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Elsa’s Kopje Camp: Meru National Park, Kenya

Elsa’s Kopje


The often-overlooked Meru National Park was made famous in the 1960s as the location where Joy and George Adamson released their lion Elsa back into the wild. Following this, the park was underutilized over the years and there was even a threat that it would change into commercial farming land. The establishment of Elsa’s Kopje played a pivotal role in revitalizing and therefore protecting this unique national park. This romantic location has unique rooms crafted around rock, with entire walls made up of the exposed side of massive boulders, and each with a fantastic view. There are six ensuite cottages, a family cottage, three honeymoon suites, and a private house with its own pool. For guests who are not in the private house, a beautiful pool overlooking the vast, wild Meru National Park below makes for an excellent afternoon activity.

A dream lodge built into the rocky outcropping in remote Meru National Park.


Sundowner at Elsa’s Kopje

All images on this page by Silverless, Michael Poliza & Oliver Fly

Elsa’s Kopje

Location:  Meru National Park, Kenya

Camp setup:  6 cottages (sleep 2-3), family cottage (sleeps 4), 3 honeymoon suites, private house (sleeps 4)

How to get there:  Fly from Nairobi to either Mughwango or Kinna Airstrip, 6-hour drive from Nairobi

Wildlife: Elephant, lion, cheetah, leopard, rhino, Grevy’s zebra, & plains animals

Activities: Guided game drives, walking safaris, day excursion to Tana River, rhino sanctuary, fishing, relax by the pool

When to Visit: Anytime of year



Dinner by the pool at Elsa’s Kopje