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    Kipalo Hills

    Tented Camp · Tsavo West National Park, Kenya

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 55
    Best time
    Jul–Sep
    Suggested stay
    3-4 nights
    Park fee
    $80/day
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    A luxurious and intimate tented camp located in the Mbulia Conservancy, bordering Tsavo West National Park. It offers stunning panoramic views, excellent walking safari opportunities, and a strong focus on conservation and community involvement.

    Why stay at Kipalo Hills

    • Intimate: only 9 rooms
    • 47 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Night drives offered

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    9 (up to 18 guests)

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    Strong focus on conservation, community projects, solar power.

    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    403

    Species

    47

    Mammals

    208

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Hinde's Dik-Dik35 sightings
    • Maasai Giraffe35 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant30 sightings
    • Leopard29 sightings
    • Kenyan Rock Agama27 sightings
    • Impala24 sightings
    • Eastern Chanting-Goshawk22 sightings
    • Lesser Kudu22 sightings
    • Plains Zebra22 sightings
    • Northern Red-billed Hornbill19 sightings

    Best time to stay at Kipalo Hills

    Best months:
    July
    August
    September
    Jan
    Great23°C60mm
    Feb
    Great24°C42mm
    Mar
    Great24°C69mm
    Apr
    Good22°C106mm
    May
    Great21°C33mm
    Jun
    Great20°C7mm
    Jul
    Great19°C4mm
    Aug
    Excellent20°C5mm
    Sep
    Excellent21°C7mm
    Oct
    Great22°C33mm
    Nov
    Good22°C148mm
    Dec
    Great22°C93mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Maktau Gate Airport (KE-0057)

    4 km from the park

    International airport

    Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

    120 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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