Kenya • Luxury Lodge
Mid-range Amboseli lodge set at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and renowned for its large elephant population. Built on the original 1948 film set of “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” and opened to guests in 1996.
Our Narrative
Ol Tukai Lodge is set at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro within Amboseli National Park, in a position writers have called “a home for the gods” for its breathtaking scenery and unique wildlife.
The lodge opened its doors in 1996, on the original setup used by the 1948 film crew that shot “Snow at Kilimanjaro” (an adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s “The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories”) starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward and Ava Gardner.
At the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro inside Amboseli National Park
World-renowned spot to observe Amboseli’s famous large elephant population
Heritage location on the original 1948 “Snows of Kilimanjaro” film set
Discover the rooms, tents, and signature spaces shaped around this lodge's wild setting.
Mid-range Amboseli lodge set at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and renowned for its large elephant population. Built on the original 1948 film set of “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” and opened to guests in 1996.
Mid-range Amboseli lodge set at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and renowned for its large elephant population. Built on the original 1948 film set of “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” and opened to guests in 1996.
Mid-range Amboseli lodge set at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and renowned for its large elephant population. Built on the original 1948 film set of “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” and opened to guests in 1996.
Culinary Journey
Chef-led dining, sundowners, and bush settings shape the rhythm of each stay, pairing regional ingredients with the atmosphere of the surrounding landscape.
Tailored experiences pulled directly from this property's current safari offering.
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
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The Map
Ol Tukai Lodge is in central Amboseli National Park. Most guests fly into the lodge’s nearest airstrip from Nairobi (Wilson Airport), or drive 4–5 hours from Nairobi via the Mombasa Road and Namanga route.
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Signature Experiences
Game drives focus on Amboseli’s large elephant herds and Kilimanjaro panoramas, with optional Maasai village visits and cultural performances.
The lodge also hosts conferences and packages that combine safari with corporate events, weddings or anniversary celebrations.
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