A tiny country-house retreat in Karen
Karen Gables offers the opposite of a large Nairobi hotel. Set within approximately 1.5 acres of gardens in Karen, the Cape Dutch-style house has only a handful of guest rooms and retains the atmosphere of a private home.
It is an appealing option for travellers who value quiet gardens, personal service and a relaxed base before or after safari.
Accommodation
The property has a small collection of individually furnished rooms and suites rather than standardised hotel categories. Current accommodation includes double and twin rooms, junior suites and larger suite options, with garden, pool or river outlooks depending on room.
The small scale is the point: shared lounges, fireplaces and terraces create a house-party feel that is very different from Nairobi’s international hotels.
Gardens and pool
Mature planting surrounds the outdoor swimming pool, with terraces and quiet corners providing plenty of space to relax. For many guests this is somewhere to deliberately do very little after a long flight or several days on safari.
Exploring Karen
The Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre, Nairobi National Park and the restaurants and shops of Karen are all accessible from the property. Airport transfers can be arranged, with Wilson Airport particularly relevant for domestic safari flights.
Highlights
- Very small boutique guesthouse
- Cape Dutch-style architecture
- Approximately 1.5 acres of gardens
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Individually styled rooms and suites
- Excellent base for Karen and Langata attractions
Why we like it
Karen Gables feels genuinely personal. It suits guests who would rather stay in a beautiful house and garden than a conventional hotel and who do not need a long list of resort facilities.
Speak to Private Hideaway Escapes about current room availability and fitting Karen Gables around your safari flights.
