# Sentrim Amboseli

> Sentrim Amboseli Lodge is a relaxed and welcoming safari lodge located just 3 km from the Kimana Gate of Amboseli National Park, offering easy access to some of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife viewing

- **Type:** accommodation
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/sentrim-amboseli
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-23

## Key facts
- **Type:** Lodge
- **Star Rating:** 4
- **Location:** Amboseli National Park
- **Destination:** Amboseli National Park
- **Price Range:** $$
- **Amenities:** Gift Shop, Outdoor Swimming Pool & Children’s Pool, Restaurant & Bar, Spa & Massage Parlour, Wi‑Fi, Swimming Pool, Bar, Room Service, Laundry, Safari Lounge, Firepit / Boma, Nature Trail, Complimentary Minibar, Parking, Eco-Certified

## Details

## Why Stay at Sentrim Amboseli?

Sentrim Amboseli is a relaxed four-star tented lodge whose 62 deluxe canvas units pair traditional safari style with hard floors, en-suite bathrooms and proper beds — comfort without losing the feel of sleeping under canvas. A year-round outdoor pool with sun loungers, a spa and massage parlour, and a dedicated observation walkway built for sunset and Kilimanjaro viewing give guests plenty to enjoy between drives.

## Where Is Sentrim Amboseli & What Wildlife Can You See?

The lodge stands about 3 km — an eight-minute drive — from Amboseli's Kimana Gate, putting the park's permanent swamps and their massive elephant herds within easy morning reach. Clear-morning views of Mount Kilimanjaro reward early risers, particularly in the January-to-February window. Daily scheduled flights connect Nairobi's Wilson Airport with Amboseli Airstrip in about 40 minutes, roughly 25 minutes from the lodge, while the road route via Emali or Namanga covers around 230 km in about four hours.

## Rooms & Style

The tented rooms come in Deluxe Double, Twin and Triple configurations, all with private bathrooms and terraces or balconies facing the gardens and landscape beyond. Family-friendly touches include a children's pool alongside the main pool, and dining runs from full-board buffets to vegetarian and vegan options.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Families wanting tents plus a children's pool
- Mid-range travellers who value gate proximity
- Kilimanjaro photographers using the observation walkway
- Small groups mixing doubles, twins and triples

## Pairs Well With

Sentrim Amboseli is a convenient base for [Amboseli National Park](/kenya/amboseli-national-park) and slots easily into the [8-day Kenya safari](/safaris/8-day-kenya-safari-from-nairobi) continuing north to the lakes and the Masai Mara.

## Frequently asked questions

### How close is Sentrim Amboseli to Amboseli National Park?
Sentrim Amboseli stands about 3 km — an eight-minute drive — from Amboseli's Kimana Gate, putting the park's permanent swamps and their massive elephant herds within easy morning reach. This gate proximity is one of the lodge's biggest draws for mid-range travellers: you can be among the wildlife shortly after breakfast without paying in-park premiums, then return to the pool and spa between game drives.

### Does Sentrim Amboseli have a swimming pool?
Yes, Sentrim Amboseli has a year-round outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers overlooking the changing landscapes, plus a separate children's pool that makes the lodge especially family-friendly. Other facilities include a spa and massage parlour, restaurant and bar, safari lounge, firepit boma, nature trail, gift shop and complimentary minibar, and the property is eco-certified.

### Can you see Mount Kilimanjaro from Sentrim Amboseli?
Yes — the lodge has a dedicated observation walkway built specifically for sunset and Mount Kilimanjaro viewing, and clear-morning views reward early risers. The January-to-February short dry season is the premium window, with crisp, cloudless morning skies offering unobstructed views of Kilimanjaro's snowy peak right from the pool deck. Photographers should plan around these months for the classic mountain shots.

### What are the rooms like at Sentrim Amboseli?
Sentrim Amboseli's 62 deluxe canvas tents pair traditional safari style with hard floors, proper beds and en-suite bathrooms — comfort without losing the feel of sleeping under canvas. They come in Deluxe Double, Twin and Triple configurations, all with private bathrooms and terraces or balconies facing the gardens and landscape beyond, making it easy for small groups to mix room types.

### How do you get to Sentrim Amboseli from Nairobi?
By air, daily scheduled flights from Nairobi's Wilson Airport reach Amboseli Airstrip in about 40 minutes; the lodge is approximately 18 km east of the airstrip, a 25-minute transit through park terrain. By road, take the paved Mombasa highway south through Emali, or the Namanga border route — roughly 230 km and about 4 hours, with a high-clearance SUV or 4x4 recommended for the final dirt tracks.

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