Elewana Newsletter

Now is the perfect time to book an extended East African safari adventure and enjoy even greater rewards.

With double discounts on circuit itineraries — now available at multiple properties, including our newest addition, Serengeti Explorer — you can save up to 30% on longer stays.

Enjoy 20% off when booking six nights or more, and 30% off when booking nine nights or more. These double discounts are available across our Bush and/or Beach properties (excluding Arusha Coffee Lodge) and apply to both game package and full board experiences.

The offer is available exclusively for new bookings only and is subject to availability. The booking confirmation window is April 1st through June 30th, 2025 include 2025 Travel window: April, May, June & November 1st to December 20th 2025 and 2026 Travel window: April, May, June & November 1st to December 20th 2026. This offer stands independently and cannot be combined with other special offers, except our return guest discount. The offer is not applicable to East African Resident Rates. Terms and conditions apply.

There’s still time for solo adventurers to take advantage of our special solo traveller offer, with savings of up to 33% for single occupancy at per person sharing rates.

Available across multiple Elewana properties (excluding Arusha Coffee Lodge), this offer is valid for travel until May 31, 2025. The offer can be combined with the return guest discount and applied to up to three rooms per booking, making it perfect for friends or family traveling together individually. The offer is valid for new bookings only, subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

Book a last-minute safari and enjoy special savings with our Pay 3/Stay 4 offer valid for travel until May 31, 2025. Book a four-night stay at any of the following Elewana properties and enjoy a complimentary night.

The offer can be applied at a single property or combined across multiple participating properties. Available for non-resident bookings only, this offer applies to new bookings and cannot be combined with other special offers. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

In appreciation of our return guests, we are happy to extend a 5% discount on their bookings, which can be combined with other special offers including our circuit discounts.

Additionally, our valued guests can enjoy 20% off spa treatments. Please note that spa services are not available at Sand River Masai Mara, Serengeti Pioneer Camp and Serengeti Migration Camp, and this offer does not apply to resident rates. Terms & Conditions apply.

Elephant Pepper Camp is set to welcome guests back for the high season with a series of extensive refurbishments which encompass guest accommodation and the central areas of the camp, as well as a brand-new culinary concept.

The extensive renovation includes refurbished guest tents with updated furniture, providing comfortable and stylish accommodation for guests. The camp's arrival experience has been thoughtfully re-worked with a redesigned entrance way and a significant upgrade to the bar tent, featuring new furniture to create an enhanced and inviting space for relaxation and socialising. Upgrades have also been applied to the mess tents. This is the final phase of the renovation, as many common areas were already completed in December 2024, including a dedicated private dining space with upgraded furniture. The camp’s boutique has been repositioned and features refreshed furniture, while convenient new public washrooms were also added.

Complementing the camp’s refurbishment is the new culinary concept "Elephant and Pepper” centred around the ancient art of fire cooking. Drawing inspiration from traditional African bushcraft and global smokehouse techniques, the fire kissed safari dining experience is part of a relaunched overall menu featuring slow-smoked meats, ember-roasted vegetables, and fire-grilled seafood infused with rich local spices and cooked over aromatic acacia wood. Guests can look forward to open-fire feasts, smoke-infused cocktails and foraged flavours creating a deep connection between food, fire, and the Mara’s raw beauty. Traditional braai equipment is being sourced to ensure authentic preparation methods that honour this timeless cooking tradition.

Elsa's Kopje is looking forward to welcoming guests back from June 1st, 2025, showcasing a series of significant enhancements designed to elevate guests’ safari experience in Meru National Park.

All guest rooms now feature updated lighter bathroom flooring in a sleek Nero finish, along with furniture upgrades and new lighting to enhance comfort and style. The private house boasts a new bath and reconfigured outdoor shower, promising a luxurious and private experience for guests. Communal areas have also seen substantial upgrades with the private pool and main pool beautifully refurbished with a Terrazzo tile finish. The spa experience has been significantly enhanced with a reconfigured dedicated spa room, providing a larger, tranquil ambiance for treatments and the new in-house dedicated sundowner space is the perfect spot to enjoy G&Ts with stunning views of the surrounding wilderness. The reception floor and boutique have also been upgraded, improving the arrival and retail experience for all visitors.

