Best of Kenya Safari

With only 10% of Amboseli National Park utilized by most safari vehicles, combined with Elewana Tortilis Camp’s unique location on the western edge of the park (most lodges are outside of the eastern gate of the park), guests can enjoy an almost private Amboseli. We also have private gamedriving within our own 30,000 acre Kitirua Conservancy, which is the western part of the Amboseli ecosystem.

Elewana Tortilis Camp boasts an elite fleet of custom-designed safari vehicles, and highly-qualified guides with intimate knowledge of their "backyards".

Game drives are included in Game Package.

Elewana Tortilis Camp’s walking guides are Masai from the local community, who have been walking over these plains since childhood.

Take the time to leave the car behind and enjoy the small things – tracks, dung beetles, micro-ecosystems. The guides are happy to share their knowledge of the terrain, traditional uses of wild herbs and barks, and the Masai way of life.

Guided walks are included in Game Package.

“Sundowners” are a safari tradition – after a day of safari; stop, watch the spectacular sunset; traditionally with a gin and tonic in hand!

Sundowners are included in Game Package.

Enjoy the cool waters in the heat of the day!

Within the lush green gardens, the pool is shaded by palms and acacia Tortilis, and a haven for tropical birds. The swimming pool has bar service and board games.

Safari is also a holiday and a rest – a break from today’s frenetic lifestyle.

Tortilis Camp offers:
Massages – a wonderful way to ease the stress out of tired shoulders and backs.
Manicure and pedicure – compliment those tanned limbs!

Spa treatments are at an additional cost.

In the heart of Masai country, Elewana Tortilis Camp offers visits to local Masai homesteads. The Masai live in semi-permanent huts known as Manyattas and it is the role of the wife to construct the hut from cattle dung and grass. The families will show you round their home for a fee (payable separately, ask reception for details), and will want to take the opportunity to sell their traditional handicrafts – bargain hard!

At The Elewana Collection we strongly believe in the power of conservation and responsible tourism to protect the local environment and support the local communities. Elewana or harmony in Swahili, is a concept that underpins our philosophy to impact our surrounding environment as little as possible, while creating a positive influence on local communities through initiatives like The Land & Life Foundation.

Our environmental and social philosophies are gently woven throughout the entire safari experience; be it revenue-sharing projects that support local conservancies, sponsorship of schools, students and medical clinics, responsible recycling of waste materials or the many other ways in which we aim to reduce our carbon footprint on the surrounding environment. Our staff are extremely passionate and constantly strive to find and develop new and sustainable eco-friendly practices.

• All of Elewana’s camps and lodges have been designed to impact the immediate environment as little as possible with recycling, low-energy and low-waste methods in place.
• Many of the camps employ state-of-the-art power systems, including 24-hour solar power with power-storage technology to ensure minimal emissions and fuel use. 
• All camps and lodges employ strict recycling systems, ensuring that all recyclable waste is indeed recycled. 
• All bush camps provide Elewana reusable aluminum water bottles to their guests in order to replace plastic-bottled water, in addition plastic straws have been replaced with biodegradable alternatives. 
• Wherever possible, we source food and supplies locally to ensure our surrounding communities financially benefit from tourism. 
• The Land & Life Foundation L6 undertakes the corporate social responsibilities of The Elewana Collection, working with communities and conservation projects in the surrounding areas of the properties. LLF not only supports local communities, but also helps to preserve the wildlife and habitats of these important ecosystems. 
• Pamoja Fund’ supports the people, places and wildlife who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 100% of every single donation goes straight to benefiting the communities, schools and wildlife in the areas in which Elewana operates and will address the critical needs of communities at risk, as well as help provide vital support to conservation efforts that are under pressure as a result of the recent pandemic. 
• The Shanga Community Programme is a successful social enterprise developed in conjunction with The Elewana Collection which employs people with disabilities to create unique, high-quality, handmade homeware items including hand blown glassware, textiles and clothing, as well as handmade jewellry incorporating recycled materials. These products are sold on-site at The Shanga Cooperative, at Elewana properties and all over the world, with profits being reinvested back into developing opportunities to employ more people with disabilities.

Loisaba's abundant wildlife across is rolling landscape is truly wild. Loisaba is a corridor of an elephant migration route, and holds a healthy population of lion as well as notable northern species such as the Grevy zebra, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. Loisaba is also a home range for the rare and special wild dog.

