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A shortlist of 3-star hotels for a stay at Amboseli, drawn from 24 places listed in Amboseli, Kajiado County. Suited to travellers who want to be near the park's elephant herds and the swamps fed by Kilimanjaro groundwater.
Staying in Nairobi
Amboseli sits in Kajiado County, near the border with Tanzania, and its national park is known for its elephant herds and for swamps fed by groundwater from Kilimanjaro. On a clear day Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border, rises over the park. People stay here to be close to the wildlife and the mountain views. Amboseli is about 160 km south of Nairobi in a straight line and is reached by road from Nairobi; the park also has an airstrip for light aircraft.
The 3-star places on this list are camps, lodges and houses spread from Emali Loitokitok Rd. and Amboseli Road to the Amboseli Junction Iremito Gate and Kimana Gate, with several inside Amboseli National Park and in Kimana near the park. The setting suits couples and families on a short break who want wildlife and mountain views, and anyone driving down from Nairobi. No rate is quoted on this page; availability is checked live for your dates.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Maasai Simba Camp
Emali Loitokitok Rd.
Why stay hereMaasai Simba Camp sits on Emali Loitokitok Rd., a 3-star base for travellers who want to be on the road toward Amboseli rather than in the middle of Nairobi. Its listing carries no guest rating and no facilities, so come for a simple, unpretentious stop and expect to arrange your own meals and activities. It suits self-sufficient travellers and road-trippers who treat the room as a place to sleep between days out.
See Maasai Simba CampAA Lodge Amboseli
Amboseli National Park
Why stay hereSet inside Amboseli National Park, AA Lodge Amboseli is a 3-star option for visitors whose priority is being within the park boundaries rather than commuting in from outside. No facilities or guest rating are listed, so the appeal is location and simplicity. It fits wildlife-focused travellers and photographers who plan to spend their days game viewing and want a straightforward place to return to.
See AA Lodge AmboseliH12 Elephant Gorge Camp
Larashi Gorge Camp
Why stay hereH12 Elephant Gorge Camp is a 3-star camp at Larashi Gorge Camp, offering a quieter, more removed setting for travellers exploring the Amboseli area. The listing includes no facilities and no guest rating, so there is little to promise beyond the address and class. It suits independent travellers who bring their own plans and prefer a low-key base away from larger resort grounds.
See H12 Elephant Gorge CampKibo Villa Amboseli
Amboseli
Why stay hereKibo Villa Amboseli is a 3-star property in Amboseli, positioned for travellers who want to stay close to the park rather than in Nairobi. No facilities or guest rating are given in its data, so the choice rests on location and class alone. It works for small groups or couples who are self-organised and want a simple base for days spent watching wildlife.
See Kibo Villa AmboseliKimana Amboseli Camp
Kimana Gate
Why stay hereKimana Amboseli Camp takes its name from Kimana Gate, making it a 3-star choice for travellers who want to be near one of the main entry points to the Amboseli area. The listing carries no facilities and no guest rating, so expect a straightforward stay. It suits safari-goers who plan early gate entries and prefer a camp base without extra frills.
See Kimana Amboseli CampAmanya Sleeps 4 with Mt Views
Amboseli Junction Iremito Gate
Why stay hereNo facilities or guest rating are listed, so the draw is the space and the junction location. It suits self-catering, self-driving groups who want room to spread out.
See Amanya Sleeps 4 with Mt ViewsAmboseli RedHouse
Amboseli Road
Why stay hereAmboseli RedHouse is a 3-star property on Amboseli Road, an option for travellers who want a simple base along the route into the Amboseli area. Its listing gives no facilities and no guest rating, so there is nothing to promise beyond class and address. It suits independent travellers and drivers who value an easy-to-find location and plan their own days out.
See Amboseli RedHouseAmboseli Amanya Lodge
Sumuneria Road
Why stay hereAmboseli Amanya Lodge is a 3-star lodge on Sumuneria Road, giving travellers a base in the Amboseli area rather than in Nairobi. No facilities or guest rating appear in its data, so the appeal is the class and setting. It fits visitors who are self-sufficient, plan their own game drives and want a modest, no-frills place to stay.
See Amboseli Amanya LodgeLittle Amanya Camp
Amboseli Junction Iremito Gate
Why stay hereLittle Amanya Camp is a 3-star camp at Amboseli Junction Iremito Gate, a small-scale option for travellers who prefer a quieter base near the junction. Its listing includes no facilities and no guest rating, so it is best chosen for location and simplicity. It suits couples or solo travellers who organise their own meals and activities around the Amboseli area.
See Little Amanya CampAmanya Tent Sleeps 2 Near Wildlife
Amboseli Junction Iremito Gate
Why stay hereAmanya Tent Sleeps 2 Near Wildlife is a 3-star tent at Amboseli Junction Iremito Gate built for 2 guests, which makes it a natural fit for a couple. No facilities or guest rating are listed, so the draw is the tent format and the junction position near wildlife country. It suits travellers who want a simple, intimate base and handle their own arrangements.
See Amanya Tent Sleeps 2 Near WildlifePenety Amboseli Resort
Kimana Amboseli National Park
Why stay herePenety Amboseli Resort is a 3-star resort at Kimana near Amboseli National Park, placing guests on the Kimana side of the park. Its data lists no facilities and no guest rating, so the case for staying rests on class and location. It fits travellers who want a resort-style address while keeping their own plans for game viewing and meals.
