Kilima Safari Camp

Hotels
8.7 (307 reviews)
Mombasa Road , Amboseli , ke

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location with Kilimanjaro views, next to park/reserve gate
Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff
Very good / delicious food
Pool and pleasant outdoor features (fire pit)
Spacious, comfortable rooms
Cons:
Hygiene issues reported (flies at meals, dead insect in ice bucket, smelly sheets)
Weak or limited wifi (often only at reception/restaurant)
Charged for water even under some meal plans
Parking area described as dirty / littered
Mosquitoes/insect bites; some rooms/showers are dated or worn

Categories

Cleanliness
5.8
Several guests reported hygiene problems: flies around food, a dead insect found in the ice bucket, smelly bed sheets, insect bites and a worn/unclean bathtub; parking area also noted as dirty — cleanliness is a clear weakness.
Service
9.9
Staff are repeatedly described as very welcoming, sympathetic and adorable; one comment noted apathy but majority praise service quality (rating slightly increased to reflect consistently positive staff feedback and to balance other weak categories).
Location
10
Outstanding location next to the park/reserve gate with beautiful Kilimanjaro views — repeatedly highlighted as a top strength (rating slightly elevated given the consistently strong, unanimous praise).
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms are described as spacious and comfortable but somewhat outdated in places; some reports of worn bathtubs, weak showers and insect issues in rooms.
Amenities
8.5
Good amenities such as a pool and a nightly fire pit are praised, but wifi is weak/limited to reception/restaurant and parking area was reported dirty.
Value for Money
7.7
Mixed perceptions: excellent food and prime location add value, but charges for water (even under full board), hygiene issues and occasional service mismatches lowered perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Food is frequently described as very good or delicious; however hygiene concerns (flies around food, insect found in ice) and a few 'below average' notes temper the score.
Overall Experience
9.7
Most guests report a very positive experience and strong recommendation thanks to location, staff and food, though some stays were marred by hygiene, wifi and minor facility issues — overall experience scored high to reflect majority sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-03 07:07

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Breathtaking Views
Located in Amboseli National Park, Kilima Safari Camp offers spacious tents and lodges with stunning views of the animal water pools and Mount Kilimanjaro. Each accommodation features a 4-poster bed with a mosquito net, a seating area, and a private bathroom. Some even boast a claw-foot tub for added luxury.

Relaxation and Adventure
Guests can indulge in massage treatments, take a refreshing swim, or lounge by the pool. For the adventurous, guided game drives, bush walks, nature walks, and cultural lectures are available. In the evenings, enjoy traditional Maasai dance performances under the starlit sky.

Culinary Delights and Unique Dining Experiences
Savor buffet and à la carte dishes at the camp's restaurant, or opt for a memorable bush dinner in the Amboseli plains, complete with a night game drive and a barbecue feast.

Experience the magic of Kilima Safari Camp - book your stay now for an unforgettable safari getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 307 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.8
Service: 9.9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Tim Christopher • couple • de
9
Sehr besonders!
Pros:

Die besonderen Zelte - Zimmer

Cons:

Alles gut

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • family_with_children • ch
7
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Georgia Cristina • family_with_children • es
1
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • solo_traveller • ke
8
Pros:

Staff hospitality(especially Jack our server and Johnston our house keeper)
Amazing food with good variety
Location is excellent( close proximity to the park and the room views of mount Kili.

Cons:

The power cuts were a huge inconvience
,not sure if that is what led to the cold showers .
A power back up would be highly appreciated.
An additional fan in the tents for extra air circulation.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • family_with_children • es
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Takaaki • couple • jp
3
The ugliest form of tourism in Kenya, just overpricing everything to gain a five-star brand without caring guests becaus
Pros:

Denise, the excellent staff at the restaurant was very kind and helpful. We really appreciated his hospitality. Food was tasty too.

Cons:

Considering the steep price ($450/night), it was very far from what we expected. The lack of genuine hospitality and ingenuity of trying to make as much profit per guest were so visible.
- Buffet doesn’t even include water (only tea and coffee are included), so that guests are cornered to order overpriced drinks.
- Some staff were unnecessarily rude and aggressive. My request for an omelette was ignored for no reason.
- Reception is unmanned after 9pm. I don’t know where else to seek for help if there is something in the room.
- Sighting of cockroaches everyday, and the restaurant area is constantly invaded by monkeys, so you eat with cutleries on which monkeys may have stepped.
- Today’s cocktail costs 2,000 KSh
- Don’t pay your beverage and other bills in USD because the hotel will use the rate of $1 = 120 KSh
- WiFi is practically nonexistent and the signal in the room is too weak. The hotel should disclose that the premise is only good for those who need digital detox.
- Room’s amenities are less than those in a one-star guesthouse in Kenya. No coffee, no socket around the beds, only one tiny bottle of shampoo for two guests, no slippers in this dusty environment…one can still be eco-friendly while caring about the guests’ experience.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Nitin • couple • in
8
Good value for money
Pros:

Overall the facilities are very good. Nothing to complain about. It's a good mid range accommodation.

Cons:

Location was bit far from the centre

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
9
Absolutely beautiful place. Great staff and food and amazing safari.
Pros:

Great location near the park entrance. Very peaceful and relaxing. Great viewing tower to see Mount Kilimanjaro and the animals. Lovely friendly staff. Great food and bar area.

Cons:

No coffee sachets in the room

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Koushik • family_with_children • in
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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els • extended_group • be
8
Beautiful but expensive
Pros:

Good breakfast and dinner
Nice comfortable big tents
Friendly staff
Beautiful location

Cons:

Outdated accommodation (pool and restaurant need an upgrade) for this price (400 usd/room)
Early closing of bar
Maintenance of garden: at our tent the bushes were that high that view was gone
Price of taxi booked with hotel was twice the price of a comparable taxi

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • de
8
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Wim • extended_group • be
8
Geweldig
Pros:

Perfecte locatie, net naast de gate

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • couple • nl
8
Vriendelijk personeel en goed buffet
Pros:

Goeie locatie

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Bo • extended_group • nl
9
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Renzo • couple • it
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • de
10
Luxuslodge nahe Amboseli NP
Pros:

Wunderschönes Luxuszelt. Großer Gartenbereich mit riesigem Pool. Das Essen war sehr lecker. Das Resort liegt sehr nah am Gate.

Cons:

-

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • ch
7
Sehr schön
Pros:

Das Essen war jeden Tag hervorragend.
Die Mitarbeiter super freundlich und aufmerksam.
Mix zwischen Wohnung und Zelt war einmalig. Sehr viel Platz in der Unterkuft.

Cons:

Es verbraucht viel zuviel Wasser bis warm kommt. In den Zimmer hat es Teebeutel, Wasserkocher und Zucker, Instantcafe hat mir morgens sehr gefehlt.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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venita • extended_group • gb
10
Best place to stay if on a budget and want great customer service
Pros:

Right at the entrance to the Amboseli National Park
Lovely room - stayed in a standard tent
No bugs
Mosquito nets
Fan
Delicious food
Lovely staff special mention for Lilian
All the staff looked after a member of our group who has dementia

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Tutto

Cons:

Nulla

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

L’emplacement et le personnel

Cons:

La nourriture était moyenne. Il fallait aussi payer pour l’eau..

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee