3-Day Explore Amboseli Safari

This national park is one of the best in Kenya for a safari, mostly because of its elephant population and proximity to the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. Categorized by species, some of the animals that will be viewed by the visitors during the 3-Day Explore Amboseli Safari are Lions, Cheetahs, Giraffes, Zebras and over 400 kinds of birds. With the tracts of open country, seasonal marshland and acacia-belt woodland, you will experience exhilarating wildlife sighting and photography opportunities.

The recommended time to visit this park is during the dry season from June to October and January to February when many animals will be found in large concentrations around the swamps. Nevertheless, Amboseli is a year-round destination and during wet season (March to May, November to December) there are green grounds and fewer visitors but some routes might be marshy. This is an amazing place to visit, either during the wet or dry season, for a classic African wildlife experience of the elephants of Amboseli and the scenery of Kilimanjaro.

Sightseeing in Nairobi National Park must be arranged through a Kenyan tour company as self-driving is not allowed in Nairobi and the park closes at dusk. Luxury lodges are comfortable, locations are breathtaking and guests are able to enjoy exquisite meals. Mid range tented camps are a bit more luxurious to give a touch of a wild experience while the low budget ones will be more raw and real. There are many places to stay around or inside the park because that makes it easy for one to access the game drives and get a good view on the wild animals .

The 3-Day Explore Amboseli Safari particularly Spotlight includes several game drives to increase the chance of seeing wildlife creatures. Morning and evening hour game drives are the most promising for taking photos of predators and searching for elephants. Other cultural amenities include visits to Maasai villages to get a glimpse of the local Maasai people and their culture. Every photo lover will appreciate scenic images such as those of elephants against the skyline of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Road transport from Nairobi to Amboseli usually takes about 4-5 hours through a great drive. Comfortable enclosed vehicles which tend to be 4 x 4 Land Cruisers or small narrow-wheeled vans with pop up roofs are ideal for game viewing. For those who may wish to avoid the long drive there are flights from Wilson Airport Nairobi to Amboseli Airstrip which may take about forty-five minutes. In Amboseli all the game drives are done in open roof vehicles to enhance the view of the animals.

The recommended dressing code for the 3-Day Explore Amboseli Safari involves casual, neutral coloured and light clothing appropriate for warm sunny days and early morning. As to clothing and equipment, a warm jacket is especially necessary in the morning for game drives; comfortable shoes for walking are recommended. Other essentials include a hat, sunglasses, sunblock, insect repellent, and preferably a camera including a powerful zoom lens given the wonders thatAmboseli has to offer in terms of wildlife and scenery. Telescopes are also important in viewing the animals from a distance while binoculars come in handy in observing animals that are far away . Do not forget an additional power bank or camera batteries in case of a long drive.