TORTILIS CAMP
OVERVIEW
Amboseli National Park is famous for its dramatic views of Kilimanjaro, the highest free standing mountain in the world, and the highest peak on the African continent. Kilimanjaro at 5,894m (19,340ft) rises dramatically out of the Amboseli plains. Despite being in Tanzania, the best views of the mountain are from Amboseli, with this tour's accommodation, Tortilis Camp, situated on a south-west hillside facing the mountain, having the most dramatic views of all.
Tortilis Camp is named after the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, the Acacia Tortilis, and embraces a hill in one of Amboseli's areas of Acacia Tortilis woodland. Located in a private conservancy bordering the national park, game drives, walks, sundowners and bush meals take place both inside the national park and in the conservancy, where guests enjoy exclusivity.
Aside from Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is also famous for its magnificent elephants, a population of over 1000 elephants reside in the parks eco-system. Some of the largest and oldest elephants in Africa reside here. The park also plays host to predators such as lions and cheetahs, as well as its own eastern white bearded wildebeest migration, a population that is genetically separate from the Masai Mara/Serengeti population.
Transport to and within the national park is by road, in private safari landcruiser 4x4 vehicles, with pop-up roofs for panoramic 360° game viewing. The vehicles are driven by professional driver-guides, with comprehensive knowledge of the park and the wildlife within.
This tour is customisable. The number of days can be increased or decreased as per request. Travel to and from the game reserve, can be changed to air travel instead of by road.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Amboseli offers guests possibly the best opporturnity to see some of the largest and oldest elephants in the world, up close, in their natural element.
- Walking Safaris with local Maasai guides give guests the opportunity to find out, first hand, about the intricacies of Maasai culture.
- Magical views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
ACCOMMODATION
Elewana Tortilis Camp
Located in a private conservancy bordering the national park, this luxury camp offers spacious tents, with king or twin beds and elegant en-suite bathrooms. It also includes a Private House and Family Tent.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Full Board Accommodation: includes all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Soft drinks, beer, house wines and selected spirits, teas, coffees and refreshments; excluding champagne, private cellar wines and premium spirits/beers
- Private Safari Vehicle with professional driver-guide
- Airport transfers on Arrival and Departure
- Laundry Services
- 24 Hour Support
ITINERARY
ARRIVAL:
- You'll be picked up from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
DAY 01: NAIROBI TO AMBOSELI
- We depart early in the morning for the Amboseli.
- Check in at Tortilis Camp in time for lunch.
- Spend a relaxing afternoon at the camp, or have an afternoon game drive.
- Enjoy a full-course dinner, and spend your first night in your luxury tent.
DAYS 02 - 04: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
- Arise for an early morning breakfast in preparation for the day.
- Proceed to a morning game drive, with plenty of time to spot wildlife before they seek cover to cool off from the mid-day sun.
- Return to camp in time for a sumptuous lunch.
- Relax and enjoy the facilities.
- Go for an afternoon/evening game drive (Optional).
- Enjoy a full-course dinner and relax with exquisite views of the wild at night.
* Full-Day Game Drives with packed lunch, can be arranged within these days.
** A range of extra activities can also be organised within these days (see the Extra Activities list below).
DAY 05: AMBOSELI TO NAIROBI
- Wake up at 6 am for a sunrise game drive.
- Return to camp for breakfast and prepare for checkout.
- Depart for Nairobi.
- Have lunch at a selected restaurant in the capital.
DEPARTURE:
- Additional accommodation at the end of this tour can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
This tour can be customised by adding the following activities to the itinerary:
- Guided Walking Safaris
- Sundowners
- Bush Breakfasts
- Maasai Cultural Village Visits
RATES (USD)
| Dates | Single Occupancy | Double Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Apr - 31st May | 3180 | 2152 |
| 4th Jan - 31st Mar, 1st Jun - 30th Jun, 1st Nov - 19th Dec | 4036 | 2724 |
| 1st July - 31st Oct, 20th Dec - 3rd Jan 25 | 5080 | 3420 |
NOTE
- The rates above are per person.
- The rates are based on luxury tents that accommodate 2 people per tent (Max 3 adults).
- Families may request a Family Tent, that accommodates up to 5 adults. Request a quote for this type of accommodation.
- Groups may also request a Private House that accommodates up to 5 adults. Request a quote for this type of accommodation.
DISCLAIMER
- We reserve the right to change the rates as advertised.
- If you request changes to the tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
- If an accommodation is fully booked, we will suggest alternative options of similar quality.
- This tour is subject to the Terms & Conditions of Kararan Tours Ltd.