Amboseli National Park Kenya Safari Guide
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Amboseli National Park Kenya lies North West of Mt. Kilimanjaro, on the border with Tanzania. Amboseli park was established as a reserve in 1968 and Gazetted as a National Park in 1974. Amboseli National Park covers 390.26 sq. km, and forms part of the much larger 3,000 sq. km Amboseli ecosystem.
Large concentrations of wildlife occur here in the dry season, making Amboseli a popular tourist destination. It is surrounded by 6 communally owned group ranches namely olgulului, Kimana, lmbirikani, Kuku, Selengei and Rombo
Amboseli National Park Kenya embodies 5 main wildlife habitats (open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush country, swamps and marshland) and covers part of a pleistocene lake basin, now dry.Within this basin is a temporary lake, Lake Amboseli, that floods during years of heavy rainfall. Amboseli Kenya is famous for its big game and its great scenic beauty - the landscape is dominated by Mt. Kilimanjaro and ?oating elephants within the swamps
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK ATTRACTIONS
1. Large Herds of Elephants
2. Mt. Kilimanjaro
3. Big Five
4. Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and elephants,
4.Swamp below observation hill hosts many elephants, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose
5. Contemporary Maasai culture and indigenous lifestyle
WHAT TO DO AT AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
PUBLIC CAMPSITE
Olkelunyiet public campsite is near the parks headquarters with running water, wash rooms, showers and kitchen shade
PICNIC SITE
A picnic site (observation point) with view points, shade, nature trail and latrine.
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU TO AMBOSELI PARK
Drinking water, picnic items and camping equipment if you intend to stay overnight. Also useful are: binoculars, cameras, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and guidebooks
WHERE TO STAY WHILE AT AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
INSIDE THE PARK
KWS self-catering accommodation, Amboseli Serena lodge, Oltukai lodge
OUTSIDE THE PARK
Tortils camp, Porini camp, Elerai Satao camp, Kilima Safari Camp, Kibo lodge, Tawi lodge, Sentrim lodge and Sopa lodge
KWS SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION
There is a selection of 5 economically priced KWS self-catering ‘bandas’ (offered inclusive of bedding, towels, cooking equipment, bathrooms, showers and communal eating area). The self-catering 'bandas’ are Kilimanjaro, Kibo, Simba, Nyati and Chui. Power is supplied by generator from 6.30pm to 11pm
WHEN TO VISIT AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Amboseli National Park is accessible on 2WD between April – Oct. It is accessible on 4WD between Oct-March on all roads
HOW TO GET TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
BY ROAD
The main road into the park is from Nairobi via Emali (228km) on the Nairobi-Mombasa road and another 78 km to lremito gate through Loitokitok road.
The other road from Nairobi is via Namanga (240 km) on the Nairobi-Arusha road, via Meshanani gate. From Namanga to Meshanani gate is 75km.
Access from Mombasa is also through lremito gate via Emali or Kimana gate via Tsavo West.
The park has five gates: lremito, Kimana, Meshanani, Airstrip and Kitirua gate.
BY AIR: AIRSTRIPS
The park has a single airstrip for light aircraft at Airstrip gate. Other airstrips exist at Kilimanjaro Buffalo lodge and Namanga town
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK OPENING HOURS
Amboseli National Park is open Daily 6.00am - 6.00pm including public holidays
Note: No entry is allowed on foot and visitors will not be allowed entry after 6.15pm
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK CHARGES
• Entry to Amboseli National Park is by safaricard or Visa card
• Safaricard may be obtained and loaded at either Nairobi National Park main gate or lremito gate in Amboseli National Park
• Current entry charges can be obtained via the contacts below
Amboseli National Park Safari with Natural World Kenya
Discover The Giants of Amboseli
5 Amboseli safari tours,Jeep / flight options
The giants here are the great herds of elephants. Hundreds of them.
Protected from poachers, they carry their massive tusks with pride as they gather at predictable watering holes, delighting the many who come to Amboseli National Park to view these noble creatures.
Amboseli is known as the best place in Africa for getting up close to free-ranging elephants. The population is so robust here that sightings are guaranteed!
It’s just one of many reasons the park is the second most popular in Kenya – only the Masai Mara draws more visitors.
Amboseli is also a photographer’s paradise. Those wonderful photos you’ve seen of elephants seemingly posing in front of snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro? They were taken here.
Kilimanjaro, the largest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world, towers over the park like a stately and photogenic sentinel. And when the clouds burn off at dusk or dawn, you’ll be treated to visions of its snowy peak.
But it would be foolish to think elephants are the only wildlife attraction in the park. On your game drives on Amboseli’s great horizons you can spot wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, gazelle and of course, cheetahs and lions.
And not to be overlooked – smaller mammals like hyena, foxes, jackals, vervet monkey and the yellow baboon abound.
The bird life is equally rich especially in the park’s marshes and lakes. Be ready for sightings of pelicans, kingfishers, crakes, egrets and the Madagascar heron. And raptors – 47 types have been spotted including falcon and the harrier eagle.
The sky and horizon are vast here encompassing Amboseli’s 5 wildlife environments which ensure great numbers and diversity: wetlands, savannah, woodlands, thorn-bush and the dry lakebed of Lake Amboseli.
Even the word “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”.
And you’ll find the Maasai people in their villages spread around the park. You can visit with them and experience a truly authentic and ancient African culture.
On the drive in / road safaris , transportation to the park and game viewing will be in private 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep – this vehicle is the safari standard with its higher seating and rugged all-wheel drive. Always included on our tours, the Land Cruiser Jeep is just another example of the value we offer you at Natural World Kenya Safaris.
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Severin Safari Camp
Severin Safari Camp
Being very close to the wonderful Kenyan nature, experiencing dawn and dusk with its astounding array of colors, listening to the voices of the wilderness, being one with yourself - the Severin Safari Camp offers all that and much more. In the heart of Tsavo West National Park we have created a place which reflects our deep bond with this country. In the camp amidst the African wilderness, our guests will experience a unique combination of adventure, recreation and wellness, a very individual service and culinary delicacies.
The Camp is constructed in an elegant natural design. The tents and suites are designed with wooden furniture in a traditional African style. Light and warm colors make for a cozy, familiar atmosphere.
Each of the 27 tents and suites offer the view over the beautiful African landscape with its wild animals which all come to use the water holes without constraint both during the day and night. Massai warriors accompany you to your tents after dark.
Not far from the bar there is our campfire that has a roaring fire lit in the evenings. Here you can spend the remainder of the day with an ice-cold Gin Tonic and just relax and watch the animals at the waterholes nearby.
In our beautiful KENBALI Spa area you may choose from relaxing massages and treatments and enjoy the freedom of senses.
Additionally you will find our little Safari Boutique in the entrance area of our camp. Here we offer you needful things for the daily requirements as well as trendy safari clothes and hand-made souvenirs. Here you can also buy the three volumes of our Tsavo Trilogy with lots of interesting information about the park. The reception is manned round the clock.
In a separate lounge area you will find comfortable reading chairs, free of charge W-LAN, a little library and a choice of parlor games.
The daily room cleaning is included in the price, and there is no minimum stay.
We serve breakfast buffet and à la Carte lunch and dinner in our Out of Africa Restaurant. The chef's specialty is marinated meat from the Kenyan highlands served on a hot stone or as fondue, with it we serve fresh vegetables, salads and herbs. Excellent wines complete the culinary experience amidst the bush. Additionally we invite our guests to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere during a private bush breakfast or barbecue or experience the beautiful sunset at Poacher's Lookout with a glass of sparkling wine and canapes (for a small surcharge).
The Thorn Tree Bar offers all types of refreshments, coffee or tea in the early morning as well as a choice of cocktails in the evening. Your drinks can also be served on your private terrace. Our campfire in front of the illuminated waterhole assures safari romance under the African sky.
Expeditions Maasai Safaris : Ol Muntus Sultan Hamud Hike.
Ol Muntus Sultan Hamud lies on the main railway line of Kenya Railways near Mombasa Road.
The ascent to the first peak is relatively easy, The last bit to the summit goes through barren land at the summit you will get rewarded by magical views over the plains with Mombasa road at a distance dividing Kamba- and Masai lands.
Ol Muntus have a great escarpment with an amazingly rough and rocky terrain, a perfect destination for those craving great expeditions and hikes.
Terrain : Rocky with thorny bushes.
Difficulty: Moderate to High.
Duration: 7- 8 hours
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