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Kibo Safari Camp

4.0 star property
Tentalow with free parking, near Amboseli National Park

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Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool
View from room
Mountain view
Kibo Safari Camp, located in a national park, offers scenic views and on-site dining. Guests can relax in the garden, swim in the outdoor pool, or browse the library between wildlife excursions. The camp provides free WiFi, and visitors appreciate the attentive staff service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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Mountain view

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mountain view

Deluxe Tent (Single)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Mountain view

Deluxe Tent, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Tent (Triple)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Club Tent (Single)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Club Tent (Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Club Tent (Triple)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

Club Tent, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Club Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Near Kimana Gate, Amboseli, Rift Valley, 120

What's nearby

  • Amboseli National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kimana Gate - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Loitokitok Hospital - 40 min drive - 25.9 miles
  • Amboseli Elephant Research Camp - 43 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Kilimanjaro National Park - 60 min drive - 19.2 miles

Getting around

  • Amboseli (ASV) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Dreams - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Wazees corner - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Kimana Slaughterhouse - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Cabanas Lounge Kimana - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Osotua obo Butchery - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Kibo Safari Camp

Upscale tentalow near Amboseli National Park
At Kibo Safari Camp, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, game drive on site, and a gift shop
  • A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All 73 rooms offer comforts such as furnished patios, as well as amenities like free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is located inside Amboseli National Park. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the national park.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Additional fee: USD 90 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Kibo Safari Camp Hotel Amboseli
Kibo Safari Camp Hotel
Kibo Safari Camp Amboseli
Kibo Safari Camp
Kibo Safari Camp Hotel Amboseli Eco-System
Kibo Camp Amboseli
Kibo Camp
Kibo Safari Camp Safari/Tentalow Amboseli
Kibo Safari Camp Safari/Tentalow
Kibo Safari Camp Amboseli
Kibo Safari Camp Safari/Tentalow
Kibo Safari Camp Safari/Tentalow Amboseli

Frequently asked questions

Does Kibo Safari Camp have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kibo Safari Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kibo Safari Camp?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kibo Safari Camp?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kibo Safari Camp?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kibo Safari Camp located?

Situated in a national park, this tentalow is within 1 mi (2 km) of Amboseli National Park and Kimana Gate. Amboseli Elephant Research Camp is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Kibo Safari Camp Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place to stay with unbelievable views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Great food options and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Safari Camp - great location, beautiful accommodation and brilliant staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is beautifully arranged and the staff is very welcoming and polite! There is a variety of lots of different foods and all of the options are delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the room club tent. Tons of room. Great view. The staff are amazing. Super friendly and respond to your needs instantly. The Ostriches are absolutely hilarious. Made us laugh everyday! Food is top notch. Staying outside the park is good so you have option to pay for the park or not. We saw Craig the old elephant outside the park at the conservancy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

A wonderful 2 nights stay during our Kenya Safari trip. Lodge and rooms are beautifully appointed and very well maintained. Staff is so very polite, kind and attentive. Perfect for Amboseli game drives!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful 2 nights stay during our Kenya Safari trip. Lodge and rooms are beautifully appointed and very well maintained. Staff is so very polite, kind and attentive. Perfect for Amboseli game drives!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place next to the Amboseli entrance park. The settings, the tents, restaurant and bar have a lot of charm. The view on the Kilimanjaro is beautiful. Staff is fantastic and the food is the best we've had in Kenya, a lot of choice and Absolutely delicious. thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Luca

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice place but low cleaness

Very nice Place, maybe tends are too near. Good quality of food. Cleaness not so good, I found a chewngum on the WC...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marla K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean staff Winnie, Allen and “Bar Man” were EXCELLENT
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful safari camp just outside Amboseli.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sangita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kibo safari camp is simply stunning with awesome views of my Kilimanjaro,and tented accomodation is like a 5 star room,fully serviced,the staff take the entire credit of our holiday too and chef Andrew is such a brilliant cook,well done Kibo team .Even the other chefs did so much to make our holiday special .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, convenient location safari, beautiful glamping experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

