Elerai Camp Amboseli

Elerai Camp Amboseli is a luxury eco-safari retreat located on a 5,000-acre private conservation area, just 12 km southeast of Amboseli National Park at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro.

With breathtaking views of Amboseli’s plains on one side and Kilimanjaro on the other, the camp offers an exclusive wilderness experience combining wildlife, culture, and relaxation. Guests enjoy the unique privilege of game drives, walks, and sundowners in a private conservancy while still being close to Amboseli National Park.

Location & Accessibility

✓ Overlooks Amboseli plains and Mt. Kilimanjaro – one of the best locations in Amboseli
✓ Situated on Elerai Private Conservation Area, 12 km southeast of Amboseli National Park
✓ Elerai conservation area sits in an AWF (African Wildlife Foundation) identified critical wildlife corridor named the Kitenden Corridor, which links the Kilimanjaro Forest Reserve in Tanzania to Amboseli National Park and beyond

By Road

✓ 30-minute drive to Amboseli National Park
✓ Approximately 4 hours from Nairobi via the Emali route

By Air

✓ Private charter flights – Elerai Camp has its private airstrip just 15 minutes away
✓ Scheduled flights from Nairobi/Mombasa to Amboseli Airstrip (90-minute drive from camp)

Accommodation

Elerai Camp offers a blend of canvas luxury tents and elegant cottages designed to immerse guests in nature without sacrificing comfort.

Deluxe Tents (12)

Spacious safari tents with raised cedar-wood floors, makuti thatch roofing, and large verandas offering uninterrupted Kilimanjaro views.

Amenities:

✓ Toilet with a view
✓ Solar-powered hot water
✓ Private veranda with daybeds
✓ Comfortable beds with quality linen
✓ En-suite bathroom with a hot shower

Cottage Rooms (5)

Stone and acacia-wood cottages designed in harmony with the environment. Each features sliding doors that open onto a private balcony overlooking the Amboseli plains and the camp’s waterhole.

Amenities:

✓ Private veranda with wildlife views
✓ Naturally crafted bathtub & shower
✓ Spacious interiors with rustic elegance
✓ En-suite bathroom with solar-heated hot water

Dining & Cuisine

✓ Outdoor Terrace Dining – Meals served under the stars with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop
✓ Bar & Lounge – Comfortable lounge with panoramic views of Amboseli and Mt. Kilimanjaro
✓ Private Bush Dinners & Sundowners – Unique dining experiences set in scenic wilderness spots
✓ Main Restaurant – A la carte dining featuring African and international cuisine made from locally grown produce

Facilities & Guest Services

✓ Eco-friendly solar energy system
✓ Concierge & safari activity planning
✓ Elegant lounge with panoramic views
✓ Daily housekeeping & laundry services (on request)
✓ Infinity swimming pool overlooking Mt. Kilimanjaro
✓ Private waterhole frequently visited by elephants, giraffes, zebras, kudu, and more

Activities & Experiences

✓ Bush Dinners & Picnics – Experience gourmet dining in the wild with lantern-lit setups under the stars or picnics in Amboseli’s plains.
✓ Cycling Adventures – Bring your bike for ranger-escorted rides through the conservancy, combining exercise with wildlife encounters.
✓ Sundowners with Kilimanjaro Views – Relax with refreshing drinks and canapés at scenic viewpoints as the sun sets over Africa’s highest mountain.
✓ Waterhole Wildlife Viewing – Watch elephants, giraffes, zebra, and antelope gather at the camp’s private waterhole, visible from your cottage or the lounge.
✓ Stargazing – With minimal light pollution, Amboseli skies offer brilliant views of constellations and the Milky Way, enhanced by stories shared by Maasai guides.
✓ Birdwatching Safaris – Amboseli and the Elerai wetlands are home to spectacular birdlife, from flamingos and crowned cranes to raptors circling above Kilimanjaro.
✓ Night Game Drives (Elerai Conservancy) – A unique opportunity to encounter nocturnal wildlife such as aardvark, civet cats, porcupines, and hyenas, guided by experienced rangers.
✓ Guided Bush Walks – Discover Amboseli’s ecosystem on foot with Maasai guides and professional naturalists. Learn about animal tracks, medicinal plants, and local conservation efforts.
✓ Cultural Visits to Maasai Villages – Engage with local Maasai communities, experiencing their traditional dances, homesteads, and daily way of life while supporting cultural preservation.
✓ Day Game Drives (Amboseli National Park) – Explore Amboseli’s world-famous elephant herds, with backdrops of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, and over 400 bird species can also be spotted.

