Family Safari Vacation to the Home of the Gods

Families traveling with kids will find Amboselitree, in complete harmony with its surroundings.
national park a safari destination matched to noOwn entrance, a lounge, a fully fitted kitchen and
other, with less tourist traffic, breathtaking opena barbecue area. Secluded by a copse of
spaces, easy access from Nairobi, the list isindigenous Acacia Tortilis trees and five acres of
endless.garden, Kibo Villa is peace and privacy made
The park described by writers as ' a home forperfection. Two or threes small families traveling
the Gods' covers 150sq mile south of Nairobi andtogether love the self-catering option, use the
lies just at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa'slodges facility is welcome. Detailed attention is
highest mountain at 5,895m. The park is currentlytaken on security issues and a resident nurse is
on the cross roads with the government and theavailable on call.
local communities both claiming ownership, withKids will love the lavish private family buffet
Kilimanjaro's snow capped peaks dominating everybreakfast or dinner set out specially as a family
aspect of this Park and form a stunning backdroppackage in wonderful secluded detting amongst
to the wildlife found here - elephant, lion, leopard,the tortillas trees only a tone away from the
rhino, buffalo, cheetah and a host of plains gamefamily of the resident elephants also having a
and its breathtaking beauty, the tag is well worthfeast of their own, breakfast works out best.
the effort!Selenkay conservation area lies east of Amboseli
The area is home to the Masai people, tall,is well off the beaten track, never visited by
colorful, proud, nomadic warriors famous for theirtourist till now, birdlife is prolific especially bird of
legendary prowess in battle and single handedprey. The 6 tents Porini luxury camp caters for
acts of bravery in fights with wild animals.12 guest at a time, the camp is in the lines of a
Perhaps, more than any other people they havetraditional luxury family camp, comfortable family
learned to live in complete harmony with thetent rooms, ensuite bathrooms, flush toilets, solar
wildlife which surrounds them, this knowledge theypowered electric lighting and an amazing chef
proudly shared to visitors and well worth the time.completes a safari family haven!
Kids will be allowed to get really close and exploreAt Amboseli locally trained masai naturalist or
the simple but fascinating homesteads, adults willwalking guides will get Kids out in the mornings in
also enjoy the cultural aspect of the lifestyle.a small group of say 8 kids for an adventurous
Amboseli's Oltukai lodge is one of the best spotsnature exploration. This walking trips to the
in the world where children can watch elephantsnearby sites in most cases will include lessons on
and study their fascinating wilderness behavior,the masai hunting techniques, catching and naming
This is where you will find the highestbutterflies, treasure hunts, tree planting, hide and
concentration of elephants than anywhere else inseek in animal camouflaged clothing and an
Africa, they can be seen spread well over theinteresting Q and A session answering every
savannah woodland, just remember to ask yourquestion they have ever had on wildlife and
driver guide on how this clever mammals mourntribesmen.
and pay last respect to a dead member or howThe young rangers club is available to 10 - 15
they cross their tiny young on a fast flowing river.year olds, could be a temporally or annual
.membership with letters, post cards and birthday
Quietly tucked away from view, The Kibo familycards sent to members all over the world from
Villa crouches undisturbed, an elegantdeep down wild Africa!
three-bedroom log cabin built in stone and gum