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Amboseli National Park Safari
Straddling the border between Kenya and Tanzania, Amboseli National Park is a 392-square-kilometer (151-square-mile) treasure that forms the heart of an expansive 8,000-square-kilometer (3,100-square-mile) ecosystem. From Nairobi, Straddling the border between Kenya and Tanzania, Amboseli National Park is a 392-square-kilometer (151-square-mile) treasure that forms the heart of an expansive 8,000-square-kilometer (3,100-square-mile) ecosystem. From Nairobi, a 240-kilometer journey leads visitors to a landscape defined by panoramic horizons and diverse habitats, ranging from swampy springs to arid, dusty plains frequented by a rich array of wildlife.
Fed by the ice cap of the imposing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak, the park is nourished by underground streams that manifest as lush springs amidst the parched savanna. These waters support a vibrant ecosystem, including the park’s famous elephants—a stellar population of over 1,600 individuals spread across multiple matriarchal families—providing assured sightings of these gentle giants. The park’s diverse fauna also includes herds of African buffalo, prides of lions, elusive leopards, Grant’s zebras, spotted hyenas, Maasai giraffes, and numerous other species, with the Amboseli being synonymous with intimate elephant encounters.
Ranking as Kenya’s second-most frequented reserve, just behind the iconic Maasai Mara, Amboseli’s allure extends to bird enthusiasts. Over 450 avian species, from migratory flocks to permanent residents like legions of flamingos, embellish the park’s waterscapes, providing a birdwatching spectacle of a truly epic scale.
Photographers, too, are drawn to this locale where the snow-capped silhouette of Kilimanjaro provides a surreal backdrop to the wildlife-rich plains. It is here, at the foot of the towering Uhuru Peak—which rises 19,341 feet above sea level—that some of the most quintessential African wildlife portraits are captured, especially during the golden hours of dusk and dawn when the clouds part to reveal the mountain’s icy summit.
Despite its relatively modest size, Amboseli’s compact area only enhances the wildlife viewing experience, where a higher concentration of animals means more frequent sightings and encounters. Located northwest of Kilimanjaro, not far from Kenya’s coastal beaches, Amboseli offers a convenient safari opportunity even for those with limited time.
The park’s climate is predominantly hot and arid, with day time temperatures averaging 28°C (82°F), aside from the rainy seasons. Open year-round and always accessible, Amboseli promises exceptional wildlife views, especially during the dry season from June to October, when animals congregate at the marshes and water holes—a magnet for both the fauna and visitors seeking respite and the thrill of wildlife encounters. The park’s gates welcome guests from 06:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs daily, ensuring ample time for exploration and discovery in this picturesque corner of Kenya.240-kilometer journey leads visitors to a landscape defined by panoramic horizons and diverse habitats, ranging from swampy springs to arid, dusty plains frequented by a rich array of wildlife.
Fed by the ice cap of the imposing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak, the park is nourished by underground streams that manifest as lush springs amidst the parched savanna. These waters support a vibrant ecosystem, including the park’s famous elephants—a stellar population of over 1,600 individuals spread across multiple matriarchal families—providing assured sightings of these gentle giants. The park’s diverse fauna also includes herds of African buffalo, prides of lions, elusive leopards, Grant’s zebras, spotted hyenas, Maasai giraffes, and numerous other species, with the Amboseli being synonymous with intimate elephant encounters.
Ranking as Kenya’s second-most frequented reserve, just behind the iconic Maasai Mara, Amboseli’s allure extends to bird enthusiasts. Over 450 avian species, from migratory flocks to permanent residents like legions of flamingos, embellish the park’s waterscapes, providing a birdwatching spectacle of a truly epic scale.
Photographers, too, are drawn to this locale where the snow-capped silhouette of Kilimanjaro provides a surreal backdrop to the wildlife-rich plains. It is here, at the foot of the towering Uhuru Peak—which rises 19,341 feet above sea level—that some of the most quintessential African wildlife portraits are captured, especially during the golden hours of dusk and dawn when the clouds part to reveal the mountain’s icy summit.
Despite its relatively modest size, Amboseli’s compact area only enhances the wildlife viewing experience, where a higher concentration of animals means more frequent sightings and encounters. Located northwest of Kilimanjaro, not far from Kenya’s coastal beaches, Amboseli offers a convenient safari opportunity even for those with limited time.
The park’s climate is predominantly hot and arid, with day time temperatures averaging 28°C (82°F), aside from the rainy seasons. Open year-round and always accessible, Amboseli promises exceptional wildlife views, especially during the dry season from June to October, when animals congregate at the marshes and water holes—a magnet for both the fauna and visitors seeking respite and the thrill of wildlife encounters. The park’s gates welcome guests from 06:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs daily, ensuring ample time for exploration and discovery in this picturesque corner of Kenya.
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- Planning a Kenya safari for the first time? Get started with Kenya Safari Guide for Beginners
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An Unforgettable Week with Meektrails
An amazing week with Meektrails! James was our guide - professional, kind, and knowledgeable with a big smile welcoming us into each incredible experience! We followed his guidance through Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru, and Masai Mara and saw all big five up close while learning about Kenya, the parks, and the animals. Meektrails sorted everything and made our trip very easy and enjoyable. Great lodging, good food, and lovely people the whole way. Thank you James and team!
