Accommodation in Amboseli national park

Accommodation in Amboseli national park: Amboseli national park is a famous national park in Kenya mostly known as a spot where you get to see hundreds of elephants. For a wonderful safari in this park you need to stay over at a comfortable accommodation facility which offer beds, food and other amenities and facilities.

The following are the accommodation options you can chose from while in Amboseli national park. 

Kimana Amboseli tented camp

Kimana Amboseli tented camp is a price friendly accommodation facility found within Amboseli national park, this tented camp is the comfortable accommodation facility ideal for nature and adventure lovers as you get perfect sceneries of the park’s wilderness. Kimana Amboseli tented camp is situated 18.5 kilometers from the centre of the park, the camp’s accommodation is offered as 6 fully furnished guest cottages and 18 tents for the guests

Cottages

Cottages are 18 in number, fully furnished with double beds and en-suite bathrooms, cottages offer great garden views. Cottages contain tea and coffee making facilities and bar fridge, they also come with extra sleeping space just in case of a third person at an additional fee

Tents  

Tents in kimana Amboseli tented camp are 18 in number and are equipped with double beds, shared bathroom, garden views with en-suite bathrooms.

Services and facilities offered at kimana Amboseli tented camp

• Parking
• Free Wi-Fi
• Restaurant offering local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Conference room
• Outdoor picnic space
• Bar offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

Kimana Amboseli tented camp has no front desk so it has policies for guests and these include

• Check out by 10:00 AM
• Check in time starts at 3:00 PM and ends at 6:00 AM
• Minimum check age for tourists is 18 years of age
• Pets are not allowed
• Children are welcomed and extra beds are offered
• Debit cards are not accepted

Tortilis camp

Tortilis camp is a famous accommodation facility in Amboseli national park named after a flat topped umbrella thorn tree the Acacia Tortilis as it is situated in one of the Acacia Tortilis woodland. The camp offers magnificent views of the snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro the highest standing mountain in Africa, this camp is situated 7.8 kilometers from the centre of Amboseli national park and 83.7 kilometers from Kilimanjaro international airport. 

Accommodation in Tortilis camp is offered in form of en-suite tents, family tents and house

En-suite tent

These tents are for 2 individual occupancy, they consists of twin beds, king beds with en-suite bathrooms

Family tent

Family tents are ideal for a family of 4 members consisting of twin beds, king beds with en-suite bathrooms. These tents are extremely spacious with 2 bedrooms.

 Private house

Private house is a very spacious accommodation for an occupancy of 6 visitors, these rooms consists of one king sized bed, one twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom and a private sitting and dining area.                                            

Services and facilities offered in Tortilis camp

• Laundry facilities
• Swimming pool
• Wi-Fi
• Spa
• Restaurant

Kibo safari camp

Kibo safari camp is a luxury tented camp situated at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli national park, this camp is a very tranquil accommodation facility ideal for adventure and nature lovers. The camp is situated 4hours’ drive from Nairobi city, 18.8 kilometers from the centre of Amboseli national park, 15 kilometers from Amboseli airstrip and five minutes from the park’s main gate.

Accommodation in kibo safari camp is offered in 73 self-contained tents, these tents feature custom designed beds built using bush logs. Each room features a mosquito net on the bed, clothes rack, floor carpet, writing desk and en-site bathroom with flush toilet, shower and wash basin. Rooms at kibo safari lodge are categorized as.

Single tents

Single tents feature custom designed locally made bed which consist of mosquito bed, single tents are 1 person occupancy with single beds. Single tents features mosquito nets, clothes ranks, floor carpet and writing desks.

 Double tents

Double tents are for 2 people occupancy, tents feature double custom designed beds with a mosquito net. Double tents consists of flush toilet, shower, wash basin, floor carpet and writing desk.

Triple tents

Triple tents are for triple occupancy, these tents consists of custom made beds with mosquito nets,, clothes rack, writing desk, floor carpet, flush toilet and wash basin.

Family tents

Family tent are ideal for family visitors with a limit of 8 members occupancy, family tents feature double beds and single beds with en-suite bathroom which consists of flush toilet, shower and wash basin. These tents feature writing desk, clothes rank, mosquito nets and floor carpet.

Services and facilities offered at kibo safari camp

• Swimming pool
• Indoor fireplace
• Restaurant with open terrace and serving mouthwatering dishes
• Facilities for wheelchair
• Spa
• Private dinner at pool side
• Outdoor breakfast and lunch.

Satao Elerai camp

Satao Elerai camp is a quiet accommodation facility sitting on 5000 acre private conservation area, this camp is in a very scenic location offering views of Amboseli national park and the peaks of Kilimanjaro Mountain. The camp is found 6.6 kilometers from Amboseli elephant research camp, 20.3 kilometers from kimana gate and 2.6 from Amboseli national park, the camp offers 5 lodge-style suites and nine tents facing Mount Kilimanjaro with a great sense of luxury and privacy.

Lodge style suites

These facilities features elegantly furnished rooms with large sliding doors leading to private verandas, these suites were designed and built using natural rock and acacia wood. Suites features en-suite bathrooms, a private balcony and king size beds, bathrooms in the suites feature unique naturally crafted bathtubs and showers depicting Elerai, elephants and zebras. 

Mountain Kilimanjaro facing tents

These facilities features raised cedar wood floors, acacia pole and a thatched roofing complement, each of the tents consists of an en-suite bathroom with solar heated hot showers, large balconies, king size beds. Tents offers views of the Kilimanjaro Mountain.  

Services offered by Satao Elerai camp

• Swimming pool
• Free parking space
• Free Wi-Fi available in the room and public areas if the camp
• Restaurant
• Fully stocked bar

Satao Elerai camp has policies for visitors which include

• Check in time starts at 3:00 PM and ends at 6:00 Pm
• Minimum check in age is 18 years of age
• Check out time by 10:00 AM
• Children extra beds are offered to children visitors
• Pets are not allowed into the park
• Debts are cards are not accepted at the park.

Masai Simba camp

Masai Simba camp is situated at the foot of mountain Kilimanjaro in Merrueshi group ranch close to Amboseli national park, Masai Simba camp hosts historical importance as it was formerly used as a training ground for Masai warriors. This excellent family friendly accommodation facility is situated 11.1 miles from kimana gate and 12.6 miles from Amboseli elephant research camp.

Accommodation at Masai Simba camp is offered in forms of

Cottages

Cottages at Masai Simba camp consists of twin beds, fire place, tea and coffee making facilities, beds with mosquito nets, small table and chairs and en-suite bathroom which features flush toilets and hot running shower water. Cottages are offered in types that is exclusive cottage, classic cabin with garden view and classic cabin with river view.

Hemingway style tents

Hemingway tents contains twin beds, private bathroom, private balcony and verandas.

Services and facilities offered by Masai Simba camp

• Balcony
• Restaurant serving African cuisine
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free newspaper
• Bar and lounge
• Tennis court
• A coffee shop
• Airport pickups
• English and Kiswahili speaking stuff
• Front office safe
• Tour and ticket information
• Coffee shop
• Play ground

Sentrim Amboseli lodge

 Sentrim Amboseli lodge is situated in the rural region of in Amboseli national park on the border, the lodge is 8 minutes’ drive from Amboseli elephant research camp, 35 minutes’ drive from kimana gate, 71 minutes’ drive from kimana reserve and 88 minutes’ drive from Loitoktok hospital. 

Accommodation in Sentrim Amboseli lodge is offered in 60 luxurious and comfortable deluxe tents with spectacular views of mountain Kilimanjaro, these tents consists of hair dryer, a fan and en-suite bathrooms with wash basins and flush toilets.

Double en-suite tents

Double en-suite tents is for 2 guests  occupancy with double beds, En-suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, bar fridge, fan, heater, electronic safety deposit boxes, coffee and tea trays  and hair dryer. These suites consists of a private veranda where you get scenic views of the park.

Twin En-suite tents

Twin En-suite tents are for a maximum occupancy of 10 individuals, they consist of tea and coffee making facilities, a fan, hair dryer, electronic safety deposit box, hair dryer and en-suite bathroom. These tents have private verandas.

Triple En-suite tents  

Triple En-suite tents are very spacious for 3 individual occupancy, they consist of twin beds, sing beds, tea and coffee facilities, bar fridge, hair dryer and electronic deposit box. Triple en-suite tents have private veranda for privacy.

Services and facilities offered at Sentrim Amboseli lodge

• Main guest area
• Lounge area
• Reception
• Bar
• Gift shop
• Main dining room with a sitting capacity of 120 guests
• Swimming pool
• Jacuzzi in shady sunbathing area
• Free parking
• 1 meeting room
• Luggage storage
• Laundry facilities
• Spa
• Designated smoking areas

Ol tukai lodge

Ol tukai lodge is the best accommodation facility situated in Amboseli national park, this lodge is sometimes called a home for Gods. This lodge has a scenic backdrop of mountain Kilimanjaro and the best spot for watching elephants, the lodge is decorated with a unique collection of African art with excellent outdoor and indoor facilities.

Accommodation in Ol tukai lodge in form of luxury chalet-style twin rooms, these rooms are very stylish and comfortable with uninterrupted spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. These rooms also have private bathrooms and individual terraces offering a high level of privacy.

Rooms offered include

Standard room

Standard rooms are for a single person occupancy with king beds and offer views of mountain Rwenzori.

Chalet-style room

Chalet-style room are for 2 people occupancy consisting of twin beds, king beds, Wi-Fi, electronic safe and en-suite bathroom. These rooms have private terraces from where you get interrupted views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Facilities offered in Ol tukai lodge

• Restaurant
• Swimming pool
• Conference venues
• Credit card facilities
• Indoor fire place
• Laundry facilities
• Wheel chair enabled facilities
• Pool bar
• Lounge and dining room
• Venues for conference and weddings

Amboseli Serena safari lodge

Amboseli Serena safari is situated in the heart of Amboseli national park with a magnificent back drop of Mount Kilimanjaro, the lodge is surrounded by a series of emerald green swamps and grove of acacia trees.

Accommodation in Amboseli Serena safari lodge in form of rooms, these rooms are shaded by palm trees and decorated by artifacts with unique colors and iconic shapes representing legendary warriors. Each room is housed on a single- storey building each reflecting Masai – Manyata theme.

Rooms in Amboseli Serena safari lodge are offered as

Standard rooms

Standard rooms are luxurious en-suite rooms in two single storey dedicated buildings, each of these rooms consist of Masai inspired artifacts that is hand-painted fresco. These rooms are for 2 people occupancy and consist of en-suite bathroom, king-sized bed and luxurious twin beds with mosquito curtains, writing unity and private veranda.  

 Ol Donyo Oibor suite

Ol Donyo Oibor suite are rooms for 2 individuals occupancy with uninterrupted views of mountain Rwenzori, the suite consists of master bedroom with king beds, bar fridge, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi connection and en-suite bathroom which consists of a shower and Jacuzzi. The suite has a private balcony with private roof viewing terrace.

Facilities offered by Amboseli Serena safari

• Laundry facilities
• Swimming pool
• Satellite Tv
• Wi-Fi
• Room service
• Dining area
• Bar