Kilima Safari Camp

Kilima Safari Camp provides a majestic gateway to Kenya’s iconic southern plains. Situated on a sprawling 420-acre private site, it is strategically positioned adjacent to the Kimana Gate, the camp offers immediate access to Amboseli National Park, so game drives begin almost as soon as you leave camp. Back on the camp’s own land, the pace changes. Walking isn’t permitted inside the national park, but here Maasai guides lead nature walks across the grounds, pointing out the smaller details that are easily missed from a vehicle.

At the heart of camp, a central lookout tower gives a raised view across the savannah towards Kilimanjaro, whose snow-capped peak forms the backdrop to your stay on clear days. Water pools around the grounds draw wildlife in close, so there’s often something to watch from the main viewing deck or your own veranda.

The spacious lounge and dining room open onto an alfresco balcony, perfect for breakfast with a view, while bush breakfasts and bush dinners add a memorable change of scene. Afternoons can be spent by the pool and terrace, and evenings bring the campfire and talks on Maasai culture or local wildlife. With plenty of space and a relaxed feel, it’s an easy choice for families and groups travelling together.

ACCOMMODATION

Kilima Safari Camp offers a variety of accommodation types, from rooms to tents, all with a private balcony or veranda facing Mount Kilimanjaro. Each has an en-suite bathroom and a safe for valuables.

The tents have a classic safari feel with four-poster beds draped in mosquito nets. Choose a tent overlooking the water pools, and you can watch wildlife come and go without leaving your seat. The highest-tier tents feature the added luxury of an indulgent claw-foot bathtub. Lodge Rooms offer a solid-wall alternative and are ideal for families (1 queen/1 single bed).