Amboseli National Park is among the top African Safari destinations to encounter the unbeatable safari for a lifetime in Kenya. Amboseli National Park is famous for its huge mammal species with a high concentration of elephants in the world. Amboseli National Park is situated in Kajiando district; its border is Tanzania to the south. The word Amboseli is a Maasai word meaning open plains. Click here to view mountain gorilla trekking safaris

Game drives at Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park protects wild animals such as a high population of elephants, which survive in open plains, rocky thorn bush, acacia woodland, and marsh land. Game drives are done all day, but the best time to view wild animals is early in the morning, which begins at 6:30am up to 11am, and then the evening game drives start at 2pm till 6:30pm. Amboseli National Park game drives take tourists to see wildlife species such as elephants, baboons, grants gazelles, fringed eared, Thomson’s, and hippopotamus. Click here to see our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour 

Guided nature walks

Amboseli National Park offers naturally rewarded stunning vegetation zones, mammal species, and swamps, which can be experienced on a guided nature walk. This walk can be conducted around the park near the observation hills. A guided nature walk gives tourists another opportunity to discover the hidden treasures of Amboseli National Park. Guided nature walks take travelers to see buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and impalas, among others.

Bird watching

Amboseli National Park is an ideal bird-watching destination with over 400 bird species that can be spotted within the swamp areas, acacia woodland, and grasslