Elsa’s Kopje – Meru hotels
Elsa’s Kopje is named after Elsa the lioness, made famous by George and Joy Adamson’s biographical book and film “Born Free”. Winner of the Good Safari Guide’s ‘Best Safari Property in Africa’ award, Elsa’s Kopje is renowned for being one of the most elegant lodges in Africa, with the most spectacular setting. It is the best upmarket location to view rhino in their natural habitat in Kenya.
Elsa’s Kopje is almost invisible to the eye as you approach its home on Mughwango Hill. It blends into the rocky crags of the “kopje” (small hill), built above the site of George Adamson’s original campsite. Every cottage is the ultimate ‘room-with-a-view’, uniquely designed and crafted, incorporating the natural features of the rocky hillside. Each cottage has spacious double or twin beds with en suite, elegantly appointed bathrooms. There is an open bar, lounge and dining room with an exceptionally inviting infinity pool overlooking the Meru plains.
Elsa’s Private House is a spacious, stylish, exclusive hideaway set slightly apart from the main lodge. It has 1 double room and 1 twin, both with their own en suite bathrooms. There is a large private living and dining area, leading seamlessly outdoors into a private garden and swimming pool.
Elsa’s Honeymoon Suite is a triple level room, with a sitting room, double bedroom and en suite bathroom. With its breathtaking views, this latest addition is definitely Elsa’s ‘pride’!
Cottages
8 en-suite cottages
- 7 doubles and 1 twin
- Each cottage consists of a main bedroom, en suite bathroom (some have outdoor baths) and private deck. N.B. Cottage 3 has a private sitting room rather than deck.
- 4 rooms can fit one extra bed, to accommodate children under the age of 16yrs only.
Maximum of 4 extra beds in camp at any one time, to accommodate children under 16yrs only.
Honeymoon Suite
1 Honeymoon Suite
- A large 3-tiered cottage with private sitting room, main bedroom and en-suite bathroom, and a small private deck.
- The Honeymoon suite and Cottage 3 can both convert their sitting rooms into twin bedrooms (suitable for children under 16).
Maximum of 4 extra beds in camp at any one time, to accommodate children under 16yrs only.
Private House
Elsa’s Private House –
- 1 en-suite double bedroom with dressing room, and 1 en suite twin bedroom, with a large dining / sitting room, private garden and swimming pool.
- The Private house can fit two extra beds.
Maximum of 4 extra beds in camp at any one time, to accommodate children under 16yrs only.
Activities
Owned by professional guides, the lodge’s emphasis is on a complete safari experience – fun, intellectually stimulating, oneness with nature:
- Day & Night Game Drives
- Guided Bush Walks
- Bush Meals
- Sundowners
- Cultural Visits
- Day Excursions to the Tana River with Packed Lunches
- Line Fishing (Catfish and Barbel)
- Swimming Pool
- Massage
- Day trip to Adamson Camp in Kora
Elsa’s Safari Dining
Elsa’s Kopje is remowned for its delicious cuisine. With sumptuous fresh salads and pastas for lunch, combining North Italian recipes with more unusual dishes (such as crispy Tempura Vegetables, Aubergine, Feta and Tomato Stacks with Parmesan ‘Snaps’ and Danish Layer Cake), meals here are simply heaven…
Using fresh salads and herbs from its own garden, and serving homemade bread freshly baked in the camp’s own traditional outdoor pizza oven, you will feel absolutely spoiled.
At Elsa’s Kopje, guests eat on their own individual tables (unlike some of our tented camps which offer communal dining). Dinner is almost always held outside, with candlelit tables laid out under the stars. Private romantic dinners can also be arranged.
General mealtimes are as follows:
Breakfast: 06.45 – 09.30
Lunch: 13.00 – 14.00 (there is also afternoon tea and a homemade cake served during the afternoon)
Dinner: 20.00 – 21.00 (‘bitings’ are served in the bar / lounge beforehand)
Elsa’s Kopje is happy to cater to special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. Please make sure your agent informs us well in advance though, so that the camp managers can prepare for your arrival. On a daily basis while at the lodge, a copy of each day’s set menu is displayed at the bar for your perusal.