Welcome
Aileen and J.D. invite you to experience our stunning self-catering safari camp, nestled within the Amboseli ecosystem, just minutes away from the Amboseli Park entrance.
From your well-appointed safari tents or our comfortable lounge area, you'll be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro and observe wildlife at your own private waterhole.
Two camps to choose from
Our property features two adjacent camps. Choose between the luxurious elegance of the upper camp or the cozy charm of the lower camp tents. For larger groups, both camps can be reserved to accommodate your needs.
Upper camp
Lower Camp
Conservation fees
Charging conservation fees enables Amboseli Bush Camp, in support of Big Life foundation, to maintain and protect the unique biodiversity of the Amboseli ecosystem. This collaborative effort ensures the long-term preservation of the area's natural heritage for future generations, while also providing tangible benefits to local communities. To learn more about how you will be helping to conserve the Amboseli Ecosystem.
100% of your fees go directly to Big Life Foundation.
When completing your reservation, please select appropriate conservation fees.
| Fees per night | ||
| Residents | ||
| Adult | 1500 kes | 11 USD |
| Child (U16) | 1000 kes | 8 USD |
| Non residents | ||
| Adult | 2500 kes | 19 USD |
| Child (U16) | 1500 kes | 11 USD |
Amboseli Bush Camp Gallery
Upper camp tents
Community and Conservation
"Its not our garbage but its our ecosystem"
Amboseli Bush Camp is thrilled to have joined forces with local youth to help preserve the Amboseli ecosystem. Together, we are proudly known as Team Taka Taka. So far, we have successfully completed two roadside cleanup campaigns, where we collected waste (Taka Taka) along 15 kilometers of roadside from Kimana Town to the Amboseli Park Gate.
Our efforts contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable environment for everyone to enjoy. Join us in making a difference!
"Without a well protected habitat we have nothing"
We have teamed up with the Big Life Foundation who are protecting over 1.6 million acres of wilderness in the Amboseli-Tsavo-Kilimanjaro ecosystem. Big Life partners with local communities to protect nature for the benefit of all.
"This was probably our 10th time at Bush Camp and we were reminded why we love it so much. The staff is fantastic. The accommodations are exquisite and the views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the wildlife are simply stunning."
Stephen L.
June 2024
Amboseli Bush Camp
reviews 2024
There is nowhere more charming, comfortable or hospitable as the Amboseli Bush Camp. We saw elephants and other animals at the waterhole every day from the comfort of our breakfast table. The furniture and tents make it feel like home, and the camp is just 15 minutes drive from the park. JD, Alex and the crew made sure that every question was answered. We felt well cared for and grateful for this time at the camp
Kendra - December 2024
This camp is amazing, just a piece of heaven. we saw elephants group at the water hole at our arrival to welcome us :-) we saw zebras too. The experience can’t be described by words, it’s so different from the city life where we are living. We will recommend to friends to come at a dryer season if possible.
Xie Ke And Ivan -November 2024
We had the most amazing stay at Upper Camp. John was super welcoming and proactive in communication when we arrived in Kimana all throughout our stay. The area as well as the rooms and amenities are equipped exactly as described and everything looks even more beautiful in real life. The kitchen is fully equipped, one thing to note here is that is super important to buy enough food before you come here since the camp is quite remote (15-20 min drive from the next town Kimana). The water hole is in a perfect location so can watch wildlife from the lounge area and the tents. It can be lit up at night so that we managed to spot animals even when it was dark. At night, we also heard lions and hyenas, an incredible experience! If you have time we recommend the walking tour by Dixon and Samuel who know a lot about the surroundings and are eager to explain about their Masai culture on the way. Overall we had the most perfect stay and will definitely return. Thanks John!!!…
Mimi -November 2024
JD’s place was fantastic; as was the staff. Check in was quick and easy, with a very helpful team. The camp was very spacious and very clean. Excellent pizza making, too! Can’t wait to return.
