Kibo Villa
Location: at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park, with a theatre seat to the elephant corridor. A place of rugged beauty, abundant water, lush grass and forest, set like an oasis in surrounding savannah scrub.
Property description: an elegant 2-storeyed log cabin built in stone and gum tree, in complete harmony with its surroundings, directly facing majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro. A common lounge and dining room with a fireplace and verandah are located on the ground floor; large glass pane windows ensure that you are always aware of being at the foot of one of the worlds highest mountains. The décor is luxuriant and stylish with undertones of the bygone days of early exploration. The rooms can be be reserved individually or in exclusivity.
Accommodation: Kibo Villa has 3 en-suite bedrooms. Named after Amboseli’s well documented elephants, Echo, Eli and Adam, all 3 rooms have a direct view of the mountain. The entire first floor is taken up by “Echo” a honeymooners delight with its own private Jacuzzi, fireplace and a verandah on which romantic meals can be served. Eli and Adam on the ground floor are spacious with large beds and a sitting area. The turn down service cocoons the bed in mosquito netting. 240V charging facilities are available and laundry is provided on a daily basis.
Drinks Policy:
• Water, soft drinks, beer and house wines are included in the room rates.
• Champagne, special wines and spirits are at an additional cost.
Daily Activities personalised to guest requirements:
• Day game drives with Professional Safari Guides in 4WD safari vehicles with pop up roof. A maximum of six guests per vehicle.
• Guided bird walks
• Use of the swimming pool
• Bush breakfasts within the Villa grounds
• Sundowners within the Villa grounds
• Massages at the Villa (at an extra cost)
Dining & Lounge:
• Spacious dining room with large windows to maximise views.
• Dinner is served around a large dining table ‘dinner party style’.
• Private meals can be arranged.
• International cuisine caters to a variety of dietary requirements.
Community Conservation:
Kibo Villa strives to protect, conserve and restore the natural environment for the benefit of future generations. Committed to sustainable development, the Villa operates using as few resources as possible and generates minimal waste. Our pledge is to create environmental awareness among our employees, customers, suppliers and community at large.
How to get there:
GPS co-ordinates: Longitude 37.280302 Latitude 2.672399
By road: Approximately 4 hours driving time from Nairobi.
By air: Closest airstrip is Amboseli (12 minutes) serviced by:
• Safarilink & Air Kenya – From Nairobi daily @ 07.30 am
(Safarilink also operate an afternoon service from Nairobi @ 02.00 pm between July to October)
• Charter flights as requested