Amboseli National Park
Spectacular elephant herds against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering iconic African safari scenes and exceptional wildlife photography.
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Days Recommended
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Best Season
About Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park offers some of the most iconic African imagery - massive elephant herds grazing with the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. This compact park (392 square kilometers) punches well above its weight in terms of wildlife density and scenic beauty.
The park is famous for its large elephant population, which includes some of the biggest tuskers in Africa. The diverse ecosystems range from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli to wetlands fed by underground springs from Kilimanjaro, acacia woodlands, and rocky thorn bush country.
Amboseli is also an important bird area with over 400 species recorded, including large flocks of flamingos when Lake Amboseli has water.
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Wildlife You May Encounter
Accommodation
Luxury lodges include Tortilis Camp and Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. Mid-range options like Ol Tukai Lodge offer good value. Budget camping available at public campsites.
Getting There
Road access from Nairobi (4 hours) via Namanga. Amboseli airstrip serves charter flights. Roads can be dusty and rough during dry season.
What to Pack
Light clothing in neutral colors, warm jacket for early morning, dust mask, hat, sunscreen, binoculars, camera with telephoto lens, and plenty of water.
