West of Monduli hill an almost invisible track runs towards the tall volcanoes standing out on the horizon. The park is renowned for its large herds of elephants. Lions and cheetahs are common, as well as buffalos, waterbucks, hartebeests, impalas and gazelles. Amboseli comprises several different wildlife habitats - a seasonal lake, swamps and marshes, open plains, woodlands and lava rock thorn bush country. Kilimanjaro provide a majestic backdrop to a spectacular display of wildlife. The tar road leads us to the colorful, bustling border town of Namanga with Amboseli National Park just a short drive away on the dirt road. The Kenyan capital is now a modern city with a population of over one million. Its name originates from a small river called 'Enairobi', meaning 'cool' in Masai. Nairobi was established in 1896, on a plateau 1600 m above sea level as a direct result of the construction of the Mombasa - Lake Victoria railway line. Meet at the airport and transfer to hotel. Together, we will embark upon a true voyage of discovery, as you get to know these warm and friendly peoples, marvel at these unique landscapes and experience the greatest wildlife show on earth. Crossing into Rwanda, with its undulating hills, rolling grassland and gleaming lakes linked by papyrus swamps, the Akagera National Park is an area of remarkable and unexpected contrasts.Īnd the final delight - the Virunga volcanoes are one of the last refuges of the mountain gorilla. Dry and salty Lake Natron in the heart of the rift valley is crossed by the proud and indefatigable Masai, and you will be glad to reach the green and sandy edges shore of Lake Victoria with its warm and friendly fishermen. From the foot of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro to the Virunga volcanoes, from the salty banks of Lake Natron, via the perfect caldera of the Ngorongoro to the endless plains of Serengeti, this safari encompasses Africa’s most unforgettable and contrasting landscapes.Īmboseli amazes with its numerous elephants, Ngorongoro Crater has an exceptional concentration of animals, Serengeti delights with its rich fauna. On this trip you will see some of Africa's most amazing treasures.