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Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Lodge 3 stars in Amboseli

Emali-Loitokitok Road, near Amboseli National Park, Kenya See on the map

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The carved earthen reception counter, engraved with the name of Amboseli Sopa Lodge, under a reed ceiling
A twin room with elephant-patterned bedspreads, under mosquito nets knotted to the ceiling
The lobby with earthen walls carved into arches, under a reed ceiling and a chandelier
The pool at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, with a palm tree, thatched umbrellas and a stone building
The restaurant in the evening, with yellow tablecloths and the chandeliers lit
The lounge and bar, with rattan armchairs with yellow cushions and stools at the counter
A rope-lined stone walkway crossing a pond, toward thatched roofs
A twin room, with a buffalo head and an elephant carved in relief on the wall
The restaurant during the day, with tables set in front of large windows
A pond in a garden of acacias, in front of thatched buildings
A table set for two on the grass, under the acacias, with Kilimanjaro in the distance
The round thatched roofs of the lodge seen from the air, scattered through the green bush
A hot-air balloon above the plain, with Kilimanjaro on the horizon under a pink sky
A hand dropping an ice cube into a glass of whisky, on the bar counter
8.4Booking.com302 reviews

About Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Amboseli Sopa Lodge is a lodge near Amboseli National Park, in Kenya, on the Emali-Loitokitok road. It has a restaurant, a bar, a lounge with a TV, an outdoor pool, a terrace and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock, with a tour desk and currency exchange. Wi-Fi and private parking are free.

Location

The lodge stands outside Amboseli National Park, on the Emali-Loitokitok road. Kimana Gate is 17 km away as the crow flies. From Nairobi, you follow the Mombasa road to Emali, then the Loitokitok road. It leads to Iremito Gate, about four hours from Nairobi, then to Kimana Gate.

Every morning, AirKenya and Safarilink connect Nairobi's Wilson Airport to the park's airstrip, on a 40-minute direct flight. The park gates open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

Rooms

All rooms are on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible. They have a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet, and free toiletries. You also get a desk and a mosquito net, and housekeeping comes every day.

The lodge offers family, connecting and non-smoking rooms. Room service brings orders to your room. Cribs are free up to 1 year old. For a child up to 11 years old, an extra bed can be added at extra cost.

Dining

Breakfast is served as a buffet, or as a full English breakfast. You can also have it in your room. For days in the park, the lodge prepares packed lunches.

The restaurant offers kids' menus, and meals for special diets on request. The bar serves wine and champagne. The lodge also hosts themed dinners, at extra cost.

Leisure

The lodge has an outdoor pool and a sunny terrace. The garden has a picnic area and an outdoor fireplace. The lodge offers walks and visits to experience the local culture, at extra cost. It also has board games, and babysitting is available at extra cost.

Map and location

  • Kimana Gate17 km
  • Iremito Gate29 km
  • Amboseli Airstrip34 km

Straight-line distances from the property.

Rooms at a glance

Standard Double or Twin Room

34 m²

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Facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities (additional charge)
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • Happy hour (additional charge)
  • Themed dinners (additional charge)
  • Walking tours (additional charge)
  • Game drives (additional charge)

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit (additional charge)
  • Wine/Champagne (additional charge)
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet

  • Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge

Parking

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services (additional charge)
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service (additional charge)
  • Laundry (additional charge)

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying (additional charge)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities (additional charge)

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Good to know

  • Check-inFrom 12:00
  • Check-outUntil 10:00
  • ChildrenFree cot on request, extra bed on request
  • PetsNot allowed
  • PaymentCard only, no cash
  • Languages spokenEnglish

Conditions as listed on Booking.com on October 25, 2026, to check when you book.

Parks and reserves nearby

The lodge runs game drives at extra cost. You can also enter the park in your own 4x4, as soon as the gates open at 6 a.m. The park is small, 392 km², and you can cover it in a day.

Amboseli's elephants have been tracked one by one since 1972. They spend the hot hours in the swamps, with buffaloes and hippos. Lions and hyenas follow the herds. Kilimanjaro, clear at sunrise, disappears into the clouds by mid-morning.

Tours and guides nearby

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Guest reviews

8.4out of 10
302 reviews
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location8.6
  • Free Wifi5.6

Scores left by guests on Booking.com, collected on October 25, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Amboseli Sopa Lodge inside Amboseli National Park?

No, it stands outside the park, on the Emali-Loitokitok road. Kimana Gate is 17 km away as the crow flies.

Can you go on safari from Amboseli Sopa Lodge?

Yes. The lodge runs game drives at extra cost, and it has a tour desk. You can also enter the park in your own 4x4.

How do you get to Amboseli Sopa Lodge from Nairobi?

Take the Mombasa road to Emali, then the Loitokitok road, where the lodge stands. Allow about four hours to Iremito Gate.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Amboseli Sopa Lodge?

Check-in is from noon, and check-out is until 10 a.m. The front desk is open around the clock.

Does Amboseli Sopa Lodge welcome children?

Yes, of all ages, and the lodge has family rooms. Cribs are free up to 1 year old, and babysitting is available at extra cost.

What is breakfast like at Amboseli Sopa Lodge?

A buffet, or a full English breakfast. You can also have it in your room.

Is parking free at Amboseli Sopa Lodge?

Yes, the lodge's private parking is free, with no reservation needed. It is accessible to guests with reduced mobility.

Can you pay in cash at Amboseli Sopa Lodge?

No, the lodge does not accept cash. Bring a credit or debit card to pay on site.

Our tip

Don't come back to the lodge for lunch: your park ticket is valid for 24 hours and a single entry. Set off when the gates open, with a packed lunch, and stay in the park until late afternoon, when the elephants leave the swamps. Bring a credit or debit card, as the lodge does not accept cash.

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