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Wildebeest Camp in Nairobi, Kenya

Kibera Road,off Ngong Road, Nairobi

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The hostel is lovely. I would recommend staying in the tents as they are far nicer than the basic room we subsequently stayed in. The dorm is roomy, w...

lucycannon1018296, England, stayed on 18th Oct 09

About Wildebeest Camp


Wildebeest Camp is an oasis in Nairobi - the perfect place to relax during your African migration!The beautifully-appointed rooms and deluxe safari tents will be a welcome place to stay before and after your safari. Only 2km from the city centre, this is Nairobi's first permanent tented camp, where you can enjoy peaceful tropical gardens, which are home to hundreds of varieties of plants and birds, while still being close to shops, markets, cinemas, banks and transport links.

Facilities include:
+ breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner
+ bar service
+ internet access including wifi
+ lockers
+ games, books & magazines
+ guest lounge, tv and dvds
+ beautiful, relaxing garden
+ gift shop
+ travel desk - safaris, transfers, bus, train, flights, day tours, accommodation, trekking

There is a range of accommodation to suite all budgets. You can camp in the garden for only $7 per night or stay in one of the luxury ensuited safari tents for $30 per person per night - including cooked breakfast.

Accommodation options are:
- camping (shared bathrooms)
- dorm (shared bathrooms)
- basic single/double room (shared bathroom)
- single/double garden tent (shared bathroom)
- single/double/triple/quad deluxe safari tent (en-suite)

Camping
- beautiful grassy garden
- plenty of shade
- shared flush toilets and hot showers
- use your own tent or hire one of ours
* The price that you book on this site if for a camping pitch. If you need to use our tent and bedding this costs an additional 200/- per person. Just book the regular pitch and we will email you to ask if you will use your tent or ours.
** Please note that if you book camping, you have not booked the large permanent tents in the photos on the site.

Dorm bed
- large 6 bed dorm
- lots of room for bags
- 6 foot foam mattress
- bedding included - sheets, blanket, pillow
- shared flush toilets and hot showers
* Please note our dorm is mixed - boys & girls sharing.

Budget room
- small clean room
- either one double bed or 2 single bunk beds
- 6 foot 6 inch inner sprung mattress
- bedding included - cotton sheets, blanket, pillow
- luggage rack
- shared flush toilets and hot showers
- located outside at the back of the main house
* These rooms are small and cheap. Ideal for someone who just wants somewhere to sleep but wants to enjoy the nice surrounds of the camp.

Garden tent
- large clean walking custom-built permanent-pitch tent
- one double bed or two single beds
- 6 foot 6 inch inner sprung mattress
- bedding included - cotton sheets, duvet, pillow
- bath towel
- luggage rack
- bedside tables
- mosquito proof netting on windows and doors
- shared flush toilets and hot showers
- solar lighting
- located in the lovely garden with shared outdoor seating

Deluxe safari tent
- huge walking custom-built permanent-pitch tent
- either a double, triple, or quad bed arrangement
- 6 foot 6 inch inner sprung mattress
- bedding included - cotton sheets, duvet, pillow
- bath towel
- luggage rack
- clothes rack
- bedside tables with lamp
- mosquito proof netting on windows and doors
- full electrics include lights and UK power socket
- ensuite with hot shower, basin and flush toilet
- outdoor deck with two chairs and table

We recommend guests coming from the airport use our pickup service. Once you have made your reservation, we will contact you with a confirmation and ask for your flight details or if you need a taxi from another destination.

If you are arriving in the middle of the night or very early in the morning, we recommend you also book the room for the night before as check-in is normally at 14:00.

Overall Rating: 86%From a total of 11 Reviews

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Facilities

  • Other meals on request
  • Picnic Lunches
  • Afternoon Refreshments
  • Payphone
  • Car Parking
  • Secure Parking
  • Laundry Facilities
  • TV Lounge
  • DVD Library
  • Board Games
  • Breakfast
  • Included
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Tax included