Why stay at El Karama Lodge
- 68 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- Game Drive, Night Drive, Walking Safari, Guided Walk, Community Visit, Horse Riding, Fishing, Sundowner, Spa, Wellnes, Massage, Family Safari
- Amenities
- Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Massage, Wellness, Restaurant, Dining, Bar, Library, Gym, Fitness
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
690
Species
68
Mammals
284
Birds
Most observed
- African Savanna Elephant264 sightings
- Reticulated Giraffe218 sightings
- Plains Zebra168 sightings
- Impala129 sightings
- Günther's Dik-dik118 sightings
- Grévy's Zebra115 sightings
- Lion108 sightings
- White Rhinoceros108 sightings
- Greater Kudu100 sightings
- African Buffalo98 sightings
Best time to stay at El Karama Lodge
Best months:
February
March
June
JanGreat19°C37mm
FebGreat20°C31mm
MarGreat20°C32mm
AprGood19°C119mm
MayGreat19°C87mm
JunGreat18°C34mm
JulGreat18°C92mm
AugGood18°C101mm
SepGreat19°C62mm
OctGreat19°C62mm
NovGreat18°C93mm
DecGreat19°C35mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 26° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 26° |
| Low | 12° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 13° | 13° |
| Rain mm | 32 | 24 | 37 | 144 | 67 | 22 | 54 | 76 | 50 | 56 | 114 | 33 |
| Humidity | 64% | 58% | 60% | 74% | 73% | 66% | 68% | 67% | 65% | 65% | 75% | 69% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Mukenye Ranch Airstrip (KE-0170)
3 km from the park
International airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
177 km from the park
Other lodges in Segera Conservancy
Sabuk Lodge
Luxury
Tumaren Camp
Luxury
Sosian
Luxury
Laikipia Wilderness Bush Camp
Luxury
Il Polei Campsite
Tiemamut Campsite
Other parks in Laikipia & Mount Kenya Region
El Karama Lodge FAQs
Contact El Karama Lodge
- Address
- Nanyuki, KE
- Phone
- +254 0702 996 902
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.elkaramalodge.com
Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo
