5.00am - Begin your day with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel. Set off towards Amboseli National Park in a comfortable safari-equipped jeep or minivan. Watch Kenya awaken around you as you pass by sleepy towns, rolling savannahs and the first golden rays of sunrise kissing the distant hills
7.15am - 08.00am - Make a brief stopover along the way for breakfast and grab some snacks to bite along the way or during the game drive before lunch. You will discuss with your guide on the best approach about lunch which can either be optional, buffet lunch at a lodge or picnic lunch at the observation hill depending on the option chosen and your dietary preferences
09.15am - Later arrive at Amboseli National Park and be greeted by the grand silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro. As you enter the park the magic begins; elephants with mighty tusks, zebras crossing your path, cheetahs perched on termite mounds and flamingos painting the marshes pink
Roam across Amboseli's golden plains and emerald wetlands. Track big herds of elephants as they parade across the landscape. Spot Predators like lions and Cheetah hunting or resting under the shade. Admire the contrast of animals moving under Africa’s most famous mountain backdrop. Your guide a seasoned safari expert will share incredible wildlife stories as you explore
12.00pm - 1.15pm - Enjoy hot buffet at Ol-Tukai lodge within the park, sumptuous bush lunch prepared by Sopa lodges at a campsite within the park or a delicious picnic lunch at observation hill a scenic picnic site surrounded by breathtaking 360° views of the park and the sounds of nature as you wow at the scenic sights. Here you will also learn more about the history of the mountain and communities living around the greater Amboseli ecosystem. Feel the warm breeze, watch birds fluttering by and take a moment to soak in the wild beauty of Amboseli
1.15pm - After lunch embark on a second game drive in-search of elephant herds that are usually wading in swamps to cool down, watch giraffes striding gracefully across the open lands making an optional stop by a local Maasai community village neighboring the park to learn more about their way of life and their co-existence with wildlife. This part of the itinerary can be done at the beginning or towards the end of the tour depending on how your guide advises.
03.00pm - Afterwards make your final game drive en-route capturing beautiful shots of wildlife on the backdrop of Kilimanjaro as you head towards the main gate enjoying opportunistic encounters with wildlife before exiting the park for your return trip to Nairobi
With your memory card full and your heart fuller it’s time to say goodbye to Amboseli stopping by a craft market on your way to shop for souvenirs. Enjoy a relaxed drive back to Nairobi sharing photos and safari stories with your new travel friends
