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Views of Elsa's
Lion in the Mara

Elsa's Kopje

Elsa’s Kopje is located in the Meru National Park on the site of George Adamson’s first camp. Elsa’s Kopje is named after Elsa the orphaned lioness cared for by Joy Adamson. The area surrounding Elsa’s is vast and arid with undulating plains flecked with Doum Palms and Baobab trees and lush vegetation lining the 13 rivers that meander through the park.

If you stay at Elsa’s you’re likely to enjoy sightings of Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, Elephant, Grevy’s Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Lesser Kudu, Grant’s Gazelle, Leopard, Lion, Cheetah, Rhino and the rare, elusive Greater Kudu.

The family will be kept well occupied as Elsa’s has so much to see and do from game drives in open-sided safari Land Rovers driven by knowledgeable guides to guided walks led by professional safari guides and rangers.

At Elsa’s your family can also enjoy sumptuous bush breakfasts, refreshing sundowners and visits to theTharaka tribal village on the Southern Boundary of the Park.

Elsa’s has paved lamp-lit paths, leading from each cottage to the comfortable lounge and bar. The refreshing pool looks out across the plains, perfect for a relaxing dip between game drives or before dinner.

At Elsa’s one of the cottages is larger and set back from the rest, an ideal option for families. The cottage has a double bedroom and a twin both of which have an en-suite bathroom.

Your family will be well looked after by the highly trained team at Elsa’s and you’ll be made to feel at home by the wonderfully welcoming hosts who manage the lodge. The food at Elsa’s is superb with Italian influence along with local and traditional dishes.