Kenya has a way of surprising you, even when you’ve experienced a safari before. Beyond the Mara lies another remarkable part of the country, where elephants roam beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. My Kenyan adventure began at Sasaab Lodge in Samburu, followed by a memorable stay at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi. From there, I continued to Amboseli, with the Maasai Mara still ahead of me. I was eager to discover what this region would offer. What I found was a completely different safari experience. Amboseli’s wide-open landscapes stretch for miles, and wildlife can be scattered across the park. Some game drives required patience, with long stretches between major sightings. Yet watching herds of elephants move through the wilderness made those quieter moments worthwhile. Every safari destination has its own personality, and Amboseli certainly proved that point. Experiencing these differences firsthand helps me understand which destinations best suit my clients’ expectations.