Loisaba has a fleet of custom-built Land Rover safari vehicles, with special features for photography. The guides of Loisaba are all KPSGA Bronze and Silver rated and have intimate knowledge of the wildlife and the culture of the area.

All game drives are inclusive in a Game Package.

Leaving the car behind for a bush walk allows an up-close and intimate experience of nature. Take a walk with one of Loisaba's excellent guides, and learn how to recognise animal signs and tracks, appreciate the smaller creatures and flora of Africa, all while enjoying the surroundings at a slower pace.

Guided Bush Walks are inclusive in a Game Package.

Horse riding provides a chance to experience wildlife from a different perspective. Trotting through herds of zebra, impala or giraffe is an exhilarating experience. Loisaba's horses are bush-raised and trained, allowing you to get close to the wildlife.

Horse riding is at an additional cost, and normally lasts for 2 hours. Only riders with experience can partake in this activity.

Camels are a sight synonymous with Kenya's northern regions. Enjoy a ride on a traditional mode of transport along the Ewaso Nyiro river or across the plains.

Camel trekking is at an additional cost, and normally lasts for 2 hours.

The Samburu of Northern Kenya, a pastoralist tribe, are renowned for their colourful and impressive dress. Guests to Loisaba are invited to visit a local Samburu village to learn about the Samburu people and their culture.

Game drive to Samburu village is included in Game Package, but an entry fee that goes to the community is an extra.

Loisaba Conservancy has its own dedicated anti-poaching team, comprising of four sniffer dogs - Warrior, Machine, Memusi and Nanyokie - and their human handler team. Visit the team and learn about their day to day training and activities, and also view an anti-poaching demonstration in action.

A donation fee is charged that goes towards Loisaba's anti-poaching activities.

For some excitement and adrenalin, take a mountain bike and your guide and explore some of the biking trails around Loisaba Conservancy on two wheels.

Mountain biking is inclusive in a Game Package

If you are a fishing enthusiast, we have some great dams for both catfish and tilapia! We include a short game drive to the dam, where you may see hippos and other wildlife.

Fishing is inclusive in a Game Package.

Enjoy a delicious gourmet meal amidst the sights, sounds and smells of the African bush. The perfect ending to a bush walk, horse ride or camel safari.

A spectacular African sunset is always best enjoyed with your favourite drink in hand.

At The Elewana Collection we strongly believe in the power of conservation and responsible tourism to protect the local environment and support the local communities. Elewana or harmony in Swahili, is a concept that underpins our philosophy to impact our surrounding environment as little as possible, while creating a positive influence on local communities through initiatives like The Land & Life Foundation.

Our environmental and social philosophies are gently woven throughout the entire safari experience; be it revenue-sharing projects that support local conservancies, sponsorship of schools, students and medical clinics, responsible recycling of waste materials or the many other ways in which we aim to reduce our carbon footprint on the surrounding environment. Our staff are extremely passionate and constantly strive to find and develop new and sustainable eco-friendly practices.

• All of Elewana’s camps and lodges have been designed to impact the immediate environment as little as possible with recycling, low-energy and low-waste methods in place.
• Many of the camps employ state-of-the-art power systems, including 24-hour solar power with power-storage technology to ensure minimal emissions and fuel use. 
• All camps and lodges employ strict recycling systems, ensuring that all recyclable waste is indeed recycled. 
• All bush camps provide Elewana reusable aluminum water bottles to their guests in order to replace plastic-bottled water, in addition plastic straws have been replaced with biodegradable alternatives. 
• Wherever possible, we source food and supplies locally to ensure our surrounding communities financially benefit from tourism. 
• The Land & Life Foundation L6 undertakes the corporate social responsibilities of The Elewana Collection, working with communities and conservation projects in the surrounding areas of the properties. LLF not only supports local communities, but also helps to preserve the wildlife and habitats of these important ecosystems. 
• Pamoja Fund’ supports the people, places and wildlife who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 100% of every single donation goes straight to benefiting the communities, schools and wildlife in the areas in which Elewana operates and will address the critical needs of communities at risk, as well as help provide vital support to conservation efforts that are under pressure as a result of the recent pandemic. 
• The Shanga Community Programme is a successful social enterprise developed in conjunction with The Elewana Collection which employs people with disabilities to create unique, high-quality, handmade homeware items including hand blown glassware, textiles and clothing, as well as handmade jewellry incorporating recycled materials. These products are sold on-site at The Shanga Cooperative, at Elewana properties and all over the world, with profits being reinvested back into developing opportunities to employ more people with disabilities.

