El Karama – Laikipia hotelss
El Karama is situated centrally within Laikipia District, in the 40,000 square km Ewaso ecosystem that boasts more diversity of fauna and flora than any other region in Kenya.
El Karama Eco-Lodge is based on a private 14,000 acre ranch where conservation is a primary concern. We offer an intimate wilderness experience for the wildlife connoisseur.
Accommodation
El Karama bandas offer accommodation for up to 20 people. The choice of accommodation ranges from stone/canvas ‘bandas’ and slightly larger cottages for couples with children or small groups.
The bandas are situated at a safe distance from the rivers edge and look across to a salt lick where wildlife often congregate in the early morning and evening. Each banda has its own veranda for reading and star gazing. All guests are provided with storm lanterns to compliment the fixed eco-friendly LED lighting. There is a catered and self-catered option available to guests.
Dining
The dining building, open along one side with a peaceful view across the river, is breezy during the day and cosy at night with a massive open firehotels and big sofas. It can easily seat twenty. The roof is high , showing off beautiful giant bamboo and thatch and catching the dreamy sound of the river running by.
Our friendly chefs prepare delicious dishes from the freshest local ingredients many of which are grown on the ranch itself. There is a catered and self-catered option available to guests.
Activities
• Day and night game drives
• Fantastic horse safaris with El Karama’s own horses
• Walking safaris with ranch trackers
• Fishing in the Ewaso Nyiro river (please contact us re: licences)
• Artist’s retreat
• Camel Rides
• Fly camping
• Bird Watching
Wildlife In Laikipia
Home to over 75 species of mammal (including several endandgered species like Grevy’s zebra, Cape hunting dog and Lelwels hartebeeste) and 370 species of birds.
Black Rhino can be viewed on neighbouring sanctuaries while the rest of the big five abound on El Karama