Ol Tukai Lodge is one of the best spots in the world to watch elephants with the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Writers have described Ol Tukai and the surrounding Amboseli National Park as 'a home for the gods’. A place of rugged beauty, abundant water, lush green grass and forest, set like an oasis in the surrounding savannah shrubland. To crown it all, this is where you get one of the world's most awe-inspiring sights – dawn breaks and the sunsets over the 19,000-foot snow-capped dome of Africa’s highest mountain!
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Kibo Villa
Kibo Villa is an elegant three bedroom log cabin. All rooms are ensuite. The master bedroom opens onto a roof top terrace
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Business Centre, Chapel, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Kiddies Club, Library, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Big 5, Bird Watching, Elephant-back Safaris, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Massages, Natural History Tours, Night Drives, Safaris, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Elephant-back Safaris, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Massages, Natural History Tours, Safaris, Tennis Court, Wildlife Tours
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Your Stay
5 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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4 Star
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 80
Special Interests: Adventure, Battlefields, Big 5, Birding, Flora, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Relaxation, Wildlife
Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge | Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary
6 Jun 2023 - 8 Jun 2023
Nestled amidst the lush Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary and perched atop a picturesque hill, Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge offers a truly unforgettable experience. This Silver Eco-Rated retreat boasts breathtaking panoramic views of Kenya's vast wilderness, including Mount Kilimanjaro, Taita Hills, the unspoiled Lumo Sanctuary, and the Tsavo ecosystem.
With its Twelve elegant suites, Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge offers an intimate and unique setting for your safari adventure.
Whether you're a family, couple, nature lover, photography enthusiast, or honeymooner, Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge is the perfect destination to experience tranquillity, awe, and a deep connection with Kenya's majestic landscapes and diverse fauna.
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Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
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Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Laundry Service (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Battlefield Tours, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, General Sightseeing, Hiking, Walks (Guided)
Enjoy a full or half day discovering the different animals and plants of the Tsavo West eco-system in the company of your guide and tracker, who will be sure to follow the route that offers the best wildlife viewing. With warm temperatures during the afternoon, the animals are most active in the early morning; we, therefore, suggest you get an early start with a mid-morning picnic breakfast on the LUMO plains. Head back to the lodge for lunch and a siesta, or continue your day game spotting after a traditional bush lunch under a tree.
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Ideally, a bush walk or an early morning game drive culminates in the best meal of the day being enhanced by being served under a tree, enjoying one of our many stunning views within the Sanctuary. Fresh fruit, juice, tea, and coffee and a cooked breakfast to your requirements will be freshly prepared under a nearby tree, while you relax and soak up the atmosphere of the bush through which you have just meandered.
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Discover the flora and fauna of the LUMO sanctuary while on foot. Nature walks around the lodge are especially interesting to children, guided by a ranger and our resident Taita naturalist, meander around Lions Bluff and discover tracks and signs of the bush. Learn which roots and leaves are edible, which are used by the local people to treat tummy aches or put spells on your enemies. Examine spider nests, collect quartz rock, or leaves to make a refreshing tea. Identify birds by their call and watch them in the bush.
With over 1,070 species of birds, Kenya has the second-highest country bird list in Africa, while the area around Tsavo West boasts 600 recorded species. Ranging from giant herons to tiny sunbirds, the diversity of African bird life is startling in its color and vibrancy. Additionally, the Lions Bluff area boasts a number of endemic species, such as the globally threatened Taita Thrush, Taita White-eye, Taita Apalis, Abbott's starling, and the Southern Banded Snake Eagle.
For the amateur and serious ornithologist alike, we offer a range of half or full-day outings that can be custom-tailored to the interests of your ornithological party. The services of a professional ranger and up-to-date bird checklists are included, and picnics, bush lunches, camp suppers, and sundowners can be scheduled to suit your needs.
As part of our extensive eco-interface, we offer cultural visits to local villages.
Our visitors are invited to enter a typical ethnic home, watch a dance display, or beading and handicrafts being done. You will have the opportunity to see how the farmers manage diverse crops such as dry land beans, and Aloe Vera plants, and pastoral activity, such as cattle and goat maintenance. Often they will also be invited to purchase locally-made items- much more authentic than those available in the usual gift shops.
If you are ready to go further you can be driven to Wundanyi, about an hour and a half from Lions Bluff, to explore the skull caves. The caves are collapsing but the skulls remain; the youngest dates back to the 1920s. Nearby one can visit the small waterfalls and enjoy the beautiful landscape dubbed 'Little Switzerland' because of its stunning hilly terrain and breathtaking views.
Drive an extra half hour to reach Ngang'ao forest, an untouched rainforest where one can be guided through thick, dripping vegetation in the hope of seeing rare birds and butterflies which only exist here.
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Mzima Springs are a series of four natural springs in Tsavo National Park, that produces an incredible 250 million litres of fresh water a day. The source of the spring rises in the Chyulu Hills and provides the bulk of Mombasa’s fresh water. The springs are resident to hippos, Nile crocodiles, and a wide variety of birdlife. There’s an underwater viewing chamber, where you can see the fish, in the clear waters. ‘Shetani’ means ‘devil’ in Kiswahili. The flows were formed a few hundred years ago. The local people believe that it was the devil himself emerging from the earth. This vast expanse of folded black lava spreads for 50 kilometers across the savannah near the Chyulu Hills. The last major eruption here is believed to have taken place around 200 years ago. Nearby are the Shetani Caves, which are also the result of volcanic activity. Picnic lunch included. Park fees are payable direct and not included.
Enjoy a Sunset Safari, where the boundaries between day and night blur, and nature's spectacle unfolds before your eyes. From 5 PM to 8 PM, this journey will take you through the wilderness with an expert guide and spotter, allowing you to witness the transition from golden dusk to velvet darkness.
Around 6:30 PM, the Safari pauses at a strategic spot for a Sundowner, inviting you to toast to the breathtaking sunset. As twilight gives way to night, a spotlight reveals the hidden world of nocturnal creatures, from prowling predators to elusive night birds. With each sighting, you're immersed deeper into the magic of the wild.
Selected drinks included.
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Awake with the African Sunrise and take a drive in our 4x4 vehicle to an area where it is safe to walk in the wilderness. Accompanied by Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary’s skilled rangers, walk amongst the tracks, signs, flora, and fauna of this protected area. This is a gentle ramble, suitable for all ages for those with an enquiring mind about the world around them. Allow our rangers to enjoy showing you the environment in which they grew up, and their intimate knowledge of the insects, birds, tracks, and signs. Learn which bushes are used to cure tummy aches, which store water underground and how to light a fire without using matches. Our vehicle will follow you at a discreet distance so that, should you tire, you can simply return to the lodge. Children over 12 years of age are welcome.
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Climb the beautiful Taita Hills. Drive through lush, mountainous Taita where the climate is perfect and the views stunning over what is known to the locals as ‘ little Switzerland’. The highest, Vuria (2,300 meters above sea level), is easily identified by the mobile phone mast on top. It is possible to drive to this point. Eyale is lower and can only be climbed on foot. About 45 minutes of steep walking from where you leave your vehicle, to where the view is panoramic. The vegetation is montane forest and here you can spot the rare Taita Apalis, the Ross Turacos, the Cabanis Greenbul, Syke monkeys among other mammals. A packed picnic meal is provided on request.
A great deal of the World War 1 war fought, won and lost by the European super powers and their allies in our backyard. Lions Bluff is situated close to the strategic arena in the East African campaign of World War 1. All that remains of this bitter and bloody campaign are the gravestones of soldiers in the Commonwealth War Cemeteries in Maktau and Voi together with the detritus of war on the remains of nearby hilltop forts and camps. The tour includes a visit to the Taita Museum, a walk and sundowners at the battlefield area where you can enjoy a drink listening to the WW1 stories narrated by our guides and rangers that have been trained by great historians.
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As a professional photographer and an avid safari traveler, the quest for the perfect shot is never-ending. Our Photographic Hide offers an optimal photographic experience through meticulous design. Elevated slightly above ground level, the Hide provides a unique vantage point, putting photographers at eye level with their subjects. This perspective creates intimate and powerful images that immerse the viewer in the animals' world. The viewing slots allow a 180-degree panoramic view of the watering hole and the surrounding landscape. In addition, the Hide is equipped with comfortable seating and ample space for tripods and other equipment, ensuring photographers can focus on capturing the perfect shot.
