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May 2026
With our stay four, pay three offer, guests can extend their safari adventure and enjoy a 25% savings. Valid at all Elewana properties with the exception of Arusha Coffee Lodge and Kilindi Zanzibar, guests staying at a single property need only book four consecutive nights to receive the final night complimentary. For those combining multiple camps and lodges on a circuit, one complimentary night will be applied to the lowest nightly rate within the itinerary. The offer is available for new bookings only, subject to availability, and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
Blackout dates apply for peak season from 1st June to 31st October 2026 and 20th December 2026 to 4th January 2027. East African resident rates are excluded and standard terms and conditions apply.
Elewana’s circuit discounts allow guests to explore more on their safari with incredible savings. Available year-round on new bookings, circuit discounts apply when combining stays across any two or more Elewana camps and lodges, excluding Arusha Coffee Lodge. Savings are tiered according to the length of stay and the time of year with up to 15% off twelve plus night stays in the high season and an incredible 20% off twelve or more nights in mid and green seasons.
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Discounts are applicable to Full Board, Game Package and All-Inclusive rates. The stay must be arranged as a single itinerary, is subject to availability and is not combinable with other special offers.
Often heralded as one of the most romantic lodges in East Africa, Elsa’s Kopje is now offering a honeymoon package to match. The offer includes 50% off accommodation for the bride or partner for the entire stay, along with a candlelit dinner under the African sky, in-room flower decorations on arrival, a romantic turndown service and a chilled bottle of sparkling wine.
A valid marriage certificate must be presented at the time of booking and upon check-in, with travel required within six months of the wedding date. A minimum stay of three nights applies. The offer is not combinable with any other offer or discount, is subject to availability and does not apply to East African resident rates.
The team at Elewana are excited to announce that all the camps and lodges on the Kenya portfolio have been awarded the prestigious Gold Eco Rating by Eco Tourism Kenya. Given that all Tanzania properties have the equivalent rating with TREE certification with Responsible Tourism Tanzania, this announcement cements Elewana’s commitment to conservation and tourism with purpose. It also positions the company as having one of the largest footprints of properties that reach this high bar in responsible tourism.
We are thrilled to share that Kilindi Zanzibar has been named one of the world’s top 500 hotels in this year’s Travel+Leisure T+L 500 Awards. Each year, readers of Travel + Leisure, the largest travel media brand in the United States, cast their votes for their favourite destinations, hotels and experiences as part of the annual World’s Best Awards survey. The T+L 500 brings together the hotels and resorts that readers return to time and again for quality, luxury, exceptional service and outstanding amenities, making it one of the most trusted references in travel. This accolade is a wonderful testament to the entire team at Kilindi Zanzibar, whose dedication to creating an exceptional guest experience continues to be recognised globally.
Guests of Kilindi Zanzibar will enjoy a new sustainable amenity line when the property reopens in June. Mwani (meaning 'seaweed' in Swahili) Zanzibar is an artisanal skincare line that draws on the potent properties of wild-harvested Zanzibari macroalgae. All ingredients are sustainably sourced from local farmers, and the brand's proprietary MW Macroalgae Extract is scientifically formulated to improve skin texture and firmness. Mwani Zanzibar is a mission-driven brand whose work supports the socio-economic empowerment of local Zanzibari women and the conservation of the island's marine ecosystems. For guests at Kilindi, the new amenities offer a meaningful connection to the island’s natural resources and its communities.
Serengeti Migration Camp has a new bridge which now reduces the drive from camp to Kogatende from 113 kilometres to just 53 kilometres, alleviating the previous long and tiring journey. The 45-metre-long bridge, measuring three metres wide with a three-tonne weight restriction, has been engineered with large tunnels to manage the high volumes of water that flow through during the rainy season. Construction took four months to complete and was carried out in an open area to minimise environmental disruption with no damage to aquatic life or surrounding habitat. Local community members from Mugumu village were also employed during the build, creating new employment opportunities.
The bridge now opens access to exclusive game drive routes that were previously out of reach, as well as new bush breakfast and sundowner locations. Guests of the camp will also be closer to the wildebeest migration and the famous Mara River crossings, in addition to potential rhino sightings.
Elewana’s new kids activities are designed to connect younger guests to the surrounding environment whilst on safari. Guided wildlife activities include animal tracking and spoor identification, navigation using stars and natural landmarks, bird walks culminating in a Mini Twitcher badge, and scorpion searches after dark for older children. Cultural experiences range from Maasai-inspired bow and arrow training and spear making led by local Askaris, to baobab storytelling sessions and an introduction to the story of Elsa the lioness at Elsa's Kopje Meru.
For younger children, there are cookie decorating sessions, build-your-own pizza with the camp chef, marshmallow roasting and storytelling around the fire, and garden-to-table harvesting in the camp shamba. Conservation-focused activities include tree planting using indigenous seed balls and herb planting in the lodge garden.
For families looking for quieter moments together, Giant Lawn Jenga with wildlife fun facts, croquet and a selection of locally made Jabali board games are available across all properties. Activities vary by property and are led by experienced guides and staff throughout.
Little Elephant Pepper Camp officially openes in June, offering one of the most intimate safari experiences to date in the Collection. The camp is comprised of just three spacious safari suites and one two-bedroom family suite, each with a private veranda and plunge pool. Overlooking a natural mineral lick fed by a seasonal stream, the camp provides exceptional wildlife observation opportunities directly from the tents, as well as the dining area. Interiors by Jan Allan of byDesign paid homage to classic safari style through campaign furniture, warm woods, brass detailing and an earthy palette. A dedicated spa treatment tent is also available for post-safari recovery. The camp lends itself particularly well to couples, multi-generational families and small groups, with full buyout available given its boutique scale.
Likewise, Lewa Safari Camp reopened on 1st June, following a complete restoration also led by Jan Allan of byDesign. The project preserved the camp's authentic character while introducing thoughtful modern refinements throughout the guest units and public areas. Key new features include a redesigned central Dining Tree deck, shaded verandas, a new pool with tiered stone seating, and an outdoor firepit lounge for evening gatherings. Situated within the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, which includes 65,000 acres of protected wilderness renowned for its black rhino and Grevy's zebra populations, the camp offers some of East Africa's most compelling conservation-focused safari experiences, with low vehicle density and strong Big Five potential.
Land & Life are thrilled to report that the partnership with Chui Mamas, supporting the menstrual health and hygiene workshop and purchasing beadwork has reaped many positive results and help to reaffirm Chui Mamas commitment to leaving no woman behind.
Land & Life recently donated 200 reusable sanitary pads to school girls and assisted with support for basic household needs through a sponsorship programme for 20 underprivileged Chui Mamas from different villages. Elewana continues to purchase guest gifts from the Chui Mamas including beautiful handmade key rings helping to provide a consistent and fair income for the organisation.
