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Meru National Park Accommodation, Hotels
and Lodges in Meru Game Park
ELSA’S KOPJE
OFFICIAL CATEGORY
(Ministry of Tourism classification): 04
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LOCATION: Located
within Meru National Park (390 Kms from Nairobi) - northeast
of Nairobi (7 miles north of the Equator)
DESCRIPTION:
Elsa's 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.
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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.

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