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Tortilis Camp

Amboseli National Park, Kenya

(Tortilis Camp is located 250 kilometers from Nairobi and about 45 minutes flight South East of Nairobi. Tortilis Camp is just outside the Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Tortilis Camp is situated on a hill with unrivalled views of Mt Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park. The Camp is located in a hillside setting, shaded by the natural forest of Acacia Tortilis Thorn Trees after which the Camp is named. Distance by road is approximate 4 Hours from Nairobi)

 

 
Tortilis CampTortilis Camp, Amboseli National Park - Kenya

 

Tortilis Camp

Tortilis Camp Amboseli: Tortilis Camp Amboseli is named after the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, the Acacia Tortilis, and is situated in one of Amboseli's areas of Acacia Tortilis woodland, with the majestic backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, and the World’s highest free-standing mountain, snow-capped Kilimanjaro. Game drives, walks, sundowners and bush meals take place both inside the park, and within a private 30,000 acre game concession. Amboseli National Park is best known for its unrivalled views of Kilimanjaro and the local Elephant population. There are over 1000 Elephants in the Parks eco-system, featuring some of the largest in Africa.

 

Tortilis Camp Amboseli tents are all large and spacious, with king or twin beds, elegant en suite bathrooms. There is a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural materials and thatched roofs, with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro. Tortilis Camp’s tents are inviting and luxurious with Mt. Kilimanjaro peering down over the entire camp. Tortilis Camp’s Tents can fit one extra bed, for children under the age of 16 year only. The 17 spacious en-suite tents consists of a main bedroom (with wooden floors), permanent en-suite bathroom (hot running water, stone floors, shower and flush toilet) and spacious veranda.

 

Tortilis Camp Amboseli Family House consist of 1 en-suite double bedroom, 1 en-suite twin bedroom, and a spacious sitting / dining room with veranda. Tortilis Camp’s tent each 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.

 

From the comfort of your own private verandah, you can see for miles across the plains of Amboseli into Tanzania. Relax in the lounge and gaze at the awe-inspiring view of Africa's highest mountain: Kilimanjaro. Tortilis Camp Amboseli tents are naturally screened by trees and shrubs from others. At night, the sounds of the bush lull you to sleep. Before evening drinks and dinner, enjoy the view from your tent verandah. Watch elephant families close by as they forage just outside camp. Guests sleep under canvas, but in style. Tortilis Camp Amboseli tents offer large comfortable beds, elegant bathrooms and a hot cup of tea at your bedside when you wake up.

 

 
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Tortilis Camp Accommodation Rates/Prices Only

Dates From
Dates To
Standard Single
Standard Double

Family Tent

(4 Guests)

03rd Jan 2010
14th Apr 2010
381 US Dollars
582 US Dollars
1501 US Dollars
15th Apr 2010
31st May 2010
286 US Dollars
404 US Dollars
1047 US Dollars
01st Jun 2010
30th Jun 2010
381 US Dollars
582 US Dollars
1501 US Dollars
01st Jul 2010
30th Sep 2010
493 US Dollars
784 US Dollars
1988 US Dollars
01st Oct 2010

20th Dec 2010

381 US Dollars
582 US Dollars
1501 US Dollars
21st Dec 2010

02nd Jan 2011

493 US Dollars
784 US Dollars
1988 US Dollars

 

Notes

* Children aged (5-16 years) in the months of 15th Apr to 31st May Pay 146 US Dollars

* Children aged (5-16 years) in the months of Jul, Aug, Sep and 21st Dec to 2nd Jan Pay 297 US Dollars

* Children aged (5-16 years) in the months of 3rd Jan to 14th Apr, Jun, Oct to 20th Dec Pay 207 US Dollars

* Each Guest is charged 25% of the Per Person Rate for departures after midday if they arrived in the morning on their first day

 


 

Tortilis Camp Amboseli Accommodation Prices Include:

* Soft drinks, beer, house wines and non-luxury spirits

* Full Board Accommodation at Tortilis Camp

 

Tortilis Camp Amboseli Accommodation Prices Exclude:

