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Amboseli is a land
of giants.
This is a place
of wide dry plains, where the horizons
stretch into the furthest distance
and become one with the sky. Amboseli
is renowned for its elephant populations
and large herds, i ncluding
some impressively tusked bulls are
drawn to a series of large, lush
swamplands.
But the most impressive
giant of all is Mt Kilimanjaro.
Africa's largest mountain lies just
over the border in Tanzania , but
the most impressive views of its
snow-capped peak are to be found
in Amboseli. The early light of
dawn turns the mountain a dark hue
of purple, and its snows into an
ethereal pink. The sight of Kilimanjaro
high above herds of elephant crossing
the plains of Amboseli is a timeless
African image.
This area is home
to many Maasai communities, centred
around the Amboseli National Park
. The park is 400 sq kms, with its
southern boundary along the Tanzanian
border.
The park is home
to more than just Elephants, and
herds of wildebeest, zebra and impala
graze on the open plains.. There
are areas of acacia forest that
make for good birding, and are home
to many small mammals. Cheetah are
also often sighted here.
The park is centred
around a large hill, with fantastic
views of the surrounding plains,
often crossed by whirlwinds that
send winding columns of dust into
the sky.
This open country
is good walking territory, and many
camps and lodges organise game walks,
or trips to spend time in local
Maasai villages.
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TERMS
& CONDITIONS
Price
Includes:
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Transportation
in a custom
safari minibus
with pop-up
roof ideal
for game
viewing
and sight
seeing.
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Services
of a trained
and experienced
English
speaking
driver/guide.
- All
meals provided
while on
safari.
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Bottled
water for
use during
the safari.
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Park entry
and gate
fees.
Not
included:
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International
air transportation
to and from
Nairobi.
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Expenses
of personal
nature such
as visas,
travel baggage
insurance,
laundry,
beverage,
tips etc.
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