El Karama Lodge: Information from the owner
General information
- Type
- Lodge
Facilities at El Karama Lodge
- Property facilities
- 24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
- Room facilities
- Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Cooking Facilities, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fireplace, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
- Activities on site
- Big 5, Bird Watching, Boules, Catch-and-release Fishing, Cooking Courses, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Viewing Hide, Game Walks, Garden Tours, Gourmet Picnic, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Massages, Natural History Tours, Night Drives, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
- Nearby activities
- Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boules, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Fine Dining, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Massages, Mountain Biking, Natural History Tours, Quad Biking, Rhino Tracking, Rock Climbing, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Room types at El Karama Lodge
River Cottage 1
An Exclusive use part of camp for it's extra space, privacy and own wifi.
Cottage 1 is a large and airy double or twin room, with veranda looking out over a stunning glade with the river on the left where hippos bathe. The spacious, light room has his and hers bathroom, plenty of storage in beautiful hand carved shelves and hanging racks, end of bed ottomans and luggage racks and an outdoor tub for candle lit baths under the moonlight.
Brand New Addition to River Cottages - Private dining room and bar
The two river cottages can be used either as an extension of the lodge or as a small, private camp for two couples friends/families travelling together.
To make this work for exclusive bookings we have included a stunning private dining room, living room, bar and outdoor fire pit under the shade of huge fever trees. It has a completely different feel from the main lodge and is ideal for couples travelling together, honeymooners or special family trips where privacy is of the utmost concern.
Dining areas and barn style interactive kitchen
We have 3 different dining areas: 1 overlooking the river and 2 overlooking the swimming pool. Both are open under thatch, informal, relaxed and built with beautiful fallen wood including nilotica and cedar and giant bamboo.
All our food is fresh, organic, hearty, clean and mostly home-grown in our beautiful organic garden here on the property - we offer farm tours and picking mornings for families with kids and any interested guests. We also have a small dairy at the farm that allows us to provide fresh farm milk and milk products made in our kitchen. We cook all home made breads, desserts, pastries and pastas. We can adapt our menus to suit all dietary needs and we also produce kids food and can adjust the timings of meals for family groups. We have our own Cook Book : The Bush Kitchen: Notes and Recipes from the Wild, written by the owner Sophie Grant, published in 2022.
El Karama Wild: Pop up seasonal Bush Camp
El Karama Wild is a pop up seasonal Bush Camp experience available in certain months for exclusive use of up to 8 pax sharing in 4 bedroom tents. Mobilisation only when there are bookings.
A beautiful and stylish bush camp that pops up in the best spots during some dry season months, this adventure experience is ideal for walkers, peace seekers and those looking to completely switch off and immerse in the wild.
Hobbit House _ perfect for families!
This cottage is large, two storey and is designed for maximum family fun! It has two bedrooms: the master bedroom has a large double bed fit for a king and queen, two small tree house floors with single beds for children over 8 years up some carved steps and a spacious living area with a sofa and armchairs and writing desk.
The second bedroom is smaller with two twin beds (double adaptation too) and a round glass window for game viewing. The bathroom is spacious with a river-facing rock bath and a separate shower. There is a lot of additional space outside this cottage for kids to run and explore.
Kenya's first ever natural swimming pool - perfect for families
Our swimming pool is pioneering in its environmentally responsible technology and voted the best in Laikipia by our clients and the Daily Nation newspaper! Laikipia's hidden gem.
It does not use salt or chlorine, but rather a copper based deionising system to kill bacteria. Like our whole lodge this pool is chemical free and runs on 100% solar power. We are the first in Kenya to use this Eco Smarte technology but others are following suit.
Main Lodge - 3 Bandas - doubles or twins, with room for baby cot
These charming bandas have a spacious central room with a double bed/ twin set up, a shaded seating area for reading and relaxing, furniture for storing/hanging clothes and an ensuite bathroom with large river stone baths and overhead showers.
Bandas have their own verandas for reading and star gazing. All look directly onto the river and a salt lick attracting wildlife all through the day.
Nilotica Private
A new and luxurious private area set slightly apart from the main lodge with its own private access, sleeping up to 8 pax across 2 cottages. Perfect for families or small groups wishing to share, but with additional privacy and luxury from other lodge guests. Private customised Land Cruiser. Landing space for Helicopter. Registered airstrip EKWC for charter landings.
Cottage 1:
River Cottage 2
Offering more privacy and comfort, we are excited to introduce these two beautiful new cottages to our guests. Ideal for honeymooners / 2 couples traveling together or even a family with older children who seek more luxury.
This cottage has a large his and hers bathroom with a huge bath looking out to the bush and a double shower that includes space and built in seat for clients requiring additional assistance or wheel chair access.
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