Overview
Tawi Lodge is a luxury facility located in Tawi Conservancy which is 10 minutes away from Amboseli National Park. The lodge is an oasis in the dry savannah landscape as it is set in an area with indigenous trees, plants, and a garden. Mt. Kilimanjaro is clearly visible from the lodge. A nearby waterhole attracts wild animals such as elephants, zebra, and impala among others which can be observed from most parts of the lodge. Tawi Lodge has a gold rating from Eco-tourism Kenya.
Accommodation
There are 13 luxury cottages at Tawi Lodge which combine modern comforts with African traditions. The cottages come with four-post beds, comfortable mattresses, private wooden decks, fireplaces and chimneys, showers, and Victorian baths. Lighting and water systems are powered by solar power.
Dining and Other Amenities
Tawi Lodge has four lounges that are serviced by two bars. The lounges feature comfortable lounge sofas as well as safari seats. Sundowner cocktails are served daily at different spots on the lodge’s grounds.
The Boma serves traditional African cuisine with barbecue and Maasai dances for entertainment. Ingredients are organically grown or sourced locally to prepare Swahili or English meals served as three-course lunches and four-course dinners. Breakfast or dinner in the bush can also be organized. For a more private and intimate dining experience, one can request for a candle-lit dinner table on the veranda of their room.
After dinner, Cuban cigars are available. The lodge also has a wine cellar with a huge selection of wine.
Tawi Lodge has a heated swimming pool. The pool is heated using solar energy. Occasionally, wildlife can be seen from the swimming pool making it an ideal spot to relax while watching wild animals.
Activities
Game drives are the main activity at Tawi Lodge. Amboseli National Park is particularly known for its large herds of elephant. Nature walks are an alternative activity and are ideal for bird watching or spotting herbivorous wild animals such as impalas and zebras. Camel rides are also available. The Fly Camp is a VIP camp that offers a more immersive experience by allowing for free interaction with the local Maasai tribespeople.
Tawi Lodge Rates
Low Season: 1st April 2020 – 30th June 2020
2 Pax: KES 46,500/-
4 Pax: KES 37,500/-
6 Pax: KES 34,500/-
8 Pax: KES 33,000/-
Child Policy: 0 -1.99 years FREE & 2 – 12.99 years KES 18,850/-
*Rates are per person sharing per night.
High Season: 1st July 2020 – 30th September 2020
2 Pax: KES 46,500/-
4 Pax: KES 37,500/-
6 Pax: KES 34,500/-
8 Pax: KES 33,000/-
Child Policy: 0 -1.99 years FREE & 2 – 12.99 years KES 18,850/-
High Season: 1st October 2020 – 31st October 2020
2 Pax: KES 56,300/-
4 Pax: KES 47,300/-
6 Pax: KES 44,300/-
8 Pax: KES 42,800/-
Child Policy: 0 -1.99 years FREE & 2 – 12.99 years KES 13,950/-
*Rates are per person sharing per night.
Shoulder Season: 1st November 2020 – 20th December 2020
2 Pax: KES 46,500/-
4 Pax: KES 37,500/-
6 Pax: KES 34,500/-
8 Pax: KES 33,000/-
Child Policy: 0 -1.99 years FREE & 2 – 12.99 years KES 18,850/-
*Rates are per person sharing per night.
Festive Season: 21st December 2020 – 2nd January 2021
2 Pax: KES 56,300/-
4 Pax: KES 47,300/-
6 Pax: KES 44,300/-
8 Pax: KES 42,800/-
Child Policy: 0 -1.99 years FREE & 2 – 12.99 years KES 13,950/-
*Rates are per person sharing per night.
Above rates include:
- Transport in a luxurious 8 seater safari minivan
- 2 nights’ accommodation on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Services of a professional English speaking driver/tour guide
- Unlimited game drives
Above rates exclude:
- Drinks and tips for waiters, porters and drivers
- Park entry fees – Citizens (Adult Kshs.860, Kid Kshs.215), Residents (Adult Kshs.1030, Kid Kshs.515)
Note: East African Resident Rates – in Kenya Shillings (KES)
Itinerary – 3 DAYS AMBOSELI SAFARI
Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli
Early in the morning after breakfast we depart Nairobi and proceed to Amboseli National Park We arrive in time for lunch at lodge or camp followed by afternoon game drive and on a clear day, you will be able to see Mt Kilimanjaro, for dinner and overnight stay at camp/lodge.
Day 2: Amboseli Full Day Game Drive
Morning game drives over the park’s dusty roads, you’re likely to spot wildebeest, giraffes, Gazelles, Impala and zebra attracted to the marshes and swamps fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. You may also spot lions on the fringes of the marshes as well as a great variety of bird-life (some 425 species of bird populate the park). With Kilimanjaro providing a dramatic backdrop, your photographs will be stunning with Elephants, which makes Amboseli popular as there in hundreds.`
Dinner and Overnight at camp/lodge.
Day 3: Amboseli – Nairobi
Early morning game drive and come for breakfast later depart for Nairobi arriving late afternoon drop off at your hotel or airport
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