About Elsa Kopje Lodge
Perched high on top of Mughwango Hill, Elsa Kopje Lodge stands as a tribute to Elsa, the orphaned lioness made famous in the movie Born Free. Charming cottages are crafted around the natural features of the hill, each with a spacious bedroom, open sitting rooms, ensuite bathroom, and large veranda with breathtaking views of the savannah below. ElsaтАЩs Private House, with double rooms, a sitting room, a veranda, and a plunge pool, is ideal for families.
Guests can enjoy inimitable seclusion in the vast expanse of ElsaтАЩs Kopje, boasting 870km┬▓, the equivalent of 215,000 acres, of authentic African landscape. The park offers a thriving rhino sanctuary, and is famous for large elephant herds, hippo, lion, and birdlife; Meru National Park is recognized as having more diversity of animal species than any other park in East Africa.
How do you Get to Elsa Kopje Lodge?
Elsa Kopje Lodge from Mughwango Airstrip (private airstrip) is a 5 minute drive from the lodge; Kinna Airstrip is a 45 minute drive from the lodge and a 1 hour flight from Nairobi. Both are a 1hr flight from Wilson Airport. Road transfer from Nairobi or Nanyuki is between 3.5 and 8 hours.
What Facilities are at Elsa Kopje Lodge?
The guest accommodation at ElsaтАЩs Kopje is very comfortable and comprises four options, cottage suite, honeymoon suite, family cottage, and private house. Like the main areas, all buildings are constructed from stone and thatch, blending seamlessly into the landscape.
The cottage suites are doubles, bar one twin, with lounge or deck and en-suite bathroom. It is possible to fit an extra bed into a couple of the suites if required. The honeymoon suites are all doubles, and two of the three suites have a romantic outdoor bath!
The family cottage boasts two bedrooms, both with en-suite facilities, in addition to a spacious lounge and deck. Finally, the private house also comprises two en-suite bedrooms, plus a large lounge/diner and garden featuring an infinity swimming pool!
Book Elsa Kopje Lodge
Schedule a free consultation call with our team and letтАЩs make your holiday the best. Call us on WhatsApp at +254729744244. or contact us.
What ACTIVITIES are AT Elsa Kopje Lodge?
While staying at Elsa Kopje Lodge, you might be wondering what activities you can engage in. Below we have listed some of the top safari accommodations you can book and do while staying at Elsa Kopje Lodge.┬а
Game Drives
ElsaтАЩs Kopje has open game drive vehicles. The current fleet is new, specially fitted, 4├Ч4 Toyota Landcruisers. The vehicles are unrivaled with feature enhancements specifically designed for comfort and photography, open sided with 3 rows of seats, photographic equipment stands, and charging sockets. Clients will share game drives unless тАЬexclusive use of the vehicleтАЭ has been prebooked at an extra charge.
Guided Bush Walks
Take the time to leave the car behind and enjoy the small things, tracks, dung beetles, naked mole rats, and micro-ecosystems. Enjoy a climb up to the very top of Mughwango Hill, enjoying a 360-degree view from snow capped Mt Kenya in the west to the vast Meru plains to the east.
Bush Breakfast and Sundowner
Take a moment to sit back, and enjoy the spectacular views, the smells, the colors, and the gentle breeze.┬аBush breakfasts are a chance to enjoy a full breakfast, al fresco, in the middle of the plains, surrounded by wildlife.
тАЬSundownersтАЭ are a safari tradition, after a day of safari; stop, and watch the spectacular sunset; traditionally with a gin and tonic in hand.
Rhino Sanctuary Visit
The National Park incorporates an 84 sq km rhino sanctuary, home to over 70 rhinos, both black and white. The size of the sanctuary ensures that finding the rhino is still a game driving challenge!
Gallery of Elsa Kopje Lodge
Explore Elsa Kopje Lodge in gallery format to enjoy and feel the look of it. These are real photos that gets updated regulary to ensure that Elsa Kopje Lodge remains up to date with real time information.┬а
Other Recommended Camps
Find other safari camps and lodges to stay in that are related to Elsa Kopje Lodge that you can either combine with another property for your safari with, or get inspired to book them later on in your next African Safari adventures. The safari accommodations are some of the best that you can visit that are close to Elsa Kopje Lodge.
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