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Location:
| On the edge of Amboseli
National Park - within Masai tribal lands, Kenya.
Amboseli is known for Mt. Kilimanjaro and
its elephant population - over 1,000 elephant in the Park eco-
system, which are some of the biggest elephant in Africa. It is also
home to herds of Zebra and Wildebeest and their predators, as well
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Tortilis Camp is named
after the local Acacia Tortilis tree, and is situated just outside
the Park in one of Amboseli's few remaining areas of unspoiled
Woodland, with the stunning back-drop of Africa's highest Mountain –
Mt Kilimanjaro.
Tortilis Camp is a welcoming blend of
rustic style and modern comfort designed to make the international
traveler feel comfortable in Africa. |
| As winner of the 1995
Southern Region Tourism for Tomorrow award presented annually by
British Airways, Tortilis conforms to the principles of
'Eco-tourism' defined by the Ecotourism Society as "responsible
travel to natural areas which conserves the environment and improves
the welfare of local people." |
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Accommodations:
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17 luxury tents (10 of
which have king size beds) with en-suite facilities. Tortilis Camp
is a welcoming blend of rustic style and modern comfort designed to
make the international traveler feel comfortable in Africa.
The
tents are all large and spacious, with King sized beds, elegant
en-suite bathrooms with steaming hot showers and modern toilets.
The tents have a thatched roof
over the top, extending to a large verandah, where you can sit and relax.
There is a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with
natural materials and thatched roofs, with a magnificent view of Mt
Kilimanjaro. |
| As winner of the 1995
Southern Region Tourism for Tomorrow award presented annually by
British Airways, Tortilis conforms to the principles of
'Eco-tourism' defined by the Ecotourism Society as "responsible
travel to natural areas which conserves the environment and improves
the welfare of local people. "
This small, friendly lodge is the
brainchild of Stefano and Max Cheli and Liz Peacock who have made
their reputation in high quality, tailored safaris for visitors
seeking a personal view of Kenya. |
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Game Viewing &
Activities:
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Morning and afternoon game
viewing, walking safaris with a Masai guide, hill top sundowners,
bush breakfasts, lunches and dinners, swimming pool. 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 Masai guides, and end the day with a sundowner on a hill
where you can see miles across the Park and feel like you are on the
Top of the World! Tortilis is renowned for
its delicious homestyle Italian cuisine. Fresh herbs and vegetables
are grown in camp and homemade pasta, the specialty, is carefully
prepared each day by the well-trained chef!
Imagine sitting in the privacy of your verandah
in the shade of a picturesque Acacia Tortilis tree (the camp's
namesake), sipping your favorite drink and looking out over the
majesty of Mount Kilimanjaro.
If you surveyed the plains in front of you
carefully, you might see several species of antelope, vervet monkeys, a
colorful array of bird life, or one of Amboseli's famous huge bull
elephants- maybe even a Masai or two making their way on foot as they have
since time began. |
A few highlights of Tortilis Camp:
- Unsurpassed views over the Amboseli
plains to Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Luxurious spacious tents with wooden
floors and modern en-suite bathrooms
- Private views of the Amboseli plains
and Kilimanjaro from each tent's semi-circular verandah.
- Elegant decor which is distinctly
African, with furnishings made of locally available materials and
traditional thatch roofs covering the common areas and each tented
unit
- Energy efficient solar/kerosene
water heating systems and twenty-four hour lighting
- Italian style menus prepared by
chefs trained under the vigilant eye of Max and Stefano's mother
- A comfortable bar/lounge
- Housekeeping staff that are
discreet, yet ready to attend to any need which may arise
- A small boutique displaying local
crafts, books and assorted sundries
- Management committed to help guests
feel "at home" in this beautiful corner of Africa.
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Comments from our guests:
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"We found the camp a truly
magical spot, beautifully appointed and could not recommend it more
highly. The food, service and ambiance were excellent.... The staff
too, made a great impression."
Colonel & Mrs. M.H. White- Edinburgh, Scotland
"My husband and I were
very impressed with your camp, the beautiful surroundings, the way
it is built. We had a very nice time, your crew was especially
attentive and gracious."
Anne Manschot- Ontario, Canada
"I especially wanted to tell you that we were very impressed with
Tortilis Camp.... The setting, decor, and small size of the Tortilis
Camp was outstanding. Also their staff was fantastic from the tent
stewards to the game drivers. I wanted to let you know how impressed
we were so you can recommend more people to stay there. Having also seen the other large
lodges in the park, there is no question that Tortilis Camp has the best
location and offers a more peaceful and fulfilling stay whether the
visitor is a biologist and conservation professional (like myself) or
seeing Kenya for the first time (like my husband)."
Darwin Bolze- N.Y., USA
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Rates:
Please contact us for a suggested
itinerary and quote
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