Heather -November 2024
Amboseli Bush Camp is nestled in a stunning location with a view of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro and offers a perfect balance of comfort and immersion in the wild. One of the highlights is the watering hole right in front of the camp. It attracts a variety of wildlife, and during our stay, we were treated to sightings of giraffes, zebras, ostriches, and even hyenas coming to drink. The ever-changing landscape of wildlife right outside the camp was a truly magical experience. The staff at Amboseli Bush Camp truly make this place stand out. Alex and his team prepared delicious pizzas in the outdoor oven for us - a unique and fun experience. Samuel, one of the staff members, joined us for a morning jog through the bush. It was a wonderful way to connect with the environment and experience the landscape up close. We highly recommend Amboseli Bush Camp for anyone seeking an authentic yet comfortable African adventure!
June -December 2024
There is nowhere more charming, comfortable or hospitable as the Amboseli Bush Camp. We saw elephants and other animals at the waterhole every day from the comfort of our breakfast table. The furniture and tents make it feel like home, and the camp is just 15 minutes drive from the park. JD, Alex and the crew made sure that every question was answered. We felt well cared for and grateful for this time at the camp.
Babara -November 2024
This camp is amazing, just a piece of heaven. we saw elephants group at the water hole at our arrival to welcome us :-) we saw zebras too. The experience can’t be described by words, it’s so different from the city life where we are living. We will recommend to friends to come at a dryer season if possible.
Beth -November 2024
We had the most amazing stay at Upper Camp. John was super welcoming and proactive in communication when we arrived in Kimana all throughout our stay. The area as well as the rooms and amenities are equipped exactly as described and everything looks even more beautiful in real life. The kitchen is fully equipped, one thing to note here is that is super important to buy enough food before you come here since the camp is quite remote (15-20 min drive from the next town Kimana). The water hole is in a perfect location so can watch wildlife from the lounge area and the tents. It can be lit up at night so that we managed to spot animals even when it was dark. At night, we also heard lions and hyenas, an incredible experience! If you have time we recommend the walking tour by Dixon and Samuel who know a lot about the surroundings and are eager to explain about their Masai culture on the way. Overall we had the most perfect stay and will definitely return. Thanks John!!!
Sam -November 2024
JD’s place was fantastic; as was the staff. Check in was quick and easy, with a very helpful team. The camp was very spacious and very clean. Excellent pizza making, too! Can’t wait to return.
Eva -October 2024
Amboseli Bush Camp is nestled in a stunning location with a view of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro and offers a perfect balance of comfort and immersion in the wild. One of the highlights is the watering hole right in front of the camp. It attracts a variety of wildlife, and during our stay, we were treated to sightings of giraffes, zebras, ostriches, and even hyenas coming to drink. The ever-changing landscape of wildlife right outside the camp was a truly magical experience. The staff at Amboseli Bush Camp truly make this place stand out. Alex and his team prepared delicious pizzas in the outdoor oven for us - a unique and fun experience. Samuel, one of the staff members, joined us for a morning jog through the bush. It was a wonderful way to connect with the environment and experience the landscape up close. We highly recommend Amboseli Bush Camp for anyone seeking an authentic yet comfortable African adventure! Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Nancy -October 2024
Another brilliant stay at Amboseli Bush Camp. The location among the wildlife is truly magical. The staff are brilliant, especially when it comes to making pizzas! JD was also so friendly, taking us to a gorgeous sundowner spot one evening. Couldn’t recommend visiting enough :)Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp HeatherOctober 2024Wonderful place to stay! The staff was welcoming and helped us if we needed anything. Great location and accommodations.Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Linda -October 2024
Absolutely loved our stay at the Bushcamp. John and his team went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and was very kind and generous with his time. We loved the unique stay and watching for animals and making pizzas. It was the perfect way to end our Safari 🫶🦒🐃🐘Amboseli Bush Camp - Upper Camp
Kirsten -October 2024
Another fantastic stay. Beautiful views of Kiliminjaro. Lots of wildlife visiting the water hole throughout the day and night. Staff are amazing and responsive as needed but leave you to enjoy your space. Great morning bird and wildlife walk with Masai ascaris. Really peaceful and relaxing.Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Donald -October 2024
It was just so perfect! Clean and peaceful. Friendly staff.Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Ron -October 2024
