1 Day
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIP
Overview:
Amboseli National Park is known for its large elephant herds and views of immense Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Observation Hill offers panoramas of the peak and the park’s plains and swamps. Varied wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and hundreds of bird species. The western section is dominated by the vast Lake Amboseli, which is dry outside the rainy season.
Safari Highlights/ Major Attractions:
- The world’s best free-range elephant viewing
- Magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its snow-capped peak (weather permitting)
- Lions and other Big Five viewing
- Wildebeests, cheetahs & hyenas
- Observation Hill with its aerial vistas of Amboseli park – views of elephant herds and the park’s wetlands
- Marshes viewing spot for elephants, buffalos, hippos, pelicans, geese and other water fowl
- Observe Maasai culture
- Optional visit to Masai village at Amboseli (at an additional cost)
Itinerary:
- 5 Am Pick up from your hotel within Nairobi CBD or the airport.
- Depart for the Amboseli National Park via the Nairobi – Mombasa highway
- We catch the African sunrise as we progress towards Amboseli. The morning drive is via African savanna country dotted with local homesteads and colourful Masai herdsmen grazing their cattle.
- On arrival at the Amboseli, proceed for a game viewing drive in search of Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Cheetah, Warthog, Ostrich and more.
- While Mount Kilimanjaro remains in the background we shall marvel at the wildlife and scenery found in this park.
- Enjoy buffet lunch at OLTUKAI lodge or similar.
- A short early afternoon game viewing drive as we exit the park
- Depart for Nairobi to arrive in the early evening. Drop off at your hotel within Nairobi CBD or the airport.
For your journey, you’ll be guided, hosted and looked after by our own experienced driver/guide.
