Set at the bottom of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park is normally referred to as “Kilimanjaro’s Royal Court”. The ecosystem is mainly savannah grasslands and spreads across the Kenya Tanzania border. While you're on Amboseli safari, you have majestic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, close to the largest herds of free-roaming elephants and also home to the Big Five animals.
Sample itinerary
Day 1 - Nairobi to Amboseli
Depart Nairobi at 7 a.m. after a delightful breakfast and drive south across the Athi Plains, home of the Masai, and on to Amboseli. Amboseli is renowned for its large herds of free-ranging African elephants as well as huge herds of wildebeests and many other animals including giraffes, African lions, monkeys, zebras, hyenas, and antelope, with Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak providing a beautiful backdrop.
You will arrive in Amboseli early mid-day and have the opportunity to freshen up, followed by lunch and a short rest. You will later explore the Amboseli plains in an evening game drive at 4 p.m. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Kibo Safari Camp.
Day 2 - Amboseli to Nairobi
You will wake up for an early morning game drive. Early morning is one of the best times to see Mt. Kilimanjaro. The morning light will reveal Mount Kilimanjaro and turn its snow into an ethereal pink. The sight of the mountain high above the herds of elephants crossing the plains is a timeless African image. Then, you will head back to the lodge for breakfast, pack your bags, and return to Nairobi.
- Departure point: Your Nairobi hotel / accommodation / airport
- Departure time: 7 a.m.