El Karama Lodge: Information from the owner

As with the other river cottage, this one has a writing desk facing the river, hand carved furniture and hand printed curtains and artisanal soft furnishings from the region.

There is also a large veranda for reading and star gazing, take your early morning tea overlooking your own private stretch of river and salt lick attracting elephant, giraffe and other wildlife.

The dining room has a large table fitting 8-10 people, a cosy living room area at one end with a small fireplace and a bar at the other end for cocktails and sundowners. Tucked away behind the dining room is a lovely kitchen for cooking on site and a restroom so that guests do not have to go back to their rooms to find that convenience.

The outdoor area in from of the dining room has two grass levels and an open fire pit where we hold bush dinners under the stars, drinks by the fire and we also use our mobile BBQ oven so that we can cook over the embers with our guests. Food being such an essential part of our trips and experience, this is a great addition!

Wifi in the rooms. Private Car with this part of camp, no shared vehicle.

We have a state of the art open kitchen, for guests to come and watch the food being prepared, bake bread with us and learn about our recipes.

Bush meals are also a big highlight and our bush breakfasts and dinners out in the bush are very special.

The relaxed, bush home feel translates to our eating style - a mix of French, Italian and meditterrean influences. We also offer the option when possible of offering private meals or separate dining areas and tables whenever guests prefer this. Our aim is to offer as much flexibility as possible.

4 tented bedrooms with long drop toilet set up and bush showers
1 large tented living area for reading and relaxing
1 dining shade for eating meals by the river
1 wild fire pit for sundowners
1 open game drive car for 8 pax

This camp is exclusive use only, seasonal and requires a 4 adult minimum charge to set up.

Private car for any family over 4 pax in this cottage. Wifi in this cottage.

There is a large veranda and playing area outside with a swinging chair for reading under the shade of the trees and outdoor furniture for lounging and early morning coffee moments! Private dining and private fire pit can be set up for families who want to be close to their sleeping children.

A fantastic place to relax in the heat of the day, bird watch as the aloes and acacia trees surrounding the pool attract several varieties of sunbirds and finches, this is one of the most popular places within the lodge for groups, couples and of course families with children!

The main pool is 12 m long so perfect for swimming laps or just having fun and there is also a two tiered baby pool for small children and parents to relax in shallower depths.

The pool has a lush lawn irrigated by recycled grey water and two swinging armchairs, 1o wooden carved sunloungers, multiple areas for lounging and relaxing, two areas for eating with open fire places and plenty of space for having private meals at night under the stars.

There is also a bar, an adjoining bathroom and changing room for convenience and beautiful decor including paintings by Lavinia Grant, as in the main lodge.

The bandas are have thatch roofs, stone and canvas sides and are lovingly decorated with cosy soft furnishings, hand carved cedar beds and hand picked wild flowers, paraben free soaps and toiletries.

All have 24 hour electricity that runs on solar energy, with overhead lighting, reading lamps and outdoor veranda light for easy entry at nighttime. Hot water systems are very effective and solar driven ensuring hot water at all times of day. No wifi in these bedrooms, only in public areas like the pool. Great choice of digital detox or couples on a slightly lower budget.

2 interconnecting bedrooms perfect for families sharing. Bedroom 1 is the Master Bedroom, with a large double or twin bed set up, a lounging area, writing desk, storage area for hanging clothes and unpacking luggage and a beautiful shared bathroom with two sinks, a large shower, flushing toilet and plenty of space and storage.

The Second bedroom is large enough for 2-4 beds, ideal for kids, two writing desk areas, storage area for lounging and a sprawling wooden deck that connects to the dining room making evening meals hassle free and safe for movement in between when needed.

Additional outdoor plunge tub and shower overlooking a salt lick with wildlife.

Cottage 2: a large and spacious double or twin room with plenty of space to add a bed and/or cot for additional children if needed. Patio and Veranda for reading and private moments to relax. Ensuite bathroom with beautiful shower, sink and storage areas and flushing toilet. Exceptional Privacy and space.

Dining Deck: private dining deck over looking the river and Mount Kenya, raised up above the tree line to give outstanding views. private dining with charcoal cookers, open fires and exceptional service and Kenyan hospitality. Farm to Table food from a private kitchen at NP and tailor -made activities. Private Wifi in every room and area.

There is also a large veranda for reading and star gazing, take your early morning tea overlooking your own private stretch of river and salt lick attracting elephant, giraffe and other wildlife.

Wifi in the rooms. Private Car with this part of camp, no shared vehicle.