What’s good about Elewana Tortilis Camp – Amboseli

Tortilis Camp by Elewana Collection is one of the best safari camps in Amboseli National Park. It has unrivaled views of Mount Kilimanjaro as it rises out of the acacia-laden plains. The Camp location is good to exploit the vast amount of wildlife. 100% solar-powered, Tortilis is one of the pioneers of low-impact and high-comfort tourism.
 
This Camp Amboseli built by Stefano Cheli in 1993, the first “Eco-lodge” in Kenya. this camp won the coveted Tourism for Tomorrow award.
 
The tents are all spacious, with king or twin beds and elegant en suite bathrooms. There are a main lounge, bar and dining area, all built with natural materials and thatched roofs, with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro.

Location: Amboseli National Park & Kitirua Conservancy

Accommodation: 16 en-suite safari tents, 1 Private House & 1 Family Tent, each unit has 1 master bedroom and 1 twin room, both ensuite with a shared verandah/sitting area

There is a main swimming pool for all guests and a private swimming pool area for clients staying at the Private House or the Family Tent.

Description: With unrivaled views of Mt Kilimanjaro, it is also known as the only boutique safari camp within Amboseli.

Why you should go to Tortilis Camp Amboseli
  • Breathtaking and unhindered views of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Access to the 30,000 acres Private Kitirua Wildlife Conservancy
  • Guided bush walks & birding with qualified Masai guides
  • Custom-designed open-sided 4 wheel-drive game-viewing vehicles
  • Visits to the Elephant Research Project, the world’s longest-running elephant research study
  • Visits to cultural homes and community projects
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Room Types are in Elewana Tortilis Camp – Amboseli

Private House and Family Tent

Private Hotels

With Mt. Kilimanjaro peering down over the entire camp, Tortilis Camp’s Private House has a glorious view of the mountain.

The Private House consists of one en-suite double bedroom, one en-suite twin bedroom, and a spacious sitting / dining room with verandah. Featuring a brand new swimming pool shared with the Family Tent.

Family Tent

With outstanding views of Mt Kilimanjaro, enjoyed from the comfort of your own private family verandah, Tortilis Camp’s new Family Tent is another great addition to this child-friendly safari camp in Amboseli.

The Family Tent consists of two en suite bedrooms (one double & one twin) and a spacious private verandah.
[Both bedrooms can fit one extra bed for children under the age of 16 years only]

Private House and Family Tent share a private swimming pool.


Tortilis Camp Tents

With Mt. Kilimanjaro peering down over the entire camp, each of Tortilis Camp’s 16 tents has a glorious view of the mountain. Each makuti-covered tent consists of a main bedroom with twin or double beds, en-suite bathroom and a spacious verandah. Let us know if you require twin beds or double bed.

Foods & Drinks options at Elewana Tortilis Camp – Amboseli

Dining Experience at Tortilis Camp

• Dinner times are as follows:
Breakfast: 06h30 to 09h30
Lunch: 13h00 to 14h30
Dinner: 20h00 to 21h30
Individual dietary requests can be satisfied with advance notice
• Dining room with bar & lounge
• Bush breakfasts, sundowners & picnic lunches

Activities available for guests at Elewana Tortilis Camp – Amboseli

Game Drives

The Tortilis Camp guides are based at a camp in Amboseli and know their backyard intimately. More than half of the guides at Tortilis are Masai, and have between them 80 years of guiding at Tortilis!

Guided Walks
Tortilis Camp’s walking guides are Masai from the local community, who have been walking over these plains since childhood.

Swimming Pool
Enjoy the cool waters in the heat of the day! Within the lush green gardens, the pool is shaded by palms and acacia Tortilis, and a haven for tropical birds.

Bush Breakfast and Sundowners
Take a moment to sit back, enjoy the spectacular views, the smells, the colors, and the gentle breeze.
Bush breakfasts are a chance to enjoy a full breakfast, alfresco, in the middle of the plains, surrounded by wildlife.
“Sundowners” are a safari tradition – after a day of safari; stop, watch the spectacular sunset; traditionally with a gin and tonic in hand!

Cultural Visits
In the heart of Masai country, Tortilis Camp offers visits to local Masai homesteads.

Elewana Tortilis Camp – Amboseli

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