Tortilis Camp

2°40’58.4"S 37°10’51.9"E

95% (37 reviews)

Reviews of Tortilis Camp

Wildlife sightings and reviews

37 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Tortilis Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Starting in Aug-2018, 30 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Tortilis Camp.

Lion

83% success

Leopard

8% success

Cheetah

57% success

Wild dog

17% success

Elephant

100% success

Hippo

100% success

Wildebeest

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Buffalo

97% success

Giraffe

97% success

Spotted Hyena

86% success

Eland

46% success

Oryx

40% success

Striped Hyena

25% success

Gerenuk

20% success

Aardvark

8% success

Pangolin

8% success

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Olga

Dubai

"Amazing place in amazing location!"

3 nights Arrived 5 Apr 2021

"I had very interesting experience to stay in 5-star tent:).

Wonderfull camp, very professional and friendly staff, perfect service!" See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya

Experience Report

Overall Rating:

Excellent

Location:

Excellent

Service:

Excellent

Activities:

Excellent

Rooms:

Excellent

Food:

Excellent

Facilities:

Excellent

Sightings Report

Aardvark

Multiple sightings

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

Multiple sightings

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Gerenuk

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

3 sightings

Oryx

10 sightings

Pangolin

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

10 sightings

Striped Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wild dog

4 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr B.

Colorado

"aquatic paradise"

4 nights Arrived 8 Feb 2021

"Amboseli was amazing, there was a virtual carpet of life all about you. The Location of Tortilis was great, on a hill with views of the entire valley. Out of all the places we stayed, the scenery at Amboseli was my favorite. The wildlife may have been a bit further away, but there was always something. Like all of the Elewana collection, the food, service and ambiance were amazing. Ali was a great guide and we had an amazing time with him! Normally we travel more budget conscious, but, this experience has shown us what is possible, and may have spoiled us for truly amazing vacations, destinations, and accommodations." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya

Experience Report

Overall Rating:

Excellent

Location:

Excellent

Service:

Excellent

Activities:

Excellent

Rooms:

Excellent

Food:

Excellent

Facilities:

Excellent

Sightings Report

Buffalo

5 sightings

Eland

1 sighting

Elephant

10 sightings

Gerenuk

1 sighting

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Oryx

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

3 sightings

Wild dog

1 sighting

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

E & D

New Mexico

"First nights in Amboseli"

2 nights Arrived 4 Dec 2020

"Due to traveling during the covid pandemic, we didn't really know what to expect in the camps. There were fewer visitors and hence less staff but the level of quality was not diminished in any way.

We loved our bush walk with the experienced guides and shared a great drive with Ben Stilet, a local Maasai guide who joined us in our vehicle. Since we had unintentionally strayed a bit off the beaten path on our first game drive (i.e. gotten lost at night in the deep, dark backside of Amboseli), we were happy to invite Ben to go with us the second time out.

We had wonderful viewings of elephants and hippos, sunk up to their bellies in the swampy grasslands, and all the gazelles, buffalos, flamingos, etc one could ever want to see, all backlit by rainbows." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya

Experience Report

Overall Rating:

Excellent

Location:

Excellent

Service:

Excellent

Activities:

Excellent

Rooms:

Good

Food:

Excellent

Facilities:

Excellent

Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Cheetah

1 sighting

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

SueD

"elephant heaven"

3 nights Arrived 29 Jan 2020

"Liked my tent, the grounds and the setting. The highlight of my stay was having Joseph as my guide, he was totally brilliant and a lovely man. Kibeki was a great waiter. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya

Experience Report

Overall Rating:

Good

Location:

Excellent

Service:

Good

Activities:

Good

Rooms:

Good

Food:

Good

Facilities:

Good

Sightings Report

Buffalo

1 sighting

Cheetah

1 sighting

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

6 sightings

Hippo

1 sighting

Striped Hyena

1 sighting

Wildebeest

3 sightings

Zebra

8 sightings

Mrs Jana

Berlin

"A Perfect Stay with a perfect view"

3 nights Arrived 9 Nov 2019

"This was a perfect organuzed stay with a incredible view of the Kilimandscharo, every day game drives in my own car with my own driver, best food ever and the best managmant couple I ever met. We celebrated the 30th anuary of falling down the wall and for me it was a very emotional evening." See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya

Experience Report

Overall Rating:

Excellent

Location:

Excellent

Service:

Excellent

Activities:

Excellent

Rooms:

Excellent

Food:

Excellent

Facilities:

Excellent

Sightings Report

Aardvark

3 sightings

Buffalo

4 sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Gerenuk

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

5 sightings

Hippo

5 sightings

Oryx

Multiple sightings

Pangolin

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Striped Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wild dog

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr & Mrs H

Lisvane

"Style without substance!"

