Elewana Tortilis Camp 

Elephants and Kilimanjaro views

Stay in a luxury safari tent set beneath a traditional makuti roof, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Elewana Tortilis Camp boasts a prime location within a private conservancy, directly facing majestic Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa’s highest mountain. Amboseli is also known for its magnificent elephant herds, which have been followed and documented by world renowned researcher Cynthia Moss. Over 1000 elephants reside in the parks rich ecosystem, including some of the largest in Africa. Daily game drives and walking safaris with local Maasai guides take place both inside the national park and in the conservancy. In keeping with the rest of the camp, the main lounge, dining area and bar are under thatch. Cool off in the swimming pool which is shaded by palms and acacia tortilis trees and is a haven for tropical birds. Guests can unwind at the end of the day with a massage treatment, followed by a traditional sundowner with incredible views of Kilimanjaro.

Why we love Elewana Tortilis Camp

  • The star feature at Tortilis is the view of Mount Kilimanjaro, which you can see from the veranda of your tent

  • Get that famous photograph of the tusked elephants set against a backdrop of Kilimanjaro

  • Maasai guides can take you on a walking safari to spot animal tracks and native plant species

  • Enjoy a bush meal under the trees with a beautifully set-up table and a private chef, dining with views of Kilimanjaro

Elewana Tortilis Camp lies within the 30,000-acre Kitirua Conservancy, on the southwestern edge of Amboseli National Park
It’s a 45-minute flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Amboseli Airstrip, followed by a 45-minute drive to the camp

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Spas & wellness
  • Sustainability

Most meals are served in the dining area although bush breakfasts in the middle of the plains surrounded by wildlife and sundowners with views of Kilimanjaro will be a highlight of your stay.

Untangle tired muscles with a massage treatment.

Located in the 30,000-acre Kitirua Conservancy on the western edge of Amboseli National Park. Kitirua is a joint venture with the local Maasai people, who are paid a lease fee which goes back into community projects and conserving the landscape and wildlife. Most of the staff in Tortilis Camp are from the Maasai community. The camp is fully solar powered.