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Amboseli
135 Kms from Nairobi is Amboseli
National Reserve covering 392 Sq.Kms. Amboseli
means "a place of
water" in masai. This is in reference to the underground streams from
Kilimanjaro's snow belt. The springs converge into two clear water
streams in the park.
Amboseli sometimes looks dry but to the surprise of
many, the park has alot of water supply filtered through thousands of
feet of volcanic rock.
Amboseli is one of the most
famous
Kenya safari
destinations
and ies at an altitude of
3,900-4,500 Ft and the dust is volcanic ash which spread from
Kilimanjaro a millennia ago. During the dry seasons, a curious feature is
the shimmering dry lake bed where false mirages of populated horizons,
punctuated by real herds of zebras and wildebeests hover in front of
visitors. The principal attraction in Amboseli is its vast herds of
elephants within the park. Amboseli is also famous for long-tusked
elephant bulls and Plentiful plains game that includes zebras,
wildebeests, giraffe, impalas and leopard. Smaller cats can be spotted
also. Birdwatchers can see pelicans, bee-eaters, kingfishers, African
fish eagles, martial eagles and pygmy falcons.
Opened in 1948, it an important
land in the masai culture who still hold on to their traditions thousands of years old. The ranch areas outside the park offer a wealth
of game viewing and walking safaris. The Kenya Wildlife Community
Service works closely with the local elders to develop eco-tourism
attractions which benefit the indigenous communities and protect this
fragile eco-system.
Accommodation is available in and
outside of the park.
Amboseli
and other accommodations for
Kenya safaris
Amboseli Lodge
Salt Lick
Hilton Lodge- Taita
Voi Safari Lodge- Tsavo East
Amboseli Serena Lodge
Kilanguni Lodge- Tsavo West
Ngulia Lodge- Tsavo
West
Tortillis-Amboseli
Ol Tukai Lodge-Amboseli
Voi Safari Lodge
Tsavo east
Tsavo Safari Camp
Other park and city hotels
Nairobi Hotels
Boulevard Hotel
Hilton Hotel
Grand Regency Hotel
Intercontinental Nairobi
Holiday Inn Mayfair
Nairobi Safari Club
Nairobi Serena
The Stanley
Safari Park Hotel
Norfolk Hotel
Meridian Court
Silver Springs Hotel
Jacaranda Hotel
Panafric Hotel
Utalii Hotel
The Giraffe Manor
Windsor Golf and Country Club
Mombasa & Coastal Hotels
Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel
WhiteSands Hotel
Kiwayu Safari Village
Voyager Beach Resort- North Coast
Leisure
Lodge- South coast
Leopard Beach- South coast
Safari Beach Hotel- South Coast
Travellers Beach Hotel- Mombasa
Kilifi Bay Beach Resort- North Coast
Bamburi Beach Hotel- North
Coast
Club Sun & Sand- North Coast
Whispering Palms- North Coast
Reef Hotel- North
Coast
Shimba Hills Lodge
Masai Mara safari lodges &
camps
Keekorok Lodge
Kichwa
Tembo Camp
Mara Fig Tree Camp
Mara Intrepids Club
Mara River Camp
Sarova Mara Camp
Mara Hippo Lodge
Mara
Sopa
Siana Springs
Kicheche Camp
Little Governors
Camp
Mpata Safari Club
Mara Governors Camp
Mara Serena
Mara Safari Club
Mara Simba Lodge
Samburu & Buffalo
Springs
Samburu Serena Safari Lodge
Larsens
Samburu
Sarova Shaba Lodge
Samburu Intrepids Club
Central Kenya, Mount Kenya & The Aberdares
The Ark
Mt Kenya Safari Club
The Aberdare Country
Club
Sweetwaters
Treetops Lodge
Mountain Lodge
Outspan
Elsa Kopje-Meru
Great Rift Valley Lodge-Naivasha
Izaak Walton Valley Lodge Embu
Lake Naivasha country club
Loldia House- Naivasha
Mundui House-Naivasha
Central Kenya, Mount Kenya & The Aberdares
The Ark
Mt Kenya Safari Club
The Aberdare Country
Club
Sweetwaters
Treetops Lodge
Mountain Lodge
Outspan
Elsa Kopje-Meru
Great Rift Valley Lodge-Naivasha
Izaak Walton Valley Lodge Embu
Lake Naivasha country club
Loldia House- Naivasha
Mundui House-Naivasha
Western Kenya
Imperial Hotel
Kericho Tea
Hotel
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Sarova Lion
Hill Lodge
Lake Bogoria
Hotel
Lake Baringo Club
Lake Elementaita Lodge
Sunset Hotel
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