Elsa's Kopje | Samburu & Meru Lodge

Highlights

Game drives
Night Game Drives
Guided Bush Walks
Day Excursions to the Tana River with packed lunches
Visiting the local Tharaka village
Line Fishing (Catfish and Barbel)
Massage

Information

Lodge type; Safari Lodge
Location; Meru National Park
Lodge size; 8 thatch cottages
Recommended stay; 3-7 nights

Introduction

Elewana Elsa's Kopje, named after Elsa the lioness made famous by George and Joy Adamson in the film 'Born Free' and released into the wild Meru National Park. A luxurious oasis awaits with stunning views out over the surrounding plains as the camp is positioned on top 'Mughwango Hill'.

A diverse range of wildlife can to found in the area, including; Leopard, Lion, Cheetah, Rhino, Elephant, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, Grevy's Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Lesser Kudu, Grant's Gazelle and the Lesser and Greater Kudu. Birdlife is equally spectacular, with over 400 species recorded in the area.

Elsa's Kopje is unashamedly romantic and is quite frankly one of the better options for those looking for a honeymoon or romantic safari.

Rooms and Suites

Eleven stone and thatch cottages are available at Elewana Elsa's Kopje; all cottages offer up private verandahs, luxurious bedrooms and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Cottages and suites available include;

6x cottage suites
1x Family cottage with 2x en-suite bedrooms
3x Honeymoon suites featuring bathtubs, private sitting room and verandah
1x Private House with 2x en-suite bedrooms, large dining room, private garden and swimming pool

Cuisine and Wine

Dining at Elsa's is an elegant affair with a good selection of local and international dishes, fresh-baked bread, crisp salads and locally grown vegetables. The team in the kitchen do an outstanding job considering the location and environment that the camp is located within

A highlight is the bush breakfast, a full al fresco breakfast out in the middle of the Meru National Park surrounded by nothing other than wildlife and birdlife.

Facilities

The thatched central guest area offers up magnificent views from the lounge, dining room and bar; outdoors, a swimming pool with one of the most views in Kenya awaits.

A small library is available should one require some reading material.

Infinity swimming pool
Massage room
Gift shop
Free wifi available in all public areas

Activities

With Elsa’s Kopje being located within the Meru National Park, it is taken as a given that most safari activities are based around the wildlife and birdlife within the park. All guides and trackers are professionally trained and certified and know the National Park intimately.

The Meru National Park boasts over 400+ bird species and offers up plentiful wildlife, including; lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, rhino and the rare lesser Kudu.

Safari activities on offer (some activities may be optional);

Game drives within the Meru National Park
Guided walks up Mughwango Hill
Bush breakfasts
Day excursion to the Tana River
Day excursion to the Kora National Reserve
Rhino sanctuary
Fishing in surrounding streams

Child Friendly

Elsa's Kopje does offer a few suites that can accommodate families with children, although the minimum age of children is 12 years of age.

If your family has children under 12 years of age, then this is not the lodge for you. There are alternatives, so fear not.

Spa and Wellness

Elsa's Kopje offers a small selection of massages, treatments and pedicures to complement the surrounding natural environment. Massages are designed to ease the stresses of everyday life and are offered in the privacy of one's suite.