Tortilis Camp is one of Amboseli’s most impressive safari retreats. It’s a medium-sized, upmarket camp situated on the lower slopes of Limbarishi Hill in the remote south of the park, overlooking the wide Amboseli Plains and, in the far distance, Kilimanjaro. Tortilis has the advantage of being located on its own 12,000 hectare private concession, while still enjoying access to the public areas of the park.
In appearance and structure, Tortilis is a typical safari lodge, comprised of an open-air, thatched lounge, bar and dining area, a small pool, and eighteen classic East African safari tents. It offers all of the comforts and the high level of service that you would expect of a luxury camp, with the aesthetic of a classic bush camp.
The focus at Tortilis Camp is naturally on game drives in Amboseli National Park. But you can also enjoy guided walking safaris on the private concession accompanied by Maasai askari, sundowners on a high hill with views of Kilimanjaro, and Maasai village visits.
Accommodation
Tortilis Camp offers seventeen Meru-style tents, each raised on a wooden platform and sheltered under a makuti-thatch roof. The tents themselves are comparatively small, but they open at the front onto a large verandah furnished with chairs, coffee table and a divan, which serves as a lounge area. Inside, the tents have generous king-size beds (or twins), which take up much of the space. They are well lit and very cosy!
There is also a large family house with two bedrooms (twin and double), two en-suite bathrooms and a separate lounge.
Dining
Meals are served in Tortilis Camp's open-air dining room. The menus are fixed, and there’s a strong emphasis on Italian food.
Facilities
- Dining room
- Lounge and bar
- Curio shop
- Swimming pool
- Spa
Activities
- Game drives
- Maasai cultural village visits
- Walking safaris
- Bird watching
- Bush breakfasts
- Sundowners
Child Policy
There are no age restrictions at Tortilis Camp, and the relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to recommend to families. An additional bed can be added to the tents to accommodate one child under sixteen. For larger families, there is a family unit accommodating up to four (two adults, two children).
Environmental Policy
Tortilis Camp is a recipient of the British Airways award for ecotourism in Kenya.
