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LOCATION
Mugwangho Hill,
Meru National Park
Map of Meru
ACCOMMODATION
8 en-suite open-plan cottages – 7 doubles and 1 twin
room.
1 Honeymoon Suite - A large open-faced cottage with
private sitting room, double room with en-suite bathroom
and small private deck.
Elsa’s Private House - 1 double and 1 twin room both en
suite, with a shared sitting room, veranda and private
swimming pool.
4 rooms can fit one extra bed, to accommodate children
under the age of 16yrs only.
The Honeymoon suite and Room 3 can each accommodate 2
extra beds for children under 16. The Private house can
fit two extra beds. A maximum of 4 extra beds in camp at
any one time
.jpg) DESCRIPTION
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.
 Elsa’s Private House is a spacious, stylish, exclusive
hideaway set slightly apart from the main lodge. It has
1 double room and 1 twin, both with their own en suite
bathrooms. There is a large private living and dining
area, leading seamlessly outdoors into a private garden
and swimming pool.
Elsa’s Honeymoon Suite is a triple level room, with a
sitting room, double bedroom and en suite bathroom. With
its breathtaking views, this latest addition is
definitely Elsa’s 'pride'!
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
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Rhino Sanctuary –
Meru National Park incorporates a 44km² rhino sanctuary,
home to over 40 white rhino, and 20 black rhino. The size of
the sanctuary ensures a feeling of wilderness, and finding
the rhino is still a game drive challenge!
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History – built
overlooking the site of George Adamson’s camp in Meru, the
rock was the playground of Elsa the lioness of “Born Free”
fame.
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Location –
currently the only fully operational lodge in Meru National
Park, Elsa’s guests have the entire Park to themselves. The
park is arid with Doum Palms and Baobab trees, but its 13
rivers and springs also allow for thriving riverine
habitats. Meru National Park is known for its diversity of
habitats and species. The lodge has special licence to walk,
fish, and conduct night game drives. The peak of Mughwango
Hill looks down over the park, affording a breathtaking 360º
view of the surrounding volcanic plains.
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Highly qualified
guides – all of the Elsa’s Kopje guides have their bronze
level KPSGA qualification, however three of the guides have
the impressive Silver Level KPSGA qualification.
ACTIVITIES
Day & Night Game Drives,
Guided Bush Walks,
Bush Meals & Sundowners,
Cultural Visits,
Day Excursions to the Tana River with Packed Lunches,
Line Fishing (Catfish and Barbel) Swimming Pool /
Massage / Shop
*1 Honeymoon
Suite
/ Private
house -
Additional
pax at
the adult
or child
sharing rate.
Private House
max 6
pax; Honeymoon
Suite max
4 pax.
*2
Meru
National Park
(KWS tickets):
Clients Flying in:
Included on
client invoice;
Drive-in
clients: Purchase tickets direct from
KWS Murera
Gate Meru National
Park
*3
KWS
extra activities
(bush walks
& night
game drives):
Purchase tickets
direct from
KWS at
camp.
*4
PM
departures:
Each guest
is charged
25% of
the per
person rate
for departures after 12h00
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Included in the rates
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Excluded |
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Full
board accommodation
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Non-luxury spirits
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Day & night game drives (excluding KWS fee for night
game drives)
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Bush meals
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Local airstrip transfers
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Laundry service
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*²Meru
Park tickets (Included on invoice): Soft drinks, beer,
house wine
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*³KWS Activity Fee for walks & night game drives - $15
per person
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Extra Lunch - per person $30
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Exclusive use of vehicle - $300 per day Sundowners
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Tharaka village visit payable direct
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*4Afternoon departure surcharge - 25% of the per person
rate
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HOW TO GET
THERE Flying
Mughwango airstrip is a 5 minutes drive from the lodge Kinna
airstrip is a 45 minute drive from the lodge
WHAT FORM OF PAYMENT DOES ELSA’S KOPJE ACCEPT?
Cash, Travellers Cheque, Visa card & MasterCard.
WHAT FORM OF ELECTRICITY DOES ELSA’S KOPJE HAVE?
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Elsa’s
Kopje runs off solar invertor batteries and a generator.
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Generator hours are from 06h00 – 09h00, and from 18h30 until one
hour after the last guest leaves the bar.
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Three of
the rooms have 24 hour electricity (Rooms 3, 4 and 10), the rest
have electricity during generator hours.
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There
are plug sockets in every room, which have power during
generator hours. Batteries can also be charged in the office or
at the bar.
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There is
one hairdryer for guest use. It is situated in the swimming pool
changing room, and can only be used during generator hours.
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Guests
are recommended to bring converters & universal plug adaptors.
MEAL POLICY
Individual dining Breakfast: 06h45 to 09h30,
Lunch: 13h00 to 14h00,
Dinner: 20h00 to 21h00
The camp has a daily set menu.
Please inform us of any dietary requirements prior to arrival.
Guests that have booked to arrive before Lunch, but do not, are
charged for an extra lunch on their day of departure (if they
require lunch on their day of departure).
WATER
Each room is provided with a thermos of cooled mineral water
(dispensed from a 20ltr sealed bottle, to reduce plastic waste).
Bottled drinking water is available free of charge.
WHAT VEHICLES DOES ELAS’S KOPJE HAVE?
5 x 4x4 Vehicles
ƒ 5 x Land Cruisers Open sided
7 Window seats - 7 seats in total
Guests will share their vehicle with others, unless
‘Exclusive Use of Vehicle’ has been paid for.
MERU CLIMATE
ƒ Altitude: 2,400 ft
ƒ Rainfall; Approximately 16’’ per year
ƒ Hot days, warm nights, no humidity
MALARIA
Please note that all C&P properties are situated in locations of
minimal malarial risk. Elsa’s Kopje rooms are sealed by netting
and the beds have mosquito nets.
WHAT LANGUAGES ARE SPOKEN AT ELSA’S KOPJE?
One of our guides speaks basic French, all the rest speak
English and Kiswahili.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Internet: If needed, the Management can send important emails on
behalf of guests.
Mobile phones: Phone signal is available (Zein better than
Safaricom), although may be limited in some
areas. Satellite phone available.
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