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
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.
Tortilis
Camp Accommodation
Rates/Prices Only
Dates
From |
Dates
To |
Standard
Single |
Standard
Double |
|
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
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
* 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.

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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
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