# Little Amanya Camp

> Little Amanya Camp is a boutique luxury tented safari retreat located just minutes from the Iremito Gate of Amboseli National Park, set at the foot of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro with stunning views of the plains and wildlife.

- **Type:** accommodation
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/little-amanya-camp
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-23

## Key facts
- **Type:** Camp
- **Star Rating:** 4
- **Location:** Amboseli National Park
- **Destination:** Amboseli National Park
- **Price Range:** $$
- **Amenities:** Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Hot Tub / Spa Bath, Wi‑Fi, Bar, Room Service, Firepit / Boma

## Details

## Why Stay at Little Amanya Camp?

Little Amanya Camp is a boutique tented retreat of just eight luxury canvas suites, every one of them — like the public areas — oriented squarely towards Mount Kilimanjaro. Farm-to-table dining from the on-site garden and an unhurried, low-density atmosphere set it apart from Amboseli's larger lodges.

## Where Is Little Amanya Camp & What Wildlife Can You See?

The camp sits roughly a 3-minute drive from Amboseli National Park's Iremito Gate, reached by a 45-minute flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to Amboseli airstrip plus a 20 to 25-minute transfer (about 20 km), or a 4.5-hour, 250 km road journey via Emali. Game drives through the park bring Amboseli's great elephant herds, lion, cheetah and the marsh birdlife, while clear dry-season mornings — especially January and February — reveal Kilimanjaro's snows above the plains.

## Rooms & Style

The 8 tents span Deluxe, Suite and Family configurations, with private bathrooms, verandas facing the mountain and, in the Suite Tent, a balcony bathtub for scenic soaks. A pool, hot tub, bar-lounge and firepit boma frame evenings, with full-board and à-la-carte menus plus private outdoor dining. Hot-air balloon safaris, guided bush walks and Maasai village visits can all be arranged from camp.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Honeymooners wanting Kilimanjaro sunrises from a private veranda
- Photographers positioned minutes from the Iremito Gate for first light
- Small families using the flexible family tent
- Mid-range travellers seeking boutique intimacy at fair rates

## Pairs Well With

Little Amanya is an easy match for [Amboseli National Park](/kenya/amboseli-national-park) itineraries, with the [3-day Amboseli safari](/safaris/3-days-safari-amboseli-national-park) the most direct way to build it into a Kenya trip.

## Frequently asked questions

### How close is Little Amanya Camp to Amboseli National Park?
Little Amanya Camp sits roughly a 3-minute drive from Amboseli National Park's Iremito Gate, giving photographers and game-drive enthusiasts near-instant park access at first light. Guests arrive via a 45-minute flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to Amboseli Airstrip followed by a 20 to 25-minute transfer of about 20 km, or by a 4.5-hour, 250 km road journey from Nairobi via Emali.

### Can you see Mount Kilimanjaro from Little Amanya Camp?
Yes — every tent and public space at Little Amanya Camp is oriented directly south to face Mount Kilimanjaro. Clear dry-season mornings, especially in January and February, reveal the mountain's snows above the plains, making those months prime for crisp photographs of the peak. The Suite Tent even features a balcony bathtub for scenic soaks with the view.

### How many tents does Little Amanya Camp have?
Little Amanya Camp is a boutique retreat of just eight luxury canvas tents, spanning Deluxe, Suite and Family configurations with private bathrooms and verandas facing the mountain. The deliberately low-density layout sets it apart from Amboseli's larger lodges, offering privacy and an unhurried atmosphere that suits honeymooners, photographers and small families using the flexible family tent.

### What dining does Little Amanya Camp offer?
Little Amanya Camp offers full-board and à-la-carte menus plus private outdoor dining, with vegetarian options available. A distinctive feature is its farm-to-table approach, incorporating fresh ingredients picked daily from the on-site garden. Bush breakfasts, star-lit dinners and scenic sundowner cocktails feature in the activity programme, while a pool, hot tub, bar-lounge and firepit boma frame the evenings.

### What activities can you arrange from Little Amanya Camp?
From camp you can arrange 4x4 game drives through Amboseli National Park — home to great elephant herds, lion, cheetah and marsh birdlife — plus hot-air balloon safaris, guided bush walks and nature hikes, and Maasai village cultural visits. Bush breakfasts and sundowner cocktails round out the days. The long dry season from June to October is the supreme window for classic big game viewing.

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