Amboseli National Park was Kenya's first established wildlife park. Since 1948, millions of international guests have been drawn to the park by snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, with wildlife grazing under flat-topped thorn trees below. Much of Amboseli is dry and desert like. About a third of the park consists of Lake Amboseli, a seasonal soda lake that, at certain times, appears to be a dead, flat wasteland. Indeed, amboseli is Maa (the language of the Masai) for "salt dust." In dramatic contrast to these dry desert areas of Amboseli are river forests and swampy areas bright green with clumps of vegetation. In Amboseli more than in any other park of Kenya, you are certain to see elephants. Elephant herds are clearly visible across rolling grassy savannas, usually grazing their way to and from major feeding grounds or water holes.
 
The essence of Amboseli is Kilimanjaro Africa's highest peak which dominates everything in sight. The main attractions of the National Park are the large elephant population and the prolific birdlife. There are few trees in Amboseli and part of its attraction is the ease and certainty of game viewing, unobstructed by bush and scrub.
Ol Tukai is camouflaged in a forest of fever trees and plants. The architecture is unobtrusive with lots of wood, local stone and slate.

Accommodation: The lodge offers cottage style accommodations comprising of 80 rooms spread out on either side of the main lodge, including two double rooms designed for the disabled.
Activities: Swimming at the lodge's pool and game drives at the Amboseli National Park- elephants are the undesputed stars of the park. Early morning game drives - see the 5,895 meters Mt. Kilimajaro revealed. Visit the Maasai manyatta, bush dinners set on the grounds of the hotel - dine under the stars while listening to the sounds of the traditional dancers.
 

 

Tortilis Camp is an exclusive 17 tent lodge on the edge of Amboseli National Game Reserve. From your tent you  can see miles across the plains of Amboseli into Tanzania as far as Mount Kilimanjaro. The Camp is named after the local Acacia Tortilis and is set in one of Amboseli's few remaining areas of unspoiled  woodland. The camp is managed as a conservation project. By landscaping to regenerate stocks of indigenous trees the 

project has already begun to attract small animals and birdlife back to its woodlands. A fee is paid to the local Maasai for each overnight guest in order to assure that the local community benefits from tourism.

Accommodation: Each luxurious tent is screened from its neighbors by trees and shrubs. After game drives you can laze by the pool before enjoying a delicious dinner. The chef's specialty is home-style Italian cooking featuring fresh herbs and vegetables grown on the premises. To work up an appetite, you can enjoy a game walk, escorted by a Maasai guide.

 

 

In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, beside a copse of giant Acacia trees and a gently flowing natural spring, stands Amboseli Serena - one of Africa's finest safari lodges. All around the lodge roams the big game that have made East Africa legendary - lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle and wildebeest. More wild elephant can be seen in Amboseli National Park than almost anywhere else on 
the continent. With Kilimanjaro's 6,000 meter snow-capped peaks presiding over the landscape, the setting is 

unrivalled. Influenced by native Masai architecture, the lodge is in perfect harmony with its environment. Beautifully landscaped gardens, unique guest services and exceptional amenities enhance the distinctive ambience.

Distance: The Amboseli Game Reserve is about 250kms from Nairobi. Driving time is approximately three and a half hours and flying time one hour fifteen minutes.
 

Located in Southern Kenya, in the heart of the Amboseli National Park, the Lodge is set at the edge of the sprawling swamp - a veritable oasis to numerous species of animals and bird life. Walking the grounds guarantees close encounters with a variety of species of birds, velvet monkeys and occasionally baboons. The view of Mount Kilimanjaro is simply the best one in the area.

The experience is old world safari, the ambiance, casual and friendly. Just sit in the large lounge area, with its cozy place - the ideal location to unwind from a long safari day. Enjoy a drink and plan the activities of your next adventure!

Activities: Swimming pool set amongst acacia trees, with full view of the mountain; Nightly Traditional Masai Dance Show; Afternoon educational lecture on the Masai Culture; Daily Bird Watching and Nature Walks around the grounds; Enjoy a drink by a cozy open log fire at the Lounge Bar or at the more private Kibo Bar; Delicious dining at the main restaurant - with a view of Kilimanjaro; Private Bush Lunches or Dinners can easily be arranged; Sundowner to Observation Hill with "surprise" Maasai attack; Game Drive in Amboseli National Park; Cultural Visits to neighboring Masai manyatta (homestead).

 
 

    

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