A Guide To Ol Tukai Lodge
Ol Tukai Lodge is one of the best spots in the world to watch elephant with the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Writers have described Ol Tukai and the surrounding Amboseli National Park ‘as a home for the gods’. A place of rugged beauty, abundant water, lush grass and forest, set like an oasis in surrounding savannah scrub. To crown it all, the gods look upon one of the worlds most awe-inspiring sites: as dawn breaks and the sun sets from the 19,000 foot snow capped dome of Africa’s highest mountain. Ol tukai presents unique and excellent scenery for creative and inspiring conferences. The lodge is environmentally friendly and a member of the Environmental Society of Kenya.
Ol Tukai Lodge
Ol Tukai Lodge Meeting Rooms
The conference room is spacious well lit and with good ambiance. Its serene environs are characterized by lush and expansive gardens coupled by a spectacular view of Mt Kilimanjaro. Guests can have their own choice of seating arrangement.
Ol Tukai Lodge Meeting Facilities
Standard conferencing equipment including flip charts, overhead projector and other relevant apparatus are provided in the room and any additional audio/visual equipment is available on request. Well trained personnel are at hand to assist throughout the conferencing session.
Ol Tukai Lodge General Services
Ol Tukai has a 24 hour telephone service as well as a radio call service for passing telex and fax messages. There is a bureau de change that can convert any currency you might need. Guests can enjoy exciting game drives at Ol Tukai which is the best place in the world to watch elephants.
Ol Tukai Lodge Guest Rooms
80 twin rooms with a view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Room features include hot water shower and bath, telephone and in room safe. The furniture is well chosen to enhance its comfortable feel while blending well with the Amboseli wild. Two rooms are specially designed to cater for guests with physically disabilities. There is also the Kibo Villa a log cabin set on four acres with a picturesque view of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Ol Tukai Lodge Dining Options
The Elephant Bar & Restaurant presents a unique menu for relaxation and enjoyment. In the open air bar you can sip your beer, a cocktail or fresh fruit juice as you watch elephants frolicking or grazing in the wetlands.
Ol Tukai Lodge Sports And Leisure
There is an Acacia tree shaded swimming pool and a variety of board games. Badminton and table tennis facilities are also available. Daily lectures on elephants by a resident naturalist and game drives can be organized from the Lodge. A well stocked library also with a beautiful view of the mountain.
Ol Tukai Lodge Contacts
Ol Tukai Lodge
Tel: [+254 456122275
Fax: [+254 456] 22280
Central Reservations Office:
Tel: [+254 20] 4445514
Fax: [+254 20] 4448493
Email: oltukai@manrikgroup.com
Web: www.oltukailodge.com
Location
Amboseli National Park
45 minutes flight; from Nairobi’s Wilson
Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi.
4 hours drive from Nairobi City Centre
Central Reservations Office
Westlands Nairobi, Off Fihapta Road 10 minutes drive from Nairobi CBD
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