Game drives

Savanna-style national parks like Amboseli offer the most intriguing opportunities for game-viewing safaris, giving visitors the chance to observe a variety of species as they graze, hunt, and prey, among many other activities. While being on your game viewing safari in this park, you may come across several grazing elephants alongside other park residents like Wildebeests, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Zebras, Gazelles, Topis, and Elands, to name a few. Amboseli National Park is renowned for having a large population of free grazing elephants. The greatest times to see nocturnal animals are early in the morning and late at night, thus early morning game drives are perfect for sighting early risers, hunters, and these creatures. On a game drive in Amboseli National Park, you can see an African elephant walking across the open plains alongside a lone acacia tree.

Bird watching

Boasting more than 400 different bird species, Amboseli National Park is a veritable birder’s paradise where visitors can record a variety of these birds, including endangered species like the Shoebill stork and Laser Flamingo bird, to name a few. During your birding expedition in Amboseli National Park, you may also look for other bird species including the greater flamingo, the African jacana, the long-toed lapwing, the yellow-necked spur fowl, and many others. The most effective method of enjoying birding in Amboseli National Park is to bring binoculars with you and hire a knowledgeable birding guide who knows the best bird – watching spots in the park. The best time to go birding is during the months of October, November, and December, when birders can see migratory birds.

Guided nature walks and hiking

The park is naturally endowed with beautiful foliage, marshes, and mammal species, all of which can be seen on a nature walk. Amboseli National Park offers guided nature walks both inside the park as well as on observation hills. The best way to find the park’s hidden gems is to take a guided nature walk, which can be accomplished on foot and provides an opportunity to see wild animals up close. These include herds of elephants, zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffaloes, and others. You’ll also enjoy rewarding sightseeing with snow-capped Kilimanjaro as your backdrop and will leave with a life-changing experience.

Cultural and community tours

During your Kenya safari to Amboseli National Park, you can take a village tour to the nearby Maasai villages located just outside the park. The Maasai are a well-known tribe with a rich culture that has not been swayed in whatsoever way by the other tribes, making it worthwhile to visit while on safari in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. These people are well-known for their cultural practices, which include their ways of life, which rely heavily on cattle products such as milk, blood, and meat, as well as their dress code and shelter.

Hot air balloon safaris

One of the finest ways to have a special experience in Kenya while on a safari to Amboseli National Park is to embark on a hot air balloon safari. Tourists can enjoy hot air ballooning and get a bird’s-eye view of Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro as well as the entire Amboseli National Park’s plains. Visitors can view several wildlife species from above as the balloon transports them to the grasslands of the Amboseli National Park. Amboseli national park’s hot air balloon is run by an experienced person who takes passengers on an expedition to explore the area for a whole hour. Depending on the dimensions of the basket, the total number of people per balloon can be less than the limit of 16.

Boat cruises

The greatest way to see aquatic species like hippos, crocodiles, and water fowl is to take a boat tour along Lake Amboseli in the Amboseli National Park. The ideal area to see Amboseli wildlife while on a boat ride is near Lake Amboseli, where animals in the Amboseli national park congregate to cool off.

Accommodation in Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park has a variation of accommodation options ranging from budget to mid-range to luxury to cater to a variety of visitors. The following are some of the brief-explained accommodation facilities:

Tortilis Camp

Tortilis Camp is given the name after the flat-topped, overarching thorn tree, Acacia Tortilis, and is located in one of Amboseli’s Acacia Tortilis wooded areas, with the spectacular background of Africa’s highest peak, as well as the  tallest free-standing mountain, Kilimanjaro. The Camp has 16 tents with beautiful mountain views. The main bedroom of every makuti-covered tent has twin or the double beds, an en-suite toilet, and a sizable verandah. The tents are all huge and airy, with king or double beds, exquisite en-suite bath rooms. With stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the main room, bar, and dining room are all exquisitely constructed from natural materials and have woven roofs.

