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Elewana Elsa's Kopje

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Elewana Elsa's Kopje

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FINALIST BEST SAFARI PROPERTY IN AFRICA & BEST SAFARI PROPERTY IN EASTERN AFRICA

What's Special About Elewana Elsa's Kopje

Almost invisible to the eye as you approach Mughwango Hill, Elsa’s Kopje blends into the rocky crags of the “kopje” and boasts spectacular views of Meru from every room. The lodge is situated above George Adamson’s original camp, and each cottage has been uniquely designed to incorporate the natural features of the rocky hillside.

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Elsa’s Kopje was nominated in the following categories:
Best Safari Property in Eastern Africa (3rd Place)
Best Safari Property in Africa (Finalist)

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Elsa’s Kopje is named after Elsa the lioness, made famous by George and Joy Adamson’s biographical book and film “Born Free”. Renowned for being one of the most elegant lodges in Africa, with the most spectacular setting amongst the rocks, it is one of the best places to view rhino in their natural habitat in Kenya.

All you need to know

Intro

Elsa’s Kopje is named after Elsa the lioness, made famous by George and Joy Adamson’s biographical book and film “Born Free”. Renowned for being one of the most elegant lodges in Africa, with the most spectacular setting amongst the rocks, it is one of the best places to view rhino in their natural habitat in Kenya. 

 

 

 

Highlights

Set in a beautiful location with spectacular views, elegant design, delicious cuisine and fantastic game viewing (including a 84km2 rhino sanctuary) Elsa’s Kopje has everything one looks for in a safari lodge. Laced in wild romance and capitalising on magnificent views across the plains, Elsa’s Kopje as a cut above almost all safari lodges in East Africa.

Need To Know

Almost invisible to the eye as you approach Mughwango Hill, Elsa’s Kopje blends into the rocky crags of the “kopje” and boasts spectacular views of Meru from every room. The lodge is situated above George Adamson’s original camp, and each cottage has been uniquely designed to incorporate the natural features of the rocky hillside.

 

Safaris

A wild and semi-arid landscape, dotted with doum palms and traversed by weaving green lines of the 13 life-giving rivers, Meru National Park offers wonderful game viewing opportunities and under the guidance of our highly qualified team of licenced guides, you will get to see some of Kenya's most exciting and rare wildlife in our new fleet of luxurious safari vehicles.

Wildlife

Meru offers outstanding wildlife viewing: lion, leopard, wild dog, black & white rhino, grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, lesser kudu, buffalo, elephant, cheetah and more than 350 bird species.

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms), Safari House / Villa
Average Stay

minimum 2 nights

Average Price

US$291

Child Policy

- Children 0 -3 years free of charge

 

- 1 or 2 children under 12 years sharing a room with 2 adults : accommodation is free of charge

 

- 1 or 2 children under 12 years sharing a room with 1 adult: adult will be charged the single room rate & children free of charge

 

- 1 or 2 children 12 up to 17 years sharing with 1 adult: adult at per person sharing rate and children pay 75% of the adult rate

 

- Children under 18 years sharing own room - min 2, max 3 pax: 75% of the adult rate

 

- A child in his / her room: to be charged the single room rate

Accommodation

6 Spacious en suite Cottages, 3 Honeymoon Cottages,1 Family Cottage and 1 Private house.

Accolades
  • Andrew Harper’s Reader’s Choice Award – Best 20 Safari Lodges in Africa, 2013/2014/ 2015/2016
  • Gold Eco-rating Certification – Ecotourism Kenya, 2013/2014
  • Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence – 2015
  • Grand Award Winner - Andrew Harper, 2012
  • Virgin HIP Hotel – 2010 /2011 /2012 /2013
  • Eco Warrior Award for Best Lodge - Ecotourism Kenya, 2011
  • Best Accommodation / Best Small Lodge  - Kenya Tourism Awards, 2011
  •  Silver Eco-rating Certification  - Ecotourism Kenya, 2011/2012
  • Recipient of Andrew Harper’s coveted recommendation, 2011
  • Finalist Best Safari Property in Africa and 3rd Place Best Safari Property in East Africa –
  • The Good Safari Guide, 2011

 

Season

High Season: 01st January - 04th January, 01st July - 31st October, 20th December - 31st December

 

Mid Season: 05th January - 15th March, 01st June - 30th June, 01st November - 19th December

 

Green Season: 16th March - 31st May

 

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms) Safari House / Villa

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