About
It combines the luxuries of home with freedom of outdoor views to ensure you have a relaxing and a comfortable stay. Our camp is set at the foot of Mt.Kilimanjaro which is the highest freestanding mountain in the world at 5,896 mtrs and topped by one fifth of all the ice in Africa in the famous Amboseli National Park. The park is set in a rolling savanna scenary dwarfed by the presence of the pink-tinged snow capped peak of Mt.Kilimanjaro and thus portraying a classic holywood image of Africa.
Our camp is located next to Amboseli National Park and 3mins drive to Iremito gate. The ideal location of our camp ensures you have a breathtaking morning and evening view of Mt. Kilimanjaro as all soul structures are designed to face its majestic. The set up of Little Amanya camp also gives our clients an advantage of having a close view of wild animals passing by like, zebras, Ostrich, giraffes and gazelles. Our camp offers complete tranquility and privacy as we have maintained the original nature feel and authenticity of our grounds offering you a total attachment with nature.Little Amanya Camp is electric fenced ensuring our clients are safe as they mesmerize the beauty of mother earth. It only takes four and a half hours to Little Amanya Camp from Nairobi city and 20km from Amboseli airstrip. It takes you a 45 minutes flight from Wilson Airport landing at Amboseli Airstrip at Amboseli National Park. Little Amanya offers tranquility to unwind and relax for a weekend getaway, holiday, honeymoon, family time, e.t.c
OUR AWARDS
TENTS AND ACCOMMODATION
Little Amanya Camp has self contained spacious tents which are built to accommodate as per our clients needs and preferences, i e Single, Double, Twin, Suite, Family (max 4, min 3)
- There are 8 Tents
- 2 Family Tents
- 4 Deluxe Tents
- 1 Suit Tent
- 1 Standard Tent
All our Tents are en-suite with flush toilet, hot and cold shower and bath tub. Some of our bathtubs are located at the balcony giving a splendid view of Mt. Kilimanjaro as you experience a wilderness feeling. Each tent have a washing sink with both cold and hot tap water.
Little Amanya offers you a special tailor made package for your unforgettable experience in the bush.
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Dine in our restaurant set overlooking the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro. Our meals are Ala carte, we make you private sundown dinner under the stars lunch or sunrise breakfast under the open skies and luckily a surprise from our very able manager. Our fruits & vegetables are served fresh as they are picked from our very own farm. Our camp chef will pamper you with fine cuisines for all tastes. Special meal requirements are met on request i.e. vegetarian, non-vegetarian or special meals for the sick.
Note: While booking inform reservation about any special meal requirements.
- Lounge & Bar
- Dining area
- Swimming Pool
- Gift/Souvenir Shop
- Conference Facilities
- From Nairobi one way $180
- From Mombasa one way $340
- From Diani one way $400
- From Amboseli Airstrip one way $70
- Emali Train Station one way $100
- Amboseli Iremito Gate one way $30
- Namanga border one way $240
- Illasit border one way $90
- You pay for your own park fees at the park gate.
Enjoy a game drive min 2 Pax price is per person per day, inclusive Park fees, Guide/Driver, Game drive
- Non Residents = 160$ per person
- Residents = 100$ per person
- Nature Walk min 2 Pax = 15$ per person
- Maasai Village Visit = 15$ per person
- In house entertainment (maasai dance), free
- Nature walk min 2 Pax = $15 per person
- Bush Dinner = $30 per person
- Bush Breakfast = $20 per person
- Observation Hill Breakfast = $30 per person
- Night Game Drives $60 per person (Park fees not included)
- Non Residents $450 per person
- Residents $375 per person
Extra Activity Rates
INFOS
CHILD POLICY
For Child(ren) accompanying adult in same room:
Age:
- Up-to 3 years sharing with adults – No Charge
- Over 3 years up to 12 years sharing with 1 or 2 adults – Each child pays 50% of applicable per person adult double room rate.
