OVERVIEW

Meru National Park was made famous in the 1960s by Joy & George Adamson, who reintroduced their beloved lioness, Elsa, into the wild in the park. They wrote a book about their experience which was made into a feature film, Born Free, starring Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers. It was a ground breaking movie; the first to depict wild animals as endearing creatures, whose plight the audience could sympathize with. George Adamson continued to work with lions, living to the south of Meru National Park, until his death in 1989. Both Joy Adamson, and Elsa the lioness, are buried in Meru National Park.

The Park has enormous diversity of habitat and wildlife. It has thirteen clear spring fed rivers lined with palms and riverine forest; home to basking hippo. This is lion and elephant country. In addition, the park offers a thriving rhino sanctuary. It is recognised as having more diversity of animal species than any other park in East Africa.

Unashamedly romantic and beautifully styled, this tour's accommodation - Elsa's Kopje, is sculpted into Mughwango Hill, above the site of George Adamson's original camp where he raised and released orphan lions. Each cottage is crafted around the rocks, with a large bedroom, open sitting room, veranda and spacious bathroom, each with breathtaking views. Winner of the Good Safari Guide's "Best Safari Property in Africa" award, Elsa's Kopje is widely renowned as one of the most elegant lodges in Africa.

Transport to and within Meru is by road, in private safari landcruiser 4x4 vehicles, with pop-up roofs for panoramic 360° game viewing. The vehicles are driven by professional driver-guides, with comprehensive knowledge of the national park and the wildlife within.

This tour is customisable. The number of days can be increased or decreased as per request. Travel to and from the game reserve, can be changed to air travel instead of by road.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Elsa's Kopje is widely renowned as one of the most elegant lodges in Africa, winning numerous awards including the Good Safari Guide's "Best Safari Property in Africa" award, and featuring in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2022 Top 15 Resorts in East Africa.
• Wonderfully romantic, Elsa's Kopje offers couples a special experience, including an excellent Honeymoon Suite for newly-weds.
• Meru's thriving rhino sanctuary, featuring both black and white rhinos, is one of the best places in the country to see rhinos in the wild.

ACCOMMODATION

Elsa's Kopje

Unashamedly romantic and beautifully styled, each cottage at Elsa's Kopje is crafted around the rocks at Mughwango Hill, offering spacious rooms and breathtaking views of the wild.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Full Board Accommodation: includes all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Soft drinks, beer, house wines and selected spirits, teas, coffees and refreshments; excluding champagne, private cellar wines and premium spirits/beers
• Private Safari Vehicle with professional driver-guide
• Airport transfers on Arrival and Departure
• Laundry Services
• 24 Hour Support

ITINERARY

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

This tour can be customised by adding the following activities to the itinerary:

• Sundowners
• Bush Breakfasts
• Picnic Lunches
• Fishing (Catch & Release)

RATES (USD)

NOTE

• The rates above are per person.
• The rates are based on cottages that accommodate 2 adults.
• Couples may request a Honeymoon Cottage (Great Experience). Request a quote for this type of accommodation.
• Families may request a Family Cottage, that accommodates up to 4 adults, or 2 adults and 3 children. Request a quote for this type of accommodation.
• Groups also have the option of a Private House that accommodates up to 5 adults. Request a quote for this type of accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

• We reserve the right to change the rates as advertised.
• If you request changes to the tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
• If an accommodation is fully booked, we will suggest alternative options of similar quality.
• This tour is subject to the Terms & Conditions of Kararan Tours Ltd.