Nairobi to Amboseli - Enter the Land of Giants
Your safari adventure begins with pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport at 7:30 AM. Enjoy the scenic 4-hour drive southeast through changing landscapes - from the bustling capital, through Maasai homelands, to the acacia-dotted plains approaching Amboseli. Stop at a curio shop for last-minute supplies and restrooms.
Arrive at Ol Tukai Lodge around midday for check-in and a delicious lunch overlooking the park's wetlands. After a brief rest, depart at 4:00 PM for your first afternoon game drive. As the day cools, elephants emerge from the swamps, their massive silhouettes framed against Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak.
Your guide will position you for the perfect shots as herds of elephants, often 50+ individuals, move gracefully across the plains. Spot zebras, wildebeest, Thomson's gazelles, and if lucky, lions or cheetahs. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and evening relaxation.