Tortilis Camp | Amboseli Lodge

Introduction

Tortilis Camp is named after the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, the Acacia Tortilis, and is situated just outside the Park in one of Amboseli's few remaining areas of unspoilt woodland, with the majestic backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, snow-capped Kilimanjaro.

Amboseli is best known for unrivalled views of Kilimanjaro and its elephant population - over 1000 elephants in the Park eco-system, which are some of the biggest elephants in Africa.

Tortilis Camp is a magical escape from the hustle and bustle of life in the fast lane.

Early European explorers met derision and disbelief when they reported a snow capped mountain close to the equator - Mount Kilimanjaro. Feelings of disbelief and awe hit you as you arrive at Tortilis Camp, facing this magnificent mountain, as the sun dazzles the white snowcap.

Rooms and Suites

Standard Tents; 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.

Family Tent; The Family Tent consists of one double en suite bedroom, one twin en suite bedroom, and a spacious private verandah. Featuring a brand new swimming pool shared with the Private House.

Private House; 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.

Activities

Tortilis Camp has open game drive vehicles, the first camp to use open vehicles in a National Park. The guides are based at camp in Amboseli and know their backyard intimately. They know the individual elephants and their family histories. More than half of the guides at Tortilis are Masai, and have between them 80 years of guiding at Tortilis!

Tortilis Camp’s walking guides are Masai from the local community, who have been walking over these plains since childhood. Take the time to leave the car behind and enjoy the small things – tracks, dung beetles, micro-ecosystems.