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Tortilis Camp,Wildlife safaris in Amboseli

Tortilis Lodge -Amboseli
Amboseli Kenya

 

 

 

Any One cannot be more awe-inspired by the contrasts and enormity of the African landscape than upon arrival at Tortilis lodge, an award-winning, ecotourism lodge in Amboseli National Park.Tortilis Lodge was  built with a sensitive eye to its surrounding environment and sits nestled in a verdant acacia grove at the foot of the majestic, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.Tortilis Lodge luxury tents are equipt with a  private en-suite bathrooms and have unrivalled views of the mountain which makes  this the ultimate place from which to get up close & personal with the abundant wildlife, especially Amboseli’s famous land leviathan, the African Elephant 

Amboseli is best known for its unrivalled views of Kilimanjaro and the local elephant population. There are over 1000 elephants in the parks eco-system, featuring some of the largest in Africa.  Tortilis Lodge is named after the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, the Acacia Tortilis, and 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 Tortilis Lodge tents are all large and spacious, with king or twin beds, elegant en suite bathrooms. There is a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural materials and thatched roofs, with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro.

With mountain peering down over the entire Lodge, Tortilis Lodge’s tents are inviting and luxurious:17 spacious en-suite tents.Each makuti-covered tent consists of a main bedroom (with wooden floors), permanent en-suite bathroom (hot running water, stone floors, shower and flush toilet) and spacious veranda.

For those travelling with their family the Tortilis Family House is the ideal place to stay in and  consists of 1 en-suite double bedroom, 1 en-suite twin bedroom, and a spacious sitting / dining room with veranda.

All tents at Tortilis Lodge can fit one extra bed, for children under the age of 16 yrs only.

Tortilis Lodge Safari Activities at Amboseli National Park Kenya:
Owned and Managed by professional guides, Tortilis Lodge emphasis is on a complete safari experience – fun, intellectually stimulating, oneness with nature: During the day, you can take game drives with one of our guides in an open 4WD vehicle or go for a guided walk outside the park with one of our expert Maasai guides. Other activities at Tortilis Lodge include:

1.        Game Drives

2.        Tortilis Lodge guided bush walks within the 30 000 acre private game sanctuary adjoining the park

3.        Tortilis Lodge bush breakfasts and sundowners

4.        Tortilis bush Massage

5.        Cultural Visits

6.        Tortilis Lodge shopping and Swimming Pool

7.        Excursions to Cynthia Moss Elephant Research Centre (must be arranged in advance)

Tortilis Lodge Drink policy 

Our accommodation rate here at Tortilis Lodge are inclusive of Soft drinks, beer, house wines and non-luxury spirits .While Champagne, special wines and luxury spirits are additional or what is commonly refered to us extras.

 

Laundry policy: Laundry service included.

 

Tortilis Lodge Seasons 

Tortilis Lodge is open all year round


T
he Amboseli National Park

 Amboseli is best known for its unrivalled views of Kilimanjaro and its elephant population which stand at well over 1000 elephants in the park ecosystem and featuring some of the largest elephants in Africa.

 

Tortilis Lodge Amboseli is an ideal place for a Kenya Honeymoon Safari

Amboseli Lodges Rates/prices

Tortilis Lodge-Amboseli

Rates for 2010:
Non-Resident Package Rate in US$:            


Season: 1/2Twin: Single: Child: Family Tent

High:    459        554        347       2408

Mid      381        482        291       1898
Green   297        392        218       1428


Resident Package Rate in KSH:            


Season: 1/2Twin: Single: Child:   Family Tent

High:    20,000      25,500 15,000   102,500  

Mid      13,000       15,000   8,500      51,500
Green   10,500        14,000 7,500       44,500


Notes:
1.        ½ Twin is adult sharing a Double Room
2.        Child-A person between 5-16 Years sharing room
3.        Family Tent Rates-For 4 Pax (addition pax charged at 1/2twin /child sharing


