Ol Tukai Lodge, located in the heart of Amboseli National Park, offers breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the park’s abundant wildlife, including its famous African elephants.
The lodge opened in 1996 on the site originally used by the 1948 film crew for The Snows of Kilimanjaro, based on Ernest Hemingway’s stories.
The lodge reflects the rich cultural history of the area, shaped by the Maasai community, the colonial government, and early European explorers.
Originally catering to leisure travelers seeking authentic safari experiences, Ol Tukai Lodge now also serves corporate guests, offering flexible accommodations and a scenic base for exploring Amboseli’s wildlife and landscapes.
Ol Tukai Lodge Facilities
The lodge offers facilities designed to give visitors the best views of its scenic surroundings.
Accommodation
Ol Tukai Lodge has 80 chalet-style twin rooms, each with views of the wetlands or Mount Kilimanjaro.
Rooms have private bathrooms, terraces, safes, fans, and tea/coffee facilities. Two rooms are designed for guests with physical challenges. There are four types of rooms: Standard, Double, Triple, and Disability Rooms.
Recreational
Guests can use the swimming pool or play board games such as Scrabble, Monopoly, and cards.
Dining
The lodge has a restaurant with a veranda overlooking the wildlife, a pool bar serving snacks and drinks, and the Elephant Bar, an open-air bar with a deck offering views of the marshlands and Kilimanjaro.
Conferencing
The conference room is equipped with a projector, video system, and flip charts and can host up to 200 delegates.
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Excursions and Activities
- Elephant Research Center: Daily monitoring of elephant populations, behavior, and habitats.
- Masai Village Visit: Observe Maasai culture, traditional homes, clothing, beadwork, and daily life.
- Night Game Drives: Two evening drives guided by experienced staff.
- Game Viewing: Amboseli hosts large herds of elephants, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, zebras, hyenas, baboons, and more.
- Bird Walks: Explore the lodge’s surroundings and see over 400 bird species.
- Signature Experiences: Bush or gala dinners and champagne breakfasts at the observation hill.
Other Facilities
Gift shop, clinic, spa/massage, currency exchange, 24-hour phone service, Wi-Fi, and business center.
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Packages During Low and High Peaks
Ol Tukai Lodge offers a two-night road safari package, with full-board accommodation included.
The package includes one game drive per day, transport in tour mini-vans (a supplement applies for Land Cruisers), and the services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide.
Rates vary by season and residency status. During high season (3 January – 3 May and 1 October – 10 December 2025), resident rates are Ksh 49,000 for a single room and Ksh 78,000 for a double room.
Non-resident rates are USD 570 for a single and USD 900 for a double.
In low season (4 May – 30 June 2025), resident rates are Ksh 43,000 for a single room and Ksh 70,000 for a double room, while non-resident rates are USD 500 for a single room and USD 810 for a double room.
During peak season (1 July – 30 September and 11 December 2025 – 2 January 2026, including Easter), single-room rates are Ksh 57,000 for residents and USD 660 for non-residents, while double rooms are Ksh 90,000 for residents and USD 1,100 for non-residents.
For reservations, visit www.oltukailodge.com or email [email protected].
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