Kibo Safari Camp is a large tented camp in Amboseli, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. It sits outside the national park, about 1 km from the Kimana gate.
The Oloi Selects view of Kibo Safari Camp
Kibo is a big camp, and it works as a straightforward base near Amboseli rather than a secluded retreat.
At a glance
- 110 self-contained tents, from singles to family tents
- A Kibo Private Wing, an eco-friendly area for self-catering groups
- About 1 km from the Kimana gate, outside the national park
- Open-air terrace and bar, farm-to-table meals, a swimming pool, a spa and an art gallery
Who it suits
Groups and families who want a large, comfortable camp with a pool, near Amboseli’s elephants and Kilimanjaro views.
Who it does not suit
Privacy-minded clients, and anyone who wants a small camp. The camp has conference facilities and hosts events on request, which can disturb other guests.
Its place in a route
A stop on a route that combines Amboseli with Tsavo or the Mara.
Families
The camp has family tents, and its booking form asks for the number of children under 12. We confirm this in your quote.
Game viewing
Game drives can be booked at the camp if they are not included in a package. Cultural visits to a Maasai village are available for an extra fee. We confirm this in your quote.
Getting there
The camp’s site does not list an airstrip or transfers. We confirm this in your quote.
What the rate usually excludes
Park fees and activities not in a package. We confirm this in your quote.
What we would choose instead
For a small lodge near Amboseli, we look at Angama Amboseli.
Last checked against the property’s own information: October 2026. Details change, so we confirm them again when we quote your itinerary.