Tortilis Lodge rates are Inclusive of:
1.        Full board accommodation
2.        Soft drinks, beer, house wine and non-luxury spirits
3.        Game drives and Guided bush walks
4.        Tortilis bush breakfasts and Sundowners
5.        Transfers to cultural visits
6.        Amboseli airstrip transfers
7.        Laundry service


Rates at Tortilis Excluded
1.        KWS Park Fees: Adult $60, Child under 16 $30 per day
2.        Private Concession Area fees per person US$20 per day
3.        Extra Lunch - per person US$30
4.        Cynthia Moss' Elephant Research base visit - $500
5.        Maasai Village entry fee - paid direct Adult $60, Child under 18 $30
6.        Exclusive use of vehicle - $350 per day
7.        Transfer per vehicle from Tortilis lodge to Namanga 5 pax max - $300
8.        Afternoon departure surcharge-25% of the per person rate
9.        Champagne, luxury spirits & select wines
10.     Tortilis Lodge Massage and other spa treatments


Tortilis Lodge: Non Package Rate for 2010


Season: 1/2Twin: Single: Child: Family Tent
High         392       493      297       1988

Mid          291       381      207       1501
Green       202       286      146       1047


Resident non-Package Rate in KSH
:            


Season: 1/2Twin: Single: Child:   Family Tent

High:    16,000      22,000 11,000    88,500  

Mid         9,500      11,000   5,000    40,000
Green      7,000      10,500    4,000   32,000


Tortilis Lodge Non-Package Rate Includes:
1.        Full board accommodation
2.        Soft drinks & beer & house wine and Non-luxury spirits


Tortilis Lodge Non-Package Rate Excludes:
1.        KWS Park Fees: Adult $60, Child under 18 $30 per day
2.        Game drives, all transfers, guided walks, bush meals & laundry service


Amboseli Park Fee
Non Resident Adults US$ 60 Resident KSH 1000 Per Day
Non Resident Child 2-16Yrs US$ 30 Resident KSH 500
Kenyan Citizen Adult KSH 300 Child KSH 500

Tortilis Lodge Seasons

High Season: July-Sept 2010 and 21Dec-2Jan 2011

Mid Season: 2Jan-14Apr, Jun, & Oct-20Dec 2010:

Low Season: 15 Apr-31 May 2010:


Note:
1.        Tortilis Lodge rates are based on a minimum of 2 nights
2.        East African residents will be requested to show proof of residency on arrival

Children under 5 years sharing or in own room are free of charge all year round

 

Tortilis lodge- a lodge near Mount Kilimanjaro,an ideal loaction to start and end your Kilimanjaro Climb

Amboseli Lodges:
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Amboseli Safaris Offers & Dscounted safari rates
Special Tortilis Safari Offers:
Get a free night accommodation and great Safari discount here


Valid for travel from 3rd Jan-19th Dec 2010:

6 Night special - Book 6 nights(or more) some of them at Tortilis plus a combination of Cheli & Peacock Portfolio properties and receive a 10% discount off the daily accommodation rates.

4 FOR 3 offer: Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 at the following properties:

Elephant Pepper Camp, Masai Mara

Ol Pejeta Bush Camp, Laikipia

Sabuk, Laikipia

Joy’s Camp, Shaba National Reserve

Saruni Mara, Masai Mara


Please Note

The “4 for 3” offer and the 10% offer can be used in conjunction with each other – however they can not both be used together at the same property.

*A list of Cheli & Peacock Properties is shown here below 

Tortils  an ideal place for a bush Massage and a Luxury Kenya Safari

Featured Tortilis Safaris 

Romance and Adventure Safari:
Ultimate Romantic Safari:
Perfect Dream safari:
*Cheli & Peacock Family Safari:
*Swift Adventure:
East African Classic safari:

*You can take advantage of our generous Tortilis safari discounts ant apply it on these safaris