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Meru National Park Accommodation,
Hotels and Lodges in Meru Game Park
ELSA’S KOPJE
DESCRIPTION: Elsas Kopje is an intimate
luxury lodge built and managed to the basic
principals of eco-tourism. It is named after
Elsa, the orphaned lioness reared by George and
Joy Adamson and returned to the wild in Meru,
and Kopje (meaning hill in Dutch/Africaans) for
the rocky outcropping it sits on. Situated on
Mughwango Hill at the site of George Adamson’s
original camp at an altitute of 700m (2,400ft),
it has break taking views of the plains of the
park in front and to the foothills of Mount
Kenya behind. The landscape and vegetation is
fascinating, tracing the lines of ancient
landforms created by the series of lava flows
off the Nyambeni Hills towards the Tana River
many millions of years ago. The different soil
ages have created distinct patterns of
vegetation from lush thick bush to sparse arid
sections, a unique and eye-catching eco-system
now crisscrossed by 13 tree lined rivers.
OFFICIAL
CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification):
04 ****
LOCATION:
Located within Meru National
Park (390 Kms from Nairobi) - northeast of
Nairobi (7 miles north of the Equator)
NUMBER OF ROOMS:
09 cottages
- 2 with twin beds
- 6 with king-sized beds
- 1 family cottage with adjoining 1 double and 1
twin bedrooms, sitting room mezzanine level with
optional extra bed and a deck
Room décor: African in architecture, each
of the individual open-plan designed thatched
cottages, enjoys a 270 degree view and blends
and incorporates the rocks, boulders and trees
of the hillside itself. Furniture is all locally
made, some on site and the rest by local
artisans around the country.
In- room
amenities: Spacious
rooms with large four-poster beds, airy
verandah, en suite bathrooms with hot showers or
baths, flush toilets. Bathroom water is heated
by solar panels. A personal butler is provided
for each cottage from 06.00hrs-22.30hrs.
Special
features:
Air Kenya operates a
schedule air service to/ex Meru 3 times a week
from Nairobi on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday,
ideal for getting to Elsa's Kopje and connects
on to Samburu and the Maasai Mara.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
FACILITIES:
Meals are predominantly
Northern Italian and special dietary
requirements (e.g. vegetarian or dietary
allergies) can be catered for. There is an
intimate bar.
RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES:
• Panoramic natural rock
swimming pool (depth varies from 1 – 6 feet)
• Day game drives in 4x4 vehicles
• Night game drives (by infra-red lights)
• Escorted game walks with resident naturalists
and local guides
• Trout fishing
• Bush breakfasts and sundowners at special
locations
CONFERENCE
FACILITIES: Not available
GENERAL
FACILITIES:
Room Service (communication
by Ultra High Frequency walkie-talkie)
Welcome fruit juice on arrival
01 hairdryer socket in the Swimming Pool
changing room
Laundry service (hand washing)
Complimentary baby listening service
Valuables may be handled to the manager for
safekeeping
Gift shop (open 09.00hrs to 19.00hrs)
Generator powered electricity (10 hours each
day, running the lights, pool filter fridges and
freezer)
Visits to Tharaka tribe villages (for colourful
dance ceremony, traditional grass skirts making,
basket/mats weaving)
CLIMATE:
The weather is generally warm with minimum
humidity and very comfortable. Days are hot with
pleasant nights.
Safari To Elsa's Kopje from
Nairobi
5 DAYS NANYUKI, SWEETWATERS
OLPAJETA SANCTUARY AND SAMBURU CTS- 309
Animals commonly seen in
this parks are elephants, lions, cheetahs,
leopards, Grevy's zebras, giraffes, gerenuks,
buffalos, Oryx, gazelles, Dikdiks and
waterbucks. The river forest attracts a wide
variety hippos, crocodiles and lots of birds.
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THE ITINERARY
Day 1: This
morning, following a restful sleep and hearty
breakfast, you will meet your guide who will
provide you with briefing about Kenya, Nairobi
and our Safari Expedition. This will be followed
by a visit to see the renowned Karen Blixen
Museum, home of famous novelist Karen von
Blixen. The house contains many of her original
pieces along with some pieces donated by the
makers of the film Out of Africa. From here you
will travel to the famous Nairobi Giraffe Center
where you will be able to feed semi habited
giraffes, from a raised wooden platform which
will be followed by a delicious lunch at the
Giraffe Center before returning back to our
hotel. We will enjoy dinner together and the
remainder of the evening is free for you to
enjoy at your leisure. B, L, D
Day 2: After
breakfast leave for a full day game drive at
Olpajeta Game Sanctuary. After lunch return to
the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: This morning, following
the delicious breakfast, we will check out of
Sweetwater's and drive north to the Samburu Game
Reserve at the Samburu sarova shaba Lodge. We
will check into our rooms and enjoy a relaxing
lunch together. Following lunch, there will be
time to relax before enjoying an afternoon game
drive. Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba
National Reserves are three of the best animal
game reserves in the entire region. Lying 225
miles from Nairobi, they are adjacent to each
other, in effect forming an incredibly large
area that makes up a total of 633 square miles.
During our game drive it is possible we may see
wildlife species rarely found anywhere in the
entire continent of Africa, including Grevys'
Zebra, the longnecked Gerenuk and the
Reticulated Giraffe. As the area is so arid, the
game is concentrated around the Ewaso Nyiro
River which runs through the park, making game
viewing particularly good. We will return back
to our hotel later in the afternoon. Dinner will
be served at the lodge and the remainder of the
evening is at your leisure. B, L, D
Day 4: Leave for a full day
game drive in Samburu game reserve. Return to
the lodge late afternoon for relaxation
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Day 5: Start
with early morning game drive then breakfast.
Spend the morning relaxing before embarking
journey back to Nairobi. You may stop over at
Trout Tree Restaurant where you fish your own
lunch at own cost. Proceed to Nairobi to arrive in
the evening.
WHATS INCLUDED
1. Transport in 8 seater luxury open roof
tour-vans
2. 2 nights' accommodation at sportsman's Arms
hotel on full board.
3. 2 nights accommodation at Sarova Shaba game
lodge on full board basis.
4. All meals for the 5 days plus tea / coffee
5. Comprehensive game drives for the 5 days
6. Services of professional tour guide driver
WHATS EXCLUDED
1. Park entry fees at Samburu gate is E.A
residents pay Kshs. 1,000/- and Non Residents $60
per night and citizens, Ksh 500
2. Drinks and tips for waiters, porters and
drivers
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