- Over 12 years up to 16 years sharing with 1 or 2 adults – Each child pays 75% of applicable per person adult double room rate.
RULES
- Check in time is 12pm
- Check out time 10 am
- Smoking is prohibited
- Pets not allowed in the room and Restaurant we have extra areas for Smoking
- Enquiry Response Time: 24 hours
- NB Onsite parking facilities available at the property for free
What Our Customers Say:
Positives:Beautiful place with a view of Kilimandscharo (if there is no fog). Tents well equipped, modern Ambiente.Negatives:Hot water did not flow in most of the tents, cold with a weak current..the staff only responded by shrugging their shoulders and leaving.Food: nothing to add. The table was beautifully set, but there was not enough food for everyone, what was there was burnt. Rather than meat, just bones with sauce. They didn't give us a discount. Knowing that we are a larger group (13 people), they prepared 3 mugs and 2 plates, 3 bags of coffee and hot water at the bottom for breakfast. We waited an hour before they brought at least a few eggs. And one wants to go out early in the morning and see the animals in the park, we even told several times in advance when we needed breakfast. After this experience, we also refused takeaway lunch.Staff: unwilling and did not respond to our questions or wishes (and by that I mean, for example, to bring a couple of mugs at least for coffee).They gave us only 6 tents instead of 7 (1 x family). When we really wanted to leave the family for only 2 and occupy our 7 tent, because 4 of them don't fit there, they told us that they just gave the tent to someone else. So we had to pay for 7 tents, but they only had 6 and they didn't want to return the money.We traveled for 17 days as a group that will try everything and we know that in Kenya and Tanzania the service is quick and we did not solve many things and took it as it is. different culture and country..but this was really very bad..And it's a great shame..
Helloooo..Wow..1st word spoken by my daughter after looking at Lioness Dome where she got her personal room and she had great time..We all enjoyed staying at the camp..Warm welcome and great hospitality..This property is in the middle of Savannah with great view of Mt.Kilimanjaro..From our dome and from our bed we can have clear view of Mt.Kilimanjaro.. Each and every dome is nicely placed and designed that from room only we can see Mountain..Pure Vegetarian food was served with good quality..Verandah of our dome has open bathtub which give romantic vibes too😉..At late evening we enjoyed Campfire too..Thank you..Highly recommend 👍
During my visit to Little Amanya Camp in Amboseli National Park, I had the pleasure of experiencing an outstanding holiday tour. I highly recommend Little Amanya Camp for anyone seeking an exceptional African getaway.Little Amanya Camp stands out as one of the top tented camps in Kenya, with its headquarters located in Amboseli National Park. Here are a few reasons why it surpasses other options in the area:1. Tranquility: The camp offers an ambiance of serenity, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.2. Culinary Delights: Indulging in the sumptuous meals provided at Little Amanya Camp is an unforgettable experience. Guests can savor a variety of delicious dishes prepared using high-quality ingredients.3. Well-Organized Facilities: The camp boasts well-maintained and efficiently arranged facilities, ensuring the utmost comfort and convenience for guests.4. Attentive Staff: The camp's personnel are incredibly attentive and responsive to guests' needs and requests, exemplifying professionalism and dedication.5. Complimentary Wi-Fi: Little Amanya Camp offers complimentary Wi-Fi access, allowing guests to stay connected during their stay.6. Tour Sessions: The camp provides excellent guided tour sessions, enabling visitors to explore the captivating beauty of Amboseli National Park and its surroundings.7. Accommodations: The camp offers cozy, comfortable, and tastefully decorated accommodations, ensuring a restful retreat for every guest.8. Ample Parking Space: Little Amanya Camp provides ample parking space, allowing guests to conveniently park their vehicles during their stay.
