THE ULTIMATE RE-WILDING EXPERIENCE ​

El Karama Lodge is an intimate, owner-operated, award-winning eight cottage lodge and safari adventure experience located on a private wildlife conservancy in the foothills of Mount Kenya.

Built by one of Africa’s most gifted contemporary wildlife sculptors Murray Grant and his wife Sophie, El Karama Lodge is unique, authentic and focussed on immersive safari experiences.  Known for its broad roster of activities, exceptional wildlife diversity and the warm and hospitable team of Kenyans who have been trained up to host you, this is an unforgettable safari destination!

Trusted Specialists in Sustainable Family Travel, Adventure and Experiential Wildlife Safaris. Offering tailor-made experiences for families and small private groups who want to immerse in the natural world, connecting meaningfully with local cultures and ancient landscapes through remote, authentic and exclusive experiences.  Activities include guided walking, fly-camping, horse riding, hand-line fishing for catfish, game drives, night drives, farm experiences, heli- safaris and conservation activities.

All our adventures contribute directly to private or community owned wildlife conservancies in Kenya.

El Karama offers a home-grown African safari destination with high levels of privacy and tailor-made adventure for small groups, couples and families. El Karama Wildlife Conservancy is located in the foothills of Mount Kenya, in the heart of one of Kenya’s most beautiful wildlife areas: the Laikipia Region. With 14,000 acres of private land and views of over 200,000 acres, El Karama is one of Laikipia’s most magical habitats.

Offering a range of accommodation options giving our guests the opportunity to completely immerse themselves in nature, lead by passionate and experienced guides. ​

Nilotica Private House – Family House

Our brand new, exclusive use private house is named after the indigenous tree specie “Acacia Nilotica’, which we are passionately regenerating here in the lodge environs as part of our positive impact initiatives. This stunning private house is our most beautiful creation yet: luxury, privacy and big views of this landscape and wildlife at close quarters. ​

With two separate cottages, the house is perfect for families and small groups looking for that extra level of privacy and comfort.  It offers a sprawling wooden dining deck on stilts overlooking the river and landscape beyond, stone patios for yoga, reading and relaxing, a private fire pit for cocktails and sundowners and an active salt lick attracting wildlife including elephant, zebra, bush buck and buffalo daily. ​

Features:

Cottage 1: two large inter-connecting bedrooms sleeping two adults and up to four children with a shared ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet, this large cottage also has a gorgeous outdoor bathtub/plunge and bush shower too! Cottage 2: one large double bedroom cottage, with enough space to add a child’s cot or a small bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet, a  beautiful  veranda and outdoor swinging mattress by the river Communal areas: Large communal patio area for morning tea and relaxation, wooden walkway and raised dining room deck and seating area overlooking river, outdoor fire pit for evening sundowners, salt lick with wildlife, open fire cooking and private meal set ups Private team Private Car and Guide Private Wifi

The Hobbit House -Family House

The River Cottages – Couples or a Small Family

An exclusive use camp made up of two large cottages and a private dining and living room and kitchen. Ideal for families with teens or friends/couples travelling together.  With a friendly distance between the two bedroom cottages,  but bringing the group together in the communal dining area, fire pit and bar, this private area of the camp is charming and comfortable.  New in 2022, wifi stretches across both rooms and the dining/outdoor areas for convenience.  This can be switched off at source should you want to digitally detox during your stay.

Designed to bring the beauty of the natural world right to your bed; these luxury rooms have large windows stretching the length of the walls and high ceilings to give you plenty of space and light. Each room has the option of double, twin or even triple beds available, both have a large writing desk, plenty of atmospheric lighting and the choice of a bath or a shower. Bathrooms are spacious, contemporary in design, with his and hers sinks and plenty of privacy. One of the cottages also has a stunning outdoor bathtub made from river stones and cool grey cement for extra special evenings under the stars. ​

Only a short walk from the main camp and swimming pool, you are very much still part of the family, but at River Camp our guests have exclusivity and the space to retreat at the key times of day to catch up on a book or with one another.