Tawi Lodge Amboseli National Park

Tawi Lodge Amboseli National Park is a boutique eco-lodge set in the private 6,000-acre Tawi-Kilitome Conservancy, just five minutes from Kimana Gate, the eastern entrance of Amboseli National Park.

Nestled at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the lodge combines sustainable luxury with intimate safari experiences, offering panoramic views of Africa’s highest peak and the park’s legendary elephant herds. With only 12 eco-friendly cottages, Tawi Lodge caters to couples, families, and small groups seeking exclusivity, cultural immersion, and comfort in the wild.

Location & Accessibility

✓ Just 5 minutes from Kimana Gate with panoramic Kilimanjaro views
✓ Situated in Tawi-Kilotome Conservancy, bordering Amboseli National Park

By Road

✓ 250 km from Nairobi (approximately 4 hours by car)
✓ Accessible via Nairobi–Mombasa Road through Kimana Gate or Namanga route

By Air

✓ Private charters available directly to Tawi Airstrip
✓ 35-minute scheduled flight from Nairobi to Amboseli Airstrip (45-minute transfer)

Accommodation

Eco-Cottages (12 units)

✓ Personalized service with dedicated butlers
✓ Private wooden decks with Kilimanjaro views
✓ En-suite bathrooms with bath, shower & flush toilet
✓ Solar-powered lighting and fireplaces in each cottage
✓ Minibar, mosquito nets, and complimentary toiletries

General Features

✓ Evening campfires with cocktails
✓ Swimming pool and massage facility
✓ Solar power and eco-friendly operations
✓ Mobile connectivity with staff assistance for reception points
✓ Central dining and bar overlooking a waterhole visited by elephants

Dining & Guest Experience

Meals are served buffet-style, with a mix of Kenyan, international, and vegetarian options. Guests enjoy bush breakfasts, picnic lunches, candlelit dinners, and sundowners around the campfire. Children’s meals and flexible dining times can be arranged.

Activities & Experiences

Wildlife & Safari

✓ Walking safaris and wildlife tracking
✓ Birdwatching with over 425 recorded species
✓ Game drives in Amboseli National Park with professional guides

Cultural & Learning

✓ Storytelling and cultural lectures by Maasai elders
✓ Visits to Maasai villages for traditional dance and cultural exchange

Leisure & Adventure

✓ Nature walks and ornithological tours
✓ Evening cocktails and bush dining experiences
✓ Hot air balloon safaris with a champagne breakfast

Highlights of Tawi Lodge Amboseli

✓ Exclusive eco-lodge with just 12 cottages
✓ Waterhole frequented by elephants and other wildlife
✓ Stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro from every cottage
✓ Prime location in a private conservancy bordering Amboseli
✓ Personalized service with dedicated butlers and expert guides
✓ Perfect for couples, families, and groups seeking luxury with sustainability

Tawi Lodge Amboseli National Park Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

Full Board Accommodation + Bushwalk + and Drinks (house wine, beer, selection of spirits) + sundowner + camel rides & Bush walks

Notes

* Easter Dates – 3-night minimum stay
* Kindly request an all-inclusive special rate
* Groups over 16 guests will be granted one free tour leader
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* Children aged 2 to 12 years sharing a room pay 50% and in their own room pay 75%
* July 1st – Sep 30th, 1st – 31st Oct &  Dec 21st – Jan 5th – 2 night minimum stay
* 2-night minimum between 21st December to  5th January & Easter Dates – minimum 3-night
* Tawi conservancy Fee -Adults pay 40 US Dollars Per Person per day, and children pay 20 US Dollars Per Person
* Offer for honeymooners: ½ Hour massage + candlelight dinner on the verandah of the cottage, and a complimentary wine bottle and port wine in the room

Tawi Lodge Amboseli National Park Activities Extra Costs;

* Massage from 30 US Dollars Per Person
* Bush dinner – 50 US Dollars Per Person
* Bush breakfast -30 US Dollars Per Person
* Picnic lunch – 30 US Dollars Per Person
* Night game drives – 60 US Dollars Per Person
* Maasai  village visit – 25 US Dollars Per Person
* Extra lunch or picnic – 40 US Dollars Per Person
* Full day game drive – 120 US Dollars Per Person
* Camel ride 5 US Dollars per child & 10 US Dollars Per Adult
* Transfer Amboseli airstrip/ lodge one-way for 80 US Dollars Per Person
* Exclusive use of the vehicle while booked on full board is – 550 US Dollars Per Day
* Transfers to Namanga/ Tarekea while booked on full board -550 US Dollars Per Day
* Exclusive use of the vehicle while booked on the all-inclusive package is – 350 US Dollars Per Day
* Transfers to Namanga/ Tarekea while booked on an all-inclusive package of 350 US Dollars Per Day

Tawi Lodge Amboseli National Park Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Exclude:

* Bush Dinners
* Picnic Lunches
* Tips or gratuity
* Hot Air Balloon
* Night Game Drives
* Travelers Insurance
* Masai Village Visits
* Tawi conservancy Fee
* Communication charges
* Items of a personal nature
* Amboseli National park entry fee
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes

Tawi Lodge Amboseli consists of 13 luxury cottages with 4 post beds and comfortable mattresses, a private wooden deck, a chimney, showers, and Victorian baths.  All cottages have en suite bathrooms fitted with both a bath and shower and with a fabulous view of the highest mountain in Africa Mount Kilimanjaro.

Each cottage has its own wooden-deck veranda, a fireplace, and a fabulous view of the highest mountain in Africa, even from the comfort of your bed or your bathtub. Tawi Lodge 4 different lounges with deep couches, 2 bars to have a drink, read, or relax by the fireplace, or the lodge water hole known to attract all the wildlife of the area. 

Lighting and water systems are solar-powered. A charging facility for cell phones and camera batteries is available. Butler service is provided for maximum privacy and comfort. The style of Tawi Lodge Amboseli is a harmonious combination of modern (for your comfort) and traditional (to remind you that you are in Africa).

Your stay will also be enhanced by the gourmet cuisine throughout, accompanied by fine wines from our cellar. Amboseli’s delicate and beautiful ecosystem displays a magnificent variety of wildlife, with more than 50 mammal species.

The elephants are no doubt the kings of the park and they are available in big numbers. Game drives are designed to take you close to the wildlife-rich spots in Amboseli. This gives you an opportunity to view wild animals in their natural habitat as they go about their daily activities.

Tawi Lodge Amboseli activities include bush dinners, picnic lunches, night game drives, visits to a Masai village, health and beauty spa, game drives in open 4×4 vehicles, bird watching, nature walks, camel walks, and fly camping.

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