Ikweta Safari Camp

Murera Gate, Meru National Park, 60600 Maua, Kenya
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Ikweta Safari Camp

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Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
58 reviews

Ikweta Safari Camp in Maua provides accommodations with a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge. With garden views, this accommodation features a terrace and a swimming pool. The luxury tent also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. At the luxury tent, every unit comes with a desk. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries. At the luxury tent, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. A full English/Irish breakfast is available at the luxury tent. Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and brunch. Mulika Lodge Airport is 12 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Maua

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deborah
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    “Excellent value for money. Beautiful hosted tented camp set in trees a few minutes outside Meru National Park. Spacious tents, a very lovely clean swimming pool, good food, welcoming staff and an lovely ambience with sculptures and other features...”
  • Arthur
    the United States the United States
    “Great lodge right outside meru park. Quiet camp with nice food and good value for money. I really enjoyed my stay here and the staff was lovely. Great night sounds comfortable tent to explore the less visited meru park”
  • Catherine
    Kenya Kenya
    “We enjoyed all meals and were personalized to our specification. Room service was available for one of us who did not manage to show up at the dining room for breakfast.”
  • Jerono
    Kenya Kenya
    “The camp is quite serene.The silence is what took me there and that was what I found.It being very close to Meru National Park was also a plus.”
  • Andrew
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    “Great loaction for Meru safari park and they are able to arrange guided drives in Meru if desired. Very freindly host and lovely rooms and facilities. Food was also very good and accomodating for dietary requirements.”
  • Gregory
    Belgium Belgium
    “Great location next to the park entrance, beautiful tents in a scenic environment! Wonderful swimming pool, great hosts and eco friendly!”
  • Achim
    Germany Germany
    “Very warm welcome and great staff, very clean , well decorated rooms with african touch ..the place is just heaven on earth ...we will definety be back”
  • Meron
    France France
    “It's a convenient camp lodge near the gate of Meru National Park. The staff were very nice and helpful. The lodge is overall great.”
  • Allan
    Kenya Kenya
    “The location just next to the park was quite nice. The food was very well prepared and tasty. The members of staff were excellent.”
  • Kahlia
    Canada Canada
    “The property is the real gem here. You are surrounded by forests and gardens with secluded walkways, full of the sounds of birds and other animals. The tents are comfortable, private, and clean, and the staff take care to close your curtains, fill...”

Managed by iKWETA Hotels & Lodges Ltd

Company review score: 9.4Based on 95 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Company info

iKWETA Safari Camp is part of the iKWETA Hotels & Lodges Limited. The other establishments are iKWETA Country Inn, Maua, and Lake View Studios, Lake View Drive, Nairobi. The establishments are part of the iKWETA brand of hospitality and tourism products and services promoting affordable safari luxury and value for money in environments noted for natural elegance, style and convenience.

Property info

iKWETA Safari Camp is by choice a small intimate safari camp offering personalized service. It comprises 10 spacious Guest Tents, tastefully decorated in safari-style with high quality furnishings. We continue to emphasize affordability while not compromising quality, hence, our operational motto - Affordable safari luxury + Value for money... iKWETA Safari Camp is a convenient base for exploring the complete wilderness of Meru National Park, one of Kenya’s most beautiful and truly pristine national parks and the land of the “Big-Five” & birdwatchers’ paradise. We are located just outside the Murera Gate, the main entrance to Meru National Park.

Neighborhood info

Meru National Park is part of the Meru Conservation Area, one of Kenya's most important conservation areas. The Conservation Area is a complex of protected areas along the Tana River and includes the adjacent Bisanadi and Mwingi National reserves and the Kora National Park. It occupies an area slightly over 5,000 square kilometers across six Counties - Garissa, Isiolo, Kitui, Meru, Tana River and Tharaka-Nithi. The two national parks and the two national reserves constitute the second largest conservation area in Kenya, after Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks, and are considered one of the remaining true wilderness areas in Kenya and the world. Besides your game drives to Meru National Park, you can enrich the experience with nature walks and excursions to interesting and scenic places in the vicinity of the Camp.

Languages Spoken

English,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Two Zebras
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Ikweta Safari Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge
    • Wake-up service
    • Packed lunches
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Private entrance
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Spa

    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Ikweta Safari Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 06:00
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 10 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $44 per child, per night
    11+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $76 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 99 years old
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that Ikweta Safari Camp has a generator for back-up electricity.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Ikweta Safari Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Ikweta Safari Camp

    • Guests staying at Ikweta Safari Camp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish

    • Check-in at Ikweta Safari Camp is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Ikweta Safari Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Ikweta Safari Camp has 1 restaurant:

      • Two Zebras

    • Ikweta Safari Camp is 11.8 miles from the center of Maua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Ikweta Safari Camp offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Walking tours
      • Game drives
      • Swimming pool