This is the best safari dart we had so far!!1) it’s in the middle of the savannah and we felt so connected with the surrounding with all the zebras passing by and the spectacular view of Kilimanjaro! A dream come true.2) we stayed in a dome tent called Cheeta- a romantic circular home, white and clean with an outdoor bathroom - which is so large and exciting.NB: One have to keep in mind that in the middle of the bush there is no running water, the water is delivered with a truck, so please save it. And the hot water comes from a “boiler” of a kind we never encountered - that is boiled with fire twice a day. We were told which hours we can expect the hot water and this is not only fine for us, it really makes you aware WHERE ARE YOU. Unlike in the big hotels where you have everything like in a big resort. This is a special exotic place and we did respect the efforts of the staff to make it feel like home.3) the staff is one of a kind- the lady manager is called Happiness and that is what we experienced all the way through. Denis, Alfred, everyone makes you fell great.4) the food was fantastic!! The chef is creating delicious meals with a fine touch, served in fine cutlery… Again please note: don’t expect a lot of food - it’s just enough, but made in such a delicious way that you feel the need to thank the chef.One extra happiness was the days we asked our breakfast to be served at the veranda - these were the days Kilimanjaro uncovered from the clouds and leaves you speechless.5) one great advantage is that it is 5-10 min away from Iremito Gate - an underused gate of Amboseli where there is no line of vehicles in the mornings when you count any second to catch the greatest animals. This is a great fact! Thus you can go back for lunch and come back to the park easily. Other way is to ask for a packed lunch ((10$) and eat at The Observation Hill inside the park. We did both ways.We thought to soend 3 days, than bought one extra, do 4 days in total with 2 days in the park. We found the best scenario the second ticket to the park to be spread in two days x 6 hours. Because 12 hours in the park can be quite tiring , even with the wall for lunch at the Observation hill (15 min walk). Later we learnt the ticket is for 24 hours and you can use it in 3 consecutive days. So, the next day we did from noon the 6pm and the last day from 6am (when the park opens) to noon and the experience gradually became greater and greater.Now, dreaming to come back at Amanya camp together with our children. Thank you! Asante sana!! 🙏💗
Communicating with the staff at Little Amanya Camp was easy and all done through email. They were quick to answer my questions and we paid directly to them via PayPal.When we arrived at Little Amanya Camp, we had a very simple, easy check-in and the tent was exactly like the pictures. It was so cool-looking and very clean. They keep the tent and grounds really nice and tidy. The decor was nice! It was so peaceful and quiet at the camp, we were able to just sit out on our patio and take in the scenery. Kili didn't cooperate with us. The clouds were in the way and we were only able to see the base. Even though seeing Kili was the goal of our trip, the vibe and experience we had at Little Amanya Camp took over and we were loving every minute of the tranquility. We watched the locals just wandering through the plains in the distance. Even spotted a twiga or two. Life there seemed so peaceful. As the sun set, the clouds and colors in the sky were just magnificent.We made our way to the bar and grabbed a couple of drinks. The staff pours the drinks so don't expect a bartender to make any craft cocktails. Drinks are very basic and limited but the spirits they have on hand our affordable and worth it.A driver in a 4x4 waited for us as he took us off-site to a location where our 7:30pm bush dinner was all set up for just the two of us. We were so amazed driving up as we had a small staff to ourselves, a mini bonfire, a mini bar full of drinks, a mini buffet, a beautiful table setting, candles lighting the path, and lanterns that lit up in the tree. THIS was how I thought a bush dinner was going to be and they passed it with flying colors. It was the best setup we've ever had! The first time my husband and I tried to have a private romantic dinner like this was on our vacation to Bali in 2015. They were supposed to do a candlelit setup for us but the reservation did not get confirmed and we missed it. So we tried a couple more times on different vacations and they always seemed to fall short of our expectations. Our dinner with Little Amanya Camp was the first time it worked out the way we wanted and it was our best experience yet! Everything was perfect.After dinner, we arrived back at the camp and saw that the sky full of stars were still there waiting for us. The stars came out early here...around 7:15 pm. We got so many wonderful shots on my iphone 14 pro max. There was hardly any light pollution and we got to relax below the billions of stars on display. It was an incredibly magical evening and one we will never forget.The next day, due to time constraints, we didn't go into Amboseli National Park as we were saving the game drives for our trip in the Masai Mara. Instead, we visited a Maasai village and got to see how they lived. The camp and village are located near the park entrance that most drivers don't use. So it was nice not having to deal with a lot of tourists.I'm glad we stayed at Little Amanya Camp. There wasn't a lot of information to go by, but we discovered a YouTube video by Dave Mani and it sold us on this place.If you're looking for a hotel with luxury accommodations and other accommodations around, this is not for you. If you're looking to be away from the hustle and bustle but still want some creature comforts, this is the place. There is a sink, flushing toilet, and heated shower (no bucket baths, whew) in the tents. The camp is run on solar power and a bit off-grid, but not true off-grid since we still had internet connection with our phone service and had electricity. Still keep in mind that electricity is limited. Every tent had a view of Mount Kiliminjaro on their front porch.Tip: Download an offline map of the area on Google Maps in case you lose signal and can't find the camp. The camp's Google Map directions are pretty spot on.
