A 10-day 9-night safari. You will all agree with us that there is a difference in height and nature of these two Mountains namely Mount Kenya and Kilimandjaro, this is why at Abupet Safari Ventures we have designed this particular safari and even dabbed it Milima meaning Mountains, just to let you our clients, have the opportunity to see these differences yourself, while you enjoy the viewing of flora and fauna in the Samburu Natural reserve and Amboseli just as well. be part of this while traveling with professionals.
Samburu
Located 345 kilometers north of Nairobi, at 967 meters above sea level, and covering an area of 165 square kilometers, the Samburu Natural Park is in an ecological zone V classified as an arid and semi-arid zone. Crossing a river, Samburu (and Buffalo Springs) exudes a special atmosphere that makes this reserve as exceptional as it is unforgettable
The temperature varies between 18 ° and 30 ° for a humidity of 42 to 57. The days can be very hot and the particularly cool nights. It is usually warm and sunny in Samburu where rains are still possible all year round. It is during the months of April and November that we observe the highest rainfall which can reach 354mm. The mild dry season begins at the end of May, it extends until October.
The Ewaso-Ngiro River marks the border between the Samburu and Buffalo Springs Reserves now in place. It is at the edge of his bed that most of the fauna & benefits from the generous and soft vegetation offered by this only source of water in the region.
The two parks (Samburu and Buffalo Springs) enjoy exceptional animal wealth. Alongside the elephants and other reticulated giraffes, On your safari you will find rare species such as the elegant Grevy zebras, the distinguished ostriches of Somalia, the graceful gèrènouks (or Gazelles giraffes), and the proud oryx beïsa. You guessed it, predators are not lacking. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other striped hyenas share the hunting territory. And, if you are lucky, you may come across a few rare wild dogs.
In Samburu, you will be accommodated at Samburu Game Lodge
Mount Kenya
Much less famous than the famous Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya is also a volcano. It rises to almost 5200 meters of altitude stack in central Kenya. The Mount Kenya National Park and Aberdares at more than 3000m covers 700 km² for one and 300km² for the other. This area on the mountainside enjoys many forest-rich runoff and a rich and diverse flora.
You will observe during your stay, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, and a high concentration of black rhinos. At altitude, Colombus monkeys and bongo antelopes are present.
Mara
You dream of seeing wild animals at the foot of Kilimanjaro, it is not in Tanzania that you have to go, but indeed in Kenya in Amboseli Park. Indeed, it is from this reserve that we enjoy the best view of the volcano located to the south, just across the border.
If you are lucky enough to have a good clear day, you will be able to observe the highest peak in Africa with a few elephants at your feet. Many underground streams descend from the volcano to water the swamps that feed the wildlife of Amboseli. In this park where winds swirl, creating here and there small tornadoes, you will come across abundant and varied wildlife. The reserve has more than 3500 elephants. They alone are the name and pride of Amboseli, however, we must not forget the zebras, giraffes, blue wildebeests with white beards, cheetah lions, and hyenas that also populate the reserve. For fans of beaks and feathers, Amboseli also hosts many birds of the small crested-king fishermen and other bee-eaters with gigantic Goliath heron through pelicans, eagles, eagles, and eagles.
In Amboseli, you will stay at Kibo Safari Camp
