AMBOSELI SOPA LODGE
OFFICIAL CATEGORY
(Ministry of Tourism classification):
LOCATION:
Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Region
set in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
DESCRIPTION:
Set at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli sopa
Lodge nestles in a flower strewn glade surrounded by
tall acacia trees. Its long, sheltered veranda overlooks
a natural spring frequented by birds and wildlife.
Within a short walking distance one may visit the
marvellous hippo pools. Spread out on a 200 acre estate
on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, this lodge
offers some of the most unusual features and facilities
to be found at any safari destination in Kenya
NUMBER OF ROOMS:
Has
a total of 112 beds.
Room décor:
The cottage-style accommodation is comfortable, quaint
and rustic and the lush gardens play host to numerous
brilliantly colored birds.
Room amenities:
some cottages have stone fireplaces, with bath and flush
toilet. Telephone and 240v power outlets
are available.
Special features:
The Lodge has
microlite aircraft and one of the longest private bush
tarmac airstrips in Kenya.
FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
A choice of three spectacular well stocked bars and
wholesome home cooking from the kitchen will help you
unwind in the best possible way. The cuisine is
exquisite.
GENERAL FACILITIES:
·
Bureau de Change - Exchange reasonable amounts of
foreign currency.
·
Communication - 24 hour telephone & fax services.
A radio call service too.
·
Shops - A well stocked shop where personal
toiletries and souvenirs can be purchased
·
Credit Cards - All major credit cards are
accepted at Ol Tukai.
·
Transportation - Air - scheduled services
available from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Flying time
Nairobi - Amboseli is approximately 30 - 40 minutes.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
The massive mazera stone-tiled swimming pool is an
instant refreshing remedy for a long day's safari while
our Life in the vicinity of the lodge centres around
numerous springs fed by the snows of Mount Kilimanjaro.
a sauna bath, a mini-golf course, nightly entertainment
under the soft lighting of a rotunda style bar visit the
traditional Maasai manyatta next door or to view it from
the air during the excitement of a microlite flight.
CONFERENCE FACILITIES:
There’s
an audiovisual center where conference meetings can be
arranged.
CLIMATE:
warm days and cool evenings. April-June,
October-November are the rainy seasons.
