Family Safari Vacation To The Home Of The Gods
November 8th, 2009 | 
Author: Family Safari Vacation To The Home Of The Gods
Families traveling with kids will find Amboseli national park a safari destination matched to no other withless tourist traffic breathtaking open spaces easy access from Nairobithe list is endless.
The parkdescribed by writers as ‘ a homefor the Gods’covers 150sq mile south of Nairobiand liesjust atthe foot of Mt Kilimanjaro Africa’s highest mountain at 5895m.The park is currentlyon the cross roads with the government and the local communities both claiming ownership withKilimanjaro’s snow capped peaks dominating every aspect of this Park and form a stunning backdrop to the wildlife found here elephant lion leopard rhino buffalo cheetah and a host of plains game anditsbreathtaking beauty thetag is well worth the effort!
The area is home to the Masai people tallcolorfulproud nomadic warriors famous for their legendary prowess in battle and single handed acts of bravery in fights with wild animals. Perhaps more than any other people they have learned to live in complete harmony with the wildlife which surrounds them thisknowledgethey proudly sharedto visitors and well worth the time.Kids will beallowed to get really close and explore the simple but fascinating homesteadsadults will also enjoy the cultural aspect of the lifestyle.
Amboseli’s Oltukai lodge is one of the best spots in the world wherechildren canwatch elephantsand study their fascinating wilderness behavior This iswhere you will find thehighest concentration of elephants than anywhere else in Africathey can be seenspreadwell over the savannah woodlandjust remember to ask your driver guide on how this clever mammalsmournandpay last respect toa dead member or how they cross their tiny youngon a fast flowing river. .
Quietly tucked away from viewThe Kibofamily Villa crouches undisturbed an elegant threebedroom log cabin built in stone and gum tree in complete harmony with its surroundings.Own entrance a lounge a fully fitted kitchen anda barbecue area.Secluded by a copse of indigenous Acacia Tortilis trees and five acres of garden Kibo Villa is peace and privacy made perfection.Two or threes small families traveling together love the selfcatering option usethe lodges facility is welcome. Detailed attention is taken on security issues and a resident nurse is available on call.
Kids will love the lavish private family buffet breakfast ordinnerset out specially as a family package in wonderful secluded detting amongst the tortillas trees only a tone away from the family of the resident elephantsalso having a feast of their own breakfast works outbest.
Selenkay conservation area lies east of Amboseli is well off the beaten track never visited by tourist till now birdlife is prolific especially bird of prey. The 6tentsPorini luxury camp caters for 12 guest at a time the camp is in the lines of atraditional luxury family camp comfortable family tent roomsensuite bathrooms flushtoilets solar powered electric lightingand an amazing chef completes asafari family haven.
At Amboseli locally trained masai naturalist or walking guides will get Kids out in the mornings in a small group of say 8 kids for an adventurous nature exploration. This walking trips to the nearby sitesin most cases will include lessons onthe masai hunting techniquescatching and naming butterflies treasure hunts tree planting hide and seek in animal camouflaged clothing and an interesting Qand A session answering every question theyhave ever hadon wildlife andtribesmen.
The young rangers club is available to 10 15 year oldscould bea temporally or annual membership withletters post cardsand birthday cardssent to members all over the world from deep down wild.
About the writer: Henry Kahuki is an online Africa safaris consultant based in Kenya. The operator of Magical Africa safaris Ltd. http://www.magicalafrica.net an ecofriendly safari agency catering for family safaris senior travels individual safaris and camping offers comprehensive safari arrangements in Africa Kenya Tanzania and Uganda http://www.magicalafrica.net/Safaris_in_Kenya.htm lodge bookings budget camping wildlife safaris in Kenya luxury safaris hotel reservations in Kenya mount Kenya hiking and self drive 4×4 car hire.
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