Tortilis Camp

Tortilis Camp stands in the Kitirua Conservancy, just outside the southern boundary of Amboseli National Park. It is part of the Elewana Collection.

Rooms

The camp has around 16 tented cottages on raised decks under thatch, each with an en-suite bathroom and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Why we like it

• Kilimanjaro views from every tent.
• Conservancy activities such as walks.
• Close to Amboseli’s elephants.

Who it suits

Couples and photographers who want Kilimanjaro views.

Getting there

Amboseli is about four to five hours by road from Nairobi via Emali or Namanga. Light-aircraft flights from Wilson Airport take under an hour.

Things to do nearby

• Game drives among elephants, with Kilimanjaro behind.
• Observation Hill for views over the swamps.
• Maasai cultural visits.
• Walks and night drives in the conservancies.

About Amboseli

Amboseli is famous for its elephants and its views of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania. The Amboseli Trust for Elephants has studied its elephants since 1972, and the population was about 2,000 at the end of 2025. Swamps fed by Kilimanjaro’s groundwater attract wildlife all year. Read elephants beneath Kilimanjaro.

The park fee is US$90 per adult per day. Clear views of the mountain are most likely at dawn and in the late afternoon, and community conservancies around the park offer walks and quieter drives. See the Amboseli guide.

Amboseli is dry and dusty for much of the year, and the swamps are where the action is: elephants wade in to feed, while hippos, buffalo and many water birds share the green marshes. The drier months, June to October and January to February, are best for game viewing, and the short rains in November rarely stop drives. Amboseli pairs well with the Masai Mara for a classic Kenya circuit. See our elephant safaris and the Kenya guide for ideas on combining parks.

Planning your stay

Two nights give several drives and a good chance of clear mountain views. See our 3-day Amboseli safari.