Top 10 Of The Best Amboseli Luxury Lodges And Camps
Top 10 Of The Best Amboseli Luxury Lodges And Camps : Even though Amboseli National Park doesn’t have as many lodges and tented camps as, say, the Masai Mara National Reserve or Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, there are still plenty of excellent options. Among the lodges and camps, only three are located inside the national park’s boundaries. The remaining Amboseli lodges and camps are located outside of the park’s eastern Kimana Gate or on group ranches or conservancies run by Maasai people that border the reserve to the north and east. Every location has advantages, and every lodge and tented camp is top-notch. Here are our top picks for opulent lodging in Amboseli:
- Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli
Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, the only camp in the Amboseli group to be located inside the national park, is a wise choice. It is tucked away in its own little area of the park. The safari tents are spacious and incredibly comfortable, and many locations around camp offer breathtaking views of Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro. Although all that stands between you and passing elephants and howling lions is canvas, you are completely safe and are able to lie in bed and be mesmerized by the nighttime sounds of Africa. You get to enjoy a quieter start and end to your safari day with quiet trails around the camp because you’re far from the two lodges that are inside the park.
- Ol Donyo Lodge
Ol Donyo Lodge on the Mbirikani Group Ranch is one of Kenya’s top lodges. This opulent lodge and camp, which is a part of the Great Plains Conservation portfolio, is a temple to good taste and sustainability. Huge rooms with breathtaking views, including those of Mount Kilimanjaro, are available. In close proximity to a waterhole where elephants congregate is a photographic hide. Safaris on foot or by horseback, encounters with the Maasai, and more conventional game drives are all available activities.
- Campi ya Kanzi
The Italian- and Maasai-run Campi ya Kanzi, which is dispersed across the Chyulu Hills’ foothills (also known as Ernest Hemingway’s “Green Hills of Africa”), features outstanding safari tents, expansive views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and one of the region’s top kitchens. While you’re here, you can go on game drive safari, but the majority of what they do is focused on fascinating conservation initiatives and strong ties to the Maasai community. The village visits and walking safaris here are definitely highlights.
- Porini Amboseli Camp
Porini Amboseli Camp, the only tent camp on the Maasai-run Selenkay Conservancy north of Amboseli National Park, exudes a lovely sense of seclusion. There will seem to be nothing standing between you and the African wilderness. And you won’t encounter another vehicle on the majority of your safari trails. Elephants, giraffes, and lions all live in the vicinity of the camp, but with an early start, you can visit the national park from here. The opportunity to interact briefly with the local Maasai is another benefit of staying here.
- Ol Tukai Lodge
There is no place inside Amboseli National Park that is more central than Ol Tukai. Ol Tukai, one of the two Amboseli lodges inside the park, offers elegant rooms, roomy lawns, and excellent Kilimanjaro views. It is likely the best of the two. When an elephant walks by or, if you’re lucky, a cheetah races across the horizon in pursuit, you might be swimming in the pool or eating on the open terrace. You get to start your morning game drive each morning while those staying outside the park are still waiting to enter if you choose to stay inside the park itself.
- Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is ideally situated in the park’s center and is in the old-school category of Amboseli lodges in the best possible way. A great base is made up of spacious rooms with eye-catching safari decor, a respectable buffet restaurant, a great pool, a massage facility, and nightly entertainment by regional cultural groups. Although there are no views of Mount Kilimanjaro from the lodge, as soon as you leave the parking lot, animals are everywhere.
- Tawi Lodge
The stunning Tawi Lodge makes the most of its position outside the Kimana Gate of Amboseli National Park. Tawi has its own surrounding wildlife areas, unlike other Amboseli lodges in the region. You’ll stay in spacious, lovely thatched-roof bungalows while you’re at Tawi. Many of the rooms have bathtubs; some have balconies with views of Mount Kilimanjaro; and the grounds have a fine restaurant, spa, and swimming pool. Due to the lodge’s close ties to the neighborhood, you’ll also encounter many Maasai during your stay.
- Kibo Safari Camp
One of the better Amboseli camps in the region is Kibo, which is only 2 km (1.2 mi) east of the national park. These safari tents, which feature tiled floors, rugs made of animal skins, and rustic wooden furniture, are among the biggest you’ll ever find. You’ll find yourself stopping frequently as you stroll around the lovely grounds to admire the breathtaking views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Additionally, unwinding in the restaurant, bar, or pool is simple.
- Elerai Camp
With some of the best views in the region, Elerai Camp makes the most of its elevated location east of Amboseli National Park. When the weather is just right, you’ll be able to see Mt. Kilimanjaro in addition to the seemingly endless plains of the Amboseli Basin. There are lodge rooms available as well as handcrafted wooden furnishings in the safari tents. Why not relax in the infinity pool when you’re not out exploring?
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Amboseli Sopa Lodge is one of the Amboseli lodges with the longest history, located a little east of the national park. The rooms are spacious, and you can see Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance on the western horizon from the swimming pool and other locations. The public areas and rooms here feature vibrant safari colors, and the bar and restaurant make great retreats from the hot sun.
