Follow the footsteps of Elsa - the world's most famous lioness
Follow Elsa the lioness's journey to freedom across the landscapes that inspired the iconic film Born Free
More...The Experience
Immerse yourself in the environment that inspired the film Born Free, during a two-night stay at Elsa's Kopje Meru, a boutique luxury lodge from the Elewana Collection. You'll stay in an upscale cottage on Mughwango Hill and enjoy a private screening of the film on your first evening. The next day includes a sunrise hike, a presentation from the Born Free Foundation, and a lion-monitoring and -tracking activity. You'll end the day with an afternoon game drive followed by sundowners at George's Pool. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Snapping the photo that makes your friends book their own trip.
The highlights
- Spend two nights in a luxurious cottage on Mughwango Hill
- Kick off your adventure with a private screening of the 1966 British drama Born Free
- Take a sunrise hike to the top of Mughwango Hill with a guide, and stop for coffee at the summit
- Savour breakfast at the lodge and a presentation from the Born Free Foundation before taking part in a lion-monitoring and -tracking activity
- Explore the landscapes that shaped the Born Free story on an afternoon game drive, followed by sundowners at George's Pool
- A night safari on the first night
Details
- Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- Experience is valid until 30 April 2027
- Price listed is for 1 person, double occupancy
- Experience applies to game package bookings only
- Day 1:
- Transport to Mughwango Hill from airport
- Afternoon orientation
- Private screening of born free the film
- Day 2:
- Sunrise hike to the top of Mughwango Hill with private guide
- Coffee stops at summit of the hike including a briefing on the park's history and the hill's significance and the Adamson legacy
- Breakfast at the lodge
- Presentation from the Born Free Foundation
- Day's activity of lion monitoring and trekking
- Afternoon game drive through sites frequently visited by George and Joy
- Sundowner at George's Pool
- Day 3:
- Transport back to the airport
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Fine Print
- This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise noted
- These experiences are applicable for game package bookings only
- Experience is valid till 30 April 2027
- Experience duration two days
- All bookings must be made directly with Elewana: reservations@elewana.com • +254 730 127 000



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