Amboseli & Chyulu Hills Holidays

Safaris in Amboseli National Park take place in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and under the watchful eye of its many elephants

Your breath stills and the focus stirs as you ready yourself to capture that exact moment a herd of elephant crosses your field of view. Finally, the click of the shutter disrupts the otherwise silent air just as the snow-capped Kilimanjaro frames your perfect shot; your Amboseli safari isn’t just about the wildlife species you can tick off your list, it’s also about taking in the park’s epic backdrops as you do. Dusty plains dotted with acacia trees meet the deep greens of meltwater-fed marshes and swamps where elephants in large family herds wade elbow deep and a crash of hippos wallow, all with the world’s highest free-standing mountain as an ever-present and inspiring landmark. 

We love Amboseli and understand why you’ll want to return time and again to experience the fantastic game viewing and make the most of those iconic mountain views. We’ve hand-picked the best lodges and tented camps with the most knowledgeable guides who know exactly where to go to find the wildlife you’ve always dreamed of seeing. Our Kenya experts are on hand to tailor your safari so pop in store or give them a call.

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Amboseli & Chyulu Hills Hotels

Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Amboseli & Chyulu Hills

Tawi Lodge

Superb staff and charming thatched cottages await at this tranquil lodge at the foot of Mount Kil...

Porini Amboseli Camp, Selenkay Conservancy

A small, remote and eco-responsible bush camp in the Selenkay Conservancy.

Ol Tukai Lodge

This lovely, comfortable lodge has an incredible setting inside Amboseli National Park.

Elewana Tortilis Camp

Stay in a luxury safari tent set beneath a traditional makuti roof, with views of Mount Kilimanja...

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Amboseli Balloon Safari

Enjoy aerial views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli National Park on this sunrise hot-air balloon adventure. You will be collected from your lodge early morning. It will still be dark when you leave so, as you travel to the launch site, you may see some of Amboseli’s nocturnal creatures such as porcupines.

After a safety briefing from your pilot, the balloon is inflated just as the early colours of dawn start to break. As the balloon lifts off, you will get a 360-degree view of Amboseli’s diverse landscape of desert, bush and swamplands. Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the skyline. It conveniently blocks bad weather creating ideal wind conditions for flying.

Gently gliding just a few hundred feet above the ground is a magical experience. Aside from the occasional burst of gas from the burner into the balloon, it’s peaceful and tranquil and provides a different perspective to view wildlife. Amboseli is famous for its vast herds of elephants, but you may also see giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and the gerenuk antelope that stands on its hind legs to reach leaves from the trees. You will also get to view some Maasai villages from the air. Upon landing, the chase team will take you back to their base for a traditional Champagne celebration. As you look out over Mount Kilimanjaro, indulge in a spread of baked goods, fruit and plenty of Kenyan coffee. The whole experience takes about 5 hours.

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