RUTH ELLENX6 - ABSOLUTE KENYA SAFARI EXPERIENCE JUNE 2023 UPDATED

Charmed by the warmth and hospitality of the Irish on a visit to the Emerald Isle, in the last century,

the founder of Macushla House (Gaelic for ‘my beloved’) opened the doors to those seeking the

natural joys of life. 

Macushla House is an owner-managed guesthouse situated in lush gardens in the central Karen district in Nairobi. It has six comfortable en-suite bedrooms. The bedrooms are spacious and well appointed. During the colder nights you will often be pleasantly surprised to find a nice hot water bottle hiding underneath the cover. Macushla house is ideal for single travelers, couples or families spending the night in this bustling city.

The house is surrounded by indigenous bushland and offers privacy and space in an informal atmosphere. Public areas are home to an eclectic celebration of artifacts from countries as far flung as Yemen to Australia. Birdsong and wind chimes accompanied by flowing water from the swimming pool dragon are part of the daily concert.

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Your Stay

3 Nights

Bed and Breakfast

Your Rooms

2x Twin Room

1x Double Room

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 6

Double Bed - Room located just outside the main house on the left of the main entrance 

Twin Room located in the main house adjacent to Room 3 next to the main office 

Double Room located in the main house adjacent to Room 2 next to the main office 

Double room with bath tab and shower 

Twin Room located inside the main house on the other end close to room 4

Double room located just outside the Main House on the other end behind the Kitchen

Elewana Elsa’s Kopje remains one of the most elegant lodges in Africa, in one of the most spectacular settings. Every cottage has a spectacular view and is uniquely designed and crafted, incorporating the natural features of the rocky hillside.

Elewana Elsa's Kopje offers ensuite cottages, honeymoon cottages, a family cottage and a private house. Rooms feature standard amenities and come with spacious double or twin beds with elegantly appointed bathrooms.

Facilities include an open bar, lounge and dining room with an exceptionally inviting infinity pool overlooking the Meru plains. Elewana Elsa’s Kopje is renowned for its delicious cuisine. Guests can eat at their own individual tables and dinner is almost always outside, with candlelit tables laid out under the stars. Private romantic dinners can also be arranged.

A wild and semi-arid landscape, dotted with doum palms and traversed by weaving green lines of the 13 life-giving rivers, Meru National Park offers wonderful game watching opportunities, and is one of the best locations to view rhino in their natural habitat.

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Your Stay

3 Nights

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Your Rooms

1x Family Cottage 1x Honeymoon Cottages

Fast Facts

5 Star

Lodge

Spoken Languages: English, Swahili

No. Rooms: 11

Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Steeped in romance- a Honeymoon Cottage

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Steeped in romance - a Honeymoon Cottage

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection A most inviting bath in the Private House

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Romantic moon-lit dinner by the infinity pool

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Spacious interior of the Private House

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Ultimate bed with a view- in a Honeymoon Cottage.

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Cottage suite bathroom

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Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Luxuriate in the ultimate bath with a view- a Honeymoon cottage

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Sitting room of the three-tiered Honeymoon Cottage

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Every room with a view - a Cottage Suite

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Every room with a view - a Cottage Suite

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Every room with a view - a Cottage Suite

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Infinity pool and garden, leading seamlessly out of the Private House

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Sitting and dining room of the Private House

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Sanjay Gupta Dinner under the stars in the Private House garden

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Sunset from the master bedroom of the Family Cottage

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Sitting room and immense decked balcony of Family Cottage

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Main bar and dining area

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Dinner is always enjoyed under the stars - main bar, lounge and dining area with garden

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Relaxing the in the bar and lounge

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Dining out on the lawns, with views over the infinity pool to Meru plains beyond

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Evening by the infinity pool

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection The inviting infinity pool, created using the natural features of rocks of the kopje

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Dinner is always enjoyed under the stars - main bar and dining area with garden and fish pond

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection The spirit of Elsa lives on in Meru

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Bush walks to the top of Mughwongo Hill

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Fishing on the Rojeweru River

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Enjoying sundowners by the infinity pool

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Bush breakfast set up

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Guide ready for game drive

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Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection swimming pool

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection accommodation - private house - twin bedroom

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection Private house

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru Credit: Elewana Collection DinnerTablesEvening

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Safari Cottages Honeymoon Cottages Elsa’s Private House Family Cottage

Nestled into the hillside and overlooking the vast plains of Meru National Park, each of Elsa’s Kopje’s six open-fronted cottages are uniquely designed incorporating the features of the kopje, and enjoying a magnificent view.

Each cottage consists of a main bedroom, ensuite bathroom and sitting area/private deck.

Five doubles, one twin. Two cottages offer day/extra beds to make triples.

Africa is undeniably romantic, and three Honeymoon Cottages at Elsa's Kopje offer the ultimate in romance and seclusion.

Two of the Honeymoon Cottages feature a main double bedroom, ensuite bathroom, a small private deck and gorgeous outdoor bath.

The third honeymoon cottage is a large three-leveled luxury suite, with main double bedroom, bathroom, open sitting room and a private deck.

Elsa's Private House is an exclusive accommodation set slightly apart from the rest of the lodge. It is an exclusive retreat for families, with its own garden, infinity pool, sitting room and dining area.

The Private House has a double ensuite master bedroom with bath and an outdoor shower, and a twin ensuite bedroom with shower. Private House can fit two extra beds, for children under 16yrs.

The family cottage consists of an ensuite double bedroom, ensuite twin bedroom, joined by a sitting room and large private decking. The family cottage also offers an outdoor bath.

The family cottage can fit two extra beds, suitable for children under 16yrs.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Spa

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Verandah

Services

Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Room Service

Day & Night (pre-dinner) Game Drives Guided Bush Walks Bush Breakfasts Sundowners Line Fishing (Catfish, Tilapia and Barbel) Visits to the local school and community Massage and Spa Swimming

The Elsa’s Kopje guides know their backyard intimately. All the guides are Bronze, Silver and Gold level KPSGA certified.

Meru’s rich wildlife diversity includes rare species specific to Northern Kenya, such as Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, as well as an abundance of common game. An 84km2 sanctuary at the heart of the park is home to some 70+ Black and White Rhino.

Game drives are included in a Game Package.

Take the time to leave the car behind and enjoy a slower pace. Talk a walk up to the very top of Mughwango Hill, enjoying a 360 degree view from snow-capped Mt Kenya in the west to the vast Meru plains to the east.

Bush walks are included in a Game Package.

Alongside a freshly brewed coffee, drink in the sights and sounds of the African bush over a full breakfast, served with a view over the plains or along the Tana river.

Bush breakfasts are included in a Game Package.

“Sundowners” are an old tradition after a day of safari: stop and watch the spectacular sunset with, traditionally, a gin and tonic in hand.

Sundowners and drinks are included in a Game Package.

Take your rod, afternoon tipple with some canapés and a good book, and settle on the palm lined banks of one of Meru’s many rivers. The fishing is fun, with plentiful catfish, tilapia and barbell.

Fishing is included in a Game Package.

Elsa’s Kopje works with closely with the local community, and there are ways that you can get involved. For example, visit the Ura Gate Primary School that is supported by Elsa's Kopje.

School visit included in Game Package accommodation but guests are encouraged to donate towards ongoing projects, or purchase school books and supplies.

Elsa's Kopje has one of the most memorable spa's of any lodge, with a breathtaking view from the massage table. Gushing reviews and regular bookings of second and third massages during a stay are testament to this lavish indulgence to the senses.

Massages can be booked during your stay and are at an additional cost.

From the cool waters infinity pool perched on the side of the hill, the views are indeed infinite! The pool has bar service.

The Private House has its own private swimming pool.

An intimate tented camp with simplistic elegance, luxury and style providing an astonishing safari experience.

​Elephant Bedroom Camp offers luxury in a setting of breath taking beauty. It is set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River and shaded by Doum palms and other trees that make up this green belt of riverine forest in Samburu National Reserve.

The surrounding Samburu National Reserve is an area of spectacular scenery; its dry plains bisected by the meandering river, with the backdrop of Africa's dramatic mountains, including Mt Kenya.

The 14 spacious tents have rustic and colorful African touches, offering all the comforts; including a private plunge pool on the deck, hot and cold running water, electricity (and complimentary herbal shower and bath products.)​

​The lounge and dining area is decorated with vibrant safari style, its soft intimate lighting assuring that this is the ultimate place to relax in between exciting game drives. Elephant, Monkeys, Impalas are amongst the camp's many regular wild visitors, whilst Samburu National Reserve has a good number of lions and leopards and offers the opportunity to see many species endemic to northern Kenya.

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Your Stay

4 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Your Rooms

2x Twin Room

1x Double Room

Fast Facts

5 Star

Safari Lodge

Spoken Languages: English, Swahili

No. Rooms: 12

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Watersports, Wildlife

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

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Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Luxury Tents

King Size Double Beds and Queen Size Twin Beds

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Restaurant, Spa

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Lounge Area, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Shower, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly

Services

Room Service

Entim Camps consists of two distinct accommodations - the Main camp and the Private camp.

The main camp offers an authentic safari experience with 12 spacious guest tents. Each tent is comfortably furnished, blending naturally with the surrounding environment, and offers spectacular views of the adjacent plains, creating a serene atmosphere that allows guests to connect with the reserve's unique landscape.
The private camp is an exclusive retreat nestled in the heart of the reserve, featuring seven guest tents and one family unit. This camp offers a more personal, intimate experience. After spending the day exploring the reserve, guests can unwind in the luxurious settings of their tents, all of which boast remarkable views over the River. They can witness the life-giving waters that attract a diverse range of wildlife and observe the expansive plains stretching all the way to distant undulating escarpments and volcanically-sculpted hills.
The private camp has recently undergone massive upgrades to enhance its appeal and offer greater comfort and luxury. These upgrades have been carefully done to ensure guests enjoy the most refined safari experience. Both our camps at Entim allow you to immerse yourself fully in the wonders of the Kenyan wilderness, promising a Safari experience par excellence.

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Your Stay

4 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Your Rooms

2x Twin Room

1x Double Room

Fast Facts

5 Star

Tented Camp

Spoken Languages: English, Swahili

No. Rooms: 12

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine

Entim Camp Bar Lounge

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Entim Camp Mara River

Entim Camp Views

Entim Camp

Entim Camp Relax

Entim Camp Bush Breakfast

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Luxury Suite

Entim Main Camp has12 luxury en-suite guest rooms raised on wooden decks overlooking the Mara River.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Internet Access (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Services

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