We stayed here for one night on our road trip from Nairobi and Masai Mara to Mombasa. We stayed in many places over these 3 weeks, and this was a bad, really bad experience :(I was attacked by one of the camp dogs, it was really close to biting me, twice! when I was going into my daughter (8 years old) who was inside the tent. Turns out the dog had 2 puppies under the tent. The staff told us she had the puppies one week ago - still they had not chosen to move the puppies to a better place 🙁 However they did move the dogs after this scary incident, to the actual dog house.Later our friends found a scorpion on their pillow when they were going to bed… Not something you want to have on your kids pillow.For wild life and scary experiences, sure - this is the place!Not a camp to bring kids! It all felt very unsafe. However, a stay we always will remember. Our driver was very satisfied with this camp though.
It's an amazing place.Staff are just amazing. One called totoo that Lady is amazing. She made sure we were all comfortable.Management should work on your booking arrangements some of our guests we double booked and less rooms.
Virginie
2024-01-04
Verified Petit coin de paradis
Nous avons séjourné à Little Amanya Camp en famille (2 enfants de 5 et 7 ans). Nous avons particulièrement apprécié cet hébergement, car l’endroit est isolé et magnifique. Ce petit camp est bien aménagé et organisé et les gens qui y travaillent (en particulier au restaurant) sont vraiment aimables, souriants et aux petits soins. Nous avons très bien mangé et la nourriture était variée. Les pods sont originaux et la literie est vraiment bien. De plus, le camp n’est qu’à 10 minutes de l’entrée du parc d’Amboseli. Le camp se veut éco-responsable. Si nous avons l’occasion de retourner au Kenya, nous y viendrons à nouveau.
Annika J
2023-12-25
Verified Don't stay there
Wir hatten eine Buchung über eine Plattform vom 18.9.23. Am 7. Dezember, 2 Wochen vor Anreise, bekamen wie eine Nachricht, ob wir die Buchung aufrecht erhalten wollten und diese würde storniert werden, wenn wir nicht innerhalb von 24h antworten. Ich bestätigte die Buchung und schrieb der Unterkunft. Man teilte mir mit, dass man alle Buchungen über 3 Nächte storniere, da manchmal Leute nicht auftauchten. Ich schrieb, dass wir kämen und fragte was, worauf nie eine Antwort kam. Die Buchung war aber noch existent. Drei Tage vor Anreise schrieb ich der Unterkunft, die dann sagte, dass das Zimmer storniert sei (ironischerweise kam die Nachricht von "Happiness"). Das ist eine absolute Frechheit 3 Tage vor Anreise, über Weihnachten ohne eine gescheite Rückmeldung. Die Buchungsplattform bar uns eine Alternative an: deren Schwestern-Camp mit dem gleichen Amanya im Namen. Das wäre dann ein Zimmer für 3 Personen gewesen für wesentlich mehr Geld. Das ist also der Trick, schön vorher stornieren und wesentlich teurere Alternative anbieten. Ich würde mich nicht auf die verlassen, 5 Tage vor Anreise eine Alternative finden ist ein Schmerz und wir haben 300 USD mehr gezahlt. Mein Tipp: Finger weg! Alle Konversationen und Belege für diese Aussage sind vorhanden.
