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Kenya

AMBOSELI & THE CHYULU HILLS

Home of the African Elephant

Sitting at the Kenyan border with Tanzania, the snow-capped peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro rises above a saucer of clouds and dominates every aspect of Amboseli National Park. This park covers only 150 square miles but, despite its small size and fragile ecosystem, it supports a wide range of mammals and birds.

Chyulu Hills National Park is a mountain range that sits tucked away between Tsavo West National Park and Amboseli National Park, preserving an essential migration corridor. Amboseli and the Chyulu Hills sit in the heart of Maasailand, and it’s not unusual to see Maasai warriors or small children tending their cattle as you traverse the area. This area is the setting for works by writers such as Ernest Hemingway and Robert Ruark, who spun stories of big-game hunting in the wilds of Africa.

Amboseli is only a 4-hour drive from Nairobi, making the area very popular on the mass market tourism routes. For this reason, it can be crowded but this also makes it a great option for a driving (versus flying) itinerary. The park also boasts incredible concentrations of elephants and is home to the Amboseli Elephant Research project, the longest-running elephant study in the world.

Our favorite properties in Amboseli are Tortilis Camp which enjoys the exclusivity of a private conservancy bordering the national park. The Chyulu Hills offer a more remote experience and our favorite properties in the area are Ol Donyo and Campi Ya Kanzi.

HIGHLIGHTS

4 hour drive from Nairobi

Amboseli safaris are perfect for first-time safari goers

Large herds of free-ranging elephants

Magnificent views of the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro

Spectacular landscape views and remote experiences in Chyulu Hills

Authentic travel experiences with the local Maasai community

INTERESTING ACTIVITIES

Game drive
Private conservancy
Camping
Hiking
Nature guided walks
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AMBOSELI & CHYULU HILLS MAP

Memorable experiences

HERDS OF AFRICAN ELEPHANTS

Amboseli National Park is home to more than 1,600 African elephants. The large mammals can be sighted in herds of up to 100 elephants drinking from the numerous swampy springs.

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Karibu Amboseli & Chyulu Hills

LUXURY ACCOMODATION

From remote safari camps to world-class resorts, our selected properties are hand-picked by our experts and endorsed by our guests. Often intimate, always exceptional, we’ll choose the perfect lodges, hotels, and villas to suit your personal style and interests.

ELEWANA TORTILIS CAMP

CAMPI YA KANZI

TAWI LODGE

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