Kilima Safari Camp sits literally a minute’s walk from Kimana Gate, about as close to Amboseli National Park as accommodation gets. The camp consistently earns some of the strongest guest ratings in the area, with past guests regularly calling out the food variety, the cleanliness, and a genuinely friendly team.
Rooms are air-conditioned tentalows, part tent, part fixed structure, each with a fireplace, flat-screen TV, and views that, on a clear day, take in Mount Kilimanjaro from your own patio. A restaurant serving local and international cuisine, a poolside bar, and spa treatments round out the property, solid comfort just steps from the park gate.
What to Expect
Game drives. Morning and afternoon drives into Amboseli National Park, with your own driver guide throughout your stay, and virtually no transfer time thanks to the camp’s location right at the gate.
Dining. A restaurant serving local and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a poolside bar.
Facilities. An outdoor pool, spa massages, and air-conditioned rooms with fireplaces, a genuine comfort upgrade over a standard tented camp.
Good for. Couples and families wanting minimal travel time to the park, and first time Amboseli visitors who want consistently well reviewed comfort.
Good to Know
- Located right at Kimana Gate, among the closest properties to Amboseli’s entrance
- Rooms include fireplaces and air conditioning, useful given Amboseli’s cool early mornings and warm afternoons
- WiFi can be inconsistent according to some recent reviews, worth setting expectations if a guest needs to stay connected
Book This Lodge as Part of Your Safari
We include Kilima Safari Camp as an option in several of our Amboseli itineraries, or can build a custom safari around a stay here specifically. Tell us your dates and we’ll confirm availability and pricing.