Loisaba's abundant wildlife across is rolling landscape is truly wild. Loisaba is a corridor of an elephant migration route, and holds a healthy population of lion as well as notable northern species such as the Grevy zebra, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. Loisaba is also a home range for the rare and special wild dog.

Loisaba has a fleet of custom-built Land Rover safari vehicles, with special features for photography. The guides of Loisaba are all KPSGA Bronze and Silver rated and have intimate knowledge of the wildlife and the culture of the area.

All game drives are inclusive in a Game Package.

Leaving the car behind for a bush walk allows an up-close and intimate experience of nature. Take a walk with one of Loisaba's excellent guides, and learn how to recognise animal signs and tracks, appreciate the smaller creatures and flora of Africa, all while enjoying the surroundings at a slower pace.

Guided Bush Walks are inclusive in a Game Package.

Horse riding provides a chance to experience wildlife from a different perspective. Trotting through herds of zebra, impala or giraffe is an exhilarating experience. Loisaba's horses are bush-raised and trained, allowing you to get close to the wildlife.

Horse riding is additional to the game package, and normally lasts for 2 hours. Only riders with experience can partake in this activity.

Camels are a sight synonymous with Kenya's northern regions. Enjoy a ride on a traditional mode of transport along the Ewaso Nyiro river or across the plains.

Camel trekking is additional to the game package, and normally lasts for 2 hours.

The Samburu of Northern Kenya, a pastoralist tribe, are renowned for their colourful and impressive dress. Guests to Loisaba are invited to visit a local Samburu village to learn about the Samburu people and their culture.

Game drive to Samburu village is included in Game Package, but an entry fee that goes to the community is an extra.

Loisaba Conservancy has its own dedicated anti-poaching team, comprising of four sniffer dogs - Warrior, Machine, Memusi and Nanyokie - and their human handler team. Visit the team and learn about their day to day training and activities, and also view an anti-poaching demonstration in action.

A donation fee is charged that goes towards Loisaba's anti-poaching activities.

For some excitement and adrenalin, take a mountain bike and your guide and explore some of the biking trails around Loisaba Conservancy on two wheels.

If you are a fishing enthusiast, we have some great dams for both catfish and tilapia! We include a short game drive to the dam, where you may see hippos and other wildlife.

Fishing is inclusive in a Game Package.

Enjoy a delicious gourmet meal amidst the sights, sounds and smells of the African bush. The perfect ending to a bush walk, horse ride or camel safari.

A spectacular African sunset is always best enjoyed with your favourite drink in hand from a carefully selected viewing point.

At The Elewana Collection we strongly believe in the power of conservation and responsible tourism to protect the local environment and support the local communities. Elewana or harmony in Swahili, is a concept that underpins our philosophy to impact our surrounding environment as little as possible, while creating a positive influence on local communities through initiatives like The Land & Life Foundation.

Our environmental and social philosophies are gently woven throughout the entire safari experience; be it revenue-sharing projects that support local conservancies, sponsorship of schools, students and medical clinics, responsible recycling of waste materials or the many other ways in which we aim to reduce our carbon footprint on the surrounding environment. Our staff are extremely passionate and constantly strive to find and develop new and sustainable eco-friendly practices.

• All of Elewana’s camps and lodges have been designed to impact the immediate environment as little as possible with recycling, low-energy and low-waste methods in place.
• Many of the camps employ state-of-the-art power systems, including 24-hour solar power with power-storage technology to ensure minimal emissions and fuel use. 
• All camps and lodges employ strict recycling systems, ensuring that all recyclable waste is indeed recycled. 
• All bush camps provide Elewana reusable aluminum water bottles to their guests in order to replace plastic-bottled water, in addition plastic straws have been replaced with biodegradable alternatives. 
• Wherever possible, we source food and supplies locally to ensure our surrounding communities financially benefit from tourism. 
• The Land & Life Foundation L6 undertakes the corporate social responsibilities of The Elewana Collection, working with communities and conservation projects in the surrounding areas of the properties. LLF not only supports local communities, but also helps to preserve the wildlife and habitats of these important ecosystems. 
• Pamoja Fund’ supports the people, places and wildlife who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 100% of every single donation goes straight to benefiting the communities, schools and wildlife in the areas in which Elewana operates and will address the critical needs of communities at risk, as well as help provide vital support to conservation efforts that are under pressure as a result of the recent pandemic. 
• The Shanga Community Programme is a successful social enterprise developed in conjunction with The Elewana Collection which employs people with disabilities to create unique, high-quality, handmade homeware items including hand blown glassware, textiles and clothing, as well as handmade jewellry incorporating recycled materials. These products are sold on-site at The Shanga Cooperative, at Elewana properties and all over the world, with profits being reinvested back into developing opportunities to employ more people with disabilities.

