Tawi Lodge is a serene oasis located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is set on a private conservancy in one of the richest game areas in Kenya. Unpretentious comfort allows for a restful stay as you explore the incomparable Amboseli ecosystem.
The lodge’s owners created Tawi Conservancy together with local Maasai landowners, on land that was gradually being sold off for farming. Today it protects part of an ancient elephant corridor linking Amboseli with the Chyulu Hills and Tsavo. The lodge holds a Gold eco-tourism rating, runs largely on solar power and supports the nearby community school.
Meals are a real highlight. Vegetables and greens are picked daily from the lodge garden, and the kitchen makes its own breads, yoghurts, juices and breakfast cereals. Candlelit dinners are served beside the fire or under the stars, with Kilimanjaro as the backdrop. Afterwards, gather around the outdoor fireplace and bar overlooking the waterhole.
Between game drives, cool off in the swimming pool, sink into the outdoor hot tub or book a massage, manicure or reflexology session in the safari spa.
ACCOMMODATION
The cottages sit on either side of the main lodge, and every one looks out towards Kilimanjaro. Elephants often wander past the private decks. Each cottage has a large four-poster bed, a fireplace, a mini bar and an en suite bathroom with a bath and a shower. A butler service looks after your comfort and privacy, and one cottage is suitable for wheelchair access.
The Suite is ideal for families or friends travelling together. Its double and twin rooms each have their own entrance and a verandah with a plunge pool, and share a lounge, dining area and kitchen.
Tawi Lodge lies just outside the eastern edge of Amboseli National Park, five minutes from Kimana Gate. It sits at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, in lush gardens with clear springs and shady acacia trees. Daily scheduled flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport land at Amboseli Airstrip, 22 kilometres and around an hour’s drive from the lodge. Charter flights can land at Tawi’s own airstrip. By road, the journey from Nairobi takes about five hours.
Speak to a specialist for availability and pricing.
