Amboseli Elephant Encounter
2 days—Venture into Amboseli National Park where majestic silhouette of Mt. Kilimanjaro presides over vast herds of elephants and varied wildlife
$520-600 USD
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Safari summary
Amboseli is a popular bio diversity reserve, set strategically at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain standing at 19,000ft above sea level. Indulge in an elephant focused game drive in Amboseli where you watch these magnificent gentle giants closely as they forage, play and bathe in the numerous swamps dotting the park. Get introduced to individual herds of elephants on comprehensive game drives and attempt to capture their photographs in front of the snow Capped Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli ecosystem is believed to host a population of about 1,600 elephants. For the keen birdwatcher, the Park is immensely rich in birdlife for its 450 species recorded. Enjoy watching a variety of other wildlife including Lions, cheetah, hyenas, and jackals, Buffalo, Eland, Giraffes, Zebras and a big number of other mammalian species. Stay at superb, perfectly selected accommodation and meet a hospitable and richly decorated Masai community who live in great harmony with nature.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Bushman | tribal visits
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Internal flights
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Morning departure for Amboseli, enjoy breathtaking scenery and stunning landscape. Arrive at our Amboseli camp for lunch. Early afternoon at leisure before our first game drive. Amboseli is popular with vast herds of elephants that roam free to the marshlands for their dairy forage and mud bathing. Game drives are relatively easy as wildlife concentrate by the numerous swamps fed by natural underground streams. Wildlife and birdlife is in abundance, we return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Amboseli Sopa, Kilima Camp, Oltukai lodge.
Amboseli Game drive and Departure
Early morning game drive, an opportunity to witness a beautiful sunrise and marvelous views of Mount Kilimanjaro, watch the natural behavior of animals as predators attempt a hunt and elephants wander on a trek. Return to camp for breakfast. Mid morning departure for Nairobi with an option of visiting a traditional Masai village for a cultural experience and interaction Lunch stop and finally a drop off in Nairobi after 2 days adventure in Amboseli full of sheer excitement and fond memories.
Amboseli Sopa, Kilima camp, Oltukai lodge.
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