3 nights Arrived 24 Oct 2019

"This camp bears all the hallmarks of an establishment that treats guests as clients which could not be said of the other two camps in Meru and Masai Mara.

The hosts based on our experience do not engage with the guests other that on a superficial level. On our last night when we were enjoying supper we were abruptly informed to clear our room by 10:00 am and comeback early from our last game drive. We were told this is camp policy. It is also camp policy to restrict sundowners until the last night!!

On a positive note our guide was very good and we had some excellent opportunities bird watching. In addition the Elephant interactions and sightings were excellent and the best we have ever experienced in 12 years of travelling to Africa." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya

Experience Report

Overall Rating:

Average

Location:

Excellent

Service:

Average

Activities:

Good

Rooms:

Good

Food:

Good

Facilities:

Average

Sightings Report

Buffalo

4 sightings

Elephant

4 sightings

Giraffe

4 sightings

Hippo

4 sightings

Spotted Hyena

4 sightings

Wildebeest

4 sightings

Zebra

4 sightings

Scotty

Scotland

"In the shadow of Kilimanjaro"

3 nights Arrived 3 Oct 2019

"Only shortfall of this camp is the long steep incline from rooms to central amenities. Motor transport was provided for me to and from our room but this may not have been practical for others located in area with no road access." See all these reviews: 14n in Kenya

Experience Report

Overall Rating:

Excellent

Location:

Excellent

Service:

Excellent

Activities:

Excellent

Rooms:

Excellent

Food:

Excellent

Facilities:

Excellent

Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

5 sightings

Lion

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

8 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mrs S.

Datchet

"Tortilis Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 19 Sep 2019

"Nothing can prepare you for the view that Tortilis camp offers. The dining area faces Kilimanjaro and we were lucky to be able to see the mountain every day (it wasn't shrouded in mist!).

There is a man made watering hole which attracts animals. Our tent was vast with a very comfortable bed. No view of the mountain though.

The food was satisfactory. Usually soup and then a buffet.

We were struck at the variety of terrain in Amboseli from swamp to moon like landscape." See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya

Experience Report

Overall Rating:

Good

Location:

Excellent

Service:

Excellent

Activities:

Good

Rooms:

Excellent

Food:

Average

Facilities:

Good

Sightings Report

Buffalo

4 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

3 sightings

Lion

3 sightings

Oryx

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Striped Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

3 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Two Travellers

"Tortilis Camp"

3 nights Arrived 6 Feb 2019

"Our principal reason for wanting to visit Amboseli was to see elephants, and our wish was more than fulfilled - though it was also great just to sit quietly and take in the sheer numbers and variety of birds which vied for attention with them in the swampy areas. We also enjoyed the sight of hundreds of flamingoes which was a really stunning spectacle. It was good to have the option of game drives in the Kitirua conservancy though to be honest I think we had better luck game viewing in the park itself, which luckily did not seem as busy with other visitors as we thought it might be.

Unfortunately Kilimanjaro remained pretty well shrouded in cloud for most of our stay, but it was obvious that the view of it from the camp would have been amazing had it been more visible. As well as having a fantastic location, the camp itself was immaculately maintained and the food excellent, though as with Elsa's I think the atmosphere must inevitably be very different in high season when the camp is full. We very much appreciated the charming and understated hosting of Candy and Graeme, and along with our guide Patrick, wanted to express particular thanks to Jackson who not only looked after us so ably at mealtimes but also led us on a very enjoyable bush walk on the last morning of our stay." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya

Experience Report

Overall Rating:

Excellent

Location:

Excellent

Service:

Excellent

Activities:

Excellent

Rooms:

Excellent

Food:

Excellent

Facilities:

Excellent

Sightings Report

Buffalo

5 sightings

Cheetah

2 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

1 sighting

Lion

2 sightings

Spotted Hyena

6 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Dr H

Sussex

"Tortilis Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 27 Aug 2018

"Amazing views of flamingoes as we flew in. Excellent guide. Safe camp.

Friendly, helpful staff. Good views of the water hole with several visitors at night.

Watched lions mating.

Had opportunity to visit Maasai village. Valuable experience." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya

Experience Report

Overall Rating:

Excellent

Location:

Excellent

Service:

Excellent

Activities:

Excellent

Rooms:

Excellent

Food: