Overview

‘A Ruby in the wild’

A worthy safari for big game photography, the Amboseli National Park is also known as ‘Home of the African Elephant’ and the Big Four excluding the black Rhino. This tour includes view of the infamous Mount Kilimanjaro with its highest peak in Africa. Here the plains offer an abundance of large herbivores including Wildebeest, Burchell’s Zebra, Grant’s and Thompson Gazelle.

The hippos silently guard the pools and marshes, frequently invaded by the other animals seeking solace from the midday heat, with the chance to see more than 420 bird species recorded. With the wet seasons of March to May and October to December drawing a large number of flamingoes.

Trip Highlights

Picturesque Mount Kilimanjaro
The 5 different habitats ranging from dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, swampy wetlands with Sulphur springs, the Savannah, rocky thorn bush, and the acacia woodlands.
African Bush Elephants.
Blue Wildebeest.
Maasai Giraffe.
Grant’s Zebra.

Itinerary

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Day 1 :

Nairobi City - Amboseli National Park

Met by our representative at your City Hotel and transferred to the Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Amboseli National Park. Met on arrival by the Lodge driver and proceed on a morning game viewing drive enroute to the Lodge/Camp.

After lunch, a late evening game viewing drive returning to the camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: lunch, dinner. Overnight at Tortilis Camp or similar.

Day 2 :

Amboseli National Park

Morning wakeup call with tea or coffee, depart for an early morning game viewing drive.
Morning is spent at leisure, with a late afternoon game viewing drive before returning to the Lodge/Camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight at Tortilis Camp or similar.

Day 3 :

Amboseli National Park - Nairobi City

Early morning game viewing drive, return for breakfast and check-out. Transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Wilson Airport Nairobi. Met on arrival by our representative and transferred to your city hotel or Airport hotel for a Day room before your departure flight home.

Meals: Breakfast at Tortilis Camp. Additional meals available at an extra charge.

Accommodation Options

Elerai Camp
Tortillis Camp
Kibo Villa Amboseli
Tawi Lodge

Activities Available

Day Game Viewing Drives both in the Reserve & Conservancies.
Night Game Viewing Drives in the Conservancies.
Guided Walking Safaris.
Cultural Tour of the nearby community.
Experience the African Sundowner.
Experience Bush Breakfast, Lunch or dinner.
Hot Air-Balloon Safari.
Experience bird Watching.
Photographic Safaris.
Horseback Riding.
Amboseli Scenic Flights.

Trip Inclusions / Exclusions

Trip Includes

Arrival & Departure meet and greet service at JKIA and Wilson Airport.
Flight package of 3 days/ 2 nights in the Amboseli National Park as per programme.
4 x 4-wheel vehicle used on shared basis. |Private basis at additional charge not included here.
Accommodation and meals as indicated on the itinerary.
Park fees & Conservancies fees as specified.
Use of scheduled light aircrafts twice daily from Wilson Airport Nairobi total baggage allowance for each passenger (exclusive infants who are not entitled to baggage allowance), inclusive of hand baggage and camera, is 15kgs soft bags.
Charter flights are available upon request.
Airport transfers at the Camps & Lodges.

Trip Excludes

International Flight tickets & visa costs.
Airport taxes as clients will pay direct.
Flying Doctor’s Services in Kenya.
All drinks at the Camp or lodge except indicated on the itinerary.
Driver Guide, Camp & Lodge Staff and Porterage gratuities.
Telephone bill, Laundry (except when indicated on itinerary), and all other items of personal nature.
Personal Travel, Medical & Baggage Insurance.

FAQs

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If two people are travelling on this trip and each wants to stay in their own room, are there additional charges?

A single room supplement is implemented in such a case.

How many hours flight from Wilson Airport to Amboseli National Park?

between 45 to 1hr 30 minutes subject to the number of stops.

How many days is recommended for Amboseli National Park?

A minimum of 3 days and 2 nights is ideal.

What should be worn on safari to the Amboseli National Park?

Shoes must be comfortable enough to walk especially on hiking or walking safaris, wear colors such as Khaki, brown, beige/tan and green are perfect whilst on safari as they blend with the surrounding. In the evenings a pair of jeans, trousers and a long-sleeved shirt, a safari jacket or warm fleece on chilly nights.

What should I pack for a Amboseli Air Safari?

Casual wear, loose fitting, light weight clothes.
Comfortable walking shoes.
Hats and Sun protection lotion
Insect Repellant
Camera, Binoculars Travel Adapters, Laptop if needed, and other personal effects.
Medication (if you are on any earlier prescribed).