Ol Tukai Lodge is set at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro with its breathtaking scenery and unique wildlife.
Ol Tukai Lodge is set at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park, which is renowned for its elephant population. Writers have described Ol Tukai and the surrounding Amboseli with its breathtaking scenery and unique wildlife as ‘A home for the gods’.
About Ol Tukai Lodge
Ol Tukai Lodge shares in the rich cultural history of Amboseli involving The Maasai Community, The Colonial Government and The Early European explorers. The culmination of all these defines our hospitality offering of authentic African Safari experience and culture.
The lodge opened its doors in 1996, on the original setup for the film crew who shot Snow at Kilimanjaro in 1948 starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward and Ava Gardner – an adaptation of The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories, a compendium of short stories authored by Ernest Hemingway that was published in 1961.
The lodge is strategically located at the heart of Amboseli National Park. As such, it is designed to take advantage of its scenic environment; Mt. Kilimanjaro and the abundant wildlife of Amboseli, making it a world-renowned spot to observe African Elephants.
We started out by offering unique Safari experiences to leisure travelers but we have since expanded our services to the corporate world. Our strength lies in our flexibility to offer hospitality excellence to diverse travel individuals. Integrity is deeply woven into our business culture. We also promote a working environment that cultivates job satisfaction.
We are eco-friendly, family-friendly and disability-friendly.
About Ol Tukai Lodge
Ol Tukai Lodge shares in the rich cultural history of Amboseli involving The Maasai Community, The Colonial Government and The Early European explorers. The culmination of all these defines our hospitality offering of authentic African Safari experience and culture.
The lodge opened its doors in 1996, on the original setup for the film crew who shot Snow at Kilimanjaro in 1948 starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward and Ava Gardner – an adaptation of The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories, a compendium of short stories authored by Ernest Hemingway that was published in 1961.
The lodge is strategically located at the heart of Amboseli National Park. As such, it is designed to take advantage of its scenic environment; Mt. Kilimanjaro and the abundant wildlife of Amboseli, making it a world-renowned spot to observe African Elephants.
We started out by offering unique Safari experiences to leisure travelers but we have since expanded our services to the corporate world. Our strength lies in our flexibility to offer hospitality excellence to diverse travel individuals. Integrity is deeply woven into our business culture. We also promote a working environment that cultivates job satisfaction.
We are eco-friendly, family-friendly and disability-friendly.
Packages & Experiences
Ol Tukai Lodge Facilities
ACCOMMODATION
There are 80 luxury chalet-style twin rooms at Ol Tukai Lodge, all with an uninterrupted view of the wetlands or Kilimanjaro. Stylish and comfortable, the rooms have private bath rooms and individual terraces. They are equipped with safes, fans, tea and coffee counters. To accommodate physically challenged guests, two rooms have been designed according to EU standards.
RECREATIONAL
Swimming Pool: Before your afternoon game drive, why not
take a cooling dip or lounge by the pool under the acacia
shade?
Board Games: Scrabble, Monopoly, cards and many other
games are available from reception.
DINING
Restaurant: The dining room features an intricately
designed sisal tapestry by a local artist, depicting the Maasai
people. Just meters from elephants and other game that venture
close to the boundary, the dining room opens onto a veranda in
the garden where lunch is usually served.
Pool Bar: The pool bar serves snacks and drinks between
meal times. Our pool waiters are pleased to assist you, and our
barman can make you a special fruit punch while you soak up
the sun.
Elephant Bar: The Elephant Bar is situated between the
lounge and the dining room. This open-air bar serves a wide
selection of beers, cocktails, liquers and fresh juices. Above the
bar, a roof-level deck offers a splendid panorama of the
marshlands and Mt. Kilimanjaro.
CONFERENCING
Ol Tukai Lodge's conference room is fully equipped with video, flip charts, projector and other relevant apparatus. The room can accommodate up to 200 delegates and the management is happy to cater for specific seating requirements.
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
Elephant research center:
Our team of Kenyan research assistants and visiting scientists are in the field every day gathering information about the elephant population; births and deaths, musth, oestrus and mating. Our routine daily observations note associations between family units and independent males, geographic location, group size, composition, activity and habitat type.
Masai village visit:
Offers a cultural experience to observe the traditional lifestyle of the Maasai people. Visitors can witness their daily life, including their homes (manyattas), vibrant clothing, intricate beadwork, and participate in cultural activities like singing and dancing.
Night game drive:
The first game drive takes place from 1900hrs to 2100hrs while the second one takes place from 2100hrs to 2300hrs, accompanied by a warden or officer on duty together with an experienced guide. Guests return to the lodge by 2100hrs and 2300hrs respectively.
Game viewing:
In Amboseli National Park wildlife roams in abundance and is home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa. During the dry season these large herds, as well as vast herds of buffalo, congregate along the swamps where they come to drink, bathe and play. Other wildlife include; the African Lion which can easily be found and occasional sighted stalking prey, Cape Buffalo, Cheetah, Gazelle, Spotted Hyena, Jackals, Wildebeest, Common Zebra, Olive Baboons.
Bird walks:
Ol Tukai is home to 400 species of beautiful African birds. Enjoy the short bird walk that starts at the entrance of the hotel and rambles under the canopy of acacia trees around the lodge. A must for any fledgling ornithologist!
Signature experiences:
At Ol Tukai lodge we host signature experiences including Bush or Gala dinner and Champagne breakfast at the observation hill.
OTHER FACILITIES & SERVICES
Gift shop | Clinic | Spa / massage | Currency exchange | 24 hour telephone | WIFI internet services | Business centre
Escape to the beautiful Amboseli National Park and immerse yourself at Ol Tukai Lodge, an award-winning lodge that keeps true to its hospitality nature.
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