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Walking the lodge grounds guarantees close encounters with numerous
species of birds amongst vervet monkeys and, occasionally, baboons. A
game drive through the park invariably attracts the unexpected as you
slowly travel through large herds of wildebeest and zebra, herds of
elephant, buffalo, giraffe, gazelles, and antelopes. With its rising
water table the park is also home to numerous water birds, including
flamingo, and also the large waterfaring hippopotamus. Due to
Amboseli's primarily open country the lions, leopards and cheetah
are to be found in the dense thickets of natural cover that scatter
across the park, whereas the famed rhino is found in the savanna,
grasslands and swampy marshes.
The experience here is of the old world safari style. The large
lounge and feature fire place provide the ideal ambience to unwind
from a long safari day, enjoy an evening drink and share memorable
experiences with fellow travellers from all around the world.
Kilimanjaro Safari Lodge is set with an open view over the Amboseli
plains and the accommodation comprises of chalets set in large lawns
and a small forest of acacia trees. Each of the rooms provide scenic
views across the plains towards Mount Kilimanjaro and are set in
lush gardens. The setting here is tranquil. The entrance lobby that
has been newly constructed provides a breezy open format entrance
decorated with large exotic plants.
The recently added shop provides for some specially selected artefacts
and mementos to remind you of your times spent in this most unique of
wilderness settings. Almost always there is plenty of game to be viewed
across from the lodge grounds and in the evenings one may enjoy viewing
elephants sauntering across the front of the lodge. Earlier in the afternoon
the famous Amboseli duststorms in the shape of whirlwinds can be seen
floating across the plains and into the skies.
Visiting this lodge provides for all the experiences to be had from
visiting this internationally famous park, a long time favourite
destination for Hollywood film makers after the famous shooting of
the epic 1948 Paramount film, The Snows of Kilimanjaro'. The site
on which the lodge was built is also the site of one of Ernest
Hemingway's former camps when he visited and became enticed by the
spectacles and experiences to be had here.
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