Karen Gables

Karen Gables, Nairobi

Karen Gables is a characterful Cape Dutch style private home that sits peacefully off the road in its own verdant gardens. A true home from home, there are numerous private spots to sit and unwind.

Karen Gables is conveniently located just 30 minutes drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and 15 minutes from Wilson Airport.

The leafy and affluent suburb of Karen sits to the South West of Nairobi towards the foot of the Ngong Hills. Karen still remains largely unspoilt by over-development or traffic jams and is an attractive and peaceful place to stay away from the city centre which is easily accessed via ever-improving ring roads and bypasses.
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After a long journey, take a refreshing dip in the pool or wander through the calm oasis of the beautifully landscaped gardens to sit by the river. Airport transfers, game drives and excursions can also easily be arranged.

The cosy home, built initially as the private residence of the owner, is fully furnished with WiFi, back up generator guaranteeing 24/7 electricity supply, a solar heated swimming pool and fresh borehole water. Delicious freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and evening meals are available to all guests.

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Junior Suite (Room 1)

A large, quirky and inviting suite with a fireplace and en suite shower room. Double doors open onto the lush gardens.

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Deluxe Double (Room 2)

A lovely cosy room with plenty of natural light, a double bed and en suite shower room.

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Standard Twin (Room 3)

A cosy and characterful room in the rafters, with a spacious en suite with bath and walk in shower.

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Standard Double (Room 4)

A homely and inviting double room with en suite shower room and views across the terraced gardens.

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Standard Double (Room 5)

A welcoming and comfortable double room with wonderful vaulted ceiling and an en suite shower room.

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Junior Suite (Room 6)

A spacious and luxurious suite with en suite shower and bath and a T.V. The suite has it's own office space, and double doors opening to overlook the terraced gardens.

Air Conditioning

Double Bed

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Iron

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Safe

Cable TV

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Master Suite (Room 7)

A light and spacious suite with en suite shower room and a private lounge with a fireplace and music system.

Air Conditioning

Double Bed

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Fireplace

Iron

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Cable TV

WiFi

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Transport

Karen Gables is pleased to offer guests a comfortable, safe transport service in our Toyota LandCruiser VX. With the capacity to carry six passengers and our experienced, professional driver Simon at the wheel, we are delighted to transfer you safely around Karen or further afield to various Nairobi attractions. Both driver and vehicle can be hired for half-day (4 hours) or full-day excursion (4-8 hours) or for short trips to & from neighbourhood sites, shops and restaurants. Kindly reserve the vehicle at reception with one of the managers on duty who will be happy to share rates for your particular transport requirements.

Airport transfers to & from Karen Gables to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport are also available in our six-seater Toyota Alphard van. Please book your transfer with the manager on duty.

"“This was the perfect choice for our short layover in Nairobi – it really felt like a home away from home. The house is beautiful and so are the staff – Christian and Clemence made us feel so welcome. The bedrooms are spacious and beautifully presented and the house has various fireplaces and cosy corners to relax in. There is easy access to Karen Blixen Museum, the Giraffe Centre and the Elephant Sanctuary. Highly recommended – we can’t wait to come back!” " Jean, London

"“This new small boutique hotel is absolutely fantastic – a spacious and beautiful house furnished with eclectic antiques gathered by its Dutch owner. The grounds make you feel that you are hidden away in paradise, surrounded by terraced lawns and a lovely pool. Service is top notch and friendly, the food excellent. Definitely a great place to relax when staying in Nairobi. I’ll come here again.”" Kirsten, Seattle

"“An amazing location just a 20 minute drive outside Nairobi and close to the National Park, and located in one of Karen’s safest and best-established neigbourhoods. Clemence and Frederick are perfect hosts and you can easily feel at home in their superb house. Seamless service along with the relaxing atmosphere of the house and large garden makes for a great experience. We are looking forward to staying here again next time we visit Kenya.”" Jasper, Frankfurt

Things to Do In Nairobi

Shopping & Dining

Nairobi National Park

Elephant Orphanage

Giraffe Centre

Karen Blixen House

Shopping & Dining

There are numerous retail and culinary attractions in Karen, major shopping centres include Karen Crossroads, Galleria and a huge new mall The Hub on Dagoretti Road. Boutique shopping centres for arts, crafts, clothes and souvenirs include Langata Link on Langata South Road, The Souk on Dagoretti Road and The Purdy Arms, Kazuri Beads, just a 10 minute walk away and Marula Studios on Marula Lane – all of which also house nice places to eat and drink. Favourite restaurants and bars in central Karen include The Talisman and J’s Fresh Bar on Ngong Road and Haru Sushi Bar on Karen Road. For recommendations please ask on arrival.

Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park covers an area of 117.21 square kilometres (28,963 acres) and is easily accessed from Karen via Magadi Road or Langata Road. The park hosts a wide and diverse wildlife population – it is common to see rhino, lion, and buffalo as well as large numbers of plains game, the park is home to up to 500 species of permanent and migratory birds.

David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s elephant orphanage is situated just inside Nairobi National Park. Watching the baby elephants receive their 11am feed is always very popular. Anyone who ‘adopts’ a baby elephant can also visit in the late afternoon to watch the orphans being given their supper and put to bed. The orphanage is off the Langata road and around a 20 minute drive from Karen Gables.

AFEW Giraffe Centre

The nearby AFEW Giraffe Centre offers the amazing opportunity to hand feed the beautiful resident Rothschild's giraffe. The Giraffe Centre has become world-famous as a Nature Education Centre, educating thousands of Kenyan school children every year as well as playing host to a huge number of international guests who delight in learning about these gentle giants at close quarters.

Karen Blixen House

The farm that the Danish author, of the famed memoir Out of Africa, lived on from 1917 to 1931 is now a fascinating and intimate museum. Much of the 1985 Oscar-winning movie adaptation was shot on the grounds. A tour of Bogani House (now owned by the National Museums of Kenya) is a moving experience, in one corner is a lantern that Blixen hung on her veranda to let her ill-fated lover, English hunter Denys Finch Hatton, know she was home, and his monogrammed books still line the shelves. Ndege Road was originally Denys Finch-Hatton's landing strip.

Contact Us

+254 (0) 725443753

bookings@karengables.com

Karen Gables
Mbagathi Ridge No 76D
PO Box 415-00502
Nairobi, Kenya