4 Days Amboseli National Park Safari
Amboseli National Park is located at Loitoktok district, in Kajiado County, mainly inhabited by the ethnic Masai community of Kenya and about 250 kilometers’ from Nairobi. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants. It is home to many species, including the African elephant, Cape buffalo, impala, Maasai lion, Tanzanian cheetah, spotted hyena, Maasai giraffe, plains zebra and blue wildebeest among other African animals. There is also a host of Kenyan birds, both large and small. Amboseli national park offers a beautiful vista of the scenic snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro which makes it a perfect site for photography.
Day-by-Day itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Your safari adventure will start immediately you board the safari vehicle, you will drive overland through Kamba land dotted with circular houses and few shopping centers as well as Masai land to Amboseli National Park.
Amboseli National Park is situated at the foot of the highest mountain in Africa as well as the highest free standing mountain in the world, the majestic snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro. Arrive at the camp in time for lunch followed by some leisure hours for a siesta/ swim. Afterwards you will have an afternoon game viewing and return back to the lodge before sunset for dinner and supper. The park has large herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions and a variety of other animals and birds all of which are attracted to this park due to its permanent supply of water from Mt. Kilimanjaro’s melting snow.
Day 2 & 3: Discover Amboseli National Park
These two full days in the Amboseli National Park will be spared for the search of the big cats, Elephants families etc. of Amboseli. Early morning game viewing in will be the perfect time to catch a glimpse and photographing the highest peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Optional visit to Masai village home of the famed Masai people, those tall, proud nomadic warriors whose legendary prowess in battle and single handed acts of bravery in fights with wild animals has spread across the world. Their diet is a simple one, consisting mainly of meat and milk and also the blood of cattle mixed with milk. A visit to their village reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals.
A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a memorable experience.. After the morning game drive return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. Have some rest and relaxation, sunbathing, swimming. Depart for your afternoon game viewing drive in search of the huge herds of elephants till sunset then back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Amboseli National Park - Drive back to Nairobi
Breakfast will be served at the camp/ Lodge, depart by road to Nairobi with game viewing en route. Lunch will be served on the way upon arrival to Nairobi transfer to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure flight with Africa Safari memories which will last forever.
Tour Price Includes:
Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner.
.All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English speaking professional driver/guide.
Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
Exclusive transport in a safari tour mini bus 4 x 4 with a game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio.
The price does not include:
Tips
Laundry
Drinks
Items of a personal nature
