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Amboseli National Park Safari, Vacations & Wildlife Experiences

  • Amboseli is a photographer's dream
  • Hippos fighting over a riverbank will make for a great photo on your Kenyan safari.
  • Rhino family
  • You will see many exotic images while on your Amboseli National Park safari.

Located in an ecosystem that spans across the Kenya-Tanzania border, Amboseli National Park is found in the Loitoktok District of the Rift Valley Province in Kenya. The open easy-to-see environment found in the park on a Kenya vacation has made it famous for some of the best views of Mount Kilimanjaro as well as up-close encounters with free-ranging elephants.

Originally set aside as a “Southern Reserve” for the Maasai in 1906, local control was returned in 1948 and Amboseli became a game reserve. By 1974 it was listed as a national park in order to protect its unique ecosystem. This ecosystem was recognized by UNESCO when the park was named as a Man and Biosphere reserve in 1991.

Although not part of Tanzania, Amboseli sits at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro offering some of the most incredible views of Africa’s highest mountain. The park is made up of low scrubby vegetation and opens grassy plains which allow for easy game viewing on a Kenyan vacation. Over 900 free-ranging elephants call the park home and as such, Amboseli is famed for its elephant viewing (rated as one of the best in the world). Other animals such as buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, giraffes and zebras are not uncommon in the park.

The local Maasai tribes that surround the park have lived in the area for more than 400 years. Maintaining a traditional pastoral way of life, the Maasai also invite visitors to their villages to take part in a truly African experience.

 

 

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Amboseli National Park

  • Jambo Kenya Safari

    FIRST-CLASS | SMALL-GROUP: Embark on an unforgettable journey through Kenya’s majestic landscapes and wildlife havens. This small-group safari features first-class tented camp accommodations and daily wildlife viewing that will help you spot elephants at Amboseli, hippos on Lake Naivasha, and the iconic Great Migration in the Masai Mara.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,004
    Trip Type:
    Safaris Worldwide, Small Group Touring
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  • Kenya Sky Safari by Elewana: Amboseli, Loisaba & Masai Mara

    DELUXE | SMALL GROUP: Spend time at three luxury lodges situated in three of Kenya’s outstanding game parks, Amboseli, Loisaba Conservancy and the Masai Mara Reserve. At each lodge, enjoy day and night game safaris as well as walking safaris. Fly by small aircraft directly from Nairobi and between lodges.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 11,370
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Romance & Honeymoon, Safaris Worldwide, Small Group Touring
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  • Majestic Views of Kenya: Tsavo and Amboseli

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Behold the beauty of Southern Kenya with this trip to two popular national parks. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime safari as you spend 5 days between Amboseli National Park and Tsavo West National Park, which both sit in the shadow of iconic Mount Kilimanjaro.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,299
    Trip Type:
    Safaris Worldwide, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Wonders of Kenya: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli

    MODERATE | SMALL GROUP: Journey to Kenya's most picturesque regions. Get acquainted with bustling Nairobi before heading to the open plains of Masai Mara, the shimmery pink waters of Lake Nakuru, and the swamps of Amboseli, set in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy daily game drives to see the Big Five and other animals.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,222
    Trip Type:
    Safaris Worldwide, Single Friendly, Small Group Touring
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  • Kenya in Depth

    FIRST-CLASS | SMALL GROUP: Bring your safari dreams to life on this journey through some of the best safari parks in Africa. Travel throughout Kenya and head on game drives in Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Tsavo West, and Amboseli to spot elephants, leopards, rhinos, and other beloved animals.
    Duration:
    13 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 6,715
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Safaris Worldwide, Single Friendly, Small Group Touring
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  • Enchanting East Africa

    FIRST-CLASS | SMALL GROUP: Embark on an 11-day soul-stirring journey through Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness nature's grandeur and discover countless wildlife wonders, including elephants, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, impala, hippos, and more, as you weave through some of East Africa's best national parks.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 8,799
    Trip Type:
    Small Group Touring
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