Guest reviews Ol Tukai Lodge

by debashris2017 Atlanta, Georgia

Beautiful views and old style lodge.

We were booked at the fancy Tawi Lodge, but the service and the condition of the place were so bad, we just had to find another place to move to. Didn't know where to go, at the last minute, when our driver-guide suggested Ol Tukai. Patricia, at the reception, was a godsend as she worked to quickly get our rooms ready. She even found us swamp-view rooms! It's a pity we only stayed for a night there. We loved everything about it - the clean rooms, location, views, excellent cappuccinos (it's not included in the price)! Food was alright, not exceptional, but that's not why we were there, so it didn't bother me. People were super nice - my mom was tired, and so they just brought our food to us <3. And that was what mattered. Another word about the location - you are inside Amboseli! You don't have to get into the park. You're already there. We had some of our best animal viewing here. I wish we had picked Ol Tukai, instead of Tawi, during booking.

by Dianelorrainb Athens, Georgia

An ideal place to stay in Amboseli

Ol Tukai, in the heart of Amboseli, is an ideal place to stay for the most stunning views of the peaks from the lodge gardens or from your room. We love it and we have been here several times. At the edge of the property, wildlife (including mature bull elephants and elephant families) come often right to the fence. Ol Tukai is a good base from which to see most of the park and the highlights including Observation Hill, Ol Okenya Swamp and Ol Tukai Swamp. The lodge is rustic in style. Rooms are cabin-like, comfortable, and well-equipped with the basics. The main building has a great two-story bar where you can sit and watch the goings on in the grounds and at the pool, or you can look further onto the plains (with Kili in the background) on which there will be wildlife every day. The grounds are worth a leisurely stroll. There is a traditional buffet daily, with outdoor and indoor seating options. There is a well-stocked gift shop. The staff are friendly and efficient; service in all departments is excellent. We had a huge load of laundry done, excellently and within a single day. The main entrance lobby is impressive, with a display of African carvings and artifacts. This is a lively but relaxed place, and there is always something to see, or there is ample opportunity to just relax and enjoy the views and the surroundings.

by 179munam Nairobi, Kenya

Excellent lodge

We visited for 2 nights, service was brilliant, rooms were excellent, very happy to have stayed here ! The manager on duty and all the staff were spot on, always going out of there way to make sure everyone was happy, the food was buffet style and catered for all types of dishes ! I would recommend!

by Kevin M

Perfect ambience and service

I really enjoyed my stay at the hotel.. Rooms and the environment are on point.. I was also able so see the elephants, buffalos and wildbeast from the comfort of my front porch.. Special thanks to Ishmael and Kendi for the hospitality and also the entire staff..

by shirleyk20 Penzance, United Kingdom

Stunning location and lovely lodge right in the middle of Amboseli

This was our first time in Amboseli and it was wonderful! The lodge is very comfortable and beautifully decorated, with an open upstairs seating area from which to enjoy the views. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. The food is good, with plenty of choice, and the drinks are competitively priced. The grounds are very well-kept and the gardeners work really hard to maintain them, so much so that it made us tired to watch them working! Each room has its own veranda outside and the animals - elephants, wildebeest, buffaloes, hippos and zebras - pass along the fence regularly so plenty of photo opportunities. Watching the dawn break and listening to the birdsong every morning was unforgettable. The reception staff were very attentive and helpful. On the desk was a bronze sculpture of a lioness which I loved so much that they asked me to name her! So, reception staff, look after Shirley the Lioness until we come again as we surely will. Asante sana.