Plan My Safari
10 places to sleep, from luxury camps, bush and mid-range camps and more.
Elephant herds walking beneath Kilimanjaro. Flat, open and a photographer's dream.
Below are 10 places to stay in Amboseli, grouped by type. Each one links to Google Maps so you can see exactly where it sits. Rates change with the season and the room, so tell us your dates and we will quote the real price.
Ask for a tent or room that faces Kilimanjaro. The mountain is clearest at dawn and dusk, and a good camp will wake you for it.

Canvas on the outside, proper beds and hot showers on the inside. These are the stays that most people picture when they dream of safari.
A tented camp near Kitirua Conservancy, Amboseli. A good fit for couples, photographers and first safaris.

Simpler camps with the same wildlife and the same guides. Great value, with more of the budget left for activities.
A bush camp, Amboseli. A good fit for travellers who want the wildlife and a lighter bill.
A bush camp near Amboseli National Park, Amboseli. A good fit for travellers who want the wildlife and a lighter bill.
A bush camp, Amboseli. A good fit for travellers who want the wildlife and a lighter bill.

The whole house is yours, with your own chef, guide and vehicle. Perfect for families, friends and anyone who wants complete privacy.
A private house or villa near Amboseli National Park, Amboseli. A good fit for families and groups who want privacy and space.

Solid walls, a pool and a bigger dining room. Easy, comfortable and a favourite for families and first-time visitors.
A lodge near Amboseli National Park, Amboseli. A good fit for families, first-timers and anyone who likes a pool.
A lodge near Amboseli National Park, Amboseli. A good fit for families, first-timers and anyone who likes a pool.
A lodge, Amboseli. A good fit for families, first-timers and anyone who likes a pool.
A lodge near Kimana, Amboseli. A good fit for families, first-timers and anyone who likes a pool.
A lodge, Amboseli. A good fit for families, first-timers and anyone who likes a pool.
Curious where everything sits? Open the map and explore the area before you choose.
Look at the lodges first, then ask about age rules, family rooms and a pool. Private houses give you the whole place.
Choose a tented camp with a private deck. Ask us to add a bush dinner or a surprise.
A private house means your own chef, guide and vehicle. We can manage the sleeping plan for every age.
Bush and mid-range camps give the same wildlife for much less. Green-season rates are the lowest.
We suggest 2 – 3 nights. That is long enough to settle in and make the most of the wildlife without rushing.
June – October and January – February. Green-season rates are lower, and the landscape is lusher.
Short flight or 4 – 5 hour drive from Nairobi. We arrange every transfer and flight for you.
Ask for a tent or room that faces Kilimanjaro. The mountain is clearest at dawn and dusk, and a good camp will wake you for it.
Rates change with the season, the room and the length of stay, so we quote them for your exact dates rather than show a number that may be out of date.

Tell us your dates and who is travelling and we will suggest the right stay.
Plan My Safari