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El Karama

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El Karama – meaning ‘treasured possession’ in Swahili – is a small, family-run lodge with a reputation for great, home-produced food and impeccable sustainable travel credentials. Murray and Sophie live on-site with their two young children and provide one of the most heartfelt safaris in Kenya.

Located in a wildlife sanctuary on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, the lodge sits on 14,000 acres of private land and is still a working cattle ranch. Encounters with lions, leopards, elephant and buffalos are thrilling, particularly at night during the famous sleep-outs in their specially designed hammocks.

The handful of stone and thatch bungalows are homely and comfortable, whilst the hobbit-like family cottages, are quirky and fun.

Why we like El Karama Lodge

This award-winning ecolodge is very much a labour of love, run and managed by Murray and Sophie Grant and their two children. Being a family run property, El Karama Lodge has a wealth of activities to keep curious children of all ages entertained.

Nearby experiences

  • Walking and Strolling
  • Conservation
  • Birding
  • Safari
  • Big Cats
  • Wildlife

Price guide

£££££

Location

In the heart of the Laikipia plateau with views of Mount Kenya and the Aberdares.

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