Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli

We had an unforgettable stay at Tortilis Camp last month. The location is absolutely remarkable, overlooking a pond where elephants gather at dusk. The food was delicious, and the service was thoughtful and attentive throughout our stay. Having a private vehicle for just my husband and me, along with two excellent guides, made the experience even more special. They answered every question with such knowledge and passion. Some of our favorite moments included a surprise bush breakfast, a magical sundowner at the top of a hill, and an unexpected birthday cake for my husband that made the evening so memorable. We always felt completely safe and deeply enjoyed watching wildlife roam freely with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop. Each morning and afternoon, the camp manager and his wife greeted us warmly with a smile, which made us feel truly at home. Tortilis Camp is a place of beauty, care, and unforgettable experiences — we cannot recommend it enough.

Absolutely amazing from start to finish. The rooms are beautiful, the food is delicious, and they even gave us a free 30 minute massage for our honeymoon! We saw so many animals at the watering hole that you can see from the restaurant and bar. Donald was great at the restaurant and took great care of us and James left us nice notes and a bracelet during turndown service. Every staff member there though was so sweet and made our safari wonderful!

The accommodations, the food and beverage, the staff and the service were outstanding. A 5-star property that I would not only recommend but I would encourage travelers to include a stay at this property in their itinerary. We enjoyed every moment of our stay here. The rooms were charming, cozy and clean and the lodge offered a birds-eye view of a watering hole where you could relax and watch the animals come for a drink. The picnic brunch during our morning safari as well as the evening cocktails to watch the sunset were delightful. Our safari guide was outstanding and knowledgeable and suggested a visit to a nearby Masai village after the morning safari. The visit was a fun and fascinating experience that enriched our visit to the area.

We had an outstanding time at the camp. It was an absolutely enjoyable experience. We had the most interaction with our waiter James. He was very friendly and super eager to get us anything we want it. At every meal, he was warm, welcoming and a terrific server. We also enjoyed talking with him. He had a lot of knowledge and gave us good information. Our Butler Jackson was also exceptional. Our room was always immaculate and he was very friendly and efficient. Patrick at the bar was also excellent and always eager to make us feel welcome.

The moment we arrived at Tortilis Camp, we felt so welcome – a big warm hug. General Managers Graeme and Candi Smith and their incredible team greeted us enthusiastically, making sure they understood our dining preferences and other special requests. Clearly their hospitality comes from the heart! The grounds are lush and gorgeous – unbelievable views, including Kilimanjaro. Amboseli was the first park on our safari, and our daily game drives were thrilling. (I might have overdone it a bit with all the photos of elephants and Kilimanjaro.) Upon our return each day, we were greeted with huge smiles, cool hand towels and a cold drink. Our rooms (tents) were beautifully designed and decorated, spacious, comfortable and spotless, with thoughtful features and amenities, including daily laundry service. The food at all the camps and lodges we visited was excellent but I must say Tortilis take top prize. Lovely menu selection, perfectly prepared and beautifully presented – each meal was a delicious work of art. The chef and the wait staff clearly take pride in offering an exceptional experience to their guests. I can’t praise the Tortilis Camp team highly enough – asante sana!

Really nice stay. Quite rustic feel and beautiful overall set up/location in the park. The lobby area is gorgeous and provides a panaromic view of the mount Kili and the park. Stanley and team looked after us very well. It was very interesting to see the ecological awareness and set up at the property. What could be improved though is having a buggy or a drop off service from main area to room, as the afternoons get very hot and the up hill climb is very exhausting. Overall a great stay and i would definitely recommended it :)

We absolutely loved our stay at this lodge. The staff were excellent and took real pride in their work. The ‘tents’ are beautifully appointed and feel very private. The highlight of our stay were the views from the main communal area overlooking the watering hole, with Kilamanjaro in the background. It’s truly breathtaking. Graeme and Candy are a class act; wonderful hosts who should be very proud of what they have curated. Highly recommend if you’re visiting Amboseli.

To give my comments context, this is our sixth trip to Africa so we have done lots of game drives and stayed at many different lodges. At Tortilas we stayed in the "Private House" with my brother and his wife. We really enjoyed the house. Two large separated bedrooms with a large common area in between. Our guide was Joseph who was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Our butler was Timothy who was a blast. We enjoyed interacting with him. We had amazing game drives which included a cheetah with four cubs, a group of 75 elephants that crossed the road in front and behind our jeep and a pride of 17 lions close up. Later we saw the cheetah with the four cubs and the cubs were feasting on a zebra the mother had just killed. We also saw the lions again, just 14 this time! We had a great stay at Tortilas and would highly recommend it. The game drives, staff and accomodations were all top notch.