Nilotica Private House
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Our brand new, exclusive use private house is named after the indigenous tree specie "Acacia Nilotica', which we are passionately regenerating here in the lodge environs as part of our positive impact initiatives.
This stunning private house is our most beautiful creation yet: luxury, privacy and big views of this landscape and wildlife at close quarters.
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With two separate cottages sleeping up to 8 pax, the house is perfect for families and small groups looking for that extra level of privacy and comfort. It offers a sprawling wooden breakfast deck on stilts overlooking the river and landscape beyond, a natural Eco Smarte swimming pool, a brand new Pool House with a dining area, fireplace and relaxed seating and a bar for cocktails. The hidden fire pit outside is sand underfoot and lantern surround perfect for star gazing and fireside stories.
An active salt lick and waterhole have been made just outside the fence attracting wildlife including elephant, zebra, bush buck and buffalo throughout the day and out.
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Features:
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Cottage 1: The Family Suite: two large inter-connecting bedrooms sleeping ideally two adults and up to four children with a shared ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet, this large cottage also has a gorgeous outdoor bathroom with a shower, toilet and sink combination for overflow use!
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Cottage 2: one large double or twin bedroom cottage, with enough space to add a child's cot or 2 small beds, with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet, a beautiful private veranda and outdoor swinging chairs overlooking the river
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Communal areas: Breakfast deck on raised decking for early morning chai, breakfasts and bird watching, stone patios and decking connecting the areas. Private pool with big views over the river and salt lick/water hole, spacious bathroom nearby and a large Poorhouse with a bar, dining room and comfortable seating next to the fireplace for cocktails, reading and board game
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Outdoor sandy fire pit cocktails and star gazing by the open fire
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Private team
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Private Car and Guide
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Private Wifi
The River Cottages​
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A serene extension area and exclusive use part of our lodge made up of two large cottages and a private dining and living room and kitchen. Ideal for families with teens or friends/couples travelling together who are looking for a bit of extra privacy. With a friendly distance between the two bedroom cottages, but bringing the group together in the communal dining area, fire pit and bar, this private area of the camp is charming and comfortable. Private wifi stretches across both rooms and the dining/outdoor areas for convenience. This as with all wifi can be switched off at source should you want to digitally detox during your stay.
Designed to bring the beauty of the natural world right to your bed; these luxurious rooms have large windows stretching the length of the walls and high ceilings to give you plenty of space and light. Each room has the option of double, twin or even triple beds available, both have a large writing desk, plenty of atmospheric lighting and the choice of a bath or a shower. Bathrooms are spacious, contemporary in design, with his and hers sinks and plenty of privacy. One of the cottages also has a stunning outdoor bathtub made from river stones and cool grey cement for extra special evenings under the stars.
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Only a short walk from the main camp and swimming pool, you are very much still part of the family, but at River Camp our guests have exclusivity and the space to retreat at the key times of day to catch up on a book or with one another.
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All our rooms have complimentary shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and body wash for your use. These are natural, paraben-free products made from local herbs by a small business in our area!
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THE LODGE​
El Karama Lodge has the warmth and character of a beautiful bush home in the wild and that's because it is. Made by hand and with love by the owners Sophie and Murray Grant, you are hosted by a charming and experienced team of local Kenyans, many of whom built this lodge with the Grant family. Offering guests high levels of privacy, freedom and the authentic feel of a lodge that gives guests every comfort and luxury without feeling detached from the natural surroundings.
You will head out every day with your private guide in search of adventure, gazing over vast rollings plains, stunning riverine habitat, rocky escarpments and a dramatic waterfall; this landscape provides it all. Whether you like getting out on foot, in open game drive vehicles, horseback riding, sleeping under the stars, cooking on open fires or simply sitting patiently at the rock hide with your camera and binoculars waiting for hippos or water birds. Our experienced team will make it happen. Private vehicle use is no problem for us as are private meal experiences, day trips and wellness.
Our Bush Gym is in the heart of camp overlooking the hippo pool, our Bush Spa offers Massage and Treatments and there is even a new running track inside the fence where you can test your fitness at this altitude !
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The Main Lodge rooms comprise of The Hobbit House for families and The Bandas - each one is an airy cottages made by hand with local artisans from our region. Burnished river stone, carved fallen wood, thatch and canvas mean you are at one with nature. We have only eight cottages in total, meaning intimacy throughout your whole experience here. Each cottage is unique and varies in size and feel. All are ensuite with large bath/showers made from river stone and elegantly hand-crafted woodworking and paintings from this family of creatives.
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We are an eco-lodge and operate 100 % solar powered electricity (24 hours a day) for lighting and for hot water, we have eco -friendly flushing toilets and bath/showers, a strict zero waste policy and Kenya's first chemical free, solar-powered swimming pool. We have tried to create a peaceful environment that connects you to the bush combining all the important home comforts without losing the magic of this wild space which we love so much and want to share with you.
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The Hobbit House​
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This cottage, which is part of the main lodge, is perfect for families, sleeping up to six in two bedrooms and two mezzanine floors.
The master bedroom has a large double bed fit for a king, two tree house floors with single beds for children over 10 years and a living area with a sofa, armchairs and writing desk.
The second bedroom is smaller and ideal for young children: with two twin beds (can be made into a double) and a round glass window for game viewing. The shared bathroom is large, with a romantic, river-facing bush bath with a romantic window looking onto the wildlife and birds outside and a spacious separate shower. There is a lot of additional space around this cottage for kids to run and explore, a swinging chair under the shade of a Nilotica tree for reading and snoozing and deck chairs too.
Should you want to take your evening meal here we can set up the fire pit and dining tables under the stars for you anytime.
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