You wouldn’t expect to find a backpacker-friendly option out here in affluent Karen, which is why this friendly little spot is so appealing. The quiet location and smart facilities are reason enough to make the trek to the shady campsites, spick-and-span dorms and simple rooms (with mosquito nets). It's off Marula Lane.
Karen Camp
Nairobi
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