# Elerai Camp

> Elerai Camp is an exclusive luxury tented camp located in the heart of Amboseli, offering an intimate safari experience with stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

- **Type:** accommodation
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/elerai-camp
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-12

## Key facts
- **Type:** Camp
- **Star Rating:** 4
- **Location:** Amboseli National Park
- **Destination:** Amboseli National Park
- **Price Range:** $$$
- **Amenities:** 24-Hour Security, Swimming Pool, Hot Showers, Wi-Fi, Maasai Village Visits, Free WiFi, Restaurant, Bar, Room Service, Laundry, Gym / Fitness Center, Gift Shop, Airport Shuttle, Firepit / Boma, Solar Powered, Sundeck

## Details

## Why Stay at Elerai Camp?

Elerai Camp occupies a 5,000-acre community-owned private conservancy in the Amboseli ecosystem, where an active floodlit waterhole draws big game to within sight of the tents day and night. With 17 units, solar power and close-up vistas of snow-capped Kilimanjaro, this four-star camp offers a quieter, more exclusive alternative to the lodges clustered around the park itself — with conservancy privileges the national park cannot match.

## Where Is Elerai Camp & What Wildlife Can You See?

Guests split their time between game drives in Amboseli National Park, famed for its large-tusked elephants and swamp-fed wildlife concentrations, and conservancy-only experiences: night game drives, guided bush walks and mountain biking through the acacia country. Scheduled flights from Nairobi's Wilson Airport reach Amboseli's airstrip in 40 to 45 minutes, followed by a 90-minute game-drive transfer, while private charters can use the conservancy's own airstrip just 15 minutes from camp; by road, Nairobi is about 240 km via the Emali junction.

## Rooms & Style

The 17 tents range from Standard tents with twin or double beds and panoramic verandas, through Deluxe tents with king-size beds and larger sitting areas, to Family tents adding twin beds and private outdoor space. All are en suite with hot showers, and the camp adds a swimming pool, sundeck, gym, firepit boma and gift shop.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Photographers working the floodlit waterhole and Kilimanjaro backdrop
- Honeymooners wanting conservancy seclusion
- Active travellers keen on bush walks and biking
- Upper-mid-range guests supporting community-owned tourism

## Pairs Well With

Elerai balances conservancy exclusivity with classic game viewing in [Amboseli National Park](/kenya/amboseli-national-park), and the [3-day Amboseli safari](/safaris/3-days-safari-amboseli-national-park) builds a tidy itinerary around it.

## Frequently asked questions

### What makes Elerai Camp different from lodges inside Amboseli National Park?
Elerai Camp sits on a 5,000-acre community-owned private conservancy in the Amboseli ecosystem, which unlocks experiences the national park cannot offer: night game drives, guided bush walks and mountain biking through the acacia country. An active floodlit waterhole draws big game within sight of the tents day and night, and the camp runs on solar power with close-up vistas of snow-capped Kilimanjaro.

### How many tents does Elerai Camp have and what types are available?
Elerai Camp has 17 tents in three categories: Standard tents with twin or double beds and panoramic verandas facing the savannah and Mount Kilimanjaro; Deluxe tents with king-size beds, larger sitting areas and spacious en-suite bathrooms; and Family tents adding twin beds and private outdoor space. All are en suite with hot showers, and the camp adds a swimming pool, sundeck, gym, firepit boma and gift shop.

### How do you get to Elerai Camp from Nairobi?
Scheduled flights from Nairobi's Wilson Airport reach Amboseli's airstrip in 40 to 45 minutes, followed by a scenic 90-minute game-drive transfer to Elerai Camp. Private charters can land at the conservancy's own airstrip just 15 minutes from camp. By road, Nairobi is about 240 km away — roughly 4 to 4.5 hours via the Mombasa Highway and Emali junction — and a 4x4 is required for the conservancy tracks.

### When is the best time to stay at Elerai Camp?
June to October is the best time for wildlife viewing at Elerai Camp, when herds of elephants, giraffes and predators gather continuously around the permanent floodlit waterhole. January to February brings the clearest Mount Kilimanjaro views and crisp early mornings ideal for photography. November to December favours bird watching and lush scenery, while March to May offers budget discounts and an exclusive, crowd-free atmosphere.

### What activities does Elerai Camp offer?
Guests at Elerai Camp split their time between game drives in Amboseli National Park — famed for its large-tusked elephants — and conservancy-only experiences including night game drives, guided bush walks, walking safaris and mountain biking. Bird watching, cultural village visits and bush dining round out the programme, with full-board and all-inclusive dining including bush breakfasts, bush dinners and vegetarian and vegan options.

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