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Karen Blixen Coffee Garden Cottages

Nestled in the tranquil suburb of Karen, Nairobi, Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages offers a unique blend of history, luxury, and natural beauty. Set on the former coffee farm of renowned Danish author Karen Blixen, the estate provides an immersive experience that honors its rich heritage while offering modern comforts.

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From $1,640 per person sharing, per night

LocationNairobi
From, per person · night$1,640
AvailabilityLive

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Karen Blixen Coffee Garden Cottages

About the lodge

An overview of Karen Blixen Coffee Garden Cottages.

Nestled in the tranquil suburb of Karen, Nairobi, Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages offers a unique blend of history, luxury, and natural beauty. Set on the former coffee farm of renowned Danish author Karen Blixen, the estate provides an immersive experience that honors its rich heritage while offering modern comforts.

Highlights

  • Rich History: Discover the charm and legacy of Karen Blixen, with architecture and ambiance inspired by her life and work.
  • Elegant Stays: Enjoy comfort in 13 beautifully furnished rooms, including suites and a Honeymoon option.
  • Varied Dining: Choose from four unique dining spots, each offering distinct menus and settings.
  • Prime Location: Just outside Nairobi, near top attractions like the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre, and Nairobi National Park.

You Should Know

  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages warmly welcomes families.
  • Children are allowed, and baby cots are available upon request.
  • Rates for children vary depending on the accommodation type and age.

The Details

The estate features 13 rooms across various categories, including Classic Rooms, Junior Suites, Deluxe Suites, and a Honeymoon Suite. All rooms are equipped with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, satellite TVs, mini-fridges, and telephones. Guests can also enjoy a heated swimming pool, 24-hour room service, and proximity to local attractions.

Accommodation

Classic Rooms: Designed for tranquility, these rooms feature king-sized beds, HDTVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and bathrooms with walk-in showers, accommodating up to two guests.

Junior Suites: These spacious suites offer a living area with a sofa, a separate bedroom with a king-sized bed, a fireplace, a private balcony, and modern bathrooms with walk-in showers.

Deluxe Suites: Ideal for families, these suites include a living area with a sofa, a separate bedroom with a king-sized bed, a fireplace, a private balcony, and bathrooms with walk-in showers.

Honeymoon Suite: This expansive suite features a living area with a sofa, a separate bedroom with a king-sized bed, two double fireplaces, a private balcony, and bathrooms with walk-in showers.

Dining Experiences:

The Garden Restaurant: An open-air dining area offering a variety of international and local cuisines, perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Babette's Fine Dining: An elegant indoor and outdoor dining space providing a fusion of French and Danish cuisines with an African twist, accommodating up to 60 guests indoors and 20 outdoors.

Hattons Lounge: A poolside retreat offering all-day dining, including early breakfasts, takeaway meals, and late-night dinners, set amidst lush gardens.

Atrium & Bar: A glass conservatory providing a unique dining experience, ideal for intimate gatherings, with a bar offering a selection of beverages and a lounge area with a fireplace.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast daily

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 22 Dec 2026

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Peak / migration

1 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

Full Board - a premium selection of local drinks, unlimited game drives, and round-trip airstrip transfers in Mara

$1,640

per person · night

Shoulder

1 Nov 2026 – 22 Dec 2026

Full Board - a premium selection of local drinks, unlimited game drives, and round-trip airstrip transfers in Mara

$1,270

per person · night

Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Current offers

Special offer available.

Long stay

Two reduced-rate options are available for stays until 31 December 2026. Stay four nights or more at the Coffee Garden & Cottages for 5% off the nightly rates, or combine your stay here with three nights or more at Karen Blixen Camp in the Mara North Conservancy for a 5% discount. The two discounts cannot be combined with each other.

Family

A baby cot can be provided in any room category on request. When two adults and a child share a Deluxe Suite, the child pays 75% of the per-person sharing rate, and a third bed, where available, is charged at 20% less than the per-person sharing rate.

Your specialist for this lodge

Zene Devine

Zene Devine

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa

Knows Karen Blixen Coffee Garden Cottages backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

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