In addition to the renovation, guests can enjoy a delicious new culinary vision that pays homage to Kenya's diverse food traditions. The refreshed menu features slow-simmered stews, grilled meats, and vibrant garden harvests, with each meal a tribute to the warmth, tradition, and untamed spirit of the land. Breakfast has been elevated with elegant individual servings of yogurt parfaits, overnight oats, and chia puddings alongside seasonal fruit skewers, freshly pressed juices, and homemade pastries. Lunch and dinner menus have been thoughtfully redesigned to create a perfect balance of comforting classics and adventurous dishes.

We’re excited to share that all Elewana Collection properties are finalists in the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice 2025 awards, and we would be so grateful for your vote. What’s more - every vote you cast enters you into a draw for the chance to win a holiday.

You can vote for more than one Elewana property and vote multiple times, with each vote counting toward the final results. Our properties are listed under the "Resort" category. Simply search by property name to find and select your favourite Elewana properties.

Click here to cast your vote

Last month, Kifaru House Lewa donated tree seedlings from their in-house tree nursery to the Ntumburi Secondary School as part of their ongoing conservation efforts with the local schools in the area. A total of 196 seedlings from seven different species of trees were planted. Kifaru House staff and the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy team accompanied the students in planting the trees, and this was followed by a short talk by the camp staff on the importance of conservation and the different career opportunities available to them.

This was a great team effort by the Ntumburi Secondary School, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Kifaru House Lewa staff.

To enrich students' learning experience at Esiteti Primary School, the staff at Tortilis Camp Amboseli organise regular visits to the school, engaging with the students on topics ranging from conservation to hospitality.

At the end of March, one of the Tortilis guides, John Njoroge, visited Esiteti Primary and spoke to over 100 students across Grades 1 to 9. He discussed the importance of preserving the environment, the local wildlife and their vital roles in maintaining a healthy ecosystem, how communities and wildlife can coexist, and the key role tourism plays in conservation.

John had a wonderful time interacting with the kids and put it perfectly in his own words:

“The main reason for educating children on environmental conservation from a young age is because I believe children are the first link in the formation of an ecological culture, ecological thinking and an ecological knowledge.”

Loisaba Conservancy has been awarded a ‘one to watch’ award in the Nature Positive Responsible Tourism category at the Responsible Tourism Awards which took place at WTM Cape Town on the 10th April. Highlighted amongst only 20 organisations across Africa this accolade underpins the conservancy’s commitment to conservation.

Harold Goodwin, ICRT global founder and chair of the judges said:

“These are not easy awards to win. The judging process is intense. To be on this recognition list is a massive achievement. By entering these awards you shine a light on ideas and innovation that will inspire others. We know taking responsibility for tourism is hard, but your work has shown what is possible. Together we will inspire the Responsible Tourism changemakers of the future.”

Having just undergone a refurbishment programme, Elephant Pepper Camp is ready to welcome guests to its beautiful site, offering a cosy but luxurious stay. Located in the prime core of the protected Mara North Conservancy Wilderness Area, Elephant Pepper Camp is a very small and exclusive tented camp located away from other lodges. Guests have the benefit of exploring the private 77,000 acre community-owned conservancy, as well as access to the Masai Mara National Park, offering an abundance of wildlife, including the Big Five and a resident lion pride. Leopard Gorge, the famous setting for countless BBC Big Cat Diaries, is nearby.

Accommodation includes eight spacious, luxury safari tents and two honeymoon/family tents. An elegant dining area with impressive bar offers guests a range of beverages and delicious meals which feature ingredients harvested in the property’s three beautiful kitchen gardens. During their stay, guests can experience game drives, guided walks, bush breakfasts and sundowners, along with evening game drives, some activities of which are not available in the National Park.