Hunter’s Luxury Manor — Amboseli

Overview

Hunter’s Luxury Manor is a new-generation luxury tented lodge set where acacia woodland opens onto the Amboseli plains, with the snow-capped summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro filling the southern horizon. Built on the site of the famous old Kimana Lodge, at the edge of Kimana Wildlife Sanctuary and the gently flowing Isineti River, the lodge pairs the spirit of a classic safari camp with the comforts of a four-star hotel. It has quickly become the top-rated stay in the Kimana area, with guests raving about the warm song-and-dance welcomes, the food, and rooms where the bathtub faces the mountain.

About the Property

The manor comprises 20 spacious executive tents on solid foundations, each with hand-carved headboards and canopies, billowing mosquito nets, warm natural textiles and a private balcony positioned for panoramic views of Kilimanjaro, the sanctuary and the sunset. Bathrooms are a highlight — en-suite with freestanding bathtubs facing the mountain, indoor hot showers and romantic outdoor showers under the stars. Evenings centre on the bonfire beneath the night sky, and the whole property runs on a personalized, unhurried style of Kenyan hospitality that reviewers consistently single out.

Quick Facts

• 20 executive tented suites: 10 king doubles, 6 twins, 2 triples and 2 double-extra tents
• Every tent has a private balcony with Mt. Kilimanjaro and Kimana Sanctuary views
• Freestanding bathtubs facing the mountain, plus outdoor star-lit showers
• ~25 km (about 30 minutes) from Amboseli National Park’s Kimana gate
• Set beside the Isineti natural spring/river and giant acacia trees
• Swimming pool, massage/spa treatments and evening bonfire
• Fast Wi-Fi — unusual for the area and much praised by guests
• Solar-heated water (eco-friendly; brief waits possible on cool mornings)

Location

The lodge sits in Kimana on the Amboseli–Tsavo wildlife corridor, right at the boundary of Kimana Wildlife Sanctuary — Kenya’s first community-owned sanctuary, known for big tuskers — with the Isineti river and giant acacias framing the grounds. Amboseli National Park’s gate is roughly 25 km away, a scenic 30-minute drive, making early game drives easy while keeping guests in a quieter, more private setting than the park fringe. Nairobi is about 220–230 km (4 hours) by road, and Amboseli’s airstrip serves fly-in guests.

Accommodation

Each of the 20 executive tents offers generous canvas interiors with a king-size bed or two canopied twin beds, premium furnishings, a sitting area, and a private balcony facing Kilimanjaro. En-suite bathrooms feature a freestanding bathtub with a mountain view, an indoor hot shower and an outdoor shower; amenities include quality linens, mosquito nets, bathrobes, tea/coffee facilities, fast Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Triple and double-extra tents accommodate families and small groups.

Dining

The restaurant, under soaring thatch, serves thoughtfully prepared meals from locally sourced, farm-fresh ingredients — a blend of Kenyan flavours and confident international cooking that guests repeatedly describe as a highlight (the chefs get named in reviews, which says it all). Dining moves with the day: breakfast with the mountain, poolside lunches, sundowners, and dinners by the evening bonfire; special dietary needs are handled with care.

Facilities

Swimming pool with loungers and Kilimanjaro views, spa/massage treatments, restaurant and bar, evening bonfire, gardens along the Isineti river, fast Wi-Fi, room service, laundry, guided game-drive and excursion arrangements, ample parking, and event/group hosting for celebrations and safaris.

Why Choose Hunter’s Luxury Manor

• Kilimanjaro from your balcony — and from your bathtub: every tent faces the mountain
• The #1-rated property in Kimana, with near-perfect reviews for service, food and rooms
• Brand-new luxury tents that blend safari romance (canvas, carved wood, outdoor showers) with hotel-grade comfort
• Prime corridor location beside Kimana Sanctuary, famous for its big-tusker elephants
• Close enough to Amboseli (30 minutes) for full game-drive days, far enough for peace and privacy
• Genuine Kenyan warmth — welcome songs, attentive hosts and personalized touches
• Flexible configurations (doubles, twins, triples) that work equally well for honeymoons, families and groups

Get There

• By road from Nairobi: ~220–230 km / about 4 hours via Emali on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway, then the Emali–Loitokitok road to Kimana; the lodge is near Kimana town at the sanctuary’s edge.
• By air: Scheduled/charter flights from Nairobi Wilson to Amboseli airstrip (~53 km, about 1¼ hours by road transfer), or charter to the Kimana airstrip nearby.
• To Amboseli National Park: ~25 km / 30 minutes to the park gate for game drives (park fees apply).

Activities

• Full- and half-day game drives in Amboseli National Park — famed for large elephant herds against Kilimanjaro
• Game drives and walks in Kimana Wildlife Sanctuary, home of the big tuskers
• Sunrise and sunset Kilimanjaro photography from the lodge
• Bird watching along the Isineti river and acacia woodland
• Maasai cultural village visits
• Swimming, spa/massage treatments and bonfire evenings at the lodge
• Excursions toward the Chyulu Hills and Tsavo West (Mzima Springs) on multi-park itineraries