Luxury Lodges · Laikipia, Kenya
El Karama Lodge
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Overview
El Karama Lodge is an award-winning, safari lodge specialising in family and tailor-made adventure.
It is owner-operated, environmentally accredited and known for its diversity of wildlife, breadth of activities and warm Kenyan hospitality.
Located inside a very private wildlife conservancy of 15,000 acres set in the heart of Laikipia. With direct views of Mount Kenya, the Ewaso Nyiro river, guests can visit a waterfall and 8 dams, rock hide and sleep outs. The conservancy has a registered airstrip for private charters.
Daily sightings of 4 of the Big 5 and Northern species such as Grevy's zebra and Gerenuk. Day trips to see Black and White Rhino. Private Vehicles.
Activities: game drives, night drives, walking safaris, horse riding, fly camping, conservation activities, farm and organic garden visits, cooking classes, Bush School for Kids, fishing, sports and wellness. .There are no other lodges on El Karama Wildlife Conservancy ensuring a high level of privacy and serenity.
Main lodge comprises only 6 beautifully designed cottages styled for responsible luxury, private dining, Kenya's first eco swimming pool, a Bush Spa, Sauna, Gym and Running Track.
Nilotica Private: exclusive-use luxury, adjacent to Main lodge, Sleeps 10 comfortably across 4 cottages.
Bookings via Resrequest or direct.
Suites & Rates
Suites and villas
Brand New Addition to River Cottages - Private dining room and bar
The two river cottages can be used either as an extension of the lodge or as a small, private camp for two couples friends/families travelling together. To make this work for exclusive bookings we...
Dining areas and barn style interactive kitchen
We have 3 different dining areas: 1 overlooking the river and 2 overlooking the swimming pool. Both are open under thatch, informal, relaxed and built with beautiful fallen wood including nilotica and cedar and...
El Karama Wild: Pop up seasonal Bush Camp
El Karama Wild is a pop up seasonal Bush Camp experience available in certain months for exclusive use of up to 8 pax sharing in 4 bedroom tents. Mobilisation only when there are bookings.A...
Hobbit House _ perfect for families!
This cottage is large, two storey and is designed for maximum family fun! It has two bedrooms: the master bedroom has a large double bed fit for a king and queen, two small tree...
Kenya's first ever natural swimming pool - perfect for families
Our swimming pool is pioneering in its environmentally responsible technology and voted the best in Laikipia by our clients and the Daily Nation newspaper! Laikipia's hidden gem. It does not use salt or chlorine,...
Main Lodge - 3 Bandas - doubles or twins, with room for baby cot
These charming bandas have a spacious central room with a double bed/ twin set up, a shaded seating area for reading and relaxing, furniture for storing/hanging clothes and an ensuite bathroom with large river...
Nilotica Private House
A new private house set slightly apart from the main lodge with it's own private access, sleeping up to 10 pax. Perfect for families or small groups wishing to share but with additional privacy...
River Cottage 1
An Exclusive use part of camp for it's extra space, privacy and own wifi.Cottage 1 is a large and airy double or twin room, with veranda looking out over a stunning glade with the...
River Cottage 2
Offering more privacy and comfort, we are excited to introduce these two beautiful new cottages to our guests. Ideal for honeymooners / 2 couples traveling together or even a family with older children who...
River Cottages - Exclusive Use max 6 pax
Completed in April 2018 and a brand new higher end addition to our lodge, the Little River Camp is designed as more private and luxurious set of villas. For guests who like to retreat...
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Property facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Kiddies Club, Library, Malaria Free, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Accommodation & amenities
Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Cooking Facilities, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fireplace, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service, Travel Desk
On-site activities
Big 5, Bird Watching, Boules, Catch-and-release Fishing, Cooking Courses, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, Gourmet Picnic, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Horse Riding, Massages, Natural History Tours, Night Drives, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Nearby activities
Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boules, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Natural History Tours, Quad Biking, Rhino Tracking, Rock Climbing, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
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