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Years ago, Amboseli was the locale around which such famous writers as
Ernest Hemingway and Robert Ruark spun their stories of big game
hunting in the wilds of Africa. It is also the home of the Maasai
people, those tall, proud nomads whose legendary prowess in battle
and single handed acts of bravery in fights with wild animals has
spread across the globe. The Maasai have learned to live in complete
harmony with their environment and the wildlife which surrounds
them.
A part of Amboseli National Park is composed of a dried-up lake bed
which in the shimmering heat produces mirages. Swamps and springs,
fed by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro's melting snows, form
permanent watering places for wildlife throughout times of drought.
The lake bed is subject to sporadic floods and noxious salts in the
gravel bed are dissolved to serve as a deadly poison for what is
left of the local woods; very few of the fine acacias, once a
feature of this region, remain.
The snows of Kilimanjaro, white and crystalline, form a majestic
backdrop to one of Kenya's most spectacular displays of wildlife -
lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, cheetah, buffalo and hosts of
plains' game, creating Kenya's most sought after photographer's
paradise. But the Park's popularity is also causing serious concern.
The combination of wildlife, tourist vehicles and Masaai cattle are
destroying the delicate but precious grassland. Park rules now
insist that vehicles stick to roads and tracks. The Park's best game
runs are around swamps and there is a fine lookout on Observation
Hill which offers views over the whole of the Park and beyond.
The climate is mainly hot and dry. Amboseli is in the rain shadow of
Mt. Kilimanjaro. The maximum average temperature of the warmest month
is 33°C during the day, while that of the coldest is 27-28°C. An annual rainfall of 300mm per annum is distributed in
two seasons: April/May and November/December. Recurrent droughts and
potential evaporation of 2200mm per annum typifies the region.
Why visit Amboseli?
>> Unrivalled views of Mounts Kilimanjaro & Meru
>> Contemporary Maasai culture
>> Excellent elephant & bird viewing
>> Dry season herds of plains game
>> Year round springs and waterholes
Framed against the glorious backdrop of the highest mountain in
Africa, the magnificently beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro, surrounded by
miles of rolling grasslands, patrolled by vast herds of elephant,
shaded by the lush, feathered-green of an acacia grove and hugging
the banks of a gently flowing river, this very traditional yet
supremely luxurious lodge is the safari destination of a lifetime.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park provides the classic Hollywood image of Africa.
Set in rolling savannah scenery it is dwarfed by the presence of the
pink-tinged, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at 5,896
meters, is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and
topped by one fifth of all the ice in Africa. Against this
magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of elephant accompanied by a
kaleidoscope of other fabulous beasts - lion, buffalo, cheetah,
giraffe, baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest to name but a few.
There are also over 400 species of birds, all manner of reptilian,
flora and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa.
The lodge
The lodge itself draws on a subtle Maasai cultural motif, featuring
natural woodcarvings, traditional artefacts and a glowing selection
of local art.
Sensitively located and built from ecologically sympathetic materials,
its architectural shapes, style, textures and colours reflect the
true essence of the African bush. They also enable it to blend
effortlessly into the landscape and work in gentle harmony with the
natural environment.
Rooms at Amboseli Serena Lodge
The rooms, each with an uninterrupted view over the ever-changing
vistas of the African plains, are styled to a traditional Maasai
concept featuring beadwork, gourds, hand-painted murals and the
clever use of the traditional manyatta bent-brushwood effect so as
to blend an authentic nomadic aura with all the comforts of
unabashed five star luxuries.
Guests can also enjoy an acacia-shaded swimming pool fed daily by the
melt-waters of Kilimanjaro, a selection of natural timber game
viewing decks, a water hole for the animals and an alluring
selection of watering holes for the guests.
