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Amber
AU
Visited:
June 2024
Reviewed: Aug 3, 2024
Email Amber | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stunning number of birds - I wish I‘d had more time there.
Herman
NL
Visited:
December 2023
Reviewed: Feb 5, 2024
Email Herman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Two cheetahs were spotted and more than 100 cars surrounded them. They were not even able to chase the springboks they spotted because cars blocked their way. This is very sad.
Hanna
SE
Visited:
August 2019
Reviewed: Aug 30, 2019
Email Hanna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very dusty at this time of the year, august. A lot of tourists in a small park.
photosbynathanzeluff
US
Visited:
November 2014
Reviewed: Jun 8, 2015
Email photosbynathanzeluff | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good overall experience in Amboseli National Park
First, the elephant herds were very large and easy to spot. There were herds of more than 20 elephants. Since these elephants have been well protected from poachers, there are many mature elephants with very large tusks. If you are into elephants, this is the place to go.
Second, I was hoping to catch a glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro. I enjoy mountain scenery and always have high hopes of good mountain viewing. Unfortunately, I was only able to view Kili in the very early morning hours. The remainder of the day it was shrouded in clouds. While that was mildly disappointing,
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I was grateful to have seen it. When the mountain was visible, it did not disappoint. What makes this a unique viewing opportunity is that Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. There are no other dominant mountains or foothills around it.Other wildlife was easily visible in the park because of the vast open plains. There were few predator sightings; although, I did manage to see a few hyenas and jackals. There are lions in the park, but are seldom seen. The wildlife in Amboseli National Park does not teem with animals on the scale of Masai Mara or Serengeti. Again, as previously stated, this park specializes in elephants and you would be hard pressed to find other destinations that offer the abundance of opportunities to get clear views of elephants.
The weather in the park was what one should expect from African plains. It was very warm with abundant sunshine most of the day. There were brief periods of higher humidity followed by a short rain. That did not negatively impact the safari experience.
The transportation in the park is quite easy. The park is much smaller than Serengeti or Masai Mara, making it easy to see the entire park in a couple of days. The roads were in good condition while I was there in November.
I stayed in a campground just outside the park. The accommodations were comfortable and the food was good. However, I will say that I am quite low maintenance when it comes to food and lodging.
My safari guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He knew his wildlife species well and he would drive to specific locations when I asked him. He also asked me questions about the specific things that I wanted to see so that he could ensure that my experience was exactly what I was looking for.
Overall, I would highly recommend Amboseli National Park as a safari destination. It is a convenient place for those who are on their way from Nairobi to Arusha for additional safari tours. Furthermore, it is difficult to find better places to view Mt. Kilimanjaro and find elephant herds as large as those found in Amboseli.
Steven Bray
GB
Visited:
October 2014
Reviewed: Dec 11, 2014
Email Steven Bray | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Giraffes with Kilimanjaro in the background: the perfect picture
I have a great experience of safaris in East Africa but never visited Amboseli. Although it lacks the roughness and wilderness of the Serengeti or Masai Mara, it sure is one of the most scenic and beautiful national parks I've ever seen.
Carmen
ES
Visited:
August 2014
Reviewed: Sep 14, 2014
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
theterrribleone
Visited:
June 2010
Reviewed: Jul 17, 2011
Amboseli: An Absolutely Awesome Safari Destination
One of the particularly nice things was the weather. I don't think it was above 73 degF or below 67 degF at any time during the trip. Most amazing
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of all was the lack of bugs. We had spent hundreds of dollars on mosquito-proof clothing, sprays, shots, etc. There wasn't a single mosquito. All in all, it was a majestically fine trip. I recommend it highly.Between the Masai people and the wonderful herds of elephants, the most interesting place on earth.
We visited other parks including Tsavo, Lake Nakuru, Mara and Mt. Kenya.
I believe Amboseli was my favorite because of our fascinating visit with the Masai tribe that lived there and the huge herds of elephants that went walking past our van on a regular basis. Seeing 30 or 40 elephants march within a few yards of our van was an incredible experience. Galdessa at Tsavo East was the most luxurious of the camps we stayed in. A beautiful place. We traveled to Kenya at the end of June into the beginning of July. The weather was for the most part, very pleasant. We had very little rain. The food in most of the places we stayed was satisfactory, but by no means gourmet. The food at the Serena Mountain Lodge at Mt. Kenya was the best.
I would highly recommend a safari with Wildlife Kenya Safaris. This was a very well organized, stress free holiday. Sammy (our driver) picked us up from
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the airport in Nairobi and was incredible. He was trustworthy, reliable, knowledgeable, and a very experienced driver on the very difficult roads. He also had the most incredible eye for spotting animals that were well camouflaged and often miles into the distance.Overall the safari with Wildlife Kenya exceeded our expectations. I would not hesitate to book with them again.
Thank you for such an amazing experience, I would highly recommend both Wildlife Kenya Safaris and Sammy to anyone interested in travelling to Africa.
The entire trip was a perfectly organised, stress free holiday. Sammy (our driver) picked us up from the airport and was incredible. He was trustworthy, reliable, knowledgeable, and a very experienced driver on the very difficult roads. He also had the most incredible eye for spotting animals that were well camouflaged and often miles into the distance.
The accommodation recommended by the company were all excellent, and exceeded our expectations, especially Galdessa in Tsavo East.
Cindy
US
Visited:
December 2024
Reviewed: Dec 29, 2024
Email Cindy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enjoyed the beautiful wildlife! Would like to visit Masaii Mara for more of the Big 5 viewing
Marco Orsi
IT
Visited:
August 2024
Reviewed: Sep 7, 2024
Email Marco Orsi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful scenario with a gorgeous view on Kilimangiaro.