Camps  in Amboseli

Amboseli National Park has a number of camps, most of which are luxury, self contained tents. The tents are usually spacious with ensuite bathrooms with hot showers and toilets. Like the lodges, the camps will be strategically placed to maximize on the beautiful views all around. Their price range will also vary from the luxurious to mid range and there are also budget campsites where guests can carry their own tents and food, such as the Nairushari Campsite. Majority of such campsites are owned by the Kenya Wildlife Service.

Amboseli Porini Camp

The facilities include 9 spacious guest tents, comfortably furnished and with en suite bathrooms including shower, wash basin and flush toilet

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Call: +254-(0)20-2608-702 / +254(0)724775027

Kampi ya Kanzi Amboseli

The house features a jacuzzi and a swimming pool and can only be reserved as a whole.

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Kibo safari camp  

Kibo safari camp is a luxury tented camp based in Amboseli National Park, set at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.

9,000 Kes Full Board

Call: +254-(0)20-2608-702 / +254(0)724775027

Kilima Safari Camp Amboseli

Kilima safari camp is located in the area of Amboseli National Park, next to the Kimana Gate Park entrance.

10,500 KES FB

Call: +254-(0)20-2608-702 / +254(0)724775027

Satao Elerai Camp Amboseli

During your stay at Satao Elerai you have the option to either enjoy game drives in Amboseli National Park or on the Elerai Conservation area.

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Call: +254-(0)20-2608-702 / +254(0)724775027

Tortilis Camp Amboseli

Tortilis Camp is on the south western edge of the park, facing the mountain and is accessed from within the National Park.

15,000 Kes Full Board

Call: +254-(0)20-2608-702 / +254(0)724775027

Amboseli National park

Amboseli National Park formerly Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve,  is located in Kajiado County  Rift Valley Province, covering an area of approximately 392km2. The park is famous for its free-ranging elephants among other wildlife species and its spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Streams from the mountain flow to the park creating many swamps that attract many wildlife and therefore viewing becomes easy.

Amboseli's ecosystem is comprised of  savannah grassland spread across the Kenya-Tanzania border and wild animals that include;  African elephants, cape buffalos, impalas, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras and wildebeests. There are also areas of acacia forest that make for good birding, and are home to many small mammals. group ranches in the Amboseli ecosystem include; Kimana, Tikondo, Kuku, Olgulului/Olalarrashi, Imbirikani, and Eselenkei.

Amboseli is about 200km from Nairobi a four-hour drive on fairly good roads, and the nearest town is Namanga on the Kenya-Tanzania border. There are regular buses and matatus to Namanga from Nairobi and other destinations. There are also daily scheduled flights from both Nairobi and the coast. Amboseli has a central airstrip and Private Charters also use this strip.

Safari in the Amboseli

The Amboseli having Kilimanjaro as a beautiful backdrop and being home to an abundance of wildlife has a variety of activities to offer the guests. Some of the safari activities include; trekking, horse riding, balloon safari, bird watching amongst others.

Balloon Safaris: 

Balloon Safaris involve a memorable ride that is approximately an hour long in a hot-air balloon, overlooking the savannah plains and ending with a bubbly Breakfast. This safari offers guests a spectacular view of the sunrise turning the Kilimanjaro into a purple hue and the snows on its Kibo peak, a delicate pink. Guests also get to experience the magnificent sight of Mt. Kilimanjaro above the herds of elephants crossing the plains of Amboseli.

Walking Safari:

This is NOT allowed in the Amboseli National Reserve, but is permitted in the  conservancies and group ranches that border the Amboseli. Most camps and lodges do offer walks and one will normally walk with a Maasai who explains the way of the Maasai culture, tracks, sounds and a lot more.

Horse Riding:

Horseback Safaris is a great way of experiencing the wilderness as you get closer to wildlife on horseback than you would walking. There are professional guides and horsemen/women that accompany you on the ride.

Bird Watching:

The Amboseli is home to a variety of bird species that are normally found in the acacia woodlands. Bird Watching involves observing the birds in their natural habitat or listening to their calls. At the Amboseli, this is best done between October and January for those who want to see Kenya’s migratory birds.

Cultural visits:

Guests in the Amboseli, can experience true African culture first hand by visiting the Maasai Villages. The Maasai are semi-nomadic cattle-rearing people regarded as fierce warriors. these people have conserved their culture with time and eagerly welcome guests into their homes to learn about their lifestyle.

Community work and conservation

There are various community projects and research work that aim at preserving the wilderness and wildlife at Amboseli. These projects include;

Tawi Conservancy:

This is the result of a joint partnership between the community, African Wildlife Foundation and Tawi Lodge. The fees that each guest is paying goes directly towards supporting the Conservancy which, in turn, directly supports the members of Conservancy.

Kilitome Conservancy:

The Kilitome Conservancy is part of the Kimana Group Ranch. There are 90 members of the Conservancy, and each member owns 60 acres, totaling 5,400 acres. This area is a vital piece of the corridor as elephants use this as a dispersal area as they leave the Park. The area immediately to the south is fenced and developed; thus, elephants and other wildlife depend upon this area. AWF in partnership with Tawi Lodge, whose facility is in the center of the Conservancy, entered into a 15 year conservation lease with the landowners, to keep the land open for wildlife movement.

African Wildlife Foundation (AWF):

AWF is the leading international conservation organization focused solely on the African continent.  The Foundation has concentrated its efforts on building the capacity of Africa’s people and institutions to manage natural resources and to protect the unique and abundant biodiversity and wildlife of the continent.