The land of Born Free: rhino, lion and northern species in an empty, river-fed wilderness, with two nights at Elsa's Kopje.
Meru is where Joy and George Adamson raised Elsa the lioness, and it still feels like a well-kept secret. Rivers lined with doum palms, a rhino sanctuary and species you only see in the north: reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra and gerenuk.
Elsa’s Kopje is built into the rock on Mughwango Hill, and on most game drives you will not see another vehicle.
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Luxury safari
Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Pace and fitness
Relaxed, fitness: easy.
Fly from Nairobi to Meru and drive to Elsa’s Kopje for lunch. In the afternoon, head out along the Rojewero River for elephant and buffalo.
Overnight
Elsa’s Kopje (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Cottages built into Mughwango Hill, overlooking the plains of Meru.
Spend the morning in the rhino sanctuary, then visit Elsa’s grave and George Adamson’s old camp. A guided walk and a sundowner on the kopje round off the day.
Overnight
Elsa’s Kopje (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Cottages built into Mughwango Hill, overlooking the plains of Meru.
A last early drive, breakfast in the bush, and your flight back to Nairobi.
Elsa’s Kopje (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Cottages built into Mughwango Hill, overlooking the plains of Meru.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season (Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb) | US$3,840 | US$3,150 | US$2,961 | US$2,961 | US$2,961 | US$2,961 | Get quote |
| Low season (Mar to May, Nov) | US$3,460 | US$2,770 | US$2,604 | US$2,604 | US$2,604 | US$2,604 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge and permit prices change each year.
Best time for this trip Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb
Pack light, neutral colours for game drives, a warm fleece for early mornings, a sun hat and good sunscreen. Light aircraft have a soft-bag limit of 15 kg per person including hand luggage, so leave the hard suitcases at home.
Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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