Accommodations/Kilimanjaro

Kambi ya Tembo

Tented Camp·Kilimanjaro, West Kilimanjaro

Adventure tented camp at West Kilimanjaro with all-inclusive drinks

Kambi ya Tembo (meaning "Camp of the Elephant" in Swahili) is an adventure tented camp in the West Kilimanjaro area, a stunning wildlife corridor between Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli National Park in Kenya. This unique location offers views of Africa's highest peak while sitting within a critical elephant migration route, making it one of Tanzania's most distinctive safari destinations. The camp features comfortable safari tents with en-suite bathroom facilities, designed for travelers seeking a genuine wilderness experience. The mess tent and campfire area serve as the social heart of the camp. The West Kilimanjaro ecosystem is home to Maasai pastoralist communities, and the camp offers unique cultural immersion opportunities alongside wildlife viewing. All-inclusive drinks are included in the rate. Kambi ya Tembo caters to adventure-oriented travelers, offering walking safaris, cultural interactions with Maasai communities, and game drives in an area known for elephants, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife. The camp's location at the base of Kilimanjaro also makes it excellent for pre- or post-climb relaxation. WMA fees are not included.

Amenities

En-suite Bathroom FacilitiesHot Water ShowersSolar/Battery LightingDining/Mess TentCampfire AreaMosquito NetsCharging StationsLounge AreaParkingAll-inclusive Drinks

Services

Game drivesGuided walking safarisMaasai cultural village visitsNature walksKilimanjaro viewing excursionsBirdwatchingAirport transfers (KIA)Laundry servicePacked lunchesNight game drives (area permitting)

Nearby Attractions

Mount Kilimanjaro (views)West Kilimanjaro elephant corridorMaasai villagesEnduimet Wildlife Management AreaLake ChalaKilimanjaro National ParkAmboseli ecosystem (cross-border)
Best Season
June to October (dry season, clear Kilimanjaro views), December to February
Good for
West Kilimanjaroadventuretented campelephantsMaasaiculturalMount Kilimanjarowalking safariwildlife corridorTWC TanzaniaEnduimetall-inclusive drinks

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Where you'll be

Getting there
Region
Kilimanjaro, West Kilimanjaro
Address
West Kilimanjaro · P.O. Box 8276, Arusha, Tanzania
Elevation
1,300m above sea level
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