El Karama
Laikipia, Kenya
- Price on request
- Camps
- 6 Tent/s
El Karama Eco Lodge is an award-winning, family owned lodge that feels like a home away from home. The lodge is located in the heart of Laikipia on El Karama Ranch, a 14,000 acre cattle ranch with stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife and birds. Guests can enjoy direct views of Mount Kenya, the Aberdares and the Lolldaiga hills. The camp is only 42km from Nanyuki town.
The lodge comprises of six family / group friendly stone, thatch and canvas cottages or “bandas”, a beautiful central mess with large fireplace, bar and cosy reading areas - all overlook the Ewaso Nyiro River and a natural salt lick.
All the bandas have a spacious central room with a double bed (one is a twin), mozzie nets, a seating area with a small table and an en-suite bathroom with a large stone bath, overhead shower and their own verandas for reading and star gazing. The Rondavel and The Hobbit House are two larger cottages that were built with families and small groups in mind. They have lots more additional space, perfect for those wanting to stay together.
Activities included are guided game drives and night drives (shared when necessary) accompanied walking activities including ranger / wildlife monitoring, camera trapping, ID’ing of wildlife, ranger patrols, adventure fly camping in suspended Tentsile tree tents, rock hide for game viewing at the main dam, bush breakfast / dinner (by prior request), farm, boma and garden visits, behind the scenes eco-tour of the lodge, volleyball, fitness and jogging at the ranch track, eco swimming pool and baby pool with poolside daybeds and hammocks, interactive kitchen for baking lessons and your enjoyment.
Specialised children’s activities include plaster casts of animal tracks, poo safaris, termite clay sculpting, cooking in interactive kitchen, plus optional kid’s supper on afternoon game drive.
There are over 80 mammal species including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, hippo, reticulated Giraffe, common and grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, eland, oryx and much more.
At A Glance
- Award winning, family owned lodge
- Intimate feel with only 6 bandas
- Rondavel & Hobbits Cottages built for families or small groups
- All have their own verandahs and spacious central room
- Direct views of Mount Kenya, the Aberares and the Lolldaiga Hills
- Thatched dining areas overlooking the river & salt lick
- Swimming pool
- Gift shop and art gallery
- Multi purpose room used for training, small lectures and yoga practice
- Interactive kitchen
- Great activites for children
- Ideal for families of all ages and groups travelling together
- 42km from Nanyki town
Features:
- ✓ Children's pool
- ✓ Daily Maid Service
- ✓ Family Friendly
- ✓ Laundry Service
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Swimming Pool
- ✓ Wifi
Region
Laikipia is one of the most important areas for biodiversity in Kenya, boasting wildlife densities second only to those found in the Masai Mara. Located on the Equator in the former Rift Valley Province and set against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kenya, the Laikipia plateau extends over 9,500 square kilometres of semi-arid plains, dramatic gorges and acacia-thicket-covered hills. This vast expanse is where some of the most effective conservation work in the country is being done.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 360 square kilometer conservation area and is home to the last three remaining northern white rhinos, where you’ll have the chance to see these near-extinct animals up close. Ol Pejeta also has a Chimpanzee Sanctuary, home to 39 profoundly damaged chimpanzees rescued from captivity across Africa, now being nursed by keepers who are happy to explain a little about each chimp's backstory. Watch these primates relearn how to enjoy life from the observation post, or adopt a chimp to ensure the brilliant work is still being done.
Many conservancies are scattered across the park, one being the Lewa Wildlife Landscape, a massive 370 square kilometre conservancy conservation area with stunning scenery and astounding wildlife activities. Here, you can also find half of the country’s black rhinos and 90% of the world’s Grevy’s zebras, as well as Jackson's hartebeest and African wild dogs. This preservation conservancy does astonishing things such as community and focused conservation projects, which invest around 70% of their annual budget into health care and education. The Borana Conservancy offers a number of activities, including mountain biking and wildlife viewing, where you can explore the terrain and even spot the big five!
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With such a plethora of altitudes, the temperatures within the Park can vary massively depending on your height above sea level. Read More
Rates
Pricing available on request.
Please contact your Destination Specialist for more information on +44 (0) 1993 824198.
Included:
All meals and bush meal, all house drinks, a guide and shared vehicle for game drives, night drives (shared) and other activities - unlimited accompanied walking activities including ranger / wildlife monitoring, adventure fly camping in tree tents, farm, boma and garden visits, specialised children’s activities, volleyball, fitness and jogging at the ranch track, transfers from private airstrip.
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