# The Tawi Lodge

> awi Lodge is a luxurious eco-lodge located just outside Amboseli National Park, offering panoramic views of the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro.

- **Type:** accommodation
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/the-tawi-lodge
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-12

## Key facts
- **Type:** Safari Lodge
- **Star Rating:** 4
- **Location:** Amboseli National Park
- **Destination:** Amboseli National Park
- **Price Range:** $$
- **Amenities:** Massage Services, swimming pool, Wi-Fi, Restaurant, 24-Hour Security, Laundry Service, Laundry, Bar, Room Service, Firepit / Boma, Eco-Certified, Sundeck, Private Plunge Pool

## Details

## Why Stay at The Tawi Lodge?

The Tawi Lodge pairs eco-luxury with exclusivity: just 14 individually designed cottages on a 3,000-acre private conservancy at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. A Gold eco-rating, an active on-site waterhole drawing wildlife day and night, and unusual activities such as camel safaris and night game drives set this four-star lodge apart from the larger properties around Amboseli.

## Where Is The Tawi Lodge & What Wildlife Can You See?

The conservancy adjoins Amboseli National Park, roughly five minutes from Kimana Gate, so guests combine in-park game drives among the elephant herds with conservancy-only privileges — walking safaris and after-dark drives that the national park does not allow. Kilimanjaro's peak fills the horizon from every room on clear mornings. Scheduled flights from Nairobi's Wilson Airport reach Amboseli's airstrip in 40 to 45 minutes, followed by a scenic game-drive transfer, while private charters can land on the lodge's own airstrip ten minutes away; the Madaraka Express train to Emali offers a comfortable rail-and-road alternative.

## Rooms & Style

The 14 cottages range from Standard units with king or twin beds and Kilimanjaro-facing verandas, through Deluxe cottages with larger living areas, to spacious Family cottages sleeping four. All are en suite, and the grounds add a swimming pool, sundeck, firepit boma and massage services.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Honeymooners wanting privacy with mountain views
- Photographers working the waterhole and Kilimanjaro light
- Travellers seeking walking safaris and night drives
- Eco-conscious guests drawn to Gold-rated operations

## Pairs Well With

Tawi combines conservancy exclusivity with easy access to [Amboseli National Park](/kenya/amboseli-national-park), making the [3-day Amboseli safari](/safaris/3-days-safari-amboseli-national-park) a natural itinerary around it.

## Frequently asked questions

### How close is The Tawi Lodge to Amboseli National Park?
The Tawi Lodge sits on a 3,000-acre private conservancy adjoining Amboseli National Park, roughly five minutes from Kimana Gate. This lets guests combine in-park game drives among Amboseli's elephant herds with conservancy-only privileges — walking safaris and night game drives that the national park does not allow. Kilimanjaro's peak fills the horizon from every room on clear mornings.

### Can you see Mount Kilimanjaro from The Tawi Lodge?
Yes — breathtaking, close-up views of Mount Kilimanjaro are visible from every room at The Tawi Lodge on clear mornings. January to February offers the crispest, most cloudless skies for mountain photography, with fewer tourist crowds. Each of the 14 cottages has a Kilimanjaro-facing veranda, so you can enjoy the mountain without leaving your room.

### What unusual activities does The Tawi Lodge offer?
The Tawi Lodge stands out for its camel safaris, night game drives and walking safaris — activities made possible by its private conservancy setting. Guests can also enjoy standard game drives, bush dining, cultural village visits and spa treatments. An active on-site waterhole draws wildlife day and night, and the lodge holds a Gold eco-rating for its environmentally conscious operations.

### How do I get to The Tawi Lodge from Nairobi?
The quickest route is a 40 to 45-minute scheduled flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to the Amboseli airstrip, followed by a scenic 45 to 50-minute game-drive transfer; private charters can land on Tawi's own airstrip just ten minutes from reception. By train, the Madaraka Express reaches Emali in 1.5 to 2 hours, with a 2-hour lodge-arranged road transfer. Driving from Nairobi takes about 4.5 to 5 hours.

### What accommodation does The Tawi Lodge provide?
The Tawi Lodge has just 14 individually designed cottages. Standard Cottages offer king or twin beds and private verandas with Kilimanjaro views; Deluxe Cottages add a larger living area and upgraded amenities; and Family Cottages sleep four with a king bed, twin beds and a larger sitting area. All are en suite, and the grounds include a swimming pool, sundeck, firepit boma and massage services.

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