ELSA'S KOPJE, MERU NATIONAL PARK, KENYA

Elsa's Kopje, Meru National Park, Kenya

The original site of George Adamson’s first camp, Elsa’s Kopje is a very stylishly crafted wilderness retreat in Meru and consists of eight luxurious stone cottages each careful situated within the rocky outcrop for maximum privacy and each individually designed to incorporate the huge granite boulders and trees into your open plan accommodation. Gauze netting rather than windows, four-poster beds and sumptuous yet natural bathrooms, all with astonishing view of the plains below, make this an experience never to be forgotten. The lounge, dining area and infinity pool, offer breathtaking views over the plains and wetlands.

Wildlife

Prides of lion, large herds of buffalo, elephants with large bulls, cheetah, leopard, lesser and greater kudu, duiker, dik dik, hippo, and crocodile, and desert species like Beisa Oryx and Gerenuk. Excellent for bird watching

Activities

Game drives in open vehicles, nature walks, fishing, night game drives and rafting on the Tana River. Bush breakfasts, picnics or sun downer, or a bush dinner under the stars. Visits to the Tharaka tribal village.

Eco-credentials

Built with the least possible disruption, with eco-friendly techniques and with greatest protection of its natural environment. It works with local communities to foster better living conditions for the Tharaka communities.