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Ikweta Safari Camp

Luxury tent

Murera Gate, Meru National Park

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$3,520

Includes taxes and charges

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$3,520

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
16 mentions

Service personal and attentive

Staff was great

Great location
11 mentions

A surprise in this location

Good location

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Loved the 'tent', very much a large room with good bathroom

if you happen to go during a weekend, then be prepared to NOT SLEEP as the neig…

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Very clean

Clean , spacious, comfortable, great accessories

Pool
2 mentions

Pool was clean and a treat

Wonderful swimming pool, great hosts and eco friendly

Overview

Ikweta Safari Camp is small intimate safari camp located just 2 km from the Murera Gate into Meru National Park. It offers a large salt water swimming pool, satellite TV and free WiFi access. The accommodation comprises of safari style tents with a private verandah. Each is designed with a separate en suite bathroom, which includes a modern shower and toilet. All tents are east-facing for guests to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Meru National Park from the comfort of their beds. All meals are included and prepared from fresh, local produce from the camp's greenhouse and surrounding local farms. Vegetarian dishes are also available. The camp is located a 45-minute drive from Maua and a 1.5 hour away from the town of Meru.

Traveller reviews

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Brenda

extended_group

May 20, 2026

10

Good value Safari camp

A surprise in this location. Great chance to Safari in Meru NP. Lush grounds a cool retreat in the rural neighbourhood. Tents private. Service personal and attentive . A very economical Safari camp experience.

D

David

couple

March 12, 2026

6

Staff was great. Very clean. Friendly. Good location.

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Abbott Smith

couple

February 27, 2026

10

One I would definitely like to repeat

Clean , spacious, comfortable, great accessories

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Abbott Smith

couple

February 9, 2026

10

A brilliant and wonderfully peaceful stay at Ikweta. X

Everything

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Amanda Catherine

solo_traveller

January 15, 2026

9

Would definitely recommend. Stunning setting. Wonderful, friendly staff.

Lovely, attentive, professional and friendly staff. Had a fantastic dinner of fish prepared by the chef.

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Adrian

solo_traveller

October 10, 2025

10

Delightful stay would definitely visit again

Excellent location accommodation was first class and staff exceptionally friendly and helpful

M

Michael

couple

June 30, 2025

10

Fanstatic place to stay when visiting Meru

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 feel of the site, big effort made to make us feel welcome and gave a lot of help to get our guide there. Loved going to a local town and walking round it. Best of all were the staff, friendly, helpful and excellent service from cheerful well trained people. Some only stay one night, mistake, we stayed 3 nights and wasn't enough. Finally many hotels play the 'saving the environment' card but its really an excuse to try and save money for the hotel chain (you know who you are!), Ikweta really lives the environmental and conservation life. Its not just lip service, everything is well thought out and environmentally as good as it gets.

S

Guest

solo_traveller

June 2, 2025

9

Would definitely recommend. Stunning setting. Wonderful, friendly staff.

Lovely, attentive, professional and friendly staff. Had a fantastic dinner of fish prepared by the chef.

G

Gerard

family_with_children

March 29, 2025

5

Beware of cats

Camp lay.out and location, its staff, the food are all excellent. BUT if you do not like cats, do not go, there are 100's of them .. and .. if you happen to go during a weekend, then be prepared to NOT SLEEP as the neighbourhood church blasts LOUD MUSIC all night long !

J

Jerono

solo_traveller

December 16, 2024

10

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.

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Andrew

family_with_children

September 3, 2024

10

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.

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Aniza

family_with_children

August 18, 2024

7

👍🏼

Wonderful staff. Went the extra mile to accommodate us,no request was too much.Coffee and cake at our tent before safari apart from whipping up something for the kids on request. Took the time and effort to assist us do the paperwork for the entrance to the KW park which is a task so do this in advance. John the owner was kind enough to listen and take on board our comments regarding food options.Though the chef is happy to accommodate your request,it isn’t obvious initially as you are presented with a black board with what you shall receive for lunch/dinner making it look like this is the only option which isn’t the case. Food is fresh from farm to plate ..perhaps would be a bonus if it was hot from pan to plate too. Hippo camp/tent has a septic tank behind it,so each time the beautiful African breeze blows at night,hold on to your nose as smell of sewage is quite potent,otherwise the rooms are comfy and to a good standard. Saturday nights nearby disco vibes and Sunday mornings church hymns can either add or take away from the experience depending on taste. Pool was clean and a treat! Cats very friendly. Park a stones throw away.Unhurried check out.Thank you for all the effort and hospitality.

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Gregory

family_with_children

August 9, 2024

9

The perfect place to visit NP and surroundings

Great location next to the park entrance, beautiful tents in a scenic environment! Wonderful swimming pool, great hosts and eco friendly!

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Achim

family_with_children

June 28, 2024

10

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

M

Meron

extended_group

March 16, 2024

9

Nice stay in Meru

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.

A

allan

couple

February 21, 2024

9

A lovely weekend getaway

The location just next to the park was quite nice. The food was very well prepared and tasty. The members of staff were excellent.

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Kahlia

couple

February 4, 2024

9

A unique safari experience next to Meru National Park

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 up water bottles, and turn on the mosquito diffusers every evening. The location is very convenient to go on safari, especially given that you can come back for lunch before you go for an afternoon game drive. Overall it's a very unique safari experience and all the staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Elsa

solo_traveller

November 25, 2023

10

a beautiful stay

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!

L

louise

couple

September 23, 2023

10

Our favorite stay in Kenia!

The staff was amazing, the food super tasty, the location next to the Meru park was great and we had a super nice, friendly and smart guide (thanks Lois!), the tents where clean, spacious and located far from each other to really be private. We struggled to leave!

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Hanne

family_with_children

July 13, 2023

10

Brilliant

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails

Activities

Game drives, Walking tours

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Safety deposit box, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Swimming pool, Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Services

Concierge service, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Packed lunches, Ironing service, Laundry

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that Ikweta Safari Camp has a generator for back-up electricity.Please inform 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. 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. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:28 AM

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Ikweta Safari Camp - 0 Star Hotel in Maua Kenya