Inclusions

✓ Daily housekeeping
✓ Wi-Fi in common areas
✓ Use of infinity pool & lounge areas
✓ Full-board accommodation (meals included)
✓ Guided conservancy walks (selected packages)

Exclusions

✓ Charter flights
✓ Laundry services (extra charge)
✓ Airport transfers (available on request)
✓ Premium alcoholic beverages & cocktails
✓ Park entry fees for Amboseli National Park

Elerai Camp Amboseli Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

Full Board Accommodation + All non-bottled water in rooms & during meals

Notes

* Water, Soft drinks, beer & house wine
* Additional third-bed adult – 20% reduction per person on a single bed
* Children 2-12 years sharing with two adults would pay 50% of the adult rates
* Children 2-12 years sharing with another child would pay 75% of the adult rate

Accommodation Rates Exclude:

* Drinks
* Laundry
* Gratuities/ Tips
* Amboseli National Park Entry Fee
* Extra Meal or packed lunch – 25 US Dollars Per Person
* Exclusive use of game-viewing vehicle – 350 US Dollars per day
* Shared bush dinner – 50 US Dollars per person (minimum four guests)
* Private bush dinner – 80 US Dollars per person (minimum two guests)
* Shared bush sundowner – 50 US Dollars per person (minimum two guests)
* Private bush sundowner – 80 US Dollars per person (minimum two guests)
* Elerai Community and Wildlife Conservation Fee – 55 US Dollars Per Person
* Elerai Cultural Village visit (1-2 hours) – 50 US Dollars per person (minimum two guests)
* Guided Conservancy Walks (1-2 hours) – 30 US Dollars per person (minimum two guests)
* Shared game drive on Conservancy – 40 US Dollars per person, 2/3 hours game drive (minimum two people)
* Shared game drive to Amboseli National Park – 100 US Dollars per person 5/8 hours game drive (minimum two people)
* Airstrip transfer – Amboseli 70 US Dollars, Tawi 50 US Dollars, Elerai 40 US Dollars, one way per person (minimum two guests)
* Mountain biking – bike hire including guide – 40 US Dollars; using own bike including a guide – 25 US Dollars per person per ride (minimum two guests)-(1-2 hours)

Elerai Camp Amboseli Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

Full Board Accommodation + All non-bottled water in rooms & during meals

Notes

* Water, Soft drinks, beer & house wine are not included
* Additional third-bed adult – 20% reduction per person on a single bed
* Children 2-12 years sharing with two adults would pay 50% of the adult rates
* Children 2-12 years sharing with another child would pay 75% of the adult rate

Accommodation Rates Exclude:

* Drinks
* Laundry
* Gratuities/ Tips
* Amboseli National Park Entry Fee
* Exclusive use game viewing vehicle – 45,000 Kenya Shillings per day
* Elerai Community and Wildlife Conservation Fee (2,650 Kenya Shillings) per person per night
* Shared game drive on Conservancy – 5,500 Kenya Shillings per person, 2/3-hour game drive (minimum two people
* Shared game drive to Amboseli National Park – 11,400 Kenya Shillings per person, 5/8-hour game drive (minimum two people)e)

Airstrip/ SGR Station Transfers – one way per person (minimum two guests)

* Shared bush dinner – 7,500 Kenya Shillings per person (minimum four people)
* Private bush dinner – 11,400 Kenya Shillings per person (minimum two people)
* Shared bush sundowner – 4,500 Kenya Shillings per person (minimum two people)
* Private bush sundowner – 8,700 Kenya Shillings per person (minimum two people)
* Guided Conservancy Walks (1-2 hours) – 3,600 Kenya Shillings per person (min 2 people)
* Elerai Cultural Village visit – (1-2 hours) – 4,900 Kenya Shillings per person (minimum two people)
* Amboseli 7,500 Kenya Shillings, Tawi 5,000 Kenya Shillings,  Elerai 3,500 Kenya Shillings, and Emali SGR  6,000 Kenya Shillings

Mountain Biking

* Bike hire including guide – 5,200 Kenya Shillings
* Extra Meal or packed lunch – 3,250 Kenya Shillings per person
* Using own bike, including guide – 3,500 Kenya Shillings per person per ride (minimum 2 people)-(1-2 hours)

Elerai Camp Amboseli has 12 luxury en suite mountain-facing tents and five large luxurious lodge-style suites. Both the tents and the suites are en suite, with the suites also having luxurious baths. The facilities are supplied with hot running water provided by eco-friendly solar units.

Each tent is lavishly fitted with raised cedar wood floors, acacia poles, and makuti (thatch) roofing to complement the surrounding environment. The balconies have day beds, which offer the perfect place to lie when relaxing. The bathrooms are en-suite and have their own naturally crafted bathtub and solar-heated hot shower.

The rooms at Elerai Camp were built and designed to ensure that your stay will be in complete luxury. Huge beds with top-quality mattresses and pillows, and a large luxurious duvet ensure that you will sleep through the night in total comfort.

Large sliding doors open out onto your private verandah overlooking the plains below and Amboseli National Park. Each room has its bathroom with a view, designed using natural rock and acacia wood. The bathrooms have a design and feel unique to Elerai.

Dinners at Elerai Camp are served à la carte. Using locally grown vegetables and fruit, our chefs prepare a wide variety of dishes to suit all tastes. On a clear night, tables are set out on the terrace where clients can enjoy a meal under the stars. Regularly, the Mountain will be clear early evening and can be seen lit up by the moon from your dinner table. 

Elerai Camp Amboseli activities include day game drives, sundowners, game walks, village visits, night game drives, hot air balloon safaris, or simply relaxing and gazing for hours at the highest mountain in Africa (Mt. Kilimanjaro).

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