Kenya : Amboseli

Amboseli and the Chyulu Hills
Amboseli National Park is a popular destination mainly because of the spectacular backdrop of Africa's highest mountain Mt Kilimanjaro, which rises dramatically from the plains. It is famous for the large number of elephants in the dry season and you will also see plains game and big cats.

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Tortilis Camp	Ol Donyo Wuas

Tortilis Camp
A lovely camp set in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro, Tortilis has 15 large tented rooms set under thatch and built on wooden platforms with large verandahs from which to absorb the sounds of the bush. There is a swimming pool to cool off in after a game walk or drive or a visit to a Masai village. Bush breakfasts, picnics and sundowners are all part of your stay and the camp is renowned for its wholesome food, high standards of service and sunsets over Kilimanjaro.

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tent interior	tent exterior	pool at dusk

view from main lodge	on safari	view at dusk

Ol Donyo Wuas
Not far from Amboseli is the quieter destination of Ol Donyo Wuas, which nestles in the foothill of the Chyulu Hills. It is part of the Amboseli ecosystem but is built on 300,000 acres of communal Masai owned land. A lasting impression of Ol Donyo Wuas is the amazing feeling of space and in the distance over the open plains, home to the Masai tribesmen and abundant game, you will nearly always have clear views of Mt Kilimanjaro. There are 6 luxury cottages with en suite bathrooms each with a veranda and stunning views. Activities consist of horse riding, game walks and drives, which may end with a bush breakfast or a sundowner. The day finishes with a candlelit dinner and a sky full of stars. For the more adventurous a night out in the bush can be arranged with a day each side exploring on foot or by horse.

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