Amboseli is best known for its unrivalled views of Kilimanjaro and the local elephant population. There are over 1000 elephants in the park’s eco-system, featuring some of the largest in Africa. Elewana Tortilis Camp 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. The tents are all spacious, with king or twin beds and elegant ensuite bathrooms. There is a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural materials and thatched roofs.
With Mt. Kilimanjaro peering down over the entire camp, each of Tortilis Camp’s 16 tents has a glorious view of the mountain.
Each makuti-covered tent consists of a main bedroom with twin or double beds, en-suite bathroom and a spacious verandah. Let us know if you require twin beds or double bed.
[All tents can fit one extra bed, for children under the age of 16 yrs only]
With Mt. Kilimanjaro peering down over the entire camp, Tortilis Camp’s Private House has a glorious view of the mountain.
The Private House, newly refurbished 2014, consists of two en-suite double bedroom (one double & one triple) with a shared lounge and dining room with verandah.
Private House and Family Tent share a private swimming pool.
With outstanding views of Mt Kilimanjaro, enjoyed from the comfort of your own private family verandah, Tortilis Camp’s new Family Tent is another great addition to this child-friendly safari camp in Amboseli.
The Family Tent consists of two en suite bedrooms (one double & one twin) and a spacious private verandah.
[Both bedrooms can fit one extra bed for children under the age of 16 years only]
Private House and Family Tent share a private swimming pool.
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant, Spa
Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Safe, Shower, Verandah
Credit Card Facilities
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, High Tea, Massages, Walks (Guided)
Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Walks (Guided)
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.