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Campi Ya Kanzi

Safari Lodges

An Award-Winning Definition of Authentic African Safari

Campi ya Kanzi, meaning "Camp of the HiddenTreasure" in Kiswahili, is an award-winningecolodge in Hemingway's Green Hills of Africa,offering a peaceful retreat from the modernworld.

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Why it's unique

The camp is located on a Masai ranch that covers an area of a quarter of a million acres, with fantastic biodiversity and wildlife viewing.

Located between Amboseli and Tsavo national parks, offers a luxury tented safari experience in a pristine, untouched environment free from mass tourism. Enjoy days of solitude, spotting wildlife from your safari vehicle or tent, with breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Local Maasai villagers work at the camp, ensuring harmony with both wildlife and the community.

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The stay

Campi Ya Kanzi at a glance.

Type: Safari Lodge
Ideal For: Family · Couples
Experience: Wildlife Viewing
Geography: Savanna
Collection: Classic Safaris · Romantic Getaways · Family Trips
When To Go: Year-round

Where it is

Chyulu Hills, Kenya

Campi Ya Kanzi

Chyulu Hills, Kenya

Surrounded by rolling grassland and mist-capped forests in the shadow of the majestic, 19,341-foot Mount Kilimanjaro, the Chyulu Hills serve as a breathtaking gateway to Africa.

How To Get There

The park's airstrips, Ol Donyo Lodge and Campi ya Kazi, are accessible via domestic flights from Nairobi or Mombasa.

Flora & Fauna

Expect to spot buffalo, bushbucks, elands, elephants, leopards, and giraffes.

Cultural Impact

Built on ancestral Maasai land, this lodge is deeply connected to the local community, providing economic benefits through employment opportunities and fostering cultural exchange.

In the magazine

Kenya Stories

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