At Amboseli National Park (Kenya) you are guaranteed to meet the African plains elephant
Between the dates of June 21st - 26th 2015, I was at Amboseli National Park in Kenya, a park that is four hours drive away from the capital city in Nairobi. Alternatively you have flights from Wilson airport in Nairobi. At the entrance of the park we were greeted with a heavy presence of a stern but friendly security agents.
The park, located on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa (the highest free standing mountain on earth); boasts a high concentration of African plains elephants and a healthy population of spotted hyenas. I didn't get to see lions but felt their presence every night as they declared their dominance of the animal kingdom with roars that silenced all night sounds including the sounds of night insects.
The temperatures at the park varied from hot during the day to relatively cold at night. But I enjoyed my stay at Amboseli Serena lodge where they had extra beddings for those averse to cold nights like me. The food at my hotel was satisfactory and the breakfast superb.
The community surrounding the park are a friendly lot and add to the relaxed atmosphere. A downside to my stay at the park was that the game drives are a dusty affair and I should have carried a dust mask with me. Overall I give Amboseli a thumbs up for the elephant population.
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A great way to spend a day in Africa
We have been fortunate to visit many Safari Park in both South Africa and across South Africa, and our day visit to Addo Elephant Park did not disappoint. Being short of time we could only spare the day for our visit, but it proved to be a great day safari location, easily accessible from Port Elizabeth and Port Alfred. We started our visit early in the morning at the Southern entrance to the park which meant there was far fewer cars on the road than the areas up around the main cam. We were spoilt with magnificient sightings of both Elephant and Buffalo herds. We didn't see any of the big cats, but others in the area did our timing was just a little off.
The bush in many places in Addo is very thick which can make spotting game a bit challenging at times. As we only visited for the day I can not comment on accommodation, however we did visit the restaurant at the main camp and were very impressed by the meal. Everything from arriving, purchasing our day pass and moving around the park worked efficiently and the park appears to be very well run. We will certainly visit again if we are lucky enough to find ourselves in this part of the world again.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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We stayed in Amboseli National Park 2 nights and Nairobi National Park 2 nights before heading into Tanzania. I loved both places in Kenya, and enjoyed sights around Nairobi too.
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For over 23 years I have managed to travel to various destinations in Kenya and noted that Kenya is one of the few places on earth that you can experience extreme diversity in culture and physical features ranging from the ocean, various lakes, desert tropical rainforest and the only snow capped mountain along the equator. All these is capped with a very friendly people.
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Very well organized and professional company
All questions and concerns were address. My calls were returned in timely matters. The staff even checked in with me during my trip to ensure all was well.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An unforgettable experience with exceptional service
I did not realize that travelling could be so hustle free if one has the right person doing the planning. And choosing to use Denhum Holidays was the best decision ever. My family and I really enjoyed the Mara Safari. The scenery was just breathtaking and the experience will be one that we will talk about for years to come. Thank you Denhum Holidays.....
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bravo for Gondwana Tours & Safaris
If you are looking to create your own tour to various safari locations in Botswana, I strongly recommend Gondwana Tours & Safaris. Mark Hathaway is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and helpful in assisting in sorting out the options, costs, and pros and cons of different camps. We just came back from Africa, including a 9-day tour arranged by Gondwana. All the arrangements were perfect, including car pick-ups, bush plane reservations, and reservations at the various lodges. Mark is quick in responding to queries, of whatever type and no matter how seemingly silly. This group gets an A++.