Elsa's Kopje

Elsa’s Kopje is located within Meru National Park, in northern Kenya. Elsa’s is named after the orphaned lioness reared by George and Joy Adamson and then released into the wild, and on whom the film “Born Free” was based. The park is the driest in the country and the landscape is incredible, with the park’s 13 rivers running off the mountains cutting green pathways through the dry brown valleys. Children of all ages are welcome.

Accommodation & Facilities
Elsa’s Kopje has just nine stone and thatch cottages (of which one is a honeymoon suite), which are well spaced to give each a feeling of privacy. The family cottage has a double and a twin room both with en-suite bathrooms. There is a sitting room and a large private verandah. The family cottage sleeps four although additional beds can be added for children upon request. From their position on the hillside the cottages offer excellent views across the surrounding park. The swimming pool is child friendly but children must be accompanied by their parents at all times.

Eating & Sleeping
Children can have separate meal times and the chef is happy to discuss the children’s preference on your arrival and provide accordingly.  Specific dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice.  A babysitting service is available upon request.

Wildlife & Activities
Whilst staying at Elsa’s Kopje, wildlife drives through the park offer guests the chance to see lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, black and white rhino, and a myriad of birdlife. Meru National Park is home to a 84km² rhino sanctuary, with over 70 black and while rhinos resident, making Meru one of the best areas in Kenya to see rhinos in their natural habitat. For bird lovers, Meru offers over 450 recorded species. Fishing in the rivers, short walks on Mughwango Hill, excursions to Kora National Park, or rafting on the Tana River are other enjoyable activities available.

Specifically for children …
● Camp and Mughwango Hill bush walks with family friendly guides who are great with children (age restrictions for children under 12 years for Mughwango Hill walks).
● Visit to local school and community projects supported by Land & Life foundation.
● Fishing in the Tana or Rojewero rivers (catfish, tilapia and barbell).  Fishing rods and tackle are supplied.