Great experience / fantastic Anthony (guide)
Hello!We are a family of 5 from Gipuzkoa Spain and we have recently travelled with Meektrails. The experience has been fantastic and they really deliver what they offer. Special mention to our guide Anthony who has taken care of us like his own family, a good professional with a lot of sensitivity to locate animals and a very respectful person with the environment and especially with people.
Out of the World Safari Experience
My family and I had so much fun on the safari organized by MeekTrails. All the hotels and resorts were amazing and very accommodating to vegetarian diet.From the booking to the final day airport drop off, everything was seamless and taken care off.Joseph was an extraordinary guide and human being. He was very kind and understanding. He was very knowledgeable and we were lucky to have him show us around. He provided amazing details and information about the wildlife and I appreciate that very muchWe have 0 complains. Everything was PERFECT
Great Safari with Meektrails
We recently completed a 7 night safari with Meektrails and had a great experience. Our tour was originally organized by Charles who was very responsive and able to customize our itinerary to our wishes and budget. We spent time in Maasai mara, Nakuru, Amboseli, and Tsavo and enjoyed all of them. The land cruiser was in excellent condition, with a pop-up roof, huge roll down windows, comfortable seats, and working power plugs.Our amazing guide was Anthony who really elevated the experience and allowed us to have an incredible Safari. From the start Anthony was so friendly and open, and made it clear his aim was to make our experience as great as possible. He was absolutely amazing at finding animals and getting us as close as possible to all different animals. We saw everything we had expected and more including cubs and young of nearly every species. He knows all the roads, routes, and small trails which allowed us to get very up close experiences. He also seems to know everyone, from other guides to park rangers which helped us learn about and find the location of animals. He was even also able to organize an early entrance to a couple of the parks to allow us to see sunrise in the park with the animals.Throughout the trip Anthony always double checked the planned schedule with us and offered many suggestions for changes or additions to the plan which really improved the trip. It's clear he has a lot of experience, and local knowledge which allowed him to adjust the itinerary in the best way possible. It's also clear he cares greatly for the local communities and organized for us to give our unused lunch packs to local children rather than seeing the food go to waste.We greatly appreciated our time with Anthony and thanks to him the safari exceeded all our expectations. As for Meektrails the booking process was responsive and easy, and everything was organized as discussed with no hitches. We would certainly organize another safari with Meektrails if returning to Kenya.
Best guide, best company
Our 7-day safari with Meektrails Safaris in Kenya with our guide Anthony was absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish, the experience exceeded all expectations. Our guide Anthony was phenomenal—he was knowledgeable, patient, and went above and beyond to ensure we saw everything on our wildlife wishlist. Thanks to his incredible skill and dedication, we had close encounters with the Big Five, witnessed breathtaking landscapes, and even saw species we hadn’t expected. His passion for wildlife and his deep understanding of the ecosystem made every game drive an adventure filled with learning and excitement. The accommodations and planning by Meektrails were seamless, making the whole journey stress-free and comfortable. Whether it was sunrise safari or tracking animals, every moment was magical. If you’re looking for a safari company that delivers an exceptional experience with a personal touch, Meektrails Safaris is the one. Highly recommended!
An amazing 6 day safari
We had a really great experience! We went on a 6 day safari. Our guide was Phillip, we went to Masai Mara and we spotted the big five. Phillip was a really good and enthusiastic guide. I would really recommend it.
Unforgettable first safari
We chose MeekTrails for our first family Safari in Kenya and it was a great choice. We built with them a program that perfectly fitted to our group (with people of different ages 11-60). Our five day safari brought us to Amboseli, Nakuru Lake and Masai Mara Nationals Parks and our fantastic guide Njinu made us see a lot of wild wonderful animals, included the big five! He could always find the best spots that made our experience unforgettable. The Sopa Lodges we chose were clean and comfortable, with a lot of services and pools.We strongly recommend MeekTrails if you’re thinking about going to Kenya to make a safari to discover african wikdlife! 🐆🐅🐘🦒🦏🐃
A week we never will forget
First of all: a big Thank You to the whole team of Meek Trails. From the first contact with Diana until the last drop off at the hotel in Nairobi everything was perfect. Especially Philip: he was calm during driving, told us everything we should know about Africa, the animals, the plants and how to behave in Kenia. Everyday we felt that he was not only doing his job very well, but he was really loving the nature, the big animals and the small ones, specially the moorhens. He was patient, waited with us for the best moments, so we were very lucky to see all the animals we had hoped to see and were able to shoot beautiful photos. We saw the Big 5, the Ugliest 5 and many others and many birds. The days with Philip were full of seeing things and many laughters. The chosen hotels were all beautiful, the meals very good. At last: Thank you Meek Trails for that beautiful and unforgettable surprise at my birthday, when the whole team of the Zebra Camp and a Masai-Group were singing and dancing for me. Diana and Philip: Asante sani - we will miss you!
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