Amboseli is where you photograph elephants with Kilimanjaro behind them. The swamps fed by meltwater off the mountain hold big herds year round, the plains are open and dusty so nothing hides, and it is close enough to Nairobi to be worth three days on its own.
Every one of these is something we run here, not a stock list.
Prices are per person and include your vehicle, guide, park fees and accommodation. Every one of these can be changed — they are starting points.
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Amboseli, Kenya's natural masterpiece, unveils a scenic canvas beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. The name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust", and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. Witness breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and iconic elephants, creating an unforgettable safari experience in this captivating sanctuary.
Embark on a journey to Amboseli, where the iconic landscapes of Kenya unfold dramatically. Home to the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop, Amboseli National Park boasts vast savannahs, acacia woodlands, and shimmering salt pans. Witness large herds of elephants traversing the plains against the stunning silhouette of Kilimanjaro. Our guided tours offer immersive experiences, capturing the essence of Amboseli's wildlife, from elusive predators to prolific birdlife. Whether it's a sunrise game drive or a cultural encounter with the Maasai people, Amboseli promises a safari adventure that etches indelible memories of East Africa's untamed beauty.
Most safaris here combine two or three of these.
The Mara is the northern end of the Serengeti ecosystem, and the single best place in Africa to watch big cats hunt. Between July and October around a million and a half wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River into it. The rest of the year it is quieter, cheaper, and still holds the highest density of lion, cheetah and leopard in Kenya.
Samburu is the dry north, and the wildlife is different for it. Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich live here and almost nowhere else in Kenya — guides call them the Samburu Special Five. The Ewaso Nyiro river keeps it all alive and draws elephant down to drink all afternoon.
Naivasha is the freshwater lake in the floor of the Rift Valley, ninety minutes from Nairobi. You get out of the vehicle here: a boat among the hippos, a walk or a cycle on Crescent Island among giraffe and zebra with no predators to worry about. It is the day that breaks up a driving safari.
Tsavo West is the handsome half of Tsavo — hills, lava flows and green scrub instead of flat red plain. Mzima Springs pushes fifty million gallons of clear water out of the ground every day, and an underwater chamber lets you watch hippo and crocodile from below the surface. The rhino sanctuary here is one of the few places in Kenya to see black rhino.
Tell us roughly when you can travel and how long you have. We will tell you honestly whether Amboseli is the right call for those dates — and what it costs.
