The Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Amboseli Sopa Lodge:
Fragrant Frangipanis, colourful Bougainvillea, giant cactus plants, thorn trees and mature wooded gardens make the surroundings for Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Set in the foot hills of Africa's highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro, different species of birds build their nests and monkeys with their babies dart through the beautiful gardens. Located 200km from Mombasa this lodge is reached by a four hour drive or a 40 minute scenic flight from Nairobi.
The lobby is bright, open, spacious and airy, with Masai spear heads hanging from the ceiling, colourful Masai drawings and paraphernalia add to the culture of this beautiful lodge.

Accommodation at Amboseli Sopa Lodge:
With just 83 rooms in total, all of which offer stunning views over Mt Kilimanjaro and the surrounding 190 acres of Masai Country. All of the rooms feature private bathrooms facilities and are created as individual huts all of which are spacious. The rooms are all decorated with cream walls and a contrasting ochre colour. Local materials such as driftwood, sisal, Masai blanket fibres, wrought iron, and canvas' are all used for furnishings to maintain the traditional African Bush theme.
6 rooms have interconnecting doors making them perfect for families and groups of friends.
The honeymoon suite is perched up in a very strategic location. This is a large and spacious room with beautiful drift wood furniture, including the king size bed. An ornamental fireplace separates the bedroom and the lounge which faces the mountain. A spacious Verandah surrounds the suite, ideal for lounging early morning and evening, when the mountain can best be seen in its glory. It also has a kitchenette and one is accorded total privacy.

Dining at Amboseli Sopa Lodge:
Dining at Amboseli Sopa Lodge's Kibo restaurant is a delight with an array of multi ethnic available to suite every palette. A combination of Asian, African and European, all made with fresh produce and are served buffet style. The Kibo restaurant is painted in terracotta colours, and opens out onto the terrace which is used for outdoor dining offering breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro. Next to the terrace is the open-air bonfire which is perfect for relaxing on the comfortable seating area enjoying a traditional sundowner' and watching the colourful Zebra in the nearby pond.
The Mawenzi Bar is named after the peaks of Mt Kilimanjaro, made with authentic African driftwood and decorated with wood carvings, Masai beads; Shields, Spears and Calabashes. This cosy and intimate bar has a tree as the centre piece which has been cleverly utilized into a table with bar stools around it. Floor to ceiling glass windows offer panoramic views of the mountain. Traditional Masai dancers entertain guests enjoying the barbecue on the terrace.
Hemingway's Bar is designed like the shape of Africa with uninterrupted views of the park. The stone decorated marble fire place is the centre piece, and the underneath beautiful cave with original African wooden stools offers a unique historical structure. The late Earnest Hemingway built it as a house so has a lot of history attached to it, gaze at the old pictures of this grand man in his hunting days, which are framed and hung on the walls. Leather backed wooden chairs add too the character to the bar and the drinks counter is built on volcanic rock. The watering hole and the feeding area at the bottom is frequented by elephants, hyenas and mongoose.
The Pool Bar adds contrast the the greenery of the pool area and surrounding garden areas, with a bright mosaic tiled counter and and the crystal clear waters of the swimming pool create a tranquil environment for an afternoon swim.

Leisure Facilities at Amboseli Sopa Lodge:
The 2 pool areas offer stunning views of Amboseli National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro, a seperate childrens pool ensures relaxation. With a wealth of other facilities available there is plenty to keep you busy. The traditional Masai market which is owned and managed by the local community is the perfect place to buy all of your hand carved souvenirs which are hand made by the local villagers.
Board Games are available from the bar area, mountain climbing, Masai dancing, babysitting, game drives and visits to local Masai Villages can all be arranged at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge