Southeast Kenya Camps & Lodges
The Amboseli ecosystem is best known for its unrivalled views of Kilimanjaro and the local elephant population which number more than 1,000 and feature some of the largest and most studied elephants in Africa. Chyulu Hills National Park sits between the Amboseli and Tsavo West National Parks in the path of traditional wildlife migration routes. Tsavo East is Kenya’s largest park, a remote and pristine wilderness area.
Ol Donyo Lodge
Chyulu Hills
Ol Donyo Lodge is a 20-bed lodge perched on a hillside, and completely rebuilt in 2008. It has a history of passionate community conservation thanks to founder Richard Bonham who landed his Cessna on the open plains one day in the 1980s and met the local Maasai. This began a tourism project where guests could come to the remote Mbirikani Group Ranch to safari and the Maasai shared the benefits. A wide range of activities are available – from cultural visits, “Big Five” wildlife viewing and tracking, horseback riding and mountain biking, conservation and community programs – Ol Donyo Lodge is a holistic experience. All suites have a lounge, verandah, indoor and outdoor showers, double washbasins, flush toilet and bath, and a rooftop “star-bed” which provides a fabulous sleep-out option.
Tortilis Camp 
Amboseli
Tortilis Camp is named after the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, the Acacia Tortilis and is situated in Acacia Tortilis woodland, with the majestic backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro. There are 17 spacious tents with king or twin beds and elegant en-suite bathrooms. Families can be accommodated in a two-bedroom en-suite tent with a private dining area. The main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural materials and thatched roofs, provide magnificent views of Kilimanjaro. Activities include game drives and guided walks both inside the park and within a private 30,000 acre game concession.
2011 - Silver Certified by the Ecotourism Society of Kenya for conservation practices and improvement projects for local communities.
2008 – Included in 500 Best Hotels in the World by Travel & Leisure, and Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List
March, 2012 Update: Wireless internet access is now available in the main areas and is planned for the tents. A second swimming pool is planned.
Galdessa Camp 
Tsavo East
Galdessa Camp is located on the south bank of the Galana River and has the same owners as Alfajiri Villas on the coast. There are 11 spacious, thatched and semi-tented bungalows on wooden platforms, each with an en-suite bathroom and private veranda.
The private camp, which consists of 3 bandas and has its own dining room and lounge, can be booked on an exclusive basis, allowing your party absolute privacy and the freedom to plan your days and meals as and when you wish. Open four-wheel drive vehicles take guests along the river frontage and its seasonal tributaries, the favorite haunts of lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. Full or half day game drives to explore the Park’s expanses can be arranged with a 3-course picnic lunch. Guided walking safaris are also on offer here.
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