Amboseli - a land of giants

Amboseli is a land of giants. This is a place of wide dry plains, where the horizons stretch into the furthest distance and become one with the sky.

Amboseli is renowned for its elephant populations and large herds, including some impressively tusked bulls are drawn to a series of large, lush swamplands. But the most impressive giant of all is Mt Kilimanjaro.

Africa’s largest mountain lies just over the border in Tanzania, but the most impressive views of its snow-capped peak are to be found in Amboseli. The early light of dawn turns the mountain a dark hue of purple, and its snows into an ethereal pink.

The sight of Kilimanjaro high above herds of elephant crossing the plains of Amboseli is a timeless African image.

This area is home to many Maasai communities, centred around the Amboseli National Park. The park is 400 sq kms, with its southern boundary along the Tanzanian border.

The park is home to more than just Elephants, and herds of wildebeest, zebra and impala graze on the open plains.. There are areas of acacia forest that make for good birding, and are home to many small mammals. Cheetah are also often sighted here.

The park is centred around a large hill, with fantastic views of the surrounding plains, often crossed by whirlwinds that send winding columns of dust into the sky. This open country is good walking territory, and many camps and lodges organise game walks, or trips to spend time in local Maasai villages.

walking Safaris- try this at least once in your life time

Walking through the bush is a completely different experience to driving, you are in for real adventure, the closest you can ever be to the wild. At least every person should try this once in their life time. As you do the walking all your senses are alert. Every sound, every movement - the flap of a bird's wing, a tail swishing through the tall grass - acquires significance.

This is where an expert guide really comes into his own. Not only will he (or she!) point out wildlife and birdlife to you, he will also teach you to hone and sharpen your senses and to spot the clues that lie around you in the bush.

There is little impact on nature. Mainly because it does not require much permanent roads for vehicles to pass, which can cause irreversible or long lasting impoverishment on Mother nature. Walking safaris offers you a real natural uncompromised experience,

It is an experience that gives a real feeling of adventure that not only brings you closest to the wilds, but also gives you the opportunity to learn a few words in some local languages as you walk in the wild with the local guides, make mistakes in pronunciation and laugh together with the team. Visit amazing traditionally architected African villages and sample the authentic unsurpassed artifacts of African people as you walk through their homes.

Walking safaris is one of the few styles that will leave you appreciative of your money. Etton travel offers these kind of safaris anytime of the year. If you feel you are brave enough try the walking safaris and you will definitely enjoy it. 

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