Why stay at Il Polei Campsite
- 61 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- Spa
- Amenities
- Spa, Bar, Library
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
477
Species
61
Mammals
200
Birds
Most observed
- African Savanna Elephant101 sightings
- Reticulated Giraffe83 sightings
- Greater Kudu75 sightings
- Grévy's Zebra53 sightings
- Olive Baboon49 sightings
- Impala48 sightings
- Leopard Tortoise44 sightings
- Vervet Monkey42 sightings
- Von der Decken's Hornbill38 sightings
- Plains Zebra35 sightings
Best time to stay at Il Polei Campsite
Best months:
February
March
June
JanGreat19°C37mm
FebGreat20°C31mm
MarGreat20°C32mm
AprGood19°C119mm
MayGreat19°C87mm
JunGreat18°C34mm
JulGreat18°C92mm
AugGood18°C101mm
SepGreat19°C62mm
OctGreat19°C62mm
NovGreat18°C93mm
DecGreat19°C35mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 25° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 24° |
| Low | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 13° |
| Rain mm | 36 | 25 | 41 | 121 | 75 | 36 | 73 | 74 | 45 | 38 | 67 | 26 |
| Humidity | 62% | 56% | 59% | 74% | 74% | 66% | 69% | 70% | 65% | 63% | 74% | 68% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Mukenye Ranch Airstrip (KE-0170)
3 km from the park
International airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
177 km from the park
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Il Polei Campsite FAQs
Contact Il Polei Campsite
- Phone
- +254-701-295357
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.nrt-kenya.org
Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo