Elsa's Kopje
Elsa’s Kopje is named after Elsa the lioness, made famous by George and Joy Adamson’s biographical book and film “Born Free”. Elsa’s Kopje remains one of the most elegant lodges in Africa, with one of the most spectacular settings. 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.
The Camp
Shaped into the curves of Mughwango rock, and overlooking the vast plains of Meru National Park, Elsa’s Kopje’s open-fronted cottages offer a very elegant safari style:
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
Activities
Owned by professional guides, the camp’s emphasis is on a complete safari experience – fun, intellectually stimulating, oneness with nature:
- Day & Night Game Drives
- Guided Bush Walks
- Bush Meals
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Day excursion to the Tana River
- Sundowners
- Cultural Visits
- Line fishing
- Swimming Pool
- Massage
Rates
From USD 370 per person per night sharing (full inclusive)