Elephant Pepper Camp has open game drive vehicles. The current fleet are new, specially fitted, 4×4 Toyota Landcruisers. The vehicles are unrivaled with feature enhancements specifically designed for comfort and photography – open sided with 3 rows of seats, photographic equipment stands, and charging sockets. Guests will share game drives unless “exclusive use of vehicle” has been prebooked at an extra charge.

This is the best part of the Masai Mara – a year round game viewing experience like no other!

We are often asked why the game viewing in Mara North Conservancy is better than in the Mara Reserve. The explanation is because cattle are not allowed into the Reserve, therefore from the months of November through to June, the grass is high within the Reserve, and the plains game, followed by their predators tend to avoid the Reserve, and stick to the Conservancy which has balanced grazing, and lush short green grass. During the months of July to October, when the zebra and wildebeest migration flood into the whole Mara eco-system, the grass in the Reserve is trampled and eaten, and game viewing is similar within the Reserve and within the Conservancy.

Take the time to leave the car behind and enjoy the small things – animal tracks, flowers and micro-ecosystems. All the guides are Bronze or Silver level Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association certified, and some of our guides have guided in this area for 20 years and enjoy sharing their knowledge and can take you on a delightful ramble from camp – a whole new perspective of the eco-system around you.

Elephant Pepper Camp is also perfect for young explorers! Our Guides love organizing fun walks for kids within the camp. Little ones will learn how to make a fire, throw a rungu, fire a bow and arrow and track wildlife. As a memento of their adventure, children can take home their very own cast from the tracks they discovered!

Take a moment to sit back, enjoy the spectacular views, the smells, the colours, and the gentle breeze.

Bush breakfasts are a chance to enjoy a full breakfast, al fresco, in the middle of the plains, surrounded by wildlife.

“Sundowners” are a safari tradition – after a day of safari; stop, watch the spectacular sunset; traditionally with a gin and tonic in hand!

At The Elewana Collection we strongly believe in the power of conservation and responsible tourism to protect the local environment and support the local communities. Elewana or harmony in Swahili, is a concept that underpins our philosophy to impact our surrounding environment as little as possible, while creating a positive influence on local communities through initiatives like The Land & Life Foundation.

Our environmental and social philosophies are gently woven throughout the entire safari experience; be it revenue-sharing projects that support local conservancies, sponsorship of schools, students and medical clinics, responsible recycling of waste materials or the many other ways in which we aim to reduce our carbon footprint on the surrounding environment. Our staff are extremely passionate and constantly strive to find and develop new and sustainable eco-friendly practices.

• All of Elewana’s camps and lodges have been designed to impact the immediate environment as little as possible with recycling, low-energy and low-waste methods in place.
• Many of the camps employ state-of-the-art power systems, including 24-hour solar power with power-storage technology to ensure minimal emissions and fuel use. 
• All camps and lodges employ strict recycling systems, ensuring that all recyclable waste is indeed recycled. 
• All bush camps provide Elewana reusable aluminum water bottles to their guests in order to replace plastic-bottled water, in addition plastic straws have been replaced with biodegradable alternatives. 
• Wherever possible, we source food and supplies locally to ensure our surrounding communities financially benefit from tourism. 
• The Land & Life Foundation L6 undertakes the corporate social responsibilities of The Elewana Collection, working with communities and conservation projects in the surrounding areas of the properties. LLF not only supports local communities, but also helps to preserve the wildlife and habitats of these important ecosystems. 
• Pamoja Fund’ supports the people, places and wildlife who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 100% of every single donation goes straight to benefiting the communities, schools and wildlife in the areas in which Elewana operates and will address the critical needs of communities at risk, as well as help provide vital support to conservation efforts that are under pressure as a result of the recent pandemic. 
• The Shanga Community Programme is a successful social enterprise developed in conjunction with The Elewana Collection which employs people with disabilities to create unique, high-quality, handmade homeware items including hand blown glassware, textiles and clothing, as well as handmade jewellry incorporating recycled materials. These products are sold on-site at The Shanga Cooperative, at Elewana properties and all over the world, with profits being reinvested back into developing opportunities to employ more people with disabilities.