Angama Amboseli

In the land of giants

ICONIC SCENES

ELEPHANTS FRAMED BY THE MOUNTAIN
 

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The Guest Area

GAZE AT THE MOUNTAIN OR THE STARS
 

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The Tented Suites

EACH WITH A PERFECT VIEW OF KILI
 

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The Suite Bedrooms

A SANCTUARY INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
 

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The Swimming Pool

TAKE A DIP WITH THE ELLIES
 

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A Wilderness Jewel

Welcome to Angama Amboseli, an intimate lodge in the heart of Kimana Sanctuary. Kenya’s first community-owned conservancy, the Sanctuary is renowned for its lush landscape and remarkable density of wildlife — along with its famed backdrop, Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. Set within a fever tree forest where some of Africa’s last Super Tuskers roam ­— elephants with tusks so large they drag along the ground as they walk — Angama Amboseli is a gentle start or finish to any East African safari.

Explore the Property

The Tented Suites

Another contemporary take on African design with nods to the giants of this landscape, each of the 10 suites is a mix of canvas, concrete and rattan with earthy, neutral colours. What’s an Angama suite without a view to wake up to? Each is orientated so that Kili can be seen from nearly every corner — from the bed to the shower — while floor-to-ceiling screen doors are all that lies between you and the mountain.

 

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Suite Floor Plan

– A butler’s lobby leads into the bedroom with a super king extra length bed and overhead fan
– The bedroom also features a personalised drinks armoire and writing desk with charging station
– Screened doors and shutters lead to a shaded outdoor seating area and a pair of Fermob rocking chairs
– A dressing area connects the bedroom and bathroom with two matching wardrobes
– The bathroom, with a double vanity and double shower, has screened doors leading to an outdoor shower

 

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Family Suite Floor Plan

Two sets of family suites are available — two standard suites connected by a secure inter-leading passage way. Each set can sleep up to two adults and four children. Children are most welcome here with a games room and many child-friendly activities — not to mention our staff who delight in taking care of young guests.

 

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The Guest Areas

Kimana means a place to stay awhile and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to do just that. The main Guest Area offers flexible indoor-outdoor dining with a baraza to wind down the days by the fire, telling stories with a drink in hand or marshmallows for roasting. The nearby Studios house a safari shop, games room, art gallery, makers’ studio and a photographic studio, perfect for capturing Amboseli’s iconic scenes.

 

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The Swimming Pool

For cooling off or dozing off, watching the mountain or a little elephant theatre. The raised rim-flow swimming pool features a drinking trough just below, made especially for resident herds. It’s perfectly placed as the ellies like to while away the hours in this area of camp, too.

 

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Discover the Location

The Sanctuary

Kimana Sanctuary is the first community conservancy established in Kenya and owned by 844 Maasai families. Thanks to its perennial stream, the Sanctuary boasts the greatest habitat diversity and wildlife density in the area attracting scores of eland, reedbuck, warthogs in their hundreds, along with giraffe, zebra and wildebeest. Even the elusive leopard, cheetah and serval can be seen here along with many species of bird. Angama Amboseli has exclusive traversing rights and unrestricted game viewing.

 

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The Super Tuskers

Elephants are the stars here as large breeding herds move in procession through the Sanctuary. There’s also a good chance you’ll see one of the famed Super Tuskers — elephants whose tusks are truly a phenomenon, weighing more than 100lbs each. Some of the few remaining Tuskers in Africa love to feed on the lush vegetation around the lodge in particular.

 

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The Corridor

The entrance to Angama Amboseli is located at the ‘pinch point’ — all that remains of a centuries-old migratory path connecting Amboseli National Park to the Chyulu Hills and Tsavo West National Park. Supported by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, this portion of the corridor is just 85 metres wide at its narrowest, running between agricultural land and across a busy highway making it a striking example of human and wildlife co-existence. The sights and sounds of the neighbouring communities and farms that guests may encounter highlight the complexities of conservation in the 21st century.

 

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Amboseli National Park

Derived from the Maasai word for “salty dust”, Amboseli National Park is just a 45-minute drive from the lodge which guests can enjoy on a half- or full-day excursion with a picnic lunch. This is one of the best places in Africa to see huge herds of elephants marching single file across dusty pans or having a “bath” in the dry lake beds. In the savanna and woodlands, you may spot lion or cheetah, while in the wetlands, hippo, flamingo and some of its other 400-odd species of birdlife can be found.

 

 

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Big Life

Managing the Sanctuary since 2018, Big Life Foundation, is a non-profit organisation working across 1.6 million acres of land in the Greater Amboseli Ecosystem and directly with communities so that conservation benefits all. Employing hundreds of local rangers in land management and anti-poaching units, they also focus on human-wildlife coexistence, critical habitat protection and education and healthcare initiatives within the communities. Guests will have the opportunity to visit Big Life HQ and see conservation in action.

 

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How to Get There

Location & access

Access is easy: it’s a 3h30min drive on a paved road straight from Nairobi to the gate. There are also scheduled flights with Safarilink landing at Kimana Airfield in the Sanctuary, as well as Amboseli National Park and the Chyulu Hills, both about 1h30min drive away. Private charters are always welcome at the Sanctuary’s airfield.

Pricing

Angama Amboseli’s fully inclusive rates are family and single-traveller friendly, always categorised per guest per night, with one rate across seasons.

 

Opening Rates

FROM  US$1,650  PER GUEST PER NIGHT

 

INCLUDED: Guided safaris in Kimana and Amboseli; guided walking; all meals and drinks; laundry; WiFi; on-property guest experiences and child-minding

 

EXCLUDED: Kimana Conservation Levy; Amboseli National Park Fees; Angama Foundation contribution; French Champagne and reserve wines, community visits and gratuities

Amboseli Lodge Details

Number of tents

Angama Amboseli has 10 ensuite tented suites. Each is under canvas with concrete walls with screened doors and shutters in the bedroom and bathroom.

 

Children & families

Children of all ages welcome. There are 2 sets of inter-leading suites for families.

Malaria protection

Amboseli is classified as a malaria area particularly during the rainy seasons (March-May; October-November), so seek medical advice prior to travel.

Seasons & Temperatures

With most moisture in the air condensing on Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is warm and dry for most of the year. Rainfall generally occurs in brief afternoon thundershowers during the months of March to May and October through November.

 

Summer months are from October to April with temperatures varying between 20˚C/68˚F and 30°C/86°F. Winter is from May to September with temperatures ranging from 15°C/59°F to 26°C/79°F.

Check in & check out

Check in at 12pm
Check out is at 10am

Passport & visa requirements

Many nationalities, including the US and the UK, require a visa to enter Kenya. These cost US$51 and are
obtainable through an online portal. Please make sure your passport is valid for a minimum of six months after arrival in Kenya, with a minimum of three consecutive blank pages

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