Amboseli National Park
Kenya
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The Land Of Giants
Renowned for two things: being the best place in Africa to get up close to free-ranging elephants and offering the most iconic view of Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peaks. Located on the border of Kenya and Tanzania, this 392-square-kilometer park is a photographer’s paradise where the “Salty Dust” (the Maasai meaning of Amboseli) meets lush, emerald-green swamps.
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What to expect
✓ The Wildlife — Home to the “Big Four” (Lions, Leopards, Buffalo, and massive herds of African Elephants). It is specifically famous for its “Great Tuskers”—ancient elephants with ivory reaching the ground.
✓ The Landscape — A dramatic contrast of dry, shimmering lake beds and cooling springs fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro.
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Best time to visit
During the dry Season, animals congregate around the swamps; easiest for wildlife spotting and on the rainy season its best for birdwatchers and the clearest views of the mountain.
Tortilis Camp
Amboseli serena Lodge
Kibo Safari Camp
Ol Tukai Lodge
Sentrim Amboseli
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While the wildlife is the star, Amboseli offers a variety of ways to immerse yourself in the African wilderness.
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Guided Game Drives: Explore the park in our custom 4×4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs. Our expert guides know the secret spots where the lions hide and where the elephants cross the marshes.
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Observation Hill: Hike up the park’s only high point. It offers a panoramic 360-degree view of the marshes, plains, and the mountain. It is the perfect spot for a picnic lunch.
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Hot Air Balloon Safaris: Float silently over the herds at sunrise. There is no experience more magical than seeing Kilimanjaro turn pink from the sky. (Available as an optional add-on).
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Maasai Cultural Visits: Visit a local Manyatta (village) to learn about the ancient traditions, vibrant beadwork, and jumping dances of the Maasai people who have co-existed with this wildlife for centuries.
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Bush Breakfasts & Sundowners: End your day with a “Sundowner”—chilled drinks and appetizers served in the middle of the savannah as the sun sets behind the mountain.
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