Elewana Tortilis Camp is a very comfortable tented safari lodge set around a small hill in a private concession on the northern edge of Amboseli National Park, facing the towering Mount Kilimanjaro.
Although not as small and intimate as many properties in Kenya, Elewana Tortilis Camp is comfortably the best property in Amboseli and its location is very good for game viewing, views of Kilimanjaro and enjoying a certain degree of exclusivity. The camp has an authentic safari feel and the tents are very comfortable without being overtly luxurious, with half the tents facing Kilimanjaro.
The size of the property and the permanent feel of the central areas means that Tortilis is very much a ‘lodge’, with individual dining and fairly set schedules, but the camp has a history of good management and is always enjoyed by guests wanting to experience Amboseli. There are two good family units and swimming pools making it a popular options for families. Amboseli is known for its elephant populations, especially during the long dry season (July to October), its proximity to Mount Kilimanjaro (the best place in Kenya for views of the mountain) and the park also offers good predator viewing and birding.
ACCOMMODATION
Elewana Tortilis Camp has sixteen standard tents, each built onto a solid base with a private verandah to the front and a plumbed bathroom to the rear including a toilet and shower. All tents face outwards from camp, though only…
AREAS & ACTIVITIES
Amboseli National Park covers an area of 3,200 sq. km. lying at an altitude of nearly 4,000′ at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro. The mountain makes a scenic backdrop for photographing the variety of animals that…
Families
Elewana Tortilis Camp is a great family option if you are keen to include Amboseli National Park within your safari itinerary. The Family Tent and the Private House are both perfect for families, especially with use of the second pool on…
Conservation & community
Elewana Collection, owners of Elewana Tortilis Camp, support the Land & Life Foundation ensuring relationships between rural communities and their natural environment that benefit wildlife conservation. The Foundation carries out work…
Location | Amboseli National Park |
Access | Scheduled or Charter flight into Amboseli (1 hour) |
Open | All year |
Pricing | £££££ |
Camp Style | Tented lodge |
Focus | Big game / Elephants / Kilimanjaro views |
Children | No age restriction |
Activities | Game drives (day and night) / Walks / Local village visit |
Vehicles | Open |
Maximum Guests on Vehicle | 6 |
Private Vehicle Options | Yes |
Off-road Driving | No |
Number of Rooms | 17 tents (including 1 Family Tent) and 1 Private House |
Family Accommodation | 1 two bedroomed Family Tent / 1 two bedroomed Private House |
Bathroom | Flush toilet / Plumbed basin / Plumbed shower |
Power for charging | In room |
Lighting | Solar |
Hairdryer | Provided in Private House, Family Tent and at the pool area |
Heating/Cooling | No |
Room Safe | Yes |
Laundry Service | Complimentary |
Communication in room | Radio |
Wi-Fi | Throughout |
Mobile Reception | Yes |
Swimming | Communal |
Wellness | Massage tent |
Dining Style | Private |
Drinks Included | House drinks |
Credit Cards | Visa , Mastercard and AMEX |