* Bush meals

* All transfers

* Game drives

* Sundowners

* Bush Breakfasts

* Laundry Service

* Guided Bush Walks

* Local Airstrip Transfers

* Game Drives in 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles

* Amboseli Park Entrance Fees: Adult 60 US Dollars & Child under 18 years 30 US Dollars per day

 

 
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Tortilis Camp Amboseli Safari Activities

Laze by the pool with a refreshing drink. Swim and relax until it’s time for a game drive and sundowners. Tortilis Camp is renowned for its delicious home style cuisine. Fresh herbs and vegetables are grown in camp and homemade pasta, Tortilis' specialty, is carefully prepared by the chef, trained by the owner's mother in good Italian home cooking. And to work up your appetite, you can enjoy the luxury of stepping out of the camp with a Masai expert for a guided game walk outside the park. Alternatively, African Spice Safari driver-guides will take you on a game drive through the Park in a custom built 4x4 safari vehicles. Tortilis is open all year round.

 

Tortilis Tented Camp Activities Include:

* Excursions to Cynthia Moss Elephant Research Centre (must be arranged in advance)

* Game Drives in 4x4 Land Rovers
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Guided Bush Walks
*
Bush Breakfasts

* Swimming Pool
*
Cultural Visits

* Sundowners

* Massages

 

Access

Daily scheduled flights (45 Minutes Flying time) are available from Nairobi’s Wilson airport to Amboseli airstrip approximately 45 minute drive to camp. Book your Safari to Tortilis Camp with African Spice Safaris.

 

 

Tortilis Camp Water Hole, Amboseli Kenya

Tortilis Camp Water Hole, Amboseli Kenya

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Why Stay at Tortilis Camp, Amboseli?

* Tortilis Camp’s tents are airy and all are on a raised wooden platform, sheltered by a Makuti (thatched) roof

* Experienced Camp guides know how to make a bush walk or safari game drive 'come alive' for young guests

* Tortilis Camp welcomes Children. Early mealtimes and a baby-listening service are available, and during the day

* In the heat of the day, parents can relax by the swimming pool whilst kids enjoy a refreshing dip, with iced-drinks available from the poolside bar.

* Amboseli National Park is a place of contrasts: during the hot dry season, mirages appear on the dusty horizon; year around, the elephant herds follow their ancient rituals, migrating daily from the Tortilis forests to the swamps. In the green season water birds: Flamingo, Pelican. Egyptian Geese flock to the park and the arid plains turn emerald green overnight.
* In Amboseli, the traditional cultural heritage is strong: the Masai communities adhere to an age-old lifestyle, herding and trading cattle; a life which they will share with you in their Manyattas (Masai homes), a circle of dung and mud huts protected by a barrier of thorns against the predators.
* Tortilis Camp has raised funds to build a school for the local villages; visits to the school and neighboring villages can be arranged.
* Tortilis Camp, Masai Guides lead walks into the bush, passing on knowledge of traditional medicinal and uses of local flora and Masai folklore.
* A walk in the bush is part of the magic of a safari: following the spoor of the animals passing camp the night before, smelling the crushed leaves where animals have fed, listening to the bird calls and watching them overhead, this way you touch and feel the wild.

 


 

Summary of Facilities at Tortilis Camp
* Airstrip

* Gift shop

* Swimming pool

* Hilltop sundowners

* Laundry facilities Available
* Unrivalled views of Kilimanjaro

* Guided nature walks bush breakfasts
* Winner of the British Airways Regional Award for Eco tourism (1995)

* Spacious shaded verandas each with a Lamu day bed, great views & privacy
* 17 spacious tents, raised on wooden decks & with thatched roofs: 10 with king size bed, 7 with twin beds

 
 
Game Drives Amboseli National Park at Tortilis Camp

Game Drives Amboseli National Park at Tortilis Camp

Tortilis Camp Enjoys Great Views of Mt. KilimanjaroTortilis Camp Enjoys Great Views of Mt. Kilimanjaro

Tortilis Camp Luxurious Tent Amboseli Kenya

Tortilis Camp Luxurious Tent Amboseli Kenya


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