Elsa's Kopje

Most possibly, one of the most famous lodges in East Africa. Made famous through its link with George Adamson’s lions, this rocky outcrop now hosts a collection of luxury cottages that are dotted amongst its crags.

Each of the 9 rooms has been designed to wrap around the rock that provides the rear wall, and out from the front the views across the Meru plains are spectacular. With a great infinity pool and communal dining and lounge area, the lodge has rightly deserved its reputation.

Elsas Kopje – Kenya Odyssey View

The most significant feature of Elsas, apart from the views that stretch for years and the perfect tranquility, is the staff and their attitude to the camp. The camp makes a point of growing most of its own produce and so boasts a wonderful selection of fresh vegetables with which to cook. This is a great camp and the park has good populations of Kudu and elephant so the park is held by those in the know as one of the best. A few days in this lodge is a real treat.

Elsas Kopje - The Facts

Elsas Private House

This is set away from the main lodge, but enjoys the same spectacular views of its surrounds. Consisting of 2 bed rooms and a main sitting area, the house is a beautiful private villa designed with the Arabian influence of Lamu.

Recently built as an addition to its famous namesake, the private villa is ideal for families or couples who seek a little more privacy. The house is srviced by it own collection of staff and therefore it is possible to spend many peaceful hours looking out across the beautiful plains of the park or dining out under the star speckled sky.

Elsas Private House - Kenya Odyssey view

The Private House is a reallly great option as it has its own pool and staff and therefore really feels as if you are on your own in the middle of this great park. Meru has long been held by real safari fans as the park to visit in Kenya due to its diverse topography and interesting wildlife. If you are going to visit and can affrod it, stay in the private house!

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Joys Camp

This is situated at Joy Adamson’s original campsite in the Shaba National Reserve… the place where she released her famous leopard “Penny”.

The luxury tents are set on raised platforms with breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. The camp overlooks a large natural spring allowing continuous game viewing. It is home to resident buffalo, waterbuck and a regular watering hole for the large number of elephant passing through.

Each sumptuous tent is uniquely decorated with Bedouin-Somali cloth design, creating a sophisticated and stylish camp with its own private deck, ideal for private game viewing, relaxing, reading.

Joys Camp – Kenya Odyssey View

Sarara

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