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Discover various nocturnal species on a night game drive after stopping for a sundowner to enjoy the stunning sunset with your drink of choice in hand. You can also head out for your night game drive after dinner with warm Shukas (Maasai blankets). This is the exclusive domain of hunters such as lions and leopards and the only time you may catch a glimpse of such elusive nocturnal creatures as aardvark and Lumo's melanistic serval cat.
Your vehicle will also be equipped with a powerful hand-held lamp, which can be used to sweep the bush for sightings. Children over 5 years old are welcome and enjoy this exciting glimpse of what happens when they are usually in bed.
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Experience the essence of Taita culture through our interactive drumming session. Uncover the significance of drumming in Taita life, where rhythms narrate tales of the land and its people. Acquire ancient drumming techniques directly from a Taita drummer, delving into the rich traditions passed down through generations.
Lessons are subject to availability and need to be booked in advance at the reception.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Adventure, Battlefields, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Satao Camp | Tsavo East National Park
8 Jun 2023 - 13 Jun 2023
Nestled in the heart of Tsavo East National Park, Satao Camp offers a truly authentic safari experience, blending rustic charm with exceptional comfort. Overlooking a busy waterhole, the camp provides front-row seats to incredible wildlife encounters, with elephants, lions, giraffes, and a variety of plains game frequently visiting.
The spacious safari tents, shaded by tamarind trees, are elegantly furnished with en-suite bathrooms and private verandas, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness. The camp’s friendly and attentive staff ensure warm hospitality, while the open-air dining area serves delicious meals complemented by breathtaking views. Game drives with expert guides take you deep into Kenya’s largest and wildest national park, home to the famous red elephants of Tsavo, iconic landscapes, and rich biodiversity. For those seeking a truly off-the-beaten-path adventure, Satao Camp delivers an unforgettable blend of comfort, nature, and wildlife.
Whether enjoying a sundowner by the waterhole, exploring the vast plains, or simply unwinding in your tent, Satao Camp offers a safari experience that is both untamed and intimate.
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Satao Camp’s Suite Tents offer the ultimate blend of comfort, space, and prime wildlife viewing, making them perfect for couples, honeymooners, or families seeking a more exclusive safari experience. Positioned closer to the waterhole, these tents provide uninterrupted views of elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife right from your verandah.
Inside, the spacious tent features a king-size bed draped in soft linens, with the option to add extra beds for families. A standing fan ensures a cool retreat, while a mini-fridge provides chilled drinks for added refreshment. The en-suite bathroom is designed for convenience and comfort, complete with a walk-in shower, flush toilet, and double vanities.
The highlight of the Suite Tent is the large private verandah, furnished with comfortable seating and sun loungers, creating the perfect space to unwind and take in the breathtaking surroundings. Whether enjoying a morning coffee or a sundowner, this is the ideal spot to experience the magic of Tsavo East National Park.
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Bath Towels, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Fridge, Hand Towels, LED Camp Lights, Mini Bar, Shower, Verandah, Wardrobe
Satao Camp’s Standard Tents provide a comfortable and authentic safari experience, blending modern conveniences with the beauty of the African wilderness. Each spacious tent features comfortable twin or double beds, with the option to add extra beds for families. A standing fan ensures a cool retreat, while complimentary drinking water is provided for refreshment.
The en-suite bathroom includes a safari-style shower, flush toilet, and sink, offering privacy and convenience. Outside, a private verandah overlooks the camp’s busy waterhole, where elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife gather throughout the day.
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Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Hand Towels, LED Camp Lights, Queen Bed, Shower, Verandah, Wardrobe, Wheelchair Friendly
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Accept Credit Cards, Bar, Children Friendly, Disabled Friendly , Eco Friendly, Internet Access, Parking, Power Generator , Restaurant, Vegetarian, Wheelchair Access
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Disability
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Boules, Game Drives, Game Viewing
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Your Stay
5 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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Spoken Languages: English, German, Swahili
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Nature, Wildlife