Kitirua Plains Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary
Kitirua Plains Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary
Kitirua Plains Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Amboseli National Park enjoys near mythic status among wildlife lovers, thanks to its position in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, the particular grandeur of its landscape and the vast herds of elephants that inhabit it. Experience this unique location at Kitirua Plains Lodge, a brand-new property carefully constructed in a private concession adjoining the park. Its design is at once strikingly innovative and deeply rooted in the elements of its environment, inspired by Maasai principles of living in harmony with nature. The lodge is currently accepting reservations for mid-2026 and beyond.
Superb views of Mount Kilimanjaro
One of the great elephant habitats of East Africa, with outstanding wildlife-spotting opportunities
Located on a private concession adjoining Amboseli National Park
Architecturally adventurous, locally inspired, eco-friendly design
The opportunity to spend time among the local Maasai people
Unwind after a day’s adventures with a dip in the pool
Discover a curated selection of extraordinary experiences
Game Drives
Hot-Air Ballooning*
Maasai Community Visits
Architecturally striking, eco-friendly bolthole in tune with the landscape
As nomadic stewards of the land, the Maasai have long understood how to exist alongside nature without disrupting it, a philosophy deeply embedded in the design of Kitirua Plains Lodge. Newly built in 2025-26, it is not only the latest addition to the A&K Sanctuary portfolio but also one of the most architecturally arresting – conceived not to mimic its environment but to meld unobtrusively with it. Curved walls and fluid rooflines echo the undulating terrain and the exterior plaster is blended with soil from the site to create harmony in texture and color. Even the pool, flanked by an earth-toned terrace of day beds, sits neatly within a patch of existing wetland.
Though you can marvel at the imperious Mount Kilimanjaro from your bed (or from your bath, for that matter) you will get even closer on daily game drives where it serves as the impossibly photogenic backdrop for herds of strolling elephants and other local wildlife. Make some time for a spectacular hot-air balloon ride and you can get closer still – your lodge all but disappearing into the plains below as you ascend.
Breathtaking Kenya-Tanzania borderlands
The name Amboseli is a corruption of empusel, which means “salty dusty place” in Maa, the language of the Maasai. “Salty and dusty” may not sound immediately appetizing – but nor would a margarita if you were to describe it as “salty and sour”. In fact, the landscape here, a UNESCO World Heritage site at the Kenya-Tanzania border, is one of intoxicating beauty and real enchantment – a deliciously balanced cocktail of wildlife-rich habitats, from deep-green marshes in the heart of the park to clusters of acacia forest in the east and great expanses of undulating savannah stretching all the way to the distant horizon. And with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop, it's hard not to be awed.
2026
Kitirua Plains Lodge Offers
Stay 3, Pay 2 at Kitirua Plains Lodge
Extend the adventure in Amboseli, with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background and wondrous wildlife in your midst. Valid for bookings made and journeys taken before 31 December 2026.
Stay longer, pay less at A&K Sanctuary in Africa
The longer you stay, the more rewarding the journey. Enjoy savings of up to 25% when combining nights across A&K Sanctuary properties — perfect for multi-stop safaris or extended escapes.
Save on a safari honeymoon with A&K Sanctuary
Begin married life in the wild. Newlyweds receive 50% off one partner’s stay, transforming an already unforgettable safari into a once-in-a-lifetime beginning.
Solo Traveller Offer with A&K Sanctuary
Freedom, rewarded. Travel solo without the extra cost during selected seasons, opening the door to spontaneous journeys and independent exploration — without compromise.
Stay 5 nights, pay 4 in Africa
Linger a little longer. Spend five nights at our safari camps and lodges and enjoy your fifth night on us — a gift of unhurried sundowners, extra game drives and deeper connection to place.
Children Stay Free with A&K Sanctuary in Africa
Safari is even better when shared. For every full-paying adult, one child stays free — making 2026 an ideal year for meaningful family adventures across Africa.
Plan your trip for
Jun 1 - Oct 31, 2026
All meals and beverages
Game drives
Laundry services
Return transfers from/to the nearest local airstrip
All meals and beverages
Game drives
Laundry services
Return transfers from/to the nearest local airstrip
International and internal flights
Conservation levy and park fees
Travel insurance, boutique purchases, gratuities, and all other items of a personal nature
International and internal flights
Conservation levy and park fees
Travel insurance, boutique purchases, gratuities, and all other items of a personal nature
Prices per person per night. Prices are in USD.