Safari and Migration Hotel in Nairobi
Karen Plains Hotel is Nairobi's boutique hotel for safari and migration season travelers. Located in Karen, close to Wilson Airport and Nairobi National Park, we're the natural first and last stop for your Kenya safari trip — comfortable, well-positioned, and experienced in supporting migration season guests.
The Complete Safari and Migration Setup
Karen Plains Hotel covers everything a safari and migration visitor needs in Nairobi. Comfortable rooms for proper rest between game drives, daily breakfast for early departures, airport transfers from JKIA and to Wilson Airport, Masai Mara safari packages, and a team that understands the migration season calendar.
We are 10 minutes from Wilson Airport for Mara flights and 10 minutes from Nairobi National Park — the only national park in the world located within a capital city, and an excellent warm-up game drive before the Mara. Read our Nairobi National Park game drive guide for what to expect.
Migration Season Calendar
Understanding the migration calendar helps you plan your Nairobi stopover correctly:
- June–July: Migration moving north into the Mara ecosystem — river crossings beginning
- August–September: Peak river crossing season — the most dramatic period
- October: Late migration season — quieter, excellent value
Read our full guide on the best time to visit Kenya for a safari for a complete month-by-month breakdown.
Getting to the Masai Mara
Karen Plains Hotel can arrange Masai Mara safari packages — both road and flight transfers. Our guide on Nairobi to Masai Mara: road vs. flight covers the pros and cons of both options to help you decide what works best for your itinerary.
Karen's Wildlife Attractions
Beyond Nairobi National Park, Karen has the Giraffe Centre (15 minutes) and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage (adjacent to Nairobi National Park). Both are excellent pre-Mara experiences and can be combined into a full Karen wildlife day.
Book Your Safari and Migration Hotel
Book direct for the best available rate — daily breakfast included. Book your safari stopover here or WhatsApp +254 796 989 928.