On arrival in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by a Cheli & Peacock representative who will transfer you to Nairobi's Wilson Airport to connect to the early morning flight to Meru. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the lodge, with game viewing en-route.
Elsa's Kopie is found in Meru National Park, and almost has the whole park to itself. Being semi-arid and with 13 rivers and springs the park boasts an impressive variety of vegetation, landscape and wildlife. The park incorporates a Rhino Sanctuary which is home to over 40 white rhino and 20 black rhino. Made famous by the bestselling book and award winning movie, Born Free, this was home to conservationist Joy Adamson and where Elsa the Lioness was raised.
Elsa's Kopje has 8 elegant rooms in a spectacular setting. Found on a rocky hillside, the natural elements have been incorporated in the design and feature in each room. With amazing views, spacious rooms, elegantly appointed bathrooms and private verandas the lodge blends in to the natural environment surrounding it.
You get 3 nights here to enjoy the activities of the area and relax into the African Bush. Day and night game drives, bush walks with experienced guides, bush meals and stunning locations for sundowners are part of the experience that has made this one of the "Best Safari Properties in Africa" (Good Safari Guide Awards).
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for the scheduled flight into Samburu. On arrival in Samburu you will be met and transferred to the lodge and can enjoy game viewing en-route.
Saruni Samburu is located in the private Kalama Wildlife Conservancy which borders the Samburu National Park. Perched on top of a spectacular viewpoint, Saruni Samburu has been designed to maximize its position and the wild African landscape surrounding it.
The 4 cottages are spacious, boldly designed with African details, and features in themselves. The rooms and large swimming pool all overlook several waterholes so you don't even have to venture anywhere if you feel like just taking in your amazing surroundings.
The Samburu hosts a variety of animal and birdlife of which some species are said to be unique to the region. All 3 big cats, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah can be found here as well as other big mammals like elephant, hippo and buffalo. Reticulated giraffe, Oryx and Grevy's Zebra also use the waterholes. The local people are important in this area and the Samburu guides will share their heritage and traditions.
After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. A guide from the Camp will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to camp with game viewing in the vast Mara en-route.
A small and exclusive camp, Elephant Pepper has just 8 luxury tents and is located away from other lodges in the Northern Masai Mara. In order to protect this special area the camp closes for 2 months of the year. The canvas tents are spacious and comfortably furnished. With en-suite bathrooms, eco-friendly flush toilets and traditional safari showers, this is the ultimate luxury bush Safari.
The Masai Mara is well known for its excellent wildlife sightings and includes Africa's Big 5. It is also home to the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra and other plains game, who follow the rains into the Serengeti for breeding and feeding. At Elephant Pepper you get to enjoy day and night game drives with highly qualified guides. You can also stretch your legs on a guided bush walk and you never know what you could encounter. Bush breakfasts and spectacular sundowners from perfect viewpoints are also part of the daily life in the heart of the African Bush!
After breakfast transfer to the airstrip and board the scheduled flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Transfer to the International Airport for your flight home.
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