Banda

These rustic cottages are built from stone, thatch and canvas and are beautifully decorated. They provide spacious central rooms, seating areas and private verandas overlooking the river. All these cottages are solar powered and equipped with reading lamps and charging stations for cameras. Bathrooms are en suite and hot water is supplied via solar heating and wood-fire boosting.

Other Rooms

Rondavel: This cottage is ideal for small groups or families who want to stay together. It features a large double bed, two single beds and a comfortable sofa. The bathroom is built a step away for extra privacy and equipped with a large stone bathtub and a shower with an open window that looks directly out onto the river.

Hobbit House: This is the largest of all the cottages at El Karama. It has a master bedroom, two treehouse floors with single beds for children over eight years, and a spacious lounge area. The bathroom is airy and river-facing, and there is enough space around the cottage for the kids to explore.

Little River Camp: Two luxurious cottages with spacious verandas are nestled right on the riverbank, away from the main lodge. They are designed to invite the natural world into your room, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the beautiful natural surroundings. A private dining room and bar offer quiet evenings away from the main lodge, ideal for families with children or honeymooners. The en suite bathrooms are very spacious and feature double vanities. One of these cottages boasts a romantic outdoor bathtub – listen to the distant calls of hyenas, lions and elephants while you soak under the stars.