The amenities

• Family room
• Hot water
• Mosquito nets
• Professional safari guides
• Swimming pool
• Bar
• Beds – Double
• Campfire
• En-suite bathrooms
• Airstrip transfers
• Drinks
• Full board
• Game drives
• Laundry

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli Serena Safari Resort is situated next to a sizable acacia tree and a slowly trickling natural spring in the shadow of Africa’s tallest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro. The Lodge was created by people who dreamed of living in Africa. It features a Maasai-inspired design, a garden restaurant, a pool, and a sundeck that are shaded by palm trees. The atmosphere perfectly encapsulates the warmth, spirit, and culture of the Maasai people. The Amboseli safari lodge’s surroundings are breathtaking, the wildlife is plentiful, and the food, service, and amenities are unmatched.

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge offer a thorough immersion into life in the wild bush. Showcasing palm wildlife murals, locally sourced furniture and artifacts, and the vivid primary colors indicative of these legendary warriors, each room is located in a one-story building that opens directly into the grounds. The perfect fusion of elegance, luxury, and harmony with nature is provided for guests as they take enjoyment in having their own private area of Kenya. The lodge has 1 suite and 92 rooms that involve 8 integrated rooms, 3 family rooms, 41 double rooms, 44 twin rooms, and 3 triple rooms.

The amenities

• Air conditioning
• wireless Internet
• Coffee making station
• Bathrobes
• 24-Hour room service
• Work desk and chair
• Private balcony
• Penhaligon’s bath amenities
• Master bedroom consisting of king bed
• Separate lounge area
• Balcony and private rooftop terrace with amazing views of Mountain Kilimanjaro
• Bathroom with Jacuzzi and shower
• Minibar stocked according to visitor’s preference
• Satellite TV together with video
• Committed room steward and in-room catering services
• Private entrance

Tawi Lodge

Tawi Lodge is situated on a 6,000-acre residential conservancy merely 5 minutes from Kimana Gate, the eastern entry point to Amboseli National Park, just at base of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest free-standing hill. The lodge’s design is a wonderful combination of contemporary and traditional elements that will reassure you of your stay in Africa room.

Tawi Lodge’s 13 cabins are perfectly situated on a bushy area with Kilimanjaro in the background. From the comfort of the bed or bathtub, each cottage has a separate wooden-deck porch and a breathtaking view of Africa’s highest peak. No matter if they are twin or double, all cottages include end-suite bathrooms with a bathtub and a shower. Every villa comes with its own fireplace and minibar for all those memorable sundowners. The water and lighting systems are run on solar energy.

Amenities

• Library
• Pool
• Private Vehicle Available
• Restaurant
• Secure Parking
• Spa
• 24-hour Security
• Bar
• Communal Dining
• Eco-Friendly
• Internet Access
• Laundry Service

Kibo Safari Campsite

The gorgeous Kibo Safari Camp is located in the renowned Amboseli National Park just at base of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak on earth and home to one-fifth of the total ice in Africa. There are 73 self-contained tents available at Kibo Safari Camp providing single, double, triple, and family accommodations. A restful night’s sleep is guaranteed by the locally built, specially constructed beds made of bush wood. There are flush toilets, showers, and washbasins in every tent. You can take a shower whenever you choose, whether you prefer it hot or cold.

Amenities

• Lounge & Bar
• Dining room
• Swimming Pool
• Spa
• Art Gallery
• Souvenir Shop
• Conference Facilities

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

The lodge is located on the outskirts of the Amboseli National Park. The resort is set in 200 acres of private land in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest and most well-known snow-capped mountain, and has its own distinct rustic appeal. Thorn trees, Acacias, fragrant Frangipanis, colorful bougainvillea, and massive cactus are just a few of the many trees and plants that are found in the mature forested gardens surrounding Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Many bird species can also be found in the gardens, as well as monkeys, mongooses, squirrels, duikers, the sporadic gazelle, and, on occasion, even an ever-curious leopard.

All eighty-three rooms feature are housed in rustic, evenly spaced cottages that meander around the broad expanse of the mature grounds. These have all been purpose-built to include either between one or two queen-sized beds in addition to a veranda, and they are all beautifully adorned with wall murals featuring Maasai themes. The Lodge offers a two-bedroom, lavishly furnished Presidential suite with a separate dining room and an attached kitchenette, as well as a sizable lounge and a simply enormous veranda.

Amenities

• Swimming Pool
• Gift Shop
• Laundry services
• Well stocked bar
• Restaurant
• Free WI-FI
• Central Fire place