Bush camp is a great place to stay when you want a clean, freindly and basic place and willing to deal with the food yourself . The road to the camp is great, out of the park, the place is suitable for people who love nature and not looking for luxury hotel with all the facilities . We recommend the place to others .Amboseli Bush Camp - Upper Camp
Laure Et Pierre -September 2024
Wonderful stay as always. Amboseli Bush camp is a gem with unparalleled views and location close to the park. Everything was perfect. JD has been the most flexible and welcoming host, we will be back for sure!Amboseli Bush Camp - Upper Camp
Marta -September 2024
Absolutely magical place! We loved it so much we barely made it to the park and preferred to stay watching the waterhole from the comfort of the camp. The bushwalk activity was lots of fun too!Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Konstantin -September 2024
JD and Aileen were extremely great hosts and our stay at their camp absolutely wonderful! JD picked us up from the train station in Emali (we took the SGR from Mombasa) and took us to the camp (aprox. two hours by car), which is in a stunning location just outside the Amboseli main gate. On the way, we stopped at a local grocery store to get everything for our stay (self catering, in a beautiful kitchen that's just been built). After we arrived, their staff took us on a magical evening bush walk around the camp, with many animals and a stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro at sunset. One of the highlights in the camp is the 'living room' - a beautiful open hang out area, overlooking a watering hole that attracts many different animals over the day. Other highlights included: pizza night around the bonfire, waking up to see Kilimanjaro from our tent at sunrise, a safari in Amboseli park, a visit to one of the staff member's local Maasai village and a wonderful dinner together with friends.Amboseli Bush Camp - Upper Camp
David -September 2024
A little bit of African paradise with wonderful warm attendants. The pizzas were world class - be sure to ask for them! Saw so much game and had a wonderful opportunity to relax and unwind. Heaven!Amboseli Bush Camp - Upper Camp
Michael - August 2024
tents in the upper camp are better than any hotel. very clean, incredibly atmospheric interior with quality details. the kitchen has everything you may need, and there is hot water in the bathroom. the tent has great warm blankets, but I didn't take pajamas for nothing (it was cool at night)Translated from RussianShow originalAmboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Pedro-J. -August 2024
Awesome, outstanding !!! the best accommodation of our trip around Kenya. Whenever we contacted John he took great care of us. The staff at the property is on the lookout for everything, and makes your stay perfect.Translated from SpanishShow originalAmboseli Bush Camp - Upper Camp JasperAugust 2024John was an amazing host and his camp is everything you can hope for when visiting AmboseliAmboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Trae And Christi -August 2024
Incredible spot. Incredible staff. Incredible stay. With the convenient location to Amboseli, beautiful glamping setup, and attentive staff (who also made us some delicious pizzas) it is well worth it. We saw animals right from camp, spent the evenings by the fire and our kids loved the bush walk and activities.Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Shona -August 2024
Second visit - absolutely love this place. Staff, accommodation, waterhole and closeness to park. BeautifulAmboseli Bush Camp - Upper Camp
Sarah -August 2024
Another wonderful stay at Amboseli Bush Camp. Saw elephants, giraffes, zebra, ostriches, water buffalo, and impala, all from the watering hole in the camp. Bush walks were expertly led by Samuel and Isaac and our kids loved the archery competition led by Dixon. Felix and Kilonzo were very attentive and helpful and made excellent pizzas! Looking forward to our next visit. :)Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Christine -August 2024
Very cozy and well located camp, with a beautiful lounge area and well-designed luxury tents. The team is friendly and the pizzas are perfect. We also took a walking tour with one of the Massai guides. It's great to have the camp to ourselves. Quite a few pets at the water point.Translated from FrenchShow originalAmboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Ashley -August 2024
We had a fabulous stay at the Bush Camp! My main comment is that the listing doesn't really do it justice and I needed to ask questions in advance to plan. When it was re-listed with a new host this past year, details were left out and helpful reviews lost, and the camp is much better than anticipated. E.g. it would be helpful to know there's a fridge/freezer and gas stove, each tent has its own bathroom with cold showers but there is also a separate hot shower nearby, the camp has a safari vehicle (pop-top land cruiser) and a driver/guide for $150 USD/day, bush walks are available with two Maasai staff for 4000 KES/group (saw hyena, zebras, gerenuk, etc), and staff will make good pizzas if you bring ingredients (they wanted more flour than anticipated - bring 1KG to be safe), etc. We loved the lounge/dining area overlooking the water hole where we saw an elephant, hyenas, giraffes, zebra, impala, dik-diks, etc. This is a special place and highly recommended!Amboseli Bush Camp - Upper Camp
