Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru
Meru National Park, Kenya11 rooms
The Experience
Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru is an unashamedly romantic and beautifully styled lodge, sculpted into Mughwango Hill, overlooking the site of George Adamson’s original camp. Each cottage is uniquely crafted around the rocks, offering a large bedroom, open sitting room, veranda, and spacious bathroom, all with breathtaking views. Guests can enjoy unparalleled seclusion within the vast 215,000-acre Meru National Park.
This award-winning, boutique lodge played a pivotal role in rescuing Meru National Park from oblivion, a park renowned for its thriving rhino sanctuary, large elephant herds, hippos, lions, diverse birdlife, and a greater diversity of animal species than any other park in East Africa. The lodge's commitment to conservation is deeply ingrained, echoing the legacy of George Adamson and supported by its association with the Born Free Foundation.
Designed and built by Stefano Cheli and officially opened by Dr. Richard Leakey and Virginia McKenna of Born Free fame in 1999, Elsa's Kopje is widely recognized as one of Africa's most elegant lodges. It offers a unique blend of luxury, romance, and a profound connection to the wilderness, providing an unforgettable safari experience.