Ikweta Safari Camp

This was our third visit to Ikweta. As always the tents were lovely and comfortable. We had our own cat who spent its time on our veranda. The beds are super comfy with plenty of pillows. The only downside was the lighting which was poor - low watt bulbs. Mainly a problem in the bathroom. Also there could be a fan in the room which would make it easier to sleep in the heat. The food was good although there was no choice apart from a vegetarian option. I don't know if the waiting staff were new but we rarely got coffee milk and sugar at the same time. often having to remind them of the milk and sugar. Breakfasts were pretty standard but acceptable. We still enjoyed our stay here and it is the best affordable lodge close to Meru NP. The staff were all friendly and kind and it was so good to see Samuel still there from our previous visits. It is a very peaceful place to stay and now Wifi is available throughout. The pool which was spring water and quite dark last time we went is now sparkling blue. Not sure this is really an improvement! I am sure we will be back next time we visit Meru!

We stayed two nights as a family having one double bed tent which was very spacious and a family tent with three beds which was with all the luggage inside rather small. We stayed in many lodges before and in this one it seems they rest on the fact they got so many awards: - WiFi didn’t work properly - no water pressure (didn’t wash our hair as women with long hair because this wouldn’t have worked to get the soap out) - didn’t get into pool because water seemed dirty - food coming different times, especially for breakfast your pre- ordered choices come so late you’re not even hungry anymore; in general rather uncoordinated service What wasn’t a problem for us are the many cats, even though if you have an allergy this could be a serious problem. The team was also very nice. We had a really good sleep because of the air coming into the tents during night. Please don’t stop trying to maintain good quality in your lodge even though you’re highly awarded. When you hear about this you expect a lot more and sadly this is why we was so disappointed!

My partner and I stayed at the Ikweta Safari Camp in order to go to Meru Game Park. We loved everything about Ikweta. We stayed in many excellent lodges over the two months we were in Kenya and Ikweta was our favorite. The food was delicious, the service and services excellent and the accommodations were charming and comfortable and just what we wanted. The lodge is tastefully decorated which was important to us. Susan and John who created Ikweta were lovely, coming around every evening to chat with the guests, which we found very special. We self drove a jeep and Ikweta arranged for us to hire a ranger to guide us through Meru. Ruth was our guide and she was great. We saw rhinos and many other animals with her for two days. We liked Ikweta so much we tried to stay a third night but unfortunately it was booked.

Ikweta is a delightful family run lodge just outside the Murera Gate of Meru National Park. Everyone looked after us very well. The pool is a godsend in such a hot place. The beds are very comfortable and everything in the tents/rooms very well organised. We would be happy to come back.

Great camp, wonderful organisation.. they take care of you from the arrival until the end. I really appreciate how everything was so comfortable and the way they plan your safari.. totally recommended..The food is super too and the staff is really kind and professional