Mara flights — and offer comfortable rooms, daily breakfast, and safari packages arranged directly from the hotel. Book direct for the best available rate.
The Masai Mara Migration — Why It Matters
The wildebeest migration is the largest annual animal movement on earth. Over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle make a continuous loop between Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Masai Mara — and the Mara River crossings, where herds plunge past waiting crocodiles, are one of nature's most dramatic spectacles. Most visitors target the river crossings between July and October.
Our guide on the best time to visit Kenya for a safari covers the full migration calendar and helps you time your trip for the best possible experience.
Karen Plains Hotel — 10 Minutes from Wilson Airport
Wilson Airport is the departure point for all scheduled flights to the Masai Mara — operated by Safarilink, AirKenya, and other carriers. Karen Plains Hotel is 10 minutes from Wilson Airport, making it the most convenient pre-Mara overnight base available in Nairobi. No crossing the city for an early morning departure.
We can arrange airport transfer from JKIA to Karen Plains Hotel, and onward transfer to Wilson Airport the following morning. Read our guide on Nairobi to Masai Mara: road vs. flight for the full picture.
What Karen Plains Hotel Offers Safari Guests
- Comfortable en-suite rooms with daily breakfast included
- 24-hour electricity backup for reliable charging and connectivity
- Fast fibre WiFi throughout the property
- Airport transfers from JKIA and to Wilson Airport
- Masai Mara safari packages — road and flight options
- Nairobi National Park game drives — 10 minutes from the hotel
Pre-Mara Day in Karen
Arriving the day before your Mara flight? Spend the afternoon at the Giraffe Centre or on a game drive at Nairobi National Park. Both are within 15 minutes of Karen Plains Hotel and make excellent warm-up wildlife experiences before the Mara.
Book Your Masai Mara Migration Hotel
Book direct for the best available rate — daily breakfast included. Reserve your Masai Mara migration hotel here or WhatsApp +254 796 989 928.