El Karama Lodge is an intimate, owner-operated, award-winning lodge and safari adventure experience located on a private wildlife conservancy in the foothills of Mount Kenya.

Built by one of Africa’s most gifted contemporary wildlife sculptors Murray Grant and his wife Sophie, El Karama Lodge is unique, authentic and focused on immersive safari experiences. Known for its broad roster of activities, exceptional wildlife diversity and the warm and hospitable team of Kenyans who have been trained up to host you, this is an unforgettable safari destination!

El Karama offers a home-grown African safari destination with high levels of privacy and tailor-made adventure for small groups, couples and families. El Karama Wildlife Conservancy is located in the foothills of Mount Kenya, in the heart of one of Kenya’s most beautiful wildlife areas: the Laikipia Region. With 14,000 acres of private land and views of over 200,000 acres, El Karama is one of Laikipia’s most magical habitats.

Offering a range of accommodation options giving our guests the opportunity to completely immerse themselves in nature, lead by passionate and experienced guides.

WHY CHOOSE EL KARAMA LODGE?

• Lodge is on private property so you can do what you want when you want unlike national parks and conservancies.
• Owner run, 4th generation Kenyan authentic but progressive property.
• Only one lodge on property with 3 vehicles on property at any given time.
• Hugely private and strong family friendly feel.
• Enjoys views of Mt Kenya, the Aberdares and Loldaiga hills
• Usual Laikipia wildlife (elephant, lions, leopard, cheetah, hippo etc.). Unique Northern Kenya five (Besia Oryx, Somali Ostrich, Grevy Zebra, Gerenuk Antelope & Vulturine Guinea Fowl).
• 427 bird species identified on the ranch making it an ‘Important Bird Status’ area. (Rhino experience 40 mins away.)