Trip Overview
Amboseli National Park is a protected area in Kenya known for its stunning wildlife and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli National Park is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Located in southern Kenya, it covers an area of 392 square kilometers and is home to a variety of animals, including elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, and giraffes. The park is also famous for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.
Visitors to Amboseli National Park can enjoy a range of activities, including game drives, guided walks, and bird watching. The park is particularly known for its elephant population, with over 1,500 elephants residing in the area. The elephants are the main attraction, and visitors can observe them up close as they roam the park in large herds.
In addition to the wildlife, Amboseli National Park also boasts a diverse landscape, including swamps, grasslands, and acacia woodlands. The park is also home to several Maasai communities, who have lived in the area for centuries and still maintain their traditional way of life.
Detailed Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi or Airport in the morning. Depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park, a drive of less 5 hours to Amboseli, which lies at the floors of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will arrive with a short game drive, proceeding to your camp/lodge for check-in and have lunch.
Check in at your camp/lodge. Later have your afternoon game drives. Mount Kilimanjaro offers scenic backgrounds for photography. Elephants, Lions, Cheetah and Buffalo can be seen at the swamp area. Dinner and overnight at a camp/lodge.
Proceed for an early morning game drive. Return to your camp/lodge for breakfast. After breakfast check out with packed lunch for more game drives. The Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. Game drive until around 1200hrs lunch time.
Afterwards check out of the park then drive to Nairobi a less 5-hour drive to Nairobi. You will arrive Nairobi in the evening for drop off at your respective hotel or Airport.
Inclusions
- Ground transport on a comfortable safari vehicle with pop up roof for game viewing and photography.
- Full board accommodation whilst on the safari
- Park entrance fees.
- Services of an English speaking driver guide.
- Game drives as per the itinerary.
- Mineral water whilst on the safari.
- Lunch on the last day.
Exclusions
- Tips for drivers and porters.
- Items of personal nature.
- Laundry services.
- Beverages/drinks.
- International flights.
- Visas.
- Hotel accommodations before and after safari.