THE LODGE
Arriving at El Karama Lodge has the warmth and character of a beautiful bush home in the wild! Offering guests privacy, freedom and the authentic feel of a lodge that guests with every comfort and luxury without feeling detached from the natural surroundings.
You will head out every day 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 team will make it happen. Private vehicle use is no problem for us as are private meal experiences, day trips and well being (Massage, Yoga). ) Just let us know when you book.
You will sleep in 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 woodwork.
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.
The Hobbit House
This cottage is perfect for families, sleeping up to 6 over two bedrooms and 2 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.
