Intro
Kipalo is a relatively new camp situated in Mbulia Conservancy: 12000 acres dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and a project initiated by the local community with this tourism company. With great access to both Tsavo East and West National Parks and just 2.5 hours from Mombasa, it is a wonderful new addition to the safari circuit. Although the camp was built with a permanent view in mind, guests often remark on the genuine 'safari' feel and atmosphere of the lodge, with its tented rooms and furniture incorporated into the natural features of the rock.
Highlights
Walking in Mbulia Conservancy. After the rainy season the bush is lush and green - so the best way to see wildlife and really experience the African bush, is to hop down out of the 4x4's and track wildlife and birds on foot with your local guides who know the area like the back of their hand! And who love to share their traditional knowledge of the world around them...
Need To Know
Connect to Kipalo with Mombasa Air to the Maasai Mara and the Kenyan Coast... as well as with Safarilink from Nairobi! Nearest airstrip is Kilaguni (2.5 hours) or Manyani (25 minutes) but only with use of a chartered flight. Just a 2.5 hour drive to Mombasa as well.
Safaris
Wildlife
Kipalo and Mbulia Conservation were founded at the same time - being one and the same as the lodge pays for the running of the conservation. The conservancy is a vital dry-season dispersal area for over 700 elephant and 200 buffalo, which was essentially the reason for its creation as African wildlife is becoming increasingly threatened. Since opening, sightings of wildlife in the conservation area are becoming much more frequent - from the big cats such as lion and leopard, elephant, buffalo and most excitingly a pack of endangered African Wild Dog.
Quick Facts
Safari Operators
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Average Stay
2 to 3 nights
Average Price
$300 per person sharing per night (plus $50 conservation fee)- includes full board accommodation, game drives and night drives, guided game walks and sundowners, fly-camping, game drives to Tsavo National Parks (excluding park fees) and cultural visits to local Taita community. Excludes drinks from the bar and airstrip transfers.
Child Policy
Kipalo loves having children to stay! Children between 3 and 16 years of age is $180 per child per night. Notify the office if a young baby is staying so a cot can be arranged.
Accommodation
Eight luxury mobile tented rooms with en-suite bathrooms (dressing area, basin, flush loos and traditional safari showers). Includes one honeymoon tent. Each tent has a verandah and fabulous and exclusive view of the Tsavo plains stretching to the horizon.
Season
All year round...
Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
It’s a beautiful property with a chance to see wild dogs and also, elephants, buffaloes and so many other species at their waterhole and on game drive.
RP from Kenya
05-12-2025 @ 7:26am
Best Safari Property Location
Its location is unique in that there are no properties close by which makes a huge difference as you feel as if the lodge is there for you and you alone.
RP from Kenya
05-12-2025 @ 7:26am
Most Romantic Safari Property
Beautiful place for my fiancé and I…the rooms were beautiful and it felt private and secluded.
RP from Kenya
05-12-2025 @ 7:26am
Best Value Safari Property
For the privacy, the remoteness, the wildlife, the guide knowledge, the game drives, the food and the view…this place is perfect.
RP from Kenya
05-12-2025 @ 7:26am
Best Ecologically Responsible Safari Property
Everything is ecological including glass water bottles, toiletries, etc. There is no single use plastic nor is there any plastic. There is also solar panels so the place is fully lit but sunlight.
RP from Kenya
05-12-2025 @ 7:26am
Best Value Safari Property
best pure virgin wilderness safari camp in tsavo west, with breath taking views, amazing food and excellent 5 * experiences
NS from Kenya
02-04-2025 @ 7:26am
