Elsa’s Kopje game lodge is built on Mughwango Hill which
covers a vast area and it is surrounded by thirteen rivers,
running like green fingers through quite an arid landscape,
so they are automatically a focal point for game viewing of
the highest order.
It is an ideal spot for a part of any honeymoon in Kenya
because of the quality of this luxury retreat, never mind
the game viewing. The Game Lodge is invisible as you
approach the Kopje, and consists of nine totally individual
cottages, each luxuriously furnished.
These include a three level honeymoon suite with an open
deck on top overlooking the Meru, a sitting room on the mid
level, and the bottom level has a huge double bedded bedroom
and en-suite bathroom.
For families there is now a double room, sitting room, and
children’s bedroom cottage which is slightly set apart.
Whilst there is an early mealtime and baby listening
service, it doesn’t take away from the fact that Elsa’s
Kopje is very much a luxury retreat to be enjoyed during a
honeymoon in Kenya.
The cottages are stone built with thatched roofs and they
are scattered around the hill, and all the cottages are
linked to each other and the open bar, lounge and dining
room by paved paths which are lit by lamps at night.
The view from the open fronted cottages is incredible, and
apart from that there are the breezes and the light
reflecting off the plain below. The open walls[there is no
glass] are covered by mosquito netting at night so the view
isn’t spoilt during the day, and the bathrooms have showers
or baths built into the rocky hill, making them a feature.
The accommodation is altogether top class as befits such a
luxury retreat and there is a real sense of space here, with
considerable style, and you will find the atmosphere to be
one of total relaxation.
Add to this an infinity style swimming pool which looks
straight out onto the Meru National Park plain and is the
perfect place for a couple to relax after a game drive, or a
walk in the bush.
Walks in the bush and game drives, always accompanied by
qualified guides and trackers, and when on foot rangers,
give you the opportunity to view Elephant, Reticulated
Giraffe, Leopard, Lion, Cheetah, Rhino, Grevy’s Zebra,
Gerenuk, and even the rare elusive Greater Kudu. This is a
place with a huge reputation for wildlife so you will not be
disappointed with this Kenya safari luxury retreat.
As you would expect from a luxury retreat like Elsa’s Kopje
the food is more than good. It is traditional Northern
Italian cuisine with local and international dishes. You
will get fresh baked bread, locally grown vegetables make a
great combination.
An outstanding feature is the quality of the management, and
their level of thoughtfulness and care, from greeting you
personally after a game drive, remembering your name, and
generally making you feel totally special.
It’s the little touches like taking bush breakfasts on the
morning game drive, and sundowners as the sunsets, perhaps
watching two lion cubs playing.
For a honeymoon in Kenya Elsa’s Kopje is perfect, and Meru
may be the best place for an old fashioned African Safari
Vacation.
For more information on In Kenya Safaris go to
http://www.in-kenyasafari.com/pages/Site-Map.html