Amboseli RedHouse

We absolutely loved our stay here. The house was very private, spacious, quiet, and comfortable. We had a stunning view from the porch, and every morning we could enjoy our coffee while looking at Mount Kilimanjaro. The kitchen was very well equipped, which made it easy for me to cook for our family. I honestly didn’t expect the cottage to be this comfortable and clean. The location was also perfect for our safari – only about 10–15 minutes from the gate. The entire property was exclusively for us, which made the stay feel very special and peaceful. We actually wished we could have stayed longer, not only for the safari but simply to enjoy the beautiful, quiet nature and relax. We are especially grateful to James, the housekeeper, who was incredibly friendly, helpful, and kind throughout our stay. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful!

This has nothing to do with the house itself, but be aware that the road leading to the property is quite bumpy, especially the last part. The hint to use the Google Maps location for the little Amanya Camp was very helpful. The camp is located just next to the red house.

Redhouse is in an exceptional location, almost completely unspoiled and with a stunning view of Kilimanjaro. It’s a short distance from Iremito Gate; the dirt road isn’t particularly rough, but it isn’t well marked. Follow the signs for Little Amanya Camp from the main road. The property is wonderful, well-organized, and spotlessly clean. The most comfortable beds of our entire vacation! The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to cook (you’ll need to bring your own food, since there’s nothing nearby!). We’ll always hold the staff close to our hearts: we lit a bonfire under the stars and talked at length about Kenya and the local culture! It was truly wonderful!

The location close from Amboseli and Masai village , the house , the hospitality of our host Kelvin and kindness of James , always here to help and give advice for a wonderfull stay ! Perfect for a family !

Redhouse is competing with accommodations inside Amboseli Game Park, & there's no doubt Redhouse is cheaper. They're also trying to run their guesthouse completely off-grid, & doing an admirable job of that. The beds were comfortable, the living & dining spaces were nice, & the WiFi is Starlink, so generally excellent. Kelvin, who runs the show, is extremely friendly & tries to make sure that everything works.

I expected more for US$300 for 4 adults, although that price was considerably lower than anything inside the park. When we were there the (solar) hot-water system wasn't working well, but if you showered before dark it was OK, if a bit rustic. We were promised breakfast, but all that actually arrived were 2 eggs each, & we had to cook them. There was no way we could organize box-lunches for while we were in the park (so bring your own supplies), & dinners had to be taken next door (at $20 each).