Danno K
2023-11-30
Verified What a Camp little Amanya at Amboseli park!!
Our night at the Little Amanya campsite was one of the highlights of our trip. The welcoming facilities and pleasant atmosphere of the camp made for a peaceful stay. The room was not only comfortable but also had all the amenities one could need for a good night's sleep. The food provided at the camp was excellent and we were quite well fed. The quality and care given to the presentation of the cuisine contributed to a great experience. In addition, the camp's facilities and services far exceed what we hoped for, which greatly enhanced our experience. The warmth of the camp was only enhanced by the hospitality and attentiveness of the staff, making it a stop on our trip that will not soon be forgotten. In conclusion, our stay at Little Amanya Camp was amazing and we will always remember its scenic beauty, delicious food and lovely staff with great fondness.
John B
2023-11-04
Verified Little Amanya Camp, A Romantic Retreat in the Heart of Amboseli National Park
From the moment we arrived the staff made us feel comfortable and at home. We had a breathtaking view of Mount Kilimanjaro from our front porch and our tent was a comfortable retreat. Every morning was like opening a postcard. The stars were a sight to behold and the sounds of nature were soothing at night. The wildlife was amazing. Apart from lions lounging in the sun, we witnessed elegant giraffes, herds of elephants and much more. Our guide was passionate about the area's conservation and fauna, in addition to being knowledgeable. Sundowner cocktails with Kilimanjaro in the background were the highlight of a great meal. It was the perfect romantic retreat. I wholeheartedly support Little Amanya Camp. This is the place to go if you want an extraordinary safari experience with a touch of luxury. With full hearts and a strong desire to return, we left. Don't pass up this Amboseli hidden gem!
Thao T
2023-08-22
Verified Glamping with a view of Mt Kili and the Milky Way
My husband and I arrived in Nairobi a few days early before our trip to the Masai Mara. So we drove out to Amboseli for one night to see if we can catch a view of Mt Kili while we were in Kenya. We knew it was a 50/50 shot in the dark that it would happen, but we traveled all this way from the United States so thought...why not? Communicating with the staff at Little Amanya Camp was easy and all done through email. They were quick to answer my questions and we paid for our accommodations via PayPal. They handled our transfer from Nairobi and Collins from Southern Cross Safaris came to pick us up at our hotel. Little did we know that Collins was going to become one of our life-long friends. We had hours with him on the ride and back and we all learned so much from each other about our different cultures. One of my favorite memories from our entire trip. Another great highlight was seeing a giraffe cross the road! Have you ever seen a twiga cross a road?! It happened before we even got to the camp. When we arrived at Little Amanya Camp, we had a very simple, easy check-in and the tent was exactly like the pictures. It was so cool-looking and very clean. They keep the tent and grounds really nice and tidy. The decor was nice! It was so peaceful and quiet at the camp, we were able to just sit out on our patio and take in the scenery. Kili didn't cooperate with us. The clouds were in the way and we were only able to see the base. Even though seeing Kili was the goal of our trip, the vibe and experience we had at Little Amanya Camp took over and we were loving every minute of the tranquility. We watched the locals just wandering through the plains in the distance. Even spotted a twiga or two. Life there seemed so peaceful. As the sun set, the clouds and colors in the sky were just magnificent. We made our way to the bar and grabbed a couple of drinks. The staff pours the drinks so don't expect a bartender to make any craft cocktails. Drinks are very basic and limited but the spirits they have on hand our affordable and worth it. We took our drinks out to the bonfire and met another couple from the US. They too were only spending one night at Little Amanya Camp and shared with us the last two weeks of their adventure. We were having such a good conversation that by the time we looked up at the sky, we got in 5 minutes of the Milky Way and had to leave for our 7:30pm bush dinner. A driver in a 4x4 waited for us as he took us off-site to a location