Picolo recommends · Hotel in Amboseli, Kenya
Kibo Safari Camp
Tents under the trees just outside Amboseli, where you unzip the flap at dawn and Kilimanjaro may be standing there clear.
Step out of your tent at first light and, if the sky is kind, the snow cap of Kilimanjaro rises above the plain. Kibo Safari Camp lies just beyond the park boundary, with its tents spread out beneath the trees.
Game drives head into Amboseli in the morning and again in the afternoon. Between them there is a pool and a restaurant, and in the evening guests gather around the fire.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Kibo Safari Camp
It is a sensible way to see Amboseli and its elephants without paying for one of the most expensive camps. You get the famous mountain view, guided drives and a pool for the hot middle of the day.
The tents are plainer than at the top safari camps in Kenya, so do not expect luxury touches. And Kilimanjaro is often hidden by cloud later in the day, so set your alarm.
What you get
- Safari tents under the trees
- Guided game drives into the park
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Kilimanjaro views on clear mornings
A day at Kibo Safari Camp
- Morning
- An early game drive with Kilimanjaro at its clearest.
- Midday
- A swim in the pool through the hottest hours.
- Afternoon
- A second drive into the park as the animals start moving again.
- Evening
- Dinner and then a seat by the fire under the stars.
Location
Near Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Open in MapsQuestions about Kibo Safari Camp
Can you see Kilimanjaro from Kibo Safari Camp?
Yes, on clear days. The mountain is usually most visible early in the morning, before cloud builds up.
Is Kibo Safari Camp inside Amboseli National Park?
No, it lies just outside the park, and guides take guests in for drives in the morning and afternoon.
Does Kibo Safari Camp have a pool?
Yes, there is a pool, as well as a restaurant and a fire pit for the evenings.
Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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