El Karama Lodge
El Karama Lodge primarily serves as the home base for a horseback safari operation. The lodge is a model safari destination for those seeking seclusion and to discover the freedom and beauty of Laikipia.
El Karama Lodge Highlights
El Karama Lodge is located in the Laikipia Plateau area which is part of an ancient lava plain covered with red dirt, thorn scrub, broken volcanic rock, dried riverbeds, steep hills and rocky outcroppings. Laikipia has a permanent water supply, the Ewaso Ngiro or "Brown River". The permanent water flow provides an oasis for the many elephant, hippo, and crocodile that visit the area. El Karama Lodge has an escalating population of wildlife with over 70 species of mammals and nearly 400 species of birds. El Karama is home to elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion, leopard and cheetah. In addition the restricted grevy's zebra, the Laikipia hartebeest, reticulated giraffe can be seen. Recently African hunting dogs have also reappeared at the lodge. The variety of birds is infinite, ranging from ostrich, kori bustard, martial eagle, honey guide, paradise flycatcher and finfoot.
- El Karama Lodge is located in the Laikipia Plateau area which is part of an ancient lava plain.
- The lodge is perfect for couples and families.
- Acrivities at the lodge include day and night game drives, walking safaris with trackers, fishing in the Ewaso River, camel rides, and more.
- The lodge has been approved by NEMA and currently undergoing an eco rating.
El Karama Lodge Game Viewing and Activities
Activities at El Karama Lodge include day and night game drives, fantastic horse safaris with the lodge’s own horses, walking safaris with trackers, fishing in the Ewaso River, camel rides, fly camping and bird watching.
