Trip overview
Amboseli are the plains below Mt. Kilimanjaro. The waters from melted snow drain down the mountain under lava flows and surface in Amboseli, creating a green belt of swampland amidst dusty plains. Here, hippo, elephant and birdlife can be seen against the backdrop of the magnificent snow-capped mountain.
Highlights of the Tour
- Spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Game drives in Amboseli National Park – home to large elephant herds.
- Optional visit to Maasai villages for cultural insight.
- Comfortable lodge accommodation with scenic views.
- Ideal short safari for a classic Kenyan wildlife experience.
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Safari route
- Nairobi
- Amboseli
- Nairobi
Lines show the order of stops, not the exact roads or flight paths.
Day by day
Day 01Nairobi – Amboseli National Reserve
We depart Nairobi at 0800 hrs and travel to the Amboseli National reserve at the foot of snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive follows. Dinner and overnight at Oltukai Amboseli Serena Lodge. Meals: L,D
Day 2Game Drives at Amboseli National Reserve
A full day in this photogenic park. Morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Kibo Oltukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge.
Amboseli National park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya- Tanzania border, The Park lies at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa (5,896m) whose snow-capped summit presents a splendid view on clear days.
Amboseli National Park is often referred to as “The home of Elephants’ some of the largest Elephant herds are found here.
The Game Park also contains vast groups of Zebras, Wildebeests, Giraffes, Buffalos, Hippos and Antelopes. Also to be found in Amboseli are lions, leopards, Cheetahs, Rhinos and many species of plain game.
Day 3Amboseli – Nairobi
Pre-breakfast game drive and in the afternoon, depart for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.
What's included
Included
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
Not included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcoholic drinks
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