Accomodation in and around Kenya's National Parks and -Reserves:

Amboseli National Park

Tortilis Camp

Tortilis is the only luxury tented camp in Amboseli and offers the most exceptional views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. It is named after the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, the Acacia Tortilis, and is situated in one of Amboseli's areas of Acacia Tortilis woodland, with the majestic backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, and the World's highest free-standing mountain, snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro. Tortilis Camp is built on the side of Limbarishi Hill, on community land adjoining the National Park and additionally leases 30,000 acres from the local community, creating the “Kitirua Conservancy”.

One of the biggest advantages of Tortilis Camp is that being located on its own private conservation area, clients have the chance to view wildlife in private surroundings. In addition clients are also offered the chance to enjoy spectacular bush sundowners, night game drives and game walks on the conservancy, activities that are not available to the lodges located within the park.

The camp provides 16 spacious, makuti-covered tents. Each consists of a main bedroom (with wooden floors), king size or twin beds, permanent en-suite bathroom (hot running water, stone floors, shower and flush toilet) and a spacious verandah. All tents can fit one extra bed, for children under the age of 16 years only.

There is also a family tent with two large en-suite bedrooms (one with king size, one with twin beds), a spacious private sitting and dining area and verandah. Both bedrooms can fit one extra bed for children under the age of 16 years only.

The Tortilis Private House consists of 1 en-suite double bedroom, 1 en-suite twin bedroom, and a spacious sitting / dining room with verandah.

The Camp has a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural materials and thatched roofs, with magnificent views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After game drives you can relax in the swimming pool.

With an invitingly lush and healthy vegetable garden, Tortilis Camp serves fresh homegrown salads and vegetables with every meal. From impressive Bush Breakfast out in the middle of the plains, to fresh homemade pastas and breads at the camp, the Tortilis chefs excel themselves with every meal.

Tortilis Camp runs on solar inverter batteries and a generator. Generator hours are from 8h to 12h and 18h to 22h. All tents have power 24 hours a day for lighting. Guest batteries can be charged in the tents and at the bar.

Amboseli Serena Lodge

Set against the magnificent backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, the glittering Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge enjoys a uniquely privileged position at the heart of this world-famous national park. Secluded within a grove of acacia trees, the lodge looks out over the golden savannah plains, with uninterrupted views of the mountain itself.

The lodge's décor reflects the brilliant primary colours of the Maasai warriors. At the heart of the lodge, shaded by palm trees, is a free-form swimming pool to either side of which stretch the rooms. Each room is housed in a single storey building opening directly on to the grounds, each reflecting a Maasai manyatta theme: each with its own hand-painted wall frescos. The central dining area is reached by a timbered bridge over a melt-water stream, while the lounge and bar feature a broad terrace and a blazing fire-pit where evening cocktails can be enjoyed.

Amboseli Serena consists of 92 rooms (inclusive of family rooms and suites: all non-smoking). Each tastefully-appointed room features a Maasai-inspired, hand-painted, wall fresco, king-sized bed or luxurious twins, lavish all-encompassing mosquito-curtaining, fan, bathroom (with walk-in shower), writing/vanity unit and private verandah. Triple rooms can be made available.

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Nestled in 190 acres of wooded Maasai land, the lodge sits on the foot hills of Africa’s highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro within wooded gardens with a variety of trees and plants, different species of birds, monkeys and squirrels. The whole lodge is decorated in Maasai colours and with Maasai items like spears, calabashes and necklaces.

Accommodation is provided in 83 spacious cottage style rooms, thereof 40 with two queen size beds (6 of them with interconnecting doors, 24 others can be turned to triples on request), 21 rooms with one king size bed (thereof 2 suitable for physically challenged and one honeymoon suite) and 22 rooms with one queen size bed. All have en-suite bathrooms and a verandah. Most bedrooms can accommodate an extra bed for children.

The Kibo restaurant, named after the tallest peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro, faces the mountain and right in the centre is a fire place with bakuba fabrics extended and tied to the ceiling. The fireplace is decorated all around with carvings of wildlife.

Ol Tukai Lodge

Ol Tukai Lodge is one of the best spots in the world to watch elephant with the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Writers have described Ol Tukai and the surrounding Amboseli National Park ‘as a home for the Gods’. Ol Tukai is an Eco-rated lodge having excellent outdoor and indoor facilities with its unique collection of African art. The property directly overlooks Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro and the Amboseli plains. The eastern boundary is home to several families of elephant and is known to be amongst the best spots in the world to watch elephants. A place of rugged beauty, abundant water, lush grass and forest, set like an oasis in the surrounding savannah scrub.

The lodge provides 80 luxury chalet-style twin rooms, all with an uninterrupted view of the wetlands or Kilimanjaro. Stylish and comfortable, the rooms have private bathrooms and individual terraces. Two rooms are designed to conform to EU standards to accomodate physically challenged guests.

Lunch is served out on the veranda and on most occasions elephants, zebra and buffalo can be spotted metres away from the fence. The restaurant serves a la carte menus as well as set buffets. Theme nights are held throughout the week and include barbecues and Swahili fish menues. The Pool Bar serves snacks and drinks between meal times and the Elephant Bar, situated between the lounge and dining room, serves a wide selection of beers, cocktails, liqueurs and fresh fruit juices. Above the bar a roof level deck offers a splendid panorama of the marshlands and Kilimanjaro.

On alternate evenings a troupe of Maasai Morans entertains guests with traditional songs and dances. This normally takes place after evening dinner at about 9.15pm.

Ol Tukai is home to almost 300 species of beautiful African birds. Enjoy the bird walk that starts at the entrance of the hotel and winds its way under the canopy of acacia trees around the lodge. There is a in-house expert Ornithologist if you wish to learn more.

The crystal clear waters of the swimming pool are shaded by the occasional acacia tree. The pool deck has sun beds for relaxation and soaking up the afternoon African sunshine before the evening game drive.

The lodge has a clinic with a qualified nurse. In case of an emergency the lodge will arrange an evacuation service to a hospital in Nairobi.

Satao Elerai Camp

Satao Elerai Camp is located in a quiet, unspoilt, unique setting on a 5000 acre private conservation area 12 kms south east of Amboseli National Park at the foot of Africa’s Largest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. The camp looks down onto the Amboseli National Park in one direction and up to Mt Kilimanjaro in the other direction.

One of the biggest advantages of Satao Elerai Camp is that being located on its own private conservation area, clients have the chance to view wildlife in private surroundings. In addition clients are also offered the chance to enjoy spectacular bush sundowners, night game drives and game walks on the conservancy, activities that are not available to the lodges located within the park.

The camp currently has 9 luxury en suite mountain facing tents and 5 large luxurious lodge style suites. Both the tents and the suites are en-suite with the suites also having luxurious baths. The facilities are supplied with hot running water provided by eco friendly solar units. The rooms have huge beds with top quality mattresses and pillows and a large luxurious duvet. Sliding doors open out onto an own private verandah overlooking the plains below and Amboseli National Park. Each room has its own bathroom with a view, designed using natural rock and acacia wood.

Dinners at Satao Elerai Camp are served a la carte. Using locally grown vegetables and fruit the chefs prepare a wide variety of dishes to suit all tastes. On a clear night tables are set out on the terrace where clients can enjoy a meal under the stars. Regularly the Mountain will be clear early evening and can be seen lit up by the moon from your dinner table.”

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge is located deep inside the National Park and offers 60 modern luxurious tents with secluded verandahs, providing a private view onto Mt. Kilimanjaro. Each tent has soft beds, a coffee and tea making facility, fridge, fan and an en-suite Bathroom with a steaming hot shower, wash basin and flush toilets.

The main dinning room has a sitting capacity of 120, but meals can also be enjoyed at your private verandah. There is also a spacious lounge and bar area. Surrounded by a shady sunbathing area, is the swimming pool and jacuzzi - a welcome site in this arid land. A generator provides reliable 240-volt electricity supply.

Kibo Safari Camp

Kibo Safari Camp is set at the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The camp is set only five minutes drive from the park entry gate and 15 kilometers from Amboseli airstrip. The ideal location of the camp makes sure you never miss the breath taking morning view of Mt. Kilimanjaro as all tents are facing the mountain. An electric fence guarantees complete security inside the camp.

Kibo Safari Camp has 71 spacious tents sheltered by makuti roofs. The comfortable beds and furniture are locally made tastefully with bush logs and the tents decorated with African rustic furniture. In addition the tents have mosquito nets, clothes rack, carpet, seat and writing desk. All rooms are en-suite with a flush toilet and hot and cold shower. Each tent has a washing basin/sink with cold and hot tap water.

Kibo Safari Camp incorporates an open terraced restaurant and bar under acacia trees overlooking majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro and a beautiful swimming pool has been landscaped within. Fruits & vegetables are served fresh as they are picked from the camp's very own farm.