| Families traveling with kids will find Amboseli national | | | | in complete harmony with its surroundings. Own |
| park a safari destination matched to no other, with | | | | entrance, a lounge, a fully fitted kitchen and a |
| less tourist traffic, breathtaking open spaces, easy | | | | barbecue area. Secluded by a copse of indigenous |
| access from Nairobi, the list is endless. The park | | | | Acacia Tortilis trees and five acres of garden, Kibo |
| described by writers as ' a home for the Gods' | | | | Villa is peace and privacy made perfection. Two or |
| covers 150sq mile south of Nairobi and lies just at the | | | | threes small families traveling together love the |
| foot of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at | | | | self-catering option, use the lodges facility is |
| 5,895m. The park is currently on the cross roads with | | | | welcome. Detailed attention is taken on security |
| the government and the local communities both | | | | issues and a resident nurse is available on call. Kids will |
| claiming ownership, with Kilimanjaro's snow capped | | | | love the lavish private family buffet breakfast or |
| peaks dominating every aspect of this Park and form | | | | dinner set out specially as a family package in |
| a stunning backdrop to the wildlife found here - | | | | wonderful secluded detting amongst the tortillas |
| elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, cheetah and a | | | | trees only a tone away from the family of the |
| host of plains game and its breathtaking beauty, the | | | | resident elephants also having a feast of their own, |
| tag is well worth the effort! The area is home to the | | | | breakfast works out best. Selenkay conservation |
| Masai people, tall, colorful, proud, nomadic warriors | | | | area lies east of Amboseli is well off the beaten |
| famous for their legendary prowess in battle and | | | | track, never visited by tourist till now, birdlife is prolific |
| single handed acts of bravery in fights with wild | | | | especially bird of prey. The 6 tents Porini luxury camp |
| animals. Perhaps, more than any other people they | | | | caters for 12 guest at a time, the camp is in the lines |
| have learned to live in complete harmony with the | | | | of a traditional luxury family camp, comfortable family |
| wildlife which surrounds them, this knowledge they | | | | tent rooms, ensuite bathrooms, flush toilets, solar |
| proudly shared to visitors and well worth the time. | | | | powered electric lighting and an amazing chef |
| Kids will be allowed to get really close and explore | | | | completes a safari family haven. At Amboseli locally |
| the simple but fascinating homesteads, adults will also | | | | trained masai naturalist or walking guides will get Kids |
| enjoy the cultural aspect of the lifestyle. Amboseli's | | | | out in the mornings in a small group of say 8 kids for |
| Oltukai lodge is one of the best spots in the world | | | | an adventurous nature exploration. This walking trips |
| where children can watch elephants and study their | | | | to the nearby sites in most cases will include lessons |
| fascinating wilderness behavior, This is where you will | | | | on the masai hunting techniques, catching and naming |
| find the highest concentration of elephants than | | | | butterflies, treasure hunts, tree planting, hide and |
| anywhere else in Africa, they can be seen spread | | | | seek in animal camouflaged clothing and an interesting |
| well over the savannah woodland, just remember to | | | | Q and A session answering every question they have |
| ask your driver guide on how this clever mammals | | | | ever had on wildlife and tribesmen. The young |
| mourn and pay last respect to a dead member or | | | | rangers club is available to 10 - 15 year olds, could be |
| how they cross their tiny young on a fast flowing | | | | a temporally or annual membership with letters, post |
| river. . Quietly tucked away from view, The Kibo | | | | cards and birthday cards sent to members all over |
| family Villa crouches undisturbed, an elegant | | | | the world from deep down wild and magical Africa. |
| three-bedroom log cabin built in stone and gum tree, | | | | |