Mukutan Retreat
 An oasis of breathtaking
beauty where wildlife
dwells undisturbed,
Ol ari Nyiro is
renowned for the
variety of its
landscapes, from
open savannah to
steep gorges, endless
vistas of hills
covered in wild
sage and thorn
trees; for its
herds of elephant,
buffalo, antelope
and its many lions.
The ranch sanctuary
to the largest
known population
of undisturbed
indigenous black
rhino outside National
Parks.
Mukutan means “The
Meeting” and
it is here that the
fingers of the surrounding
hills meet. The Retreat
is so-called to convey
the spirit of total
privacy, remoteness
and magic that pervades
it and leaves even
the most seasoned
traveller in awe.
It is perched on
the cliffs overlooking
the great gorge,
its waterfalls, palm
trees and extraordinary
thermal hot springs.
The unique setting,
the silence and
the evocative sounds
of Africa, make
of the Mukutan
Retreat an exclusive
hideway for discriminate
travelers, who
wish to find a
total communion
with nature in
simple yet extremely
sophisticated comfort.
Accommodation
in 3 separate large
cottages for
upto 6 people,
with spacious central
building provide
privacy, luxury
and romance for
all. It is built
in elegant, traditional
style using local
stone, papyrus
and native woods,
each cottage
is original and
different in decoration
and layout. All
rooms have a double
fireplace, with
open private verandahs,
spacious bathrooms
and double beds.
Swahili and Lamu
furniture is featured
prominently, supported
by pieces hand
hewn by local craftsmen.
The central lounge
and dining area
have the pleasant
atmosphere of
a private home
where every item
has been individually
selected; from
antique silver
cutlery, hand
blown glass, old
chests, ethnic
artifacts and African
books to the copper
and brass lamps
which lend the
place a magical
atmosphere at night. |
Elsa’s
Kopje
 Elsa’s Kopje
is a luxurious oasis
in the wilds of Meru
National Park. It
was named after Elsa
the lioness made
famous by George
and Joy Adamson in
the film “Born
Free”, released
into the wild here
in Meru. The wold
Kopje means ‘small
hill’. The
lodge blends into
the hillside of Mughwango
Hill, site of George
Adamson’s original
camp.
Accommodation
in 9 stone and
thatch cottages
(ensuite), crafted
around the natural
features of the
hill. Paved paths,
lit by lamps at
night. A comfortable
bar, lounge and
dining room. There
is a sense of space,
style and pure
relaxation. The
ultimate ‘pool
with a view’ looks
out across the
plains, perfect
for chilling out
after a game drive
or guided walk
in the bush.
Each
cottage is attended
by a butler who
also waits on
the guests at mealtimes.
Activities included
game drives in
open-sided safari
Land Rovers,
driven by knowledgeable
driver-guides.
Guided walks
are led by a Professional
Safari Guide
and accompanied
by a Ranger. |
