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El Karama

Safari Lodge
Laikipia, Kenya

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.

Where to stay in Kenya

Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any journey.

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Kenya

Kicheche Laikipia Camp

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

Kicheche Laikipia is an intimate and classic camp in the heart of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, overlooking an active waterhole and the friendly staff and excellent guides make this camp a firm favourite. The camp consists…

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Kenya

Il Ngwesi Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

Owned and run by the local Laikipiak Maasai community, Il Ngwesi is a beautiful eco-lodge but also a community empowerment and wildlife conservation project. It stands out for its commitment to the local community, with 6,000…

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Kenya

The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

Set on the side of a wooded kopje, The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille is positioned at the heart of a community-owned conservation area. The lodge’s dramatic location affords spectacular views of Laikipia, with Mount Kenya and…

View from the Eyrie, Ol Lentille, Laikipia

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Kenya

Karisia Camel Walking Safari

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

As the name suggests, this award-winning, family-run safari outfit specialises in offering clients some of the most thrilling and authentic walking safaris in Kenya. The walking safaris can be tailored exclusively to any level of fitness…

Karisia Camel Walking Safari, Luxury Safari tent exterior, Laikipia

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Kenya

Loisaba Tented Camp

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

Loisaba Tented Camp sits high on the edge of the Laikipia plateau, it some of the most spectacular far-reaching views in the region. The rooms are enormous, with the smooth, bright wood interiors softened by contemporary…

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Kenya

Laikipia Wilderness Camp

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

Laikipia Wilderness Camp, with views of Mount Kenya, is run by Steve and Annabelle Carey. Steve is a Zimbabwean guide and keen ornithologist and he and Annabelle have been running safaris in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Kenya…

Guest Tent, Laikipia Wilderness Camp, Laikipia, Kenya

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Why Choose Steppes?

Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.

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