We all love a guarantee – whether it’s the promise of a wonderful time, a special treat, or an exciting surprise. And that’s no different when going on an Africa safari. We want to be assured that we’re going to see exactly the wildlife we set out to see.
But the natural world is not a zoo. There are no animals in cages here waiting for your arrival. Our expert guides and trackers do an excellent job of finding the wildlife for your discovery and enjoyment. Still, there’s no absolute guarantee that you’ll see the exact species you want to see, when you want to see them.
Except…. at Amboseli National Park. This compact park is famous for its beautiful and dense herds of free-ranging elephants. There are so many of these great, noble pachyderms, here that you are guaranteed to see them. Amboseli is known as perhaps the best place in Kenya, if not Africa to spot these towering, majestic creatures.
This is ‘The Land of the Giants’
If the park’s hundreds of big-tusked elephants weren’t enough of an attraction, picture them parading against the backdrop of Africa’s highest peak, mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro. The great snow-capped mountain stands like a sentinel over the park’s southern border creating postcard-like vistas.
These ‘giants’ – the great elephants and the continent’s highest peak are a photographer’s treat, complementing each other in their majesty. It’s practically impossible to take a bad photo at Amboseli, and you’ll enjoy “capturing” the family elephant groups as they trod to and from their nearby watering holes.
Observation Hill
True to its name, this is a wonderful spot to drive up in your 4 x 4 Jeep, get out, stretch, and take in the expanse of Amboseli. Here you’ll see the park’s lakes, marshes, and plains… and all the wildlife they hold.
Of course, the elephants will be the easiest to spot as they forage and enjoy the cool waters in the wetlands below. Of special note is Ol Okenya Swamp, a favorite spot for the big-tuskers.
But you’ll more than likely discover lots of other wildlife during your stay at the park. Because of its compact size, the rangers know where to spot the big cats, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, hyenas, and can direct safari-goers to the areas where they can be found.
Elephant Research Camp
In this unique facility, Dr. Cynthia Moss has studied Amboseli’s elephants and created a renowned body of work including The Amboseli Elephants and Elephant Memories. This longest-ever study of elephants in the wild has focused on their behavior and social organization.
Pre-arrangements are necessary to visit, but you’ll be rewarded with a personal learning environment and conversations with the camp’s researchers. Get familiar with the Center’s elephant conservation efforts and measures to stop poaching these beautiful animals.
Spending time at Amboseli Park, you’ll quickly appreciate the special qualities of the African elephant. Intelligent and emotional creatures, they will also take stock of you, through sight, sound, and scent. Come in peace and the elephants of Amboseli will send a peaceful vibe back your way, completing the circle of gratitude.
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Our Africa Safaris in Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar
Check out our many East Africa safari tours:
NAIROBI EXCURSIONS
Africa Kenya Safaris offers you full and half-day excursions & trips from Nairobi
KENYA SAFARI FROM NAIROBI
Explore our multi-day Kenya safari adventures ranging from 2 – 12 days from Nairobi.
NAIROBI TO DIANI BEACH SAFARIS
Enjoy a Kenya wildlife safari then finish up your holiday at Kenya’s Diani Beach.
DIANI BEACH KENYA SAFARIS
Explore our Kenya safaris from beach resorts of Diani – voted Africa’s leading beach destination
AMBOSELI KENYA SAFARIS
Explore Amboseli – famous for large herds of elephants and scenic views of Mount Kilimanjaro
KENYA FLIGHT SAFARIS
Book Kenya flight Safaris and explore Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu & Lewa Conservancy.
MASAI MARA KENYA SAFARIS
Masai Mara is home of the Great Wildebeest Migration, Big Five of Africa, Big cats, Masai culture etc.
KENYA BEACH TO NAIROBI SAFARIS
Book Exciting African safaris starting from/to the beautiful Diani beach resorts
KENYA-TANZANIA SAFARIS
Experience wildlife parks, beaches and mountains of Kenya & Tanzania.
KENYA SAFARI & DIANI BEACH
Experience the best of both worlds – a thrilling Kenya safari and a dream Diani beach vacation
KENYA SHORT GROUP SAFARIS
Join our exciting Kenya short Group safari Tours from Nairobi in 4×4 safari jeeps
TANZANIA SAFARI HOLIDAYS
Exciting 4×4 Tanzania safaris from Arusha town. Explore Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara & Tarangire.
ZANZIBAR BEACH HOLIDAYS
Pre/post your African safari holiday in Kenya & Tanzania, ‘escape’ to Africa’s leading beach destination – Zanzibar!
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING TOURS
Best Africa mountain climbing adventure tour packages and safaris. Climb Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro
EAST AFRICA BEACH HOLIDAYS
Best family-friendly beach holidays on the sandy beaches of Mombasa, Diani, Malindi, Watamu, Lamu & Zanzibar
HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES
You came to Africa to live an experience – to see the Big 5, Big cats, wildebeest migration & so much more!
Customize your dream African safari
At Africa Kenya Safaris we are always flexible with your options, we will offer our thoughts on seasons, budgets, lifestyle, accommodations, first-hand experience of the parks, and all the possible activities to fill out your safari story. We’ll work with your impressions and dreams and add our ideas on which to build your adventure.
