Tortilis Camp

(Amboseli National Park - Kenya)

General Description
Built with a sensitive eye to its surrounding environment, Tortilis Camp sits nestled in a verdant acacia grove at the foot of the majestic, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.

There is a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural materials and thatched roofs, and offering magnificent views of Kilimanjaro. Tortilis is the ideal place from which to get up close & personal with the abundant wildlife, especially Amboseli’s famous land leviathan, the African Elephant.

Here clients enjoy varied game viewing and can also spend time following the matriarchal elephant herds from the luxury of open sided safari Land Rovers; or walk with a trained Masai guide, sip sundowners on top of Kitirua hill as the sun sets colouring the snows of Kilimanjaro pink, enjoy bush breakfasts out on the plains or a visit to one of the Masai manyattas (villages) to meet the Masai women, watch the Morans (young warriors) dance and experience their age-old existence.

This is a great place to start a safari, relax and acclimatise.

Accommodation
Each of the 17 tents are raised up on a wooden deck and sheltered by a makuti (thatched) roof overhanging a large verandah, ideal for an early afternoon siesta. The tents all boast beautifully appointed bedrooms with expansive king-size or generous twin beds, dressing areas and modern bathrooms with pressured hot showers and flush toilets.

Dining
The food is part of the charm: North Italian traditional recipes from the owner’s family cookbook, complimented by delicious salads and herbs grown in the camp’s own garden.

Facilities
- Dining area
- Lounge
- Shop
- Swimming Pool
- 30 000 acre private game sanctuary adjoining the park
- Bush Spa

Activities
- Game drives
- Masai cultural village visits
- Escorted walking safaris
- Bird watching
- Bush Breakfasts
- Sundowners
- Massage

Environmental Policy
The camp won the British Airways regional award for ecotourism and has earned an international reputation for its commitment to the environment with its rustic simplicity, unobtrusive design and attention to comfort without compromising the ecosystem.