Amboseli National Park

This New 12-day Expedition Takes You From a Stunning National Park to the Top of Mount Kilimanjaro

"Located in southern Kenya, this national park serves as the starting point for a new 12-day expedition running over the Labor Day holiday (Aug. 24–Sept. 4, 2025) that brings guests from its plains to the summit of a neighboring peak. The trip is organized by Deeper Africa, a travel company with nearly 20 years of experience and recognition in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards within the safari outfitter category, and combines safari wildlife viewing, camping, and mountain summiting while providing access to 4x4 vehicles before the hike. A spokesperson for Deeper Africa told T+L, “Travelers can discover the unparalleled beauty of [the park]’s vast landscapes and [the mountain]’s majestic peaks on this unforgettable journey.” The company describes the itinerary as a "first-class climb" and includes upgraded accommodations, hot meals, and even a private shower with hot water." - Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta is a travel writer with over 10 years of experience in journalism and television news. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"A country in East Africa with coastline on the Indian Ocean, known for its savannahs, lakelands, the Great Rift Valley, and mountain highlands."

"Positioned in the south of Kenya on the boarder with Tanzania, Amboselli National Park has spectacular views of the snow-capped, craggy peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s tallest mountain. Renowned as being the best place in Africa to get close to the large population of elephants living in the park, here golden grasslands sit next to swampy, hippo filled springs, and in the skies above the wildlife it’s nothing but lilac, dusky horizons for as far as the eye can see. The elephants aren’t all you’ll see here though – Amboselli is also home to leopard, cheetah, giraffe, lions and more."

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"A striking savanna landscape often framed by a snow-capped mountain backdrop, the park is celebrated for close-up elephant sightings and dramatic views that felt like a modern-day Garden of Eden; game drives there produced memorable wildlife encounters and painterly vistas, even with storms brooding on the horizon." - Kwin Mosby Kwin Mosby Kwin Mosby is a travel journalist and the editor-in-chief of Vacationer Magazine, an LGBTQ+ travel website. With nearly three decades of editorial experience, he has worked as a managing digital producer for Travel Channel and content manager for Travel Leaders Group. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines