Highlights
What We Love
- One of only two lodges in Meru National Park
- Open-fronted thatched cottages with great views
- Excellent chance of spotting endangered rhino
When To Visit
Peak Season: July to October
Winter means sightings are easier as wildlife stays near remaining waterholes
Green Season: April to June
Springs and the Tana River fill up, providing plenty of water while grazing is at its best
Shoulder Season: January to March and November to December
Temperate weather with occasional showers
Overview
One of Kenya’s undoubted secret gems is Meru National Park, one of the most biodiverse in the country. Everything from rhino and rare lesser kudu to cheetah, Bohors reedbuck and naked mole rats can be found here. Thirteen springs and the Tana River, the longest in Kenya, ensure great grazing. From its solid granite perch on Mughwango Hill, Elsa’s Kopje makes the perfect place to explore Meru.
A ‘kopje’ is a rocky outcrop and the lodge has been carefully designed around massive boulders. Panoramic vistas are everywhere, even from bathtubs. Venturing out, the very large rhino sanctuary not only provides a safe haven for these threatened creatures but also fantastic game drives in the over 8 000 hectares of pristine bush.
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Deck
- Lounge
- Bar
- Dining room
- Wi-Fi
- Family unit
- Laundry service
- Honeymoon suite
- Electrical charging point
- Private vehicle
Safari Cottage Features
- Deck
- Indoor bathtub
- Safe
Honeymoon Cottage Features
- Deck
- Safe
Activities
- Game drives
- Animal tracking
- Nature walks
- Birding
- Fishing
Elsa’S Private House Features
- Two bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Swimming pool
- Lounge
- Dining room
- Outdoor shower
- Indoor bathtub
- Safe
Family Cottage Features
- Two bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Lounge
- Deck
- Outdoor bathtub
- Safe