SOPA AMBOSELI
OVERVIEW
This is a luxury five day - four night tour of the Amboseli National Park, famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants. Visitors may also spot lions, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, giraffes and wildebeests in the park's ecosystem, mainly savannah grassland spread across the Kenya-Tanzania border. This region inspired Ernest Hemingway's unforgettable stories 'The Snows of Kilimanjaro' and 'The Short, Happy Life of Francis Macomber', in tthe 1930's, which were later turned into more than successful feature films in the 1940's.
Set in 200 acres of private land, accommodation is at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge, nestled in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at almost six thousand metres, is Africa's highest and most famous snowcapped mountain. The Lodge is set within mature wooded gardens, home to numerous species of birds as well as monkeys, mongooses, squirrels, duikers, the occasional gazelle and, once in a while, even an ever inquisitive leopard.
Rustic, well spaced cottages meander through the gardens, housing eighty three guest rooms. These are all brightly decorated with Maasai themed wall murals, and each room has been purpose built to contain either one or two queen sized beds as well as a veranda. The Kibo Restaurant, named after the tallest peak on Mt. Kilimanjaro, offers guests excellent local and international dishes.
Transport to and within the national park is by road, in private safari landcruiser 4x4 vehicles, with pop-up roofs for panoramic 360° game viewing. The vehicles are driven by professional driver-guides, with comprehensive knowledge of the park and the wildlife within.
This tour is customisable. The number of days can be increased or decreased as per request. Travel to and from the national park, can be changed to air travel instead of by road.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Amboseli is one of the best places in the world to see large herds of elephant, up close.
- Visitors can spot all members of the Big Five in this vast national park.
- Visits to Observation Hill, offer guests an overall view of the park, and the swamp below which hosts many elephants, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water birds like pelicans and Egyptian geese.
- Magical views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
ACCOMMODATION
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Nestled on the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Sopa Lodge features rustic cottages, with rooms brightly decorated with Maasai themed wall murals.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Full Board Accommodation: includes all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Airport transfers on Arrival and Departure
- Private Safari Vehicle with professional driver-guide
- 24 Hour Support
ITINERARY
ARRIVAL:
- You'll be picked up from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
DAY 01: NAIROBI TO AMBOSELI
- We depart early in the morning for the Amboseli.
- Check in at Amboseli Sopa Lodge in time for lunch.
- Spend a relaxing afternoon at the the lodge, or have an afternoon game drive.
- Enjoy a full-course dinner, and spend your first night in your cottage.
DAYS 02 - 04: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
- Arise for an early morning breakfast in preparation for the day.
- Proceed to a morning game drive, with plenty of time to spot wildlife before they seek cover to cool off from the mid-day sun.
- Return to the lodge in time for a sumptuous lunch.
- Relax and enjoy the facilities.
- Go for an afternoon/evening game drive (Optional).
- Enjoy a full-course dinner and relax with exquisite views of the wild at night.
* Full-Day Game Drives with packed lunch, can be arranged within these days.
** A range of extra activities can also be organised within these days (see the Extra Activities list below).
DAY 05: AMBOSELI TO NAIROBI
- Wake up at 6 am for a sunrise game drive.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast and prepare for checkout.
- Depart for Nairobi.
- Have lunch at a selected restaurant in the capital.
DEPARTURE:
- Additional accommodation at the end of this tour can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
This tour can be customised by adding the following activities to the itinerary:
- Bush Dining
- Guided Nature Walks
- Maasai Cultural Village Visits
RATES (USD)
| Dates | Single Occupancy | Double Occupancy | Triple Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Apr - 31st May | 1866 | 1368 | 1159 |
| 2nd Jan - 31st Mar, 1st Jun - 30th Jun, 1st Nov - 21st Dec | 2118 | 1498 | 1277 |
| 1st July - 31st Oct, 22nd Dec - 1st Jan 25 | 2182 | 1520 | 1297 |
NOTE
- The rates above are per person.
- They are based on the lodge's Standard Rooms.
- There is a Quadruple Occupancy option for families with 2 adults, and 2 children.
CHILD POLICY
- For children under 3 years of age, sharing with an adult/adults, accommodation is free of charge.
- For children between 3 and 16 years of age, request a quote.
DISCLAIMER
- We reserve the right to change the rates as advertised.
- If you request changes to the tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
- If an accommodation is fully booked, we will suggest alternative options of similar quality.
- This tour is subject to the Terms & Conditions of Kararan Tours Ltd.