Amboseli National Park Accommodation, Hotel in Amboseli Game Park Kenya

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Amboseli National park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya - Tanzania border, The Park lies at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa (5,896m) whose snow-capped summit presents a splendid view on clear days. Amboseli National Park is often referred to as “The home of Elephants’ some of the largest Elephant herds are found here. The Game Park also contains vast groups of Zebras, Wildebeests, Giraffes, Buffalos, Hippos and Antelopes. Also to be found in Amboseli are lions, leopards, Cheetahs, Rhinos and many species of plain game.

ACCOMMODATION IN AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 04****

LOCATION: At Amboseli National Park, approximately 250 Kms (5 Hrs) by road South West of Nairobi at the border of Kenya/Tanzania. Takes approximately 45 minutes by air from Nairobi.

DESCRIPTION: With Mount Kilimanjaro presiding over the landscape, Amboseli Serena is located on the shadow of this Africa’s highest Mountain; beside a copse of giant Acacia trees and gently flowing natural spring. The lodge is influenced by native Masai Architecture and is in perfect harmony with the environment.

NUMBER OF ROOMS:

Total of 96 all standard rooms with ONLY two inter-connecting rooms (one door). No triple rooms available.

Room Décor: The rooms are individually appointed with authentic Africana and murals painted by Re-known local artists and conveying a distinctive Masai Manyatta mood. Limited space in the rooms.

Room amenities: Each room furnished with bedside tables, dressing tables, built-in wardrobes, telephone, en-suite facilities, bottled water ½ litre per person per day

Special features:

• The “tree-planting” (afforestation) programme managed by the lodge and in which guests are invited to participate and are issued with a certificate of participation.
• Perfect view of Kilimanjaro
• Out of Africa jogging Trail

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:

• One large dining room with one bar
• Swimming Pool Bar
• Room service not available.

GENERAL FACILITIES:

• Easy access for the physically disabled 
• Babysitting services and Ayah accommodation available on request
• House doctor on call
• Express check-in/check-out services
• Bureau De Change and Use of Credit Cards
• Telephones in rooms and fax services available
• Laundry and valet services
• Lunch Boxes available on request
• Mains Electricity 220-240 V and generator
• Secretarial Services
• Safe-keeping facilities
• Gift shop and boutique

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

• Beauty Therapy and massage services
• Swimming pool
• Nature Walks
• Reforestation Program
• Out of Africa jogging trails
• Game viewing drives

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:

Full range of AV and communication equipment available - (some at a nominal fee).Large conference room with a capacity of 150 theatre style.

CLIMATE:

Altitude 1,905 Metres (6,250 Feet) above sea level

AMBOSELI SOPA LODGE

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification):

LOCATION: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Region set in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.

DESCRIPTION: Set at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli sopa Lodge nestles in a flower strewn glade surrounded by tall acacia trees. Its long, sheltered veranda overlooks a natural spring frequented by birds and wildlife. Within a short walking distance one may visit the marvellous hippo pools. Spread out on a 200 acre estate on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, this lodge offers some of the most unusual features and facilities to be found at any safari destination in Kenya

NUMBER OF ROOMS: Has a total of 112 beds.

• Room décor: The cottage-style accommodation is comfortable, quaint and rustic and the lush gardens play host to numerous brilliantly colored birds.
• Room amenities: some cottages have stone fireplaces, with bath and flush toilet. Telephone and 240v power outlets are available.
• Special features: The Lodge has microlite aircraft and one of the longest private bush tarmac airstrips in Kenya.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: A choice of three spectacular well stocked bars and wholesome home cooking from the kitchen will help you unwind in the best possible way. The cuisine is exquisite.

GENERAL FACILITIES:

• Bureau de Change - Exchange reasonable amounts of foreign currency.
• Communication - 24 hour telephone AND fax services. A radio call service too.
• Shops - A well stocked shop where personal toiletries and souvenirs can be purchased
• Credit Cards - All major credit cards are accepted at Ol Tukai.
• Transportation - Air - scheduled services available from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Flying time Nairobi - Amboseli is approximately 30 - 40 minutes.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: The massive mazera stone-tiled swimming pool is an instant refreshing remedy for a long day's safari while our Life in the vicinity of the lodge centres around numerous springs fed by the snows of Mount Kilimanjaro. a sauna bath, a mini-golf course, nightly entertainment under the soft lighting of a rotunda style bar visit the traditional Maasai manyatta next door or to view it from the air during the excitement of a microlite flight.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: There’s an audiovisual center where conference meetings can be arranged.

