Kibo Villa Amboseli
Location: Amboseli National Park, Kenya. Overview Kibo Villa Amboseli sits on five acres of gardens, lawns and a little forest […]
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Amboseli Accommodation
Location: Kajiado County, Kenya
Area: 8,000 km2 (3,100 sq. mi)-The park is 39,206 ha (392.06 km2)
Overview
“Home of the African Elephant”
Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close.
Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulfur springs, the savannah, and woodlands. Here you can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.
Mount Kilimanjaro has three volcanic cones on a clear day namely: Kibo is the summit; Mawenzi at 16,893 feet (5,149 meters); and Shira at 13,000 feet (3,962 meters). Uhuru Peak is the highest summit on Kibo’s crater rim. Uhuru, Swahili for “Freedom,” was named in 1961 when Tanganyika gained its independence.
The Uniqueness of this Park
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- Home of the African Elephant.
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- Views of Mount Kilimanjaro may be seen on a clear day from Amboseli.
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- Park has over 50 mammal species with over 400 species of birds have been recorded.
Accommodation Options
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- Oltukai Lodge
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- Amboseli Serena Lodge
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- Tortilis Tented Lodge
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- Kibo Villa – accommodation is all inclusive ( up to 6 adults) and butler service.
Activities at the Destination
Wildlife viewing, camping, picnics, cultural tourism, and birding.
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