Amboseli Safari Lodges and Camps

Amboseli Lodges

Safari Lodges In A Picture-Perfect Safari Destination, Kenya's Amboseli

The Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya's smaller parks at 39,000 hectares but enjoys one of the most dramatic and beautiful backdrops, Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli lies close to the Tanzania border and is part of a much larger transboundary protected area, including the Amboseli, Mount Kilimanjaro, Chyulu Hills, and Tsavo West National Parks.

Amboseli is best known for its huge herds of elephants, around 1200. Amboseli also has an excellent variety of other wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, impalas and many more. The Amboseli National Park is home to over 50 carnivore and herbivore species and a birder’s paradise with over 400 species, including kingfishers, hammerkops, and pelicans.

Safari activities in and around the Amboseli National Park, includes game drives, walking safaris, hot air balloon adventures, horse riding, and bush picnics are all part and parcel of one's stay in Kenya's famous Amboseli region.

The Amboseli is located about 260 kilometres from Nairobi and is easily accessible by both road and air transfers. By road from Nairobi, a comfortable 3 to 4-hour journey is on the cards.

From most of the lodges in Amboseli National Park lodges, one gets the traditional picture-postcard view, a herd of elephants line abreast in front of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.

There is a wide choice of safari lodge options within the Amboseli, from the larger traditional lodges to the more intimate safari camps to the absolute in luxury safari lodges within private concession areas.

You will be able to enjoy specific unique safari experiences such as breakfast or relaxed picnics prepared alfresco by expert safari cooks watching Amboseli elephant herds in front of Kilimanjaro.

Our expert consultants will be able to guide you in selecting the best Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp that will suit your bespoke Kenya safari itinerary.

The Best Safari Lodges In Amboseli National Park

  • Ol Tukai Lodge

    From US$ 170.00 per person

    Ol Tukai Lodge, a classy budget-orientated safari lodge situated in the heart of the Amboseli National Park, one of East Africa's most popular wildlife and nature parks.

    The Amboseli Park is one of the best spots in the world to watch elephants with the backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, is at Ol Tukai Lodge.

  • Tortilis Camp

    From US$ 540.00 per person

    Elewana Tortilis Camp is a magical escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The safari camp is located just outside the Amboseli National Park in an unspoilt woodland.

    Elewana Tortilis Camp offers up views out across the plains with Mt Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.

  • Porini Amboseli Camp

    From US$ 475.00 per person

    Amboseli Porini Camp and her 10 rustic and authentic tented suites are located in the Selenkay Conservancy, which lies a few miles north of Amboseli National Park.

    Excellent guiding, fantastic wildlife sightings and an authentic safari camp experience awaits at Amboseli Porini Camp.

  • Amboseli Serena Lodge

    Rates On Request

    Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge bordering that Amboseli National Park is framed against the glorious backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.

    All 92 guest rooms at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge offer an uninterrupted view over the ever-changing vistas of the African plains.

  • Satao Elerai Camp

    Rates On Request

    Satao Elerai Camp with 9 Luxury tents is located in a quiet, unspoilt, unique setting on a 5000-acre private conservation area 12 km southeast of Amboseli National Park at the foot of Africa's Largest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro.

    One of the better lodges in Amboseli National Park with outstanding views of mount Kilimanjaro from the swimming pool.

  • ol Donyo Lodge

    From US$ 1 215.00 per person

    ol Donyo Lodge, a Relais & Chateaux property located in the heart of the 275 000 acre Mbirikani Ranch that borders Chyulu Hills National Park.

    ol Donyo Lodge is located within wilderness area between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks. A small luxurious safari lodge that offers it all.

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