Amboseli is famous for its big game and scenery of majestic snowcap of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest mountain which glistens over this breathtaking destination. Amboseli, popular for its rich abundance of elephant, lion and cheetah, is made up of five main wildlife habitats and Lake Amboseli, an often dry lake bed. Amboseli is one of Kenya's most popular parks. Bird life is in abundance especially near the lakes and swamps where you may find waters birds. The Madagascar Squacco Heron shows up in intervals and the long toed lapwing is resident in small numbers. Yellow-throated, chestnut bellied and black faced, water in hundreds during the dry season. Catch one of our daily flights to experience natural diversity and overwhelming beauty of Amboseli.
Activites include: game viewing, bird watching, hiking, camel safaris, visit to Masai homesteads, climbs on Mount Kilimanjaro.
A short fly-in safari to Amboseli National Park, famous for its elephant herds and the breathtaking backdrop of Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro. Your choice of lodge or permanent tented camp. Any number of nights can be arranged. This Amboseli Safaris itinerary is perfect if you want to combine a short safari in Kenya with one of our other East Africa itineraries or the Indian Ocean Islands (Zanzibar, Seychelles, Mauritius).
Day 1: Nairobi/ Amboseli
Lodge of Choice Pick up from your hotel in the city center for transfer to the Wilson Airport. You will be assisted to board a Air Kenya scheduled flight departing at 0730hrs to arrive in the Amboseli at 0815hrs. Upon arrival you will be met at the airstrip for transfer to the Amboseli Sopa Lodge | Amboseli Serena Lodge or TortilisTented Camp
Later after lunch you will be collected from the camp or Lodge for an afternoon game drive in shared lodge vehicles. This park is located in the shadows of the most famous symbol of Africa, Mt Kilimanjaro and is dubbed the ‘Home of the Elephants’. Large herds, some time numbering up to 200 may be seen.
All meals and overnight at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge | Amboseli Serena Lodge or TortilisTented Camp
Meal Plan { L , D}
Approx transit time: 45min
Dinner and overnight will be at Lodge of choice. Amboseli Sopa Lodge | Amboseli Serena Lodge or TortilisTented Camp
Day 2. Amboseli
Morning Tea/Coffee will be served before proceeding for an early morning game drive. The majestic and breathtaking Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen at this time. Return to Camp for late breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure. After lunch, an afternoon game drive follows. In the evening a Bush Bar-B-Que. dinner with entertainment by traditional Maasai dancers is the highlight of the day.
All meals and overnight at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge | Amboseli Serena Lodge or TortilisTented Camp
Meal Plan {B, L , D}
Day 3. Nairobi
After breakfast at Camp transfer to the airstrip to connect schedule flight to Wilson Airport-Nairobi arriving at 0915hrs.
Meal Plan {B}
Approx transit time:45min
Prices include:
- Return airfare Nairobi-Amboseli-Nairobi
- Airstrip transfers
- Game drives
- Full board accommodation
- Park entry fees
Not included:
- Expenses of personal nature
Option Two
Day 1: Pick up from Nairobi early morning, met and then depart for the Wilson Airport for your flight to Amboseli. On arrival at Amboseli, pick up and drive to the lodge with a game drive en route. After check in and lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive at Amboseli National Park. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 2: Full day at Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 3: After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip to catch flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi for connection flight to Samburu. On arrival at Samburu, pick up and drive to the lodge. After lunch, is an afternoon game drive at Samburu Game Reserve. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 4: Full day at Samburu Game Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Samburu Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 5: After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip to catch flight direct to Masai Mara. On arrival, transfer to the lodge for check in and lunch. After lunch, afternoon game drive for the chance to see the Big Five for a chance including the Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, and the elusive Leopard. After lunch, afternoon game drives and later returns for dinner and overnight at the Sarova Mara Tented Camp.
Day 6: Full day at Masai Mara Game Reserve for morning and afternoon game drives with a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool. You might also get the chance to see the migration of the Wildebeest at the Mara River which has been termed as the 7th Wonder of the World. All meals and overnight at the Sarova Mara Tented Camp.
Day 7: Early morning and afternoon game drives at Masai Mara Game Reserve. All meals and overnight at Sarova Mara Tented Camp.
Day 8: Early morning game drive at Masai Mara Game Reserve. After breakfast, transfer to the Airstrip for flight back to Nairobi at 11:00. Arrive in Nairobi where you’ll be met and after lunch, transfer to the airport for your outward flight home. End of service.
Price Includes:
- Park Entrance Fee in all parks
- Airport Transfers
- Accommodation on full basis
- Return flight to Masai Mara
- Service of an English speaking driver/guide
- Driver/Guide Allowances
- Safari based on a spacious safari van with a pop up roof and fitted with a UHF Radio
- Transport cost as per the itinerary and game drives.
Price Excludes:
- Extras at the lodges and hotels i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- International flight and Departure Tax
- Entrance Fees to Masai Villages
- Travel Insurance
- Tips to porters and drivers
- All items of personal nature
- Lunch at Nairobi on the departure day
- Accommodation in Nairobi on arrival and departure day.
African Safaris and Adventures operate excellent camping safaris in Amboseli, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Samburu. Find wide variety of Air tours to Amboseli, Family vacations in Kenya with Accomodation in Luxury lodge, Safari tented camps of Amboseli. Honeymoon holidays Kenya are our specialty , with safari extensions to Zanzibar island luxury 5 star beach resorts, Mombassa villas and Lamu island the honeymoon capital of the world,
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Hotels accomodation in Amboseli National park include
Amboseli sopa - Luxury lodge
Oltukai Lodge - Luxury family lodge
Tortilis Safari Camp – 5 star luxury permanent camp in Amboseli
Porini camp – operated by African safaris adventures