Ikweta Safari Camp

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Ikweta Safari Camp in Meru National Park offers luxury tents with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each tent features a terrace, patio, and outdoor furniture, ensuring a comfortable stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a swimming pool with a view, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. The property includes a restaurant, bar, and free WiFi, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and entertainment. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Mediterranean and international cuisines, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Breakfast, brunch, and dinner are available, complemented by a bar for refreshments. Convenient Location: Located 19 km from Mulika Lodge, the camp is highly rated for its proximity to Meru National Park. Free on-site private parking and full-day security enhance guest comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Adrian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location accommodation was first class and staff exceptionally friendly and helpful”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the clean tidy feel of the site. Loved the 'tent', very much a large room with good bathroom. Loved the feel of the park the camp was set in. Lots of amazing vegetation. Loved the closeness of the less visited Meru park. Loved the intimate...”
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
United Kingdom 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...”
Elsa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were excellent - extremely helpful and kind. It was the perfect place to go after long days driving in Meru National Park. I will be back!”

Managed by iKWETA Hotels & Lodges Ltd

Company review score: 9.2Based on 97 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Two Zebras
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Ikweta Safari Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 99
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

In response to 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.