See Penety Amboseli ResortHillstone Safari Lodge
Kimana Near Amboseli National Park
Why stay hereHillstone Safari Lodge is a 3-star lodge at Kimana near Amboseli National Park, an option for travellers who want to be on the Kimana approach to the park. No facilities or guest rating are provided, so expect a straightforward stay. It suits safari-goers and self-drivers who prefer a lodge base close to the park's Kimana side.
See Hillstone Safari LodgeAmanya Tent Sleeps 5 with Balcony
Amboseli Junction Iremito Gate
Why stay hereAmanya Tent Sleeps 5 with Balcony is a 3-star tent at Amboseli Junction Iremito Gate that accommodates up to 5 guests, making it useful for a larger family or a small group. The listing names a balcony but gives no further facilities or a guest rating. It suits groups who want one shared space and their own itinerary in the Amboseli area.
See Amanya Tent Sleeps 5 with Balcony
How to choose
Near the park gates
Kimana Amboseli Camp sits at Kimana Gate, Penety Amboseli Resort on Kimana Amboseli National Park and Hillstone Safari Lodge at Kimana near Amboseli National Park. If your days are built around game drives, these three put you on the Kimana side of the park.
Kimana Amboseli Camp · Penety Amboseli Resort · Hillstone Safari Lodge
Larger groups
Amanya Sleeps 4 with Mt Views and Amanya Tent Sleeps 5 with Balcony both stand at Amboseli Junction Iremito Gate and are named for the number of people they take. They suit families or friends travelling together who want their own space near the gate.
Amanya Sleeps 4 with Mt Views · Amanya Tent Sleeps 5 with Balcony
Inside the park
AA Lodge Amboseli has an address inside Amboseli National Park itself. For travellers who want the shortest possible link between their bed and the wildlife, this is the one place on the list whose address is the park.
Around Amboseli Junction
Four 3-star places share the Amboseli Junction Iremito Gate address: Amanya Sleeps 4 with Mt Views, Little Amanya Camp, Amanya Tent Sleeps 2 Near Wildlife and Amanya Tent Sleeps 5 with Balcony. A cluster worth comparing if you want the Iremito Gate side as your base.
Amanya Sleeps 4 with Mt Views · Little Amanya Camp · Amanya Tent Sleeps 2 Near Wildlife · Amanya Tent Sleeps 5 with Balcony
Where to stay in Nairobi
Amboseli National Park
Staying inside the park means the elephant herds and the swamps fed by Kilimanjaro groundwater are on your doorstep, and on a clear day Mount Kilimanjaro rises over the park across the border. AA Lodge Amboseli is the listed 3-star place with a park address.
Our picks here: AA Lodge Amboseli
Kimana
Kimana is a conservancy area around the national park. Kimana Amboseli Camp sits at Kimana Gate, Penety Amboseli Resort on Kimana Amboseli National Park and Hillstone Safari Lodge at Kimana near Amboseli National Park. It is a practical base for park access.
Our picks here: Kimana Amboseli Camp · Penety Amboseli Resort · Hillstone Safari Lodge
Amboseli Junction / Iremito Gate
The Amboseli Junction Iremito Gate address covers four of the listed 3-star places: Amanya Sleeps 4 with Mt Views, Little Amanya Camp, Amanya Tent Sleeps 2 Near Wildlife and Amanya Tent Sleeps 5 with Balcony. Useful if you want a choice of tents and houses in one spot.
Our picks here: Amanya Sleeps 4 with Mt Views · Little Amanya Camp · Amanya Tent Sleeps 2 Near Wildlife · Amanya Tent Sleeps 5 with Balcony
Amboseli Road
Amboseli RedHouse stands on Amboseli Road. It is one of the listed 3-star options for travellers who want to be on the road into the Amboseli area rather than at a gate or inside the park.
Our picks here: Amboseli RedHouse
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Amboseli is about 160 km south of Nairobi in a straight line and is reached by road from Nairobi. The park also has an airstrip for light aircraft. The national park is in Kajiado County, near the border with Tanzania, and the lodges and camps sit inside the park and in the conservancies around it, such as Kimana. Leaving aside the Amboseli addresses, this page offers no detail on driving times or on getting around once you are there.
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Questions, answered
Do any of these hotels have parking?
No parking detail is held for the listed hotels.
Is breakfast included at these hotels?
Breakfast is not recorded for the listed hotels.
Are pets allowed?
No pet policy is recorded for the listed hotels.
Which of these hotels has a pool?
No pool is recorded for the listed hotels.
Which is the closest hotel to Amboseli National Park?
AA Lodge Amboseli has an address inside Amboseli National Park, with Penety Amboseli Resort on Kimana Amboseli National Park and Hillstone Safari Lodge at Kimana near the park.
Which hotels are best for families?
Amanya Sleeps 4 with Mt Views and Amanya Tent Sleeps 5 with Balcony are named for the number of people they take.
Do any hotels have mountain views?
Amanya Sleeps 4 with Mt Views is the only listed hotel whose name refers to mountain views.
Where can I stay near a park gate?
Kimana Amboseli Camp is at Kimana Gate, and four hotels share the Amboseli Junction Iremito Gate address.