Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru
Elsa’s Kopje Lodge Meru National Park is a luxury safari lodge located within Meru National Park about 53.2 km from the center of the Park, (390 km North-East of Nairobi) and 7 Miles North of the Equator.
The lodge is in the heart of Meru National Park, on a small rocky Mughwango hill that affords 360-degree views that stretch from the 17,000-foot peak of Mt Kenya to the east, to virtual infinity to the east.
Driving time from Nairobi to the lodge takes approximately 5 Hours. Scheduled flights land at Mughwango Airstrip (private airstrip), a 5 minutes drive from the lodge, or Kinna Airstrip, a 45 minutes drive from the lodge. Both airstrips are a 1hour flight from Wilson Airport Nairobi.
Elsa’s Kopje lodge is named after Elsa the lioness, made famous by George and Joy Adamson’s biographical book and film “Born Free”.




Elsa’s Kopje’s accommodation includes 6 en-suite Cottages Suites, 2 Bedroom Family cottages, 3 Honeymoon Suites, and a Private House with a garden and infinity swimming pool. Each of the 6 en-suite Cottage Suites consists of a main bedroom, en-suite bathroom, and private deck.
N.B. Cottage 3 has a private sitting room rather than a deck and 2 rooms can fit one extra bed, to accommodate children under the age of 16 years. The Family Cottage is a spacious 2-bedroom cottage with a double and a twin room, both en-suite, a beautiful living room, a large private deck, and an outside bath by the master bedroom.
The Honeymoon Suites overlook the vast plains of Meru National Park, two of the suites have romantic outside baths and one suite has three levels featuring a private sitting room, the main bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, and a small private deck. For families with small children, two of the suites can accommodate an extra bed suitable for children under 16 years.
The Private House overlooks the vast plains of Meru National Park and faces Mt Kenya, Elsa’s Private House consists of one en-suite master bedroom with a dressing room, one en-suite twin bedroom, a large dining and sitting room, a private garden, and an infinity swimming pool. The Private House can fit two extra beds, for children under 16 years.
Elsa’s Kopje Lodge activities include; Day Game Drives, Night game drives, day excursions to the Tana River, Rhino Sanctuary, Guided Walks, River Fishing, Swimming Pool, Bush Breakfast and Sundowners, Massage, Manicure and Pedicure, and Cultural Visits.
Meru National Park is home to unusual species such as reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra, and gerenuk as well as a good range of plains game, elephant, lion, and cheetah, and over 300 bird species.
Elsas Kopje Luxury Camp Non-Residents Accommodation Prices
Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include:
Full board rates include accommodation, all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), soft drinks, beer, house wines, and selected spirits, teas, coffees, refreshments (on the property), and laundry services. The rates exclude champagne, private cellar wines, and premium spirits/beers
Dates From |
Dates To | Single Room (1 Guest) |
Double Room (2 Guests) |
Triple Room |
1st Jun 2025 |
30th Jun 2025 | 745 US Dollars | 1,000 US Dollars | 1,130 US Dollars |
1st Jul 2025 | 31st Oct 2025 | 1,010 US Dollars | 1,360 US Dollars |
1,530 US Dollars |
1st Nov 2025 |
19th Dec 2025 | 745 US Dollars | 1,000 US Dollars | 1,130 US Dollars |
20th Dec 2025 | 3rd Jan 2026 | 1,010 US Dollars | 1,360 US Dollars |
1,530 US Dollars |
4th Jan 2026 |
31st Mar 2026 | 800 US Dollars | 1,070 US Dollars | 1,200 US Dollars |
1st Apr 2026 | 31st May 2026 | 520 US Dollars | 700 US Dollars |
780 US Dollars |
1st Jun 2026 |
30th Jun 2026 | 800 US Dollars | 1,070 US Dollars | 1,200 US Dollars |
1st Jul 2026 | 31st Oct 2026 | 1,230 US Dollars | 1,500 US Dollars |
1,700 US Dollars |
1st Nov 2026 |
19th Dec 2026 | 800 US Dollars | 1,070 US Dollars | 1,200 US Dollars |
20th Dec 2026 | 3rd Jan 2027 | 1,230 US Dollars | 1,500 US Dollars |
1,700 US Dollars |
Notes:
* For detailed information on Meru National Park | Click Here
* Child aged 12-17 years sharing with 2 adults Triple rate applies
* Children under 12 years sharing with adults or children stay for free
* Children aged 12-17 years sharing with 1 adult 50% of the Adult Sharing Rate
* The rates exclude champagne, private cellar wines, and premium spirits/beers
* Minimum Night Stay- in Mid and Green Seasons 1 Night & in High Season 2 Nights
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* Children aged 12-17 years in their own room (2 minimum) – 75% of the Adult Sharing Rate
* Meru National Park, Park fee per person- Adult 60 US Dollars & child ages (3-17 years) – 35 US Dollars
Elsa’s Kopje Camp Accommodation Rates above Exclude:
* Cultural visits
* Yoga mats available -Free
* Picnic lunch box – 35 US Dollars
* Sundowners (minimum of 2 guests) – 75 US Dollars
* Airstrip transfer to / from Kinna(per vehicle) – 120 US Dollars
* Bush breakfast or Lunch (minimum 2 guests) – 75 US Dollars
* Extra lunch at the property or Picnic lunch hamper – 65 US Dollars
* Night game drive for 2 hours (minimum of 2 guests) – 120 US Dollars
* Guided walking safari, 2 hours (minimum of 2 guests) – 90 US Dollars
* Scheduled and shared game drive, morning or evening – 220 US Dollars
* Minimum age for guided walking safari is 16 years and at guides discretion
* Exclusive use of a safari vehicle with driver guide per vehicle (Maximum of 6 guests) – 550 US Dollars
* Meru National Park, Park fee per person- Adult 60 US Dollars & child ages (3-17 years) – 35 US Dollars
Elsas Kopje Lodge Game Package & Accommodation Rates
Elsas Kopje Lodge Game Package & Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;
Game package rates include a full-board package, scheduled and shared game drives, bush breakfast, fishing activity, visit to Meru Rhino Sanctuary, sundowners, and transfers to and from a designated airstrip. The game package excludes champagne, private cellar wines, and premium spirits/beers
Dates From |
Dates To | Single Room (1 Guest) |
Double Room (2 Guests) |
Triple Room |
1st Jun 2025 |
30th Jun 2025 | 925 US Dollars | 1,360 US Dollars | 1,490 US Dollars |
1st Jul 2025 | 31st Oct 2025 | 1,200 US Dollars | 1,720 US Dollars |
1,900 US Dollars |
1st Nov 2025 |
19th Dec 2025 | 925 US Dollars | 1,360 US Dollars | 1,490 US Dollars |
20th Dec 2025 | 3rd Jan 2026 | 1,200 US Dollars | 1,720 US Dollars |
1,900 US Dollars |
4th Jan 2026 |
31st Mar 2026 | 980 US Dollars | 1,430 US Dollars | 1,600 US Dollars |
1st Apr 2026 | 31st May 2026 | 700 US Dollars | 1,050 US Dollars |
1,200 US Dollars |
1st Jun 2026 |
30th Jun 2026 | 980 US Dollars | 1,430 US Dollars | 1,600 US Dollars |
1st Jul 2026 | 31st Oct 2026 | 1,300 US Dollars | 1,860 US Dollars |
2,100 US Dollars |
1st Nov 2026 |
19th Dec 2026 | 980 US Dollars | 1,430 US Dollars | 1,600 US Dollars |
20th Dec 2026 | 3rd Jan 2027 | 1,300 US Dollars | 1,860 US Dollars |
2,100 US Dollars |
Notes:
* For detailed information on Meru National Park | Click Here
* Child aged 12-17 years sharing with 2 adults Triple rate applies
* Children under 12 years sharing with adults or children stay for free
* The rates exclude champagne, private cellar wines, and premium spirits/beers
* Children aged 12-17 years sharing with 1 adult 50% of the Adult Sharing Rate
* The rates exclude champagne, private cellar wines, and premium spirits/beers
* Minimum Night Stay- in Mid and Green Seasons 1 Night & in High Season 2 Nights
* Children aged 12-17 years in their own room (2 minimum) – 75% of the Adult Sharing Rate
* Meru National Park, Park fee per person- Adult 60 US Dollars & child ages (3-17 years) – 35 US Dollars
Elsas Kopje Lodge Game Package & Accommodation Rates Per Night Exclude;
* Yoga mats available – Free
* Picnic lunch box – 35 US Dollars
* Airstrip transfer to / from Kinna(per vehicle) – 120 US Dollars
* Extra lunch at the property or Picnic lunch hamper – 65 US Dollars
* Night game drive for 2 hours (minimum of 2 guests) – 220 US Dollars
* Guided walking safari, 2 hours (minimum of 2 guests) – 90 US Dollars
* Minimum age for guided walking safari is 16 years and at guides discretion
* Exclusive use of a safari vehicle with driver guide per vehicle (Maximum of 6 guests) – 540 US Dollars
* Meru National Park, Park fee per person- Adult 60 US Dollars & child ages (3-17 years) – 35 US Dollars
Meru National Park Entrance Fees |
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Citizen/ Resident Rate Per Person Per Day |
Non-Resident Rate Per Person Per Day |
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Adult | 300 Kenya Shillings | 60 US Dollars |
Child | 215 Kenya Shillings | 35 US Dollars |
Notes:
* Child refers to persons from three years but below 11 years
* Resident refers to persons of other nationalities residing in Kenya with valid documentation from the Kenyan government
* Citizen – A native or inhabitant of East Africa Countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan) with valid identification documents or passport
* Daily – Fee paid for a single entry to a national park, national reserve, or sanctuary and which shall be valid for no longer than twenty-four hours

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