RANI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, it was OK but there’s a few things that they need to work on. They should have a WhatsApp system where we can connect with employees when we need something in the room instead of walking all the way to the front desk to ask for a simple thing like a towel. Also the system of ordering is ridiculous. You have to sign on every order you ask for. For example, if you ask for white wine, they give you a paper to sign for it then if you ask for Water, you get another paper to sign for it so you get 5-6 papers to sign For a few things that you order. And you have to sign before the water even comes to you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

GERALDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kibo is a lovely camp. The staff was so accommodating and very attentive. I would like to say that the marketing of the accommodations is misleading. The pictures of the " Luxury tent" show that you have a view of Kilimanjaro...but you do not. .I think that this should be stated. This was a huge disappointment as this was my first group that I have brought to Amboseli.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Mixed

Exceptional service for dinner and Lunch. Thank you, Felix, for your attentiveness. We were awoken at 3.58 am on a Sunday with blaring music next door. Literally 100+ decibels. We went for our tour after breakfast (incredibly, the music continued after we reported to management). On our return, we found that this continued because there was a "Church Service" next door. Chanting, "Talking in Tounges," and preaching continued until late afternoon on Sunday. The manager never gave us any feedback. There is an issue with the location of this church service in the quiet of a National Park Resort. The bar/Lounge service was simply horrible for us. The service staff in this section were passive and unattentive. This is in sharp contrast with the dining section, where the service was exceptional. But I think this perhaps was just our unlucky day as the other guests seemed to have a great time. The food was very good overall. Good value for money. We experienced 16 power outages, lasting from 5 to 15 minutes each. While we eventually got used to them, it would have been helpful if we were informed about this normal occurrence in advance. Forget using Wi-Fi in the cottages. (Well, for the ones facing Mt Kilimanjaro's side, at least.) Forget about hot showers in this section. Hope for lukewarm. The reception staff is mixed—very good mixed with very bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous place to stay, 5 min outside the park. The tents are lovely, the staff extraordinary, the food excellent. The only complaint is that you have to buy all your drinks including even water.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you would want your safari experience to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the Amboseli Park. Staff were wonderful and we enjoyed the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay in Amboseli. Located right outside the gate (less than 3 min to gate). The accommodations are great! The food and staff are great too! We had Benard as our driver and he was great as well! If you’re coming to Amboseli stay at Kibo, you won’t regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mooi lodge met vriendelijke personeel

Mooie safaritenten, heerlijk eten en super gastvriendelijke staff. Vlakbij de ingang van Amboseli NP, net buiten het NP! Wij houden meer van een kleinschaliger kamp en jammer dat je vanaf het kamp niet op een drinkwaterhole uit kijkt.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Kibo Safari Camp! We stayed for 5 nights and were made to feel very welcomed and at home! Dinner is amazing - there is a wood burning pizza oven and different grill stations! The bar area is beautiful and spacious. Our tent was very spacious and comfortable. It did not get cold at all, which was surprising!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wambui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is caring and attentive. The property is well maintained. The tents are clean and cosy. Peaceful and restful stay. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kilimanjaro at your doorstep

This place is located beautifully, at the entrance of Amboseli and with a stunning views of Kilimanjaro. It’s a close drive to Kilimanjaro Baloon Safaris, a professional company which takes you to unforgettable early mornings balloon rides. Service was quite good at Kibo, the food was ok. Desserts were plain, and being emptied quickly without being filled again The rooms aer beautifully done in true African style. We asked for floors to be cleaned, twice, something that hasn’t been done There weren’t enough towels, and no conditioner/shampoo/bodywash that one would expect to get in places of this price range And there were school excursion at the same time, something that’s made us complaint to the manager because of the noise during the evening All in all, a great place with a beautiful location We would definitely come back if they would improve these small things that can make a big difference
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Experience!

The Kibo Safari lodge was amazing, it exceeded all of our expectations! The staff was super friendly, personable and attentive. The lodge was the exact outdoor safari style we were looking for! Will definitely return and recommend to all of our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel & Restaurant Reception Not Happy Campers

Reception, hotel and restaurant, is just not very friendly or happy. Other than that, all is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

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