Tania -August 2024
Incredible place! Peaceful, beautiful and amazing tents, kitchen and living room. Animals at the watering hole and an excellent view of Kilimanjaro. Will definitely be back!Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp Bernie And CeliaAugust 2024We really enjoyed our stay. It's a beautiful, restful spot and about 15 minute drive from the Kimana Gate to Amboseli National Park. The kitchen was very well equipped and the staff were friendly and helpful. We would definitely go back!Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Lori -August 2024
A really great place with fantastic and helpful staff. Would warmly recommendAmboseli Bush Camp - Upper Camp
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Oriol - August 2024
This camp is the place to be in Amboseli area. Facing directly to Kilimanjaro, the camp is outstanding.Amboseli Bush Camp - Upper Camp
Ulys -July 2024
Amazing place Overwhelming We saw a lot of animals, the views are breathtaking and the staff very friendlyTranslated from FrenchShow originalAmboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Benoit -July 2024
We highly recommend it! My young family and I felt at home there. Huge kitchen, proactive staff and comfortable buildings with views of animals at the water hole and Kilimanjaro. I hope you enjoy your stay as nice as we do.Translated from FrenchShow originalAmboseli Bush Camp - Upper Camp
Tam -July 2024
We are a frequent visitor to this Bush Camp because we love how chill and beautiful it is. Not a whole lot of animals at the watering hole this time but JD did drive us up to a beautiful lookout for a sunset view. My mom who was visiting the place for the first time loved the pizzas. Always a winner. We have already booked our next visit here in January.Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Annelies -July 2024
Beautiful experience at Amboseli Bush Camp. We saw many animals and the pizzas we ate the first night were amazing!Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
John -July 2024
Our third stay at the Bush Camp and it's our favorite place for a peaceful, comfortable place to stay with the beauty of the landscape and wildlife on your doorstep. JD has taken great pride in maintaining the essential nature of this beautiful camp and ugrading where necessary. The Masai team are friendly and attentive and very happy to share their culture and traditions, the traditional Masai pizzas are as good as ever! Reluctantly highly recommend, would rather keep this magical place a secret.Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Claudia -July 2024
We loved the lower bush camp. It is the perfect stay for visiting ambroseli. We did not expect the camp to be so spacious. It had three tents/rooms, kitchen area and another living/dining are. The staff were great and really know how to make pizza. They also help clean up the dishes after your meal. The local masai guide and his accompanying tracker who took us on a bush walk were very knowledgable. Having stayed one night in the lower camp and another in the upper camp (both rented exclusively by our group four) I can say that both are great. The main difference between the two is the following: - the size of the tents (lower camp has normal size tents, upper camp has two massive tents with a outside lounge area); - availability of hot water (lower camp has cold water showers in the rooms and hot water only in a separate shower bungalow; upper camp has hot water in every tent); - living area in lower camp faces sunset, whereas upper camp it faces Kilimanjaro. Highly recommended.Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Andrea -July 2024
We had an amazing stay at the bush camp with friends visiting from Norway! The staff were super welcoming, Godfried made really good pizzas in wood fired ovens. We went on a scenic bush walk with Samuel. The tents were nice, the common area and viewing place just fantastic. We saw giraffes drinking water from the waterhole. John and his wife were so kind to take us to sunset hill for sundowners! Thank you, truly special.Amboseli Bush Camp - Upper Camp
Flaminia -July 2024
We stayed one night at the upper camp and one night at the lower camp. We absolutely loved the upper camp, with the view of the Kilimanjaro, large and beautifully furnished tents with enormous bathrooms with hot water. The lower camp is also very pleasant, although the tent are smaller and there isn't hot water in the tents' bathrooms. The kitchen at the lower camp is very well designed and the sunset from the lounge is breathtaking. My only suggestion is to place the dining table next to the kitchen rather than in the lounge.Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
Amy -July 2024
Beautiful spot - will be backAmboseli Bush Camp - Upper Camp
Ash -July 2024
Spectacular, as always!Amboseli Bush Camp - Lower Camp
KirstenJune 2024
This was our 6th visit to Amboseli Bush Camp (upper and lower) and I was so impressed with all of the upgrades to the lower camp that JD is making. The new tents in the upper camp are pristine and beautiful. The camp is always a very special and relaxing treasure with the abundant game activity at both water holes and incredible views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscape.