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Description
One cannot be more awe-inspired by the contrasts and enormity of the African landscape than upon arrival at this award-winning, ecotourism lodge in Amboseli National Park.
Tortilis Camp is a charming, rustic tented camp, shaded by a natural forest of Acacia Tortilis thorn trees after which the camp is named. The trees and shrubs bustle with bird life, the views seem endless across the plains to Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru in Tanzania. Luxury tents with private en-suite bathrooms and unrivalled views of the mountain make this the ultimate place from which to get up close & personal with the abundant wildlife, especially Amboseli's famous land leviathan, the African Elephant.
Accommodations
The camp won the British Airways regional award for ecotourism and has earned an international reputation for its commitment to the environment with its rustic simplicity, unobtrusive design and attention to comfort without compromising the ecosystem. The tents are large, the emphasis is on service and comfort.
Each tent leads from a bedroom with expansive king-size or generous twin beds, through a dressing area into modern bathrooms with pressured hot showers and flush toilets.
Each tent is raised up on a wooden deck and sheltered by a makuti (thatched) roof overhanging a large verandah, ideal for an early afternoon siesta.
Activities
This is a great place to start a safari, relax and acclimatise. The food is part of the charm: North Italian traditional recipes from the owner’s family cookbook, complimented by delicious salads and herbs grown in the camp’s own garden. Here clients enjoy varied game viewing and can also spend time following the matriarchal elephant herds from the luxury of open sided safari Land Rovers; or walk with a trained Maasai guide, sip sundowners on top of Kitirua hill as the sun sets colouring the snows of Kilimanjaro pink, bush breakfasts out on the plains or a visit to one of the Maasai manyattas (villages) to meet the Maasai women, watch the Morans (young warriors) dance and experience their age-old existence. - Game Drives In 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles
- Guided Bush Walks
- Swimming Pool
- Bush Meals
- Sundowners
- Massage
- Cultural Visits
Awards
- Conde Nast Traveler Gold List 2006 Awards Readers Choice Awards 2005 – Best for Service
- Conde Nast Traveler Gold List 2005 - Readers Choice Awards 2005 – Tortilis Camp Came 9th in the World
- The British Airways Regional Award For Ecotourism
- Tortilis Holds A "Certificate Of Merit & Recognition" From The Friends Of Conservation (Kenya)
Local Area
Amboseli is best known for unrivalled views of Kilimanjaro and its elephant population - over 1000 elephant in the Park eco-system, which are some of the biggest elephant in Africa. Tortilis Camp is named after the flat topped, umbrella thorn tree, the Acacia Tortilis, and is situated just outside the Park in one of Amboseli's few remaining areas of unspoilt woodland, with the majestic backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, snow-capped Kilimanjaro.
The tents are all large and spacious, with king-size beds, elegant en suite bathrooms with steaming hot showers and modern flush toilets. There is a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural materials and thatched roofs, with a magnificent view of Kilimanjaro.
During the day, you can take game drives with one of our guides in an open 4WD vehicle or go for a guided walk outside the park with one of our expert Maasai guides.
Pricing and Special Offers
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6 nights from $3,300 per person
Included:
- Spend 6 nights/7 days on safari in Kenya including two nights at Tortilis Camp for $3300.00 per person.
- Day 1 & 2 at Tortilis Camp, Amboseli National Park, Kenya
- Day 3 & 4 at Joy’s Camp, Shaba National Reserve, Kenya
- Day 5 & 6 at Elephant Pepper Camp, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
- Day 7 at House of Waine (day use room), Nairobi, Kenya
Restrictions: Package subject to availability from our suppliers. While we strive to maintain the most up-to-date pricing possible, pricing from our suppliers may change at any time, thus our prices may change without notice. Note that prices are NOT guaranteed until travel is paid for in full. Please also note that there are price differences between high and low season for most resorts and cruises.
Offer valid for travel between
March 18, 2008 and December 23, 2008
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6 nights from $3,300 per person
Included:
- Spend 6 nights/7 days on safari in Kenya including a day room at House of Waine for $3300.00 per person.
- Day 1 & 2 at Tortilis Camp, Amboseli National Park, Kenya
- Day 3 & 4 at Joy’s Camp, Shaba National Reserve, Kenya
- Day 5 & 6 at Elephant Pepper Camp, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
- Day 7 at House of Waine (day use room), Nairobi, Kenya
Learn more about Elephant Pepper Camp, Maasai Mara.
Learn more about House of Waine, Nairobi.
Restrictions: Package subject to availability from our suppliers. While we strive to maintain the most up-to-date pricing possible, pricing from our suppliers may change at any time, thus our prices may change without notice. Note that prices are NOT guaranteed until travel is paid for in full. Please also note that there are price differences between high and low season for most resorts and cruises.
Offer valid for travel between
March 18, 2008 and December 23, 2008
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Please note: we can create a vacation for you with virtually any number of nights, with or without airfare, and any room category.
What's shown above is just a sample of pricing and packaging available from some of our suppliers.
Prices often vary between high and low season, and for different categories of accommodations.
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