A safari in awe of Mount Kilimanjaro, close up encounters with the large population of elephant and in hope of seeing the big cats hunting makes a tailor made Amboseli safari a remarkable experience.

You’ll have seen those iconic images of elephants trundling across the plains with a spectacular snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. Well, they were taken here in Amboseli, one of the most photogenic national parks in Kenya.

Located in the Rift Valley just an hour by air from Nairobi, Amboseli is a land of swamps, wetlands and savannahs. It’s a popular area for a safari in Kenya, with its wide-open plains allowing for fantastic game viewing opportunities throughout the year, including the big five, as well as a whole host of free-ranging elephants. Over 900 in fact. Visitors should also expect to encounter giraffe, cheetah, zebra and an impressive number of other iconic species.

One of the best ways to experience Amboseli is to stay in a private conservancy bordering the national park, which means you’ll avoid the crowds and enjoy unobstructed views of abundant wildlife.

We recommend combining your luxury Amboseli tour with a visit to Chyulu Hills, an impressive mountain range north east of the park with great wildlife diversity and breath-taking views. Hidden in the dense forests you’ll find leopards, buffalo and giant forest hogs, whilst the volcanic landscapes are home to one of the largest lava tubes in the world. The perfect compliment to an Amboseli safari.