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Kipalo Hills

Kipalo Hills

Tsavo West National Park, Kenya

Kipalo Hills

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Located on the slopes of the Mbulia Hills, Kipalo Hills combines an intimate feel with seemingly endless views over the Mbulia Conservancy and across to Ngulia Hills and the distant outline of Mount Kilimanjaro.

This small camp is in a sprawling conservancy that's managed in partnership with local communities and only accessible to guests staying at the camp.

The safari tents and suites are comfortably furnished, with a focus on the expansive views that can be enjoyed from the veranda. The camp also has a spacious private villa with an upstairs terrace where you enjoy a star-bed experience.

To cool off, you can also take advantage of the large communal pool. From the lodge, you can sit and watch over a waterhole that attracts elephant, buffalos, and leopards.

OUR OPINION:

We love Kipalo Hills as not only do you get a true wild experience with being perched atop a hill overlooking the surrounding area with both Tsavo and Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance, but you also get a wonderful private safari as each room gets their own guide and vehicle to explore where you want, when you want.

OUR RATING: Medium

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Photos of Kipalo Hills

  • Communal area, Kipalo Hills, Tsavo Mbulia Conservancy
    Communal area, Kipalo Hills, Tsavo Mbulia Conservancy
  • Swimming Pool, Kipalo Hills, Tsavo Mbulia Conservancy
    Swimming Pool, Kipalo Hills, Tsavo Mbulia Conservancy
  • Luxury Suite, Kipalo Hills, Tsavo Mbulia Conservancy
    Luxury Suite, Kipalo Hills, Tsavo Mbulia Conservancy
  • Communal exterior, Kipalo Hills, Tsavo Mbulia Conservancy
    Communal exterior, Kipalo Hills, Tsavo Mbulia Conservancy
  • Swimming area, Kipalo Hills, Tsavo Mbulia Conservancy
    Swimming area, Kipalo Hills, Tsavo Mbulia Conservancy

Rooms

The traditional safari tents, private suite and villas seamlessly blend into the unspoilt surrounding nature. The tents offer unparalleled views of the plains across the Mbulia Conservancy. All tents have a spacious en suite bathroom and a traditional safari bucket shower.

The Rock boasts a large outdoor veranda and a daybed, making it a great choice for families and honeymooners. The Cliff Villa, which is perfect for honeymooners and couples offers a large bed with an en suite indoor and outdoor shower. At the Cliff Villa you can also enjoy a private plunge pool, rooftop terrace and a star-bed.

Location

Kipalo Hills is in the Mbulia Conservancy, which the Tsavo West National Park surrounds. This area is known for its varied scenery, including grassy savannah plains, woodlands, lava flows and rocky outposts. There are strong numbers of elephants and healthy populations of lions, buffalos, and plains wildlife, such as zebras, giraffes, and other antelope species.

Food and drink

Home-cooked meals from the freshest local produce are served at various dining spots around the lodge. You can choose to have your meals on the private terrace of your room, the pool overlooking the watering hole, or on the banks of the river while on a morning or afternoon drive. The lodge is well-equipped to cater to various dietary requirements.

Families

Kipalo Hills welcomes children of all ages. The lodge offers a range of activities for children, including learning about local cultures and bush skill lessons. Children can also enjoy visiting the local village or even spending an afternoon with the Maasai warriors.

Facilities and activities

Activities from the camp include morning and afternoon drives and bush walks. Safari vehicles at Kipalo Hills are designed and built to give you the best wildlife viewing experience and come fully equipped with fridges, camera stands, and electric charging sockets.

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