Migration 2026 — Karen, Nairobi Hotel
Karen Plains Hotel in Karen, Nairobi is ready for the 2026 wildebeest migration season. Book your Nairobi nights with us before and after your Masai Mara safari — comfortable rooms, daily breakfast, and transfers to Wilson Airport and JKIA all arranged from the hotel.
The 2026 Migration — A Special Year
The 2026 migration season is particularly remarkable because it overlaps with the FIFA World Cup (11 June – 19 July). June and July visitors can enjoy game drives by day and live World Cup football at Moss Oasis restaurant at Karen Plains Hotel by night. From late July onward, the migration river crossings peak in the Masai Mara. It's one of the most exciting years in recent memory to visit Kenya.
Learn more about our World Cup screenings at Karen Plains Hotel. And read our guide on the best time to visit Kenya for a safari for the full 2026 seasonal picture.
Karen Plains Hotel — Built for Migration Season
Karen Plains Hotel is set up for the migration season. We are 10 minutes from Wilson Airport for Mara flights, 10 minutes from Nairobi National Park for pre-Mara game drives, and can arrange Masai Mara safari packages — road and flight — directly from the hotel.
Rooms include daily breakfast, fast fibre WiFi, and 24-hour electricity backup — the essentials for a well-supported migration season stay.
Getting to the Masai Mara in 2026
Our guide on Nairobi to Masai Mara: road vs. flight covers your transfer options from Karen. Flying from Wilson Airport (10 minutes from the hotel) takes 45 minutes to the Mara — the most convenient option for migration visitors staying at Karen Plains Hotel.
Karen's Wildlife Experiences
Before heading to the Mara, add a morning at Nairobi National Park — lions, rhinos, and giraffes just 10 minutes from Karen Plains Hotel. The Giraffe Centre is 15 minutes away. Read our game drive guide for planning tips.
Book Your 2026 Migration Stay
Book direct for the best available rate — daily breakfast included. July and August fill quickly — book early. Reserve your 2026 migration room here or WhatsApp +254 796 989 928.