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Eve

Kristin

4.9 out of 5 stars Average guest rating

About Tawi Lodge

Located in a private conservancy, a five-minute drive from the eastern entrance of the Amboseli National Park, Tawi Lodge is the epitome of a luxury safari lodge. It also prides itself on its eco-friendly credentials and gold rating. Electricity comes from the sun, water from a bore hole, and great care is taken to respect the fragile ecosystem and the local people. The star of the show is undoubtedly the magnificent Kilimanjaro looming in the background and the close proximity of the waterhole ensures guests are treated to some first-class wildlife encounters.

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From $530 person/night

Lodge

12 Rooms

Amboseli & Chyulu Hills, Kenya

Highlights

Local guides will ensure you know everything you need to about everything you see.

The showers have some of the best views in Kenya.

The activity at the waterhole is not to be missed (and won't be because it's visible from anywhere on the property).

The property

The double-storey lodge has four lounge areas, two bars (one of which is a bush bar built around a tortilis tree) and a library on the mezzanine level. Food is served either in the tree-canopied dining room or in the boma. (You can also request to have yours served in your chalet.) There is a small spa, a heated pool and comfy recliners under the trees at the edge of the lawn - all with good views of the waterhole.

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The rooms

There are 13 spacious traditional Makuti-roofed chalets (more like mini-lodges), designed and spaced to provide maximum privacy. En-suite bathrooms have a bath and shower, the four-poster beds are like a small piece of heaven, and the wooden veranda offers the perfect spot to lounge about and marvel at the stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. All units have a fireplace for cold winter nights. Some have a better view of the nearby waterhole and the animals that flock to it.

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One more thing...

The only complaint is that after a stay at Tawi, all other safari lodges will pale in comparison.

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Activities

Game Drives

Night Drives

Bush Walks

Birding

Morning and evening game drives are guided by local Masaai, meaning guests are privy to their first-hand knowledge of the plants and animals. Expect to see loads of elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes and zebras, as well as interesting birdlife. The more energetic can go mountain climbing and those keen for a more sedentary approach can take in their surroundings from a helicopter. End a busy day with a sleep-inducing massage in the spa or take a dip in the bio-pool.

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Reviews

Guest

6 years ago

The location and the cottages are beautiful and the staff are very warm and welcoming. The food was delicious and the activities, including the camel ride, were great. The game drives delivered.

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5 out of 5 stars

About Amboseli & Chyulu Hills

Amboseli & Chyulu Hills

Come for iconic herds of elephant in the shadow of Kilimanjaro and stay for the elite game-viewing.

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Wildlife in Amboseli & Chyulu Hills

Elephant

Abundant

Giraffe

Abundant

Hippo

Rare

Black Rhino

Occasional

White Rhino

None

Lion

Occasional

Cheetah

Occasional

Leopard

Occasional

Hyena

Occasional

Wildebeest

Occasional

Buffalo

Abundant

Zebra

Abundant

Warthog

Abundant

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

None

Show all wildlife

The Amboseli and Chyulu Hills region enjoy a diverse landscape of open savannah, acacia thicket and riverine forest, characterised by sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. It's a place of extreme scenic beauty, with wildlife to match. Witness lions, buffalo, leopard, spotted hyena, cheetah, giraffe, warthog, a diverse range of antelope and more than 300 species of bird. However the true highlight is the magnificent herds of elephant containing the last of Africa's big Tuskers.

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