Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is located North West of Mt Kilimanjaro on the border of Kenya and Tanzania. It has a large concentration of wildlife especially during the dry season making it one of the popular safari destinations in Kenya.
Amboseli is also famous for brilliant sightings of herds of elephants, which are usually guaranteed, while there. Other than the “ellies”, the park is also home to the other three of the African “big five” consisting of; Cape buffalo, Leopard and the Lion. The park is well suited for bird spotters.
Oltukai lodge
Oltukai Lodge 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. Ol Tukai is an Eco-rated lodge having excellent outdoor and indoor facilities with its unique collection of African art. There are 80 luxury chalet-style twin rooms, all with an uninterrupted view of the wetlands or Kilimanjaro. Stylish and comfortable, the rooms have private bath rooms and individual terraces. There are rooms allocated for special needs visitors. The beautifully appointed rooms provide quality, comfort and attention to detail. The presence of the wilderness can be felt in the silence of the night.
Amboseli Serena Safari 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. Close by are a series of emerald green swamps, which are fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. At the centre of ‘Maasailand’, the lodge’s décor reflects the brilliant primary colours and iconic shapes representative of these legendary warriors
The lodge has 92 rooms inclusive of family rooms and suites all non-smoking zones.
Tawi lodge
Tawi Lodge is located on a private conservancy of 6,000 acres just five minutes from Kimana Gate, the eastern entrance to Amboseli National Park. The lodge is an eco-friendly operation, which takes maximum care of the environment and its people. It consists of 12 cottages ideally located on bush land facing Kilimanjaro. Each cottage has its own wooden-deck veranda and a fabulous view of the highest mountain in Africa, even from the comfort of your bed or your bathtub. Double or twin cottages, all have en suite bathrooms fitted with both a bath and shower. Each cottage has its own fireplace and a mini bar for those very special sundowners. Lighting and water systems are solar powered. A charging facility for cell phones and camera batteries is available. A butler service is provided for maximum privacy and comfort.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Set in 200 acres of private land, and with a rustic charm all of its own, the lodge nestles in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at almost six thousand meters, is Africa’s highest and most famous snowcapped mountain. The lodge has 83 rooms in total:
- 40 rooms with 2 queen size beds of which, 6 of them have interconnecting doors, ideal for families and 24 rooms can be turned to triples on request.
- 21 rooms with one king size bed, of which 2 rooms are suitable for the physically challenged and 1 room is a honeymoon suite.
- 22 rooms have one queen size bed.
- 6 of the rooms have interconnecting doors ideal for families.