3 Days Amboseli Safari

500$

per person

The Park provides a clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro which gives a dramatic backdrop to Amboseli as it rises almost 20,000 feet above the plain and the concentration of wildlife drawn to the park in the dry season.

The Park provides a clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro which gives a dramatic backdrop to Amboseli as it rises almost 20,000 feet above the plain and the concentration of wildlife drawn to the park in the dry season. Amboseli boasts a variety of ecosystems – marshland, scrubby plain, acacia woodlands – supporting a diverse range of wildlife. After lunch, you’ll spend the afternoon viewing some of this diversity, notably the park’s elephants, which are numerous, and giraffes, and predators including lions and cheetahs.

Tour Departure	This Safari Starts & Finishes in Nairobi
Departure Time	Your Guide will Advise
Return Time	In time for your flight
Dress Code	Casual & Comfortable Clothing, Hiking Shoes, Hat, Light Jacket

3 Days

12+ Age

Family Trips

Kenya

Tanzania

Wildlife Safaris

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From Our Gallery

On this tour, you will be able to see the Bare-faced Go-away-bird, Wattled Lapwing and many more

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Day 1: Transfer to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast at your Hotel, you will be met by our company representative/your driver guide who will transfer you to Amboseli National Park on the border with Tanzania. The Park provides a clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro which gives a dramatic backdrop to Amboseli as it rises almost 20,000 feet above the plain and the concentration of wildlife drawn to the park in the dry season. Amboseli boasts a variety of ecosystems – marshland, scrubby plain, acacia woodlands – supporting a diverse range of wildlife. After lunch, you’ll spend the afternoon viewing some of this diversity, notably the park’s elephants, which are numerous, and giraffes, and predators including lions and cheetahs.

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Day 2: Full Day Game drives

This day features morning and afternoon game drives over the park’s dusty roads and you’re likely to spot wildebeest and zebra attracted to the marshes and swamps fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. You may also spot white rhinos on the fringes of the marshes as well as a great variety of birdlife (some 425 species of bird populate the park). With Kilimanjaro providing a dramatic backdrop, your photographs will be stunning. East Africa game avoids the mid-day heat by dozing in the shade. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge/Campsite

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Day 3: Transfer back to Nairobi

After breakfast at your lodge/campsite, take a morning game drive with you lunch en route and transfer back to Nairobi and reach in the afternoon at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay

Tour Location

The Park provides a clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro which gives a dramatic backdrop to Amboseli as it rises almost 20,000 feet above the plain and the concentration of wildlife drawn to the park in the dry season.

Kenya's history spans millions of years, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Paleolithic era and the discovery of early hominid fossils in the Koobi Fora region.The Bantu expansion reached the area by the 1st millennium AD, and the region experienced interactions with Arabian and Asian traders along its Indian Ocean coast. British colonialism began in the early 20th century, with Kenya becoming a British colony between 1901 and 1960. Kenya achieved independence in 1963 and has since developed into a diverse nation with a rich history, diverse culture, and abundant wildlife.

Early History:

Paleolithic Era:
Human habitation in the region dates back millions of years, with fossil evidence of hominids like Australopithecus boisei and Homo habilis discovered in the Koobi Fora area.
Bantu Expansion:
The Bantu expansion from West Africa reached the area by the 1st millennium AD.
Swahili Coast:
The Indian Ocean coast became an important trading center, with interactions between local populations and Arabian and Asian traders.
Pre-colonial Societies:
Various indigenous communities, such as the Kikuyu, Luo, and Maasai, developed their own distinct cultures and societies.

Colonial Era:

British Colonization:
British settlers began arriving in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, attracted by the region's resources and climate.
Forced Labor and Displacement:
Indigenous peoples were often forced to work on European-owned farms and plantations or were relocated to less fertile land.
Development of Infrastructure:
The British built railways and other infrastructure to facilitate resource extraction and trade.
Mau Mau Uprising:
The Mau Mau Rebellion, a resistance movement against British colonial rule, occurred between 1952 and 1956.

Post-Colonial Era:

Independence (1963):
Kenya gained independence from British rule, becoming a republic.
Development and Challenges:
Kenya has experienced significant economic and political development, but has also faced challenges such as political instability, corruption, and ethnic tensions.
Multi-Party Democracy:
Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy in the 1990s, though challenges to its democratic institutions remain.
Wildlife and Tourism:
Kenya's rich wildlife and diverse landscapes have made it a major tourist destination, contributing significantly to the economy.