Kitirua Plains Lodge
Amboseli National Park is the stuff of myth, of legend, thanks to its position in the shadow of the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, the particular grandeur of its landscape and the famous herds of elephants that inhabit it. The lodge is located in a 128-acre private concession adjoining the national park, that has been conceived in response to this landscape and its people, the Maasai. The tones and textures of local materials; an earthy, organic palette; the thoughtful adaptation of traditional Maasai elements – the design of the lodge is at once strikingly innovative and deeply rooted in the specifics of its context. Kitirua Plains Lodge is currently accepting reservations for June 1, 2026 and beyond.
Superb views of Mt Kilimanjaro
The most significant elephant habitat in east Africa, with outstanding wildlife-spotting opportunities generally
Located on a private concession allowing night drives
Architecturally adventurous, locally inspired, eco-friendly design
The opportunity to spend time among the local Maasai
Setting
The name Amboseli is a corruption of empusel, which means “salty dusty place” in Maa, the language of the Maasai. “Salty and dusty” may not sound immediately appetising – but nor would a Margarita if you were to describe it as “salty and sour”. In fact, the landscape here, at the border between Kenya and Tanzania, is one of intoxicating beauty and powerful enchantment – a deliciously balanced cocktail of wildlife-rich habitats, from deep-green marshes in the heart of the park to stands of acacia forest in the east and great expanses of undulating savannah stretching all the way to the distant horizon.
Enhance your stay with these extraordinary experiences
It’s not all about elephants. The big cats are here too. Flamingos blush en masse as if embarrassed by their own beauty. The concentration of resident and migratory birdlife is among the greatest in east Africa. There’s also the opportunity to venture out after dark on night game drives in search of nocturnal species.
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Game Drives
Expert-led game drives in the early morning and late afternoon take you directly into this extraordinarily biodiverse habitat. Elephants are the stars of the show (and generally the easiest to spot), but Amboseli is also home to a tremendous variety of species, large and small.
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Hot-Air Ballooning
Some things really are worth getting out of bed for before dawn, even when you’re on vacation. A hot-air balloon flight over Amboseli, watching Kilimanjaro take shape in the first rays of new morning sunshine, is surely one of them.
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Scenic Helicopter Flights
Fully personalised scenic helicopter flights give you a lilac-breasted roller’s eye view of large parts of the National Park and beyond. You’ll swoop and skim above an epic patchwork of marshland, grassy plains, lakes, extinct volcanoes and acacia forest.
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Maasai Community Visits
Kitirua Lodge has a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with local Maasai communities. Join us in visiting some of these communities to see at first hand the work we’re doing to support healthcare services, education and community-enterprise initiatives.
2025 & 2026
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Plan your trip for
Jun 1 - Oct 31, 2026
All meals and beverages
Game drives
Geoffrey Kent Suite includes: Private vehicle, guide, chef and housekeeper
Laundry services
Return transfers from/to the nearest local airstrip
All meals and beverages
Game drives
Geoffrey Kent Suite includes: Private vehicle, guide, chef and housekeeper
Laundry services
Return transfers from/to the nearest local airstrip
International and internal flights
Conservation levy and park fees
Travel insurance, boutique purchases, gratuities, and all other items of a personal nature
International and internal flights
Conservation levy and park fees
Travel insurance, boutique purchases, gratuities, and all other items of a personal nature
Prices are per person. Prices are in USD.
1 - 3 nights - Per Person Sharing
4 - 6 nights - Per Person Sharing
7+ nights - Per Person Sharing
1 - 3 nights - Per Person Sharing
4 - 6 nights - Per Person Sharing
7+ nights - Per Person Sharing
A&K PHILANTHROPY
Committed to conservation and responsible tourism since 1999, we support sustainable projects to improve local wellbeing and build lasting community relationships
Safe Water for Schools
We believe everyone deserves the right to clean water, and as part of this commitment we have partnered with LifeStraw to provide water filters in schools across two continents.
School Lunch Program
To coincide with the launch of Kitirua Lodge, we will be starting a School Lunch Program at a community school close to the property, as well as assisting with the construction of new classroom space and a kitchen.
