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The Amboseli
Tuskers Safari
Three nights beneath Kilimanjaro, in the company of Africa's last great tusker elephants.
Three nights beneath Kilimanjaro, in the company of Africa's last great tusker elephants.
Amboseli is the Africa of memory. Vast pans of pale dust, fever tree forests, dark green marshes fed by mountain springs, and the great white head of Kilimanjaro filling the southern sky. It is the place where elephants come into their fullest stature, where the air feels older somehow, and where photographers have been making their finest images for a hundred years.
Your home for three nights is Angama Amboseli, a small lodge set inside the private Kimana Sanctuary, an elephant corridor connecting Amboseli to the Chyulu Hills. The architecture borrows from the landscape, the service is quietly exceptional, and the guiding is among the best in the region.
Days move at the pace Amboseli asks for. Long mornings out in the open vehicles, midday rest by the pool with the mountain in full view, and late afternoon drives that almost always end with elephants at dusk. Optional walking safaris, Maasai cultural visits, and stargazing dinners can be arranged through the camp.
Why we love this journey — Amboseli is often treated as a side trip. We think it deserves more. Three nights at Angama gives you time to slow down, to watch the elephants properly, and to see Kilimanjaro on the morning it finally clears.
Angama Amboseli — design forward suites with cinematic Kilimanjaro views, set inside the private Kimana Sanctuary.
The great tuskers — Amboseli holds some of the last remaining super tusker elephants on earth, often photographed at close, respectful range.
Mount Kilimanjaro — Africa's highest peak filling the southern sky, at its clearest in the cool early morning and late evening hours.
A quieter Amboseli — Kimana Sanctuary sits adjacent to the main park, offering off road driving and far fewer vehicles than the central plains.
Fly in, fly out — direct light aircraft connections from Wilson Airport. Every hour of your short stay protected from long road journeys.
Arrive into Nairobi and be met by your Ongeri representative. A private transfer carries you to your hotel for a complimentary opening night, included as part of every short safari package. Settle in, gather yourself, and rest before tomorrow's flight south.
A morning transfer to Wilson Airport for the scheduled flight to Amboseli. The descent is one of the great views in Kenya, with Kilimanjaro rising white topped from the plains as you bank in to land. You are met on the airstrip and driven to Angama Amboseli through the sanctuary, often spotting elephants on the way.
Settle into your suite, where floor to ceiling glass frames the mountain and a deep verandah invites you to sit and simply watch. Lunch is unhurried, and the afternoon yields to your first game drive. The light over Amboseli at sundown is unlike anywhere else in Kenya, soft and pink and gold over the marshes, with elephants moving home through it as they always have.
An early start. The mountain is at its clearest in the cool hours after dawn, and your guide will time the morning drive to make the most of it. Mornings often bring close encounters with the famous super tuskers, family groups gathered around the springs, and the deep, complex social life of an elephant herd settled in for the day.
Return to camp for a long brunch and a midday rest. The pool, the spa, and the lounge all face the mountain, so even the quietest hours feel productive. In the afternoon, head out again to a different corner of the sanctuary, perhaps to watch giraffes browsing the fever trees or to follow the spotted hyena pack as they wake. A sundowner stop, then dinner under the stars at camp.
A final game drive at first light, with one more chance for the mountain to clear and the elephants to surprise you. Breakfast at camp, then a short transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Nairobi. Onward connections are timed and handled by your Ongeri concierge.
| Season | Travel Period | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low Season | March – May, 1 November – 20 December | USD 5,075 |
| Mid Season | January – February, June, October | USD 6,725 |
| Peak Season | July – September, 21 December – 4 January | USD 7,450 |
All rates in USD per person sharing. Single supplement available on request. Subject to availability at time of booking.
A design forward lodge inside the private Kimana Sanctuary, with cinematic Kilimanjaro views, exceptional service, and some of Africa's finest elephant photography on its doorstep.
Every short safari opens with a complimentary night at Hemingways Nairobi or Villa Rosa Kempinski, giving you time to settle in before the bush begins. Meal basis confirmed at the time of booking.
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Set within a Fever Tree forest where some of Africa’s last Super Tuskers roam — elephants with tusks so large they drag along the ground as they walk — Angama Amboseli is a gentle start or finish to any East African safari.With just 10 Guest Suites in a private wildlife conservancy, Angama Amboseli is respite from the world. A haven for the prolific elephant population in this ecosystem, get up close to the relaxed resident herds and their calves as they saunter through the Sanctuary just as you do. The rough texture found on the exterior of the buildings is also a gift from the elephants — their dung, mixed with concrete.
Another contemporary take on African design with nods to the giants of this landscape — including concrete mixed with elephant dung for the unique exterior texture — each of the 10 Suites is a mix of canvas, concrete and stone accented by woven rattan and grass, all in earthy, neutral colours. What’s an Angama suite without a view to wake up to? Each is orientated so that Kili can be seen from nearly every corner — from the bed to the shower — while floor-to-ceiling screened doors are all that lies between you and the mountain.
Dining at Angama Amboseli is a sensory journey that celebrates the rich flavours of Africa. Each meal is thoughtfully crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, offering a perfect fusion of modern cuisine and traditional Kenyan influences.
Embark on thrilling wildlife adventures in a haven teeming with antelope, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and elusive predators like leopard, cheetah, and serval. Renowned for its massive herds of elephants, including Africa's 'super tuskers' with tusks weighing over 45 kgs, the sanctuary remains one of their last strongholds. Enjoy unrestricted game drives allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the natural wonders of this unique landscape.
An exclusive 45-suite boutique hotel set between Nairobi National Park and the foot of the Ngong Hills, with full butler service, a Michelin-starred Dining Room, and Karen's most tranquil gardens.
The Dining Room serves cuisine from the hotel's Michelin-starred chef — contemporary European with international accents. The Brasserie offers light lunches overlooking the gardens.
Villa Rosa Kempinski is Nairobi's contemporary five-star city hotel — 200 rooms and suites in the heart of the business district, with multiple restaurants, a spa, and the polished service Kempinski is known for. Ideal for travellers arriving on later flights or wanting the sophistication of a city hotel before heading into the bush.
Compact, considered journeys for travellers who want the very best of the wild in less time — or a wild beginning to something longer.
