Elewana Tortilis Camp

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Elewana Tortilis Camp

Tortilis Camp has a prime location for witnessing the majesty of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. Tortilis Camp is named after the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, the Acacia Tortilis, and embraces a hill in one of Amboseli’s areas of Acacia Tortilis woodland. Located in a private conservancy bordering the national park, game drives, walks, sundowners and bush meals take place both inside the national park and in the conservancy, where guests enjoy exclusivity.

The tents are all spacious, with king or twin beds and 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. The Private House and Family Tent are located slightly separate to the main camp, upon the hill where they share a pool and enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro.

Tortilis Camp was one of the first eco-lodges of its size, and is very proudly 100% solar. Guests can rest assure they are leaving a minimal footprint during their stay.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

Unrivalled views of Mt. Kilimanjaro ~ An elegant small lodge nestled on the side of Liimbarishi Hill with magnificent views across the plains to the highest freestanding mountain in the world.
Habituated elephant herds ~ Amboseli is home to elephant families that have been closely followed and studied by world renowned researcher Cynthia Moss for over 40 years. Tortilis’ guides know the elephant families and their histories intimately. These are some of the biggest elephants in Africa, as they have been protected for generations.
Private Amboseli ~ Tortilis is set away from other lodges, on the unspoilt and quiet western boundary of the National Park, closest to the mountain. From the camp guests have full access to the famous Amboseli National Park, as well as exclusive access to 121 Km² of Kitirua private conservancy.

In the Conservancy guests can enjoy game drives, walks and bush breakfasts and, with off-road driving permitted, the guides have the ability to create unparalleled photographic opportunities, as well as much more frequent and higher quality encounters with big game than in the National Park.

Please note that the Kiturua Conservancy has strict restraints on the type of vehicles allowed into the Conservancy. Full Board guests are able to use their own vehicles within Amboseli National Park, however, to enter the conservancy, they will need to use a Elewana Tortilis Camp vehicle, which will be chargeable.

“Little Tortilis” ~ Tortilis’ luxurious “Private House” and “Family Tent” are located at the top of the hill, separate to the main tents, with views of the mountain and sharing a private infinity swimming pool.

ACTIVITIES

Shared game drives in custom 4×4 vehicles
Evening game drives (pre-dinner)
Guided bush walks (age restrictions apply to children under 16 yrs) All bush walks are subject to the discretion of the lead guide due to the nature of the activity
Bush breakfasts and sundowners
Cultural visits
Swimming
Massages, manicures and pedicures
Visit to Cynthia Moss’ Elephant Research base (additional cost)
Visit to school supported by Land & Life Foundation
Child-friendly activities

FACILITIES SUMMARY

24hr power
In-room and bar charging facilities
Credit card facilities
Daily scheduled flights
4×4 custom game vehicles
Wi-Fi internet throughout camp
Spa
Swimming pools (one private pool shared between Private House/Family Tent)
Children’s menu
Laundry
Gold Eco-rating with Eco-Tourism Kenya

OPEN/CLOSED

Open all year round, minimum 2 night stay.

HOW TO GET THERE

Amboseli airstrip is 45 minute flight from Wilson Airport, and a 45 minute drive from the camp.

Once daily scheduled Air Kenya flight departing Nairobi Wilson
Once daily scheduled Safarilink flights departing Nairobi Wilson
Once daily scheduled Mombasa Air flight departing Mombasa
Once daily scheduled Mombasa Air flight departing the Masai Mara
Private Charter from anywhere

CAMP & AIRSTRIP CO-ORDINATES

Amboseli airstrip coordinates:

S02° 38’32” E37° 15’00”

Camp coordinates:

S 2°41’0.18” E 37°10’49.14”

ELECTRICITY

Tortilis Camp runs on 100% solar. There is one generator in place for emergency purposes
All tents have power 24 hours a day for lighting and charging
Batteries can be charged in the tents and at the bar
All game viewing vehicles have inverters allowing battery charging whilst on game drives
Tents run on a solar inverter system, which cannot support hair dryers. A hairdryer is available for use at the swimming pool changing area. Family Tent and Private House each have hairdryers.
Guests are recommended to bring converters and universal plug adaptors. The lodge uses UK square three pin plugs

WATER

Mineral water is provided free of charge from dispenser points. Mineral water provided during meals and in rooms.

Guests are issued with a refillable bottle.

Bottled mineral water is also available free of charge.

AMBOSELI CLIMATE

Altitude: 4,000 ft.

Wet months: April, May & November.

Hot days, cool nights, low humidity

MALARIA

Dry areas higher than 4,000ft, including Tortilis Camp, can be considered extremely low risk.

Tents are sealed against mosquitoes.

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Internet: Wi-Fi internet is available in all rooms and public areas.

Mobile phones: Phone signal is available, but limited to certain areas within camp.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Swimming pool
Guided camp “bush” walks – short walks looking at the trees, flowers, grasses, insects, birds and bird calls, mammals, tracks and droppings
School visit – normal term times and extra cost
Warrior training – learning how to make a fire, throw the Masai rungu and make and use a bow and arrow -additional cost.
Jewellery making- learning how to make necklaces and bangles with local Masai villagers -additional cost
Children’s menu

SPECIAL FEATURES & KEY WILDLIFE IN THE AREA

Tortilis has a unique location on the southern borders of Amboseli, and offers the most exceptional views of Kilimanjaro.
Guests have the opportunity to meet and interact with the community to learn about the unique culture and traditions of the Masai people.
The setting lies within the world’s best elephant-viewing area, in the heart of Masai country. One can even make an exclusive visit to Cynthia Moss’ Elephant Research base.
Lion, cheetah, giraffe, hyena, wildebeest and many other species of plains game are plentiful.