Our Guide will meet your at the hotel at 8 am and brief you about your safari before departing.
Marvel at the epic landscapes arriving in time for lunch at lodge or camp followed by afternoon game drive. Look for legendary wildlife, such as large herds of elephant, attracted by the park's different habitats, including wetlands, woodlands, and the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli.
Amboseli is famous for its big game and its great scenic beauty – and the landscape is dominated by the towering Mount Kilimanjaro. On a clear day you will be able to see Mt Kilimanjaro.
Return to the lodge/ camp in time dinner and overnight.
Major Attractions: Mount Kilimanjaro; Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and elephants; Swamp below observation hill hosts many elephants, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water fowl like pelican; Egyptian goose; contemporary Maasai culture and indigenous lifestyle; herds of elephants.
Wildlife: Amboseli has over 80 different mammals to be found ranging from the tiny (and rarely seen) spectacled elephant shrew to the huge bulk of the African elephant. Few visitors will go home without superb elephant pictures with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. There are over 400 bird species.
After breakfast, embark on another game drive to look for more amazing creatures, such as mongoose, zebra, dik-dik, cheetah, and nocturnal porcupine.
After an early breakfast set out for an early morning game drive in the reserve. This is usually the most popular game viewing time. During the early hours temperatures are low, thus providing a favorable atmosphere both for the game and the viewer. Lion, Cheetah and Leopard roam the vast grasslands in search for their next meal, it may be an unsuspecting impala or even a small one like the warthog…whatever the players, and the spectacle of nature unfolding is always awe inspiring!
At 12:30pm you will enjoy your lunch in the lodge or packed lunch.
In the afternoon, you can choose to enjoy the lodge facilities or depart for an evening game drive.
Meals and Overnight at your lodge / camp - Full board basis
Some of the park highlights include : -
Observation Hill
One of the few places in Amboseli National Park where it is safe to get out of your car and stretch your legs, this pyramid shaped hill offers a stunning view of the surrounding plains and swamps, as well as Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.
While wildlife do not frequent the area, the view Observation Hill affords of the surrounding landscape makes it worth a visit.
Elephant Research Camp
Amboseli's elephant population is one of the most intensely scrutinised and studied in the world, thanks largely to the hard work of Cynthia Moss. The research camp she established has since been taken over by the Amboseli Trust for Elephants. **Requires pre-arrangement
Bird Watching
Amboseli is a popular destination with bird watchers, and the park is home to more than 400 species of bird including rarer species such as the Madagascar Pond Heron, the Lesser Flamingo, the Lesser Kestrel, and the Shoebill.
During the October to January migration season, local numbers are bolstered by migratory birds.
Masai Cultural Visits
A number of Masai communities exist on the fringes of the park, and it is possible to arrange visits to these villages in order to gain a better understanding of Africa's most famous tribal people.
Check Out after breakfast and return to Nairobi, ending this memorable tour.