where dinner was all set up for just the two of us. We were so amazed driving up as we had a small staff to ourselves, a mini bonfire, a mini bar full of drinks, a mini buffet, a beautiful table setting, candles lighting the path, and lanterns that lit up in the tree. THIS was how I thought a bush dinner was going to be and they passed it with flying colors. It was the best setup we've ever had! The first time my husband and I tried to have a private romantic dinner like this was on our vacation to Bali in 2015. They were supposed to do a candlelit setup for us but the reservation did not get confirmed and we missed it. So we tried a couple more times on different vacations and they always seemed to fall short of our expectations. Our dinner with Little Amanya Camp was the first time it worked out the way we wanted and it was our best experience yet! Everything was perfect. After dinner, we arrived back at the camp and saw that the sky full of stars were still there waiting for us. We got so many wonderful shots on my iphone 14 pro max. There was hardly any light pollution and we got to relax below the billions of stars on display. It was an incredibly magical evening and one we will never forget. The next day, due to time constraints, we didn't go into Amboseli National Park as we were saving the game drives for our trip in the Masai Mara. Instead, we visited a Maasai village and got to see how they lived. The camp and village are located near the park entrance that most drivers don't use. So it was nice not having to deal with a lot of tourists. We did a road trip a couple years ago from Florida to California and had a desire to stay in an off-grid camp, but we had an electric vehicle so didn't want to take the chance of relying on solar power to charge our car. We were finally able to have that experience in Amboseli and it was so nice to be away from everything. The camp is run on solar power and a bit off-grid, but not true off-grid since we still had internet connection with our phone service and had electricity. Still keep in mind that electricity is limited. I'm glad we stayed at Little Amanya Camp. There wasn't a lot of information to go by, but we discovered a YouTube video by Dave Mani and it sealed the deal for us. If you're looking for a hotel with luxury accommodations and other accommodations around, this is not for you. If you're looking to be away from the hustle and bustle but still want some creature comforts, this is the place. There is a sink, flushing toilet, and heated shower (no bucket baths, whew) in the tents. Tip: Be patient with the locals and services you book/receive. Kenya is known to not have time constraints so if you're looking to do anything on time, please reset your expectations. Schedules are not always guaranteed and if you're very strict on it, you'll be greatly disappointed. Some things we did were on schedule but others took a bit longer, so leave buffers of time where you need it. This is not a complaint whatsoever as we had the best time here, but we noticed this all around Kenya. Also, make sure to buy a sim card/esim to make calls or get internet access. Download an offline map of the area on Google Maps in case you lose signal and can't find the camp. The camp's Google Map directions are pretty spot on. If you're planning a bush dinner in their winter time, expect it to be a bit cold. We went during August and you definitely need to bundle up. Also, every tent had a view of Mount Kiliminjaro on their front porch.
Johan T
2023-06-27
Verified Absolute shambles!
Hardly had any Power during a two day stay. No Power = No hot water for shower/bath. The signature units had no bathplugs - therefor unable to use advertised outside baths.... 50-60% of items on the menus were not available that weekend. Staff friendly and tried very hard to satisfy, although with everything else it was simply unenjoyable.
Faye Lenette
2022-12-04
Verified Great service, really comfortable accommodation & beautiful surroundings
We stayed at one of the beautiful tents, that feel more like a small villa. Great shower, very comfortable double beds and even a bath tub on the veranda with view on the Kilimanjaro. The team is really lovely and help you with everything. There's nothing negative about this place, we can really recommend staying here. It will be a great experience!
Contact
- Little Amanya Camp
- P.O Box 99679-80107 Mombasa, Kenya.
- +254 113774699, +254721953094, +254112475179
- Email: littleamanyacamp@gmail.com