CLIMATE: warm days and cool evenings. April-June, October-November are the rainy seasons.

OL TUKAI LODGE

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 4 ****

LOCATION: At the heart of Amboseli National Park, 270kms due south of Nairobi. 

DESCRIPTION: 

Ol Tukai Lodge is situated at the foot of snow-peaked Mt. Kilimanjaro which, standing at the 5,895 metres is the highest mountain in Africa. Amboseli National Park (Amboseli is Maasai for ‘place of water’ and is probably the best wildlife area to experience elephants at close range. The park consists of a partially dry, lakebed of evaporated salts and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland. Around the swamps the vegetation is lush with yellow barked acacia and phoenix palms. You can see most types of game in the park including rhino, maasai giraffe, gazelle, lion, cheetah and leopards. Birdlife is prolific too, especially around the swamp areas.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 80 luxury twin rooms.

• Room décor: The rooms are chalet style, single storey blocks. Built out of local gum trees, beige and cream slate and other indigenous building materials. Two rooms have been designed according to EEC standards to accommodate disabled people. A double storied three bedroom house with verandahs on both floors, a spacious living room and large jacuzzi all with stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, is also available for those who want something extra.
• Room amenities: Private bathroom, and some rooms have facilities for the disabled.
• Special features: Each room has an uninterrupted view of the wetlands and Mt. Kilimanjaro, with the occasional dust trail of safari vehicles viewing game in this most beautiful of Kenya’s game parks.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:

• Dining Room - This opens onto a verandah, guests can eat inside or out. Behind the international style carvery hangs an intricately designed tapestry depicting four maasai. Wall lanterns designed from spearheads provide illumination.
• Pool Bar - Open between 10.00am and 5.00pm.This bar serves snacks from a small menu from between meal times. Snacks cannot be taken in lieu of table d’hôte luncheon.
• Elephant Bar – Situated between the lounge and dining room, this open-air bar serves a wide selection of beers, cocktails, liqueurs and fresh fruit juices. A balcony around the bar at rooftop level gives breathtaking views across the wetlands where you can watch the elephants graze. It is open from 6.00am. until when the last guest retires for the night.

GENERAL FACILITIES:

• Bureau de Change - Exchange reasonable amounts of foreign currency.
• Children - Children are welcome. Most bedrooms are large enough to accommodate an extra bed. Children’s menu and early supper is available and security guards patrol while parents enjoy their dinner.
• Communication - 24 hour telephone AND fax services. A radio call service too.
• Multi Denominational Church – Within the grounds stands a multi denominational church. Services held each Sunday. This is a great location for couples who wish to “tie-the-knot” on the slopes of Kilimanjaro or to renew marriage vows.
• Shops - A well stocked shop where personal toiletries and souvenirs can be purchased
• Credit Cards - All major credit cards are accepted at Ol Tukai.
• Transportation - Air - scheduled services available from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Flying time Nairobi - Amboseli is approximately 30 - 40 minutes.

RECREATION FACILITIES:

• Library - The elevated library commands fantastic views over Mt. Kilimanjaro. Guests can relax in this quiet atmosphere and read a number of periodicals provided.
• Lounge - Guests can relax in the cool lounge and read or play board games, which are available from reception. Speakers from the nearby Elephant Research station give regular talks.
• Maasai Dancing - On alternate evenings a troupe of Maasai morans entertains guests with traditional songs and dances.
• Birdwalks - Ol Tukai is home to many varieties of beautifully coloured birds. Enjoy the short birdwalk that starts at the entrance of the hotel and rambles under the canopy of acacia trees around the lodge. A must for any budding ornithologist.
• Swimming Pool - The crystal clear figure of eight swimming pool, shaded by the occasional acacia tree, has ample sun beds and mattresses available for guest use. Guests are not permitted to swim at night.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:

A large fully equipped conference room is available just off the main reception. With its own private washrooms and kitchen, the conference room has a capacity of 160 Theatre-style, 80 boardroom-style and 200 for a cocktail reception.

CLIMATE:

Altitude 1,905 Metres (6,250 Feet) above sea level

PORINI CAMP

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): exclusive

LOCATION: In the The Selenkay Conservation Area which lies a few miles north of Amboseli National Park and is an important dispersal area and rangeland for wildlife migrating out of Amboseli, this area is approximately 100 miles from Nairobi (a 3.5 hour drive mostly on tarmac down the Mombasa road. The Amboseli airstrip can also be used, with daily flights from Nairobi.)

DESCRIPTION: Porini is Swahili for “in the wild” and Porini Camp offers one of Africa’s most authentic camping safaris in one of the wildest destinations in Maasai country. Porini is one of the original success stories of Kenya’s burgeoning community conservation movement.

Located in the selenkay conservation area, a 15,000 private game reserve within a vast tract of land owned by the kisonko clan of the maasai people. It is set up along the lines of the traditional hunting safari bush camp, so there are no permanent structures like a restaurant or swimming pool. It is a real camping experience in the bush, though with a much more comfortable bathroom experience than what was available to the hunters of the olden days. The camp is small and exclusive, accommodating a maximum of 12 guests. The camp is staffed by members of the local Maasai community apart from the management couple who act as the hosts.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 6 spacious guest tents.

• Room Décor AND Amenities: The guest tents are comfortably furnished and with en suite bathrooms including a bath and a traditional bucket shower, wash basin and flush toilet.
• Tents have solar-powered electric lighting; each tent has a double and a single bed, they are also large and airy.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: The main dining tent has comfortable chairs, though most meals are taken outside under the shade of an acacia tree and after dinner, guests sit around the campfire and listen to the sounds of the African Night, whilst on game drives picnic lunch is offered. The staff can also organize for a sundowner on Olosinkiran Hill.

Special feature: There is good game viewing in the conservation area, with a number of cat species including lion inhabiting the area. Amboseli is famous for its large herds of elephants and is close enough to be included in a morning or afternoon game drive. In addition to species like leopard, cheetah, giraffe and zebra, there are also several less common species such as caracal, African wild cat, civet, gerenuk, lesser kudu and striped hyena. Night drives and walks are also possible within the conservation area

GENERAL FACILITIES:
Exclusive hosting during your stay
Solar Power
Free mineral Water, soft drinks, beer and house wine.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
Night game drives
Escorted walks with Maasai trackers
Day game drives (full morning in the Amboseli National Park)
Morning and evening game drives in selenkay.
Visits to nomadic herders

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Nil

CLIMATE:

Warm days and cool evenings. April-June, October-November are the rainy seasons.

TORTILIS TENTED CAMP

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 4****

LOCATION: Amboseli National Park, approximately 260 Kms (4 hours) from Nairobi on the border of Kenya and Tanzania.

DESCRIPTION: Tortilis Camp is named after the local Acacia tortilis tree, and is situated just outside the Park in an area of unspoiled woodland, with the stunning backdrop of Africa's highest mountain omnipresent - Kilimanjaro!

NUMBER OF ROOMS

• Total of 17 tents – 9 doubles AND 8 twins.
• Room décor: Large spacious tents with thatched roof over the top, extending to a large private verandah where one can sit and relax and enjoy the magnificent views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
• Room amenities: Large king-size beds, elegant en-suite bathrooms with steaming hot showers and modern flush toilets.

Special features: Magnificent views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:

There is a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural materials and thatched roofs, with a magnificent view of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

GENERAL FACILITIES:

• Gift Shop.
• Airstrip: "Amboseli Airstrip" – Serviced by Air-Kenya on daily scheduled flights and private Charter.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

• · Game viewing drives in the open 4WD game drive vehicles.
• · Swimming pool.
• · Guided walking safaris with expert Masai naturalist.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:

Not available as this is a place for relaxation and experiencing nature at the closest.

CLIMATE:

Altitude 1,905 Metres (6,250 Feet) above sea level

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