| Families traveling with kids will find | | | | family Villa crouches undisturbed, an elegant |
| Amboseli national park a safari destination | | | | three-bedroom log cabin built in stone and |
| matched to no other, with less tourist | | | | gum tree, in complete harmony with its |
| traffic, breathtaking open spaces, easy | | | | surroundings. Own entrance, a lounge, a fully |
| access from Nairobi, the list is endless. | | | | fitted kitchen and a barbecue area. Secluded |
| | | | by a copse of indigenous Acacia Tortilis |
| The park described by writers as ' a home for | | | | trees and five acres of garden, Kibo Villa is |
| the Gods' covers 150sq mile south of Nairobi | | | | peace and privacy made perfection. Two or |
| and lies just at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro, | | | | threes small families traveling together love |
| Africa's highest mountain at 5,895m. The park | | | | the self-catering option, use the lodges |
| is currently on the cross roads with the | | | | facility is welcome. Detailed attention is |
| government and the local communities both | | | | taken on security issues and a resident nurse |
| claiming ownership, with Kilimanjaro's snow | | | | is available on call. |
| capped peaks dominating every aspect of this | | | | |
| Park and form a stunning backdrop to the | | | | Kids will love the lavish private family |
| wildlife found here - elephant, lion, | | | | buffet breakfast or dinner set out specially |
| leopard, rhino, buffalo, cheetah and a host | | | | as a family package in wonderful secluded |
| of plains game and its breathtaking beauty, | | | | detting amongst the tortillas trees only a |
| the tag is well worth the effort! | | | | tone away from the family of the resident |
| | | | elephants also having a feast of their own, |
| The area is home to the Masai people, tall, | | | | breakfast works out best. |
| colorful, proud, nomadic warriors famous for | | | | |
| their legendary prowess in battle and single | | | | Selenkay conservation area lies east of |
| handed acts of bravery in fights with wild | | | | Amboseli is well off the beaten track, never |
| animals. Perhaps, more than any other people | | | | visited by tourist till now, birdlife is |
| they have learned to live in complete harmony | | | | prolific especially bird of prey. The 6 tents |
| with the wildlife which surrounds them, this | | | | Porini luxury camp caters for 12 guest at a |
| knowledge they proudly shared to visitors and | | | | time, the camp is in the lines of a |
| well worth the time. Kids will be allowed to | | | | traditional luxury family camp, comfortable |
| get really close and explore the simple but | | | | family tent rooms, ensuite bathrooms, flush |
| fascinating homesteads, adults will also | | | | toilets, solar powered electric lighting and |
| enjoy the cultural aspect of the lifestyle. | | | | an amazing chef completes a safari family |
| | | | haven. |
| Amboseli's Oltukai lodge is one of the best | | | | |
| spots in the world where children can watch | | | | At Amboseli locally trained masai naturalist |
| elephants and study their fascinating | | | | or walking guides will get Kids out in the |
| wilderness behavior, This is where you will | | | | mornings in a small group of say 8 kids for |
| find the highest concentration of elephants | | | | an adventurous nature exploration. This |
| than anywhere else in Africa, they can be | | | | walking trips to the nearby sites in most |
| seen spread well over the savannah woodland, | | | | cases will include lessons on the masai |
| just remember to ask your driver guide on how | | | | hunting techniques, catching and naming |
| this clever mammals mourn and pay last | | | | butterflies, treasure hunts, tree planting, |
| respect to a dead member or how they cross | | | | hide and seek in animal camouflaged clothing |
| their tiny young on a fast flowing river. . | | | | and an interesting Q and A session answering |
| | | | every question they have ever had on wildlife |
| Quietly tucked away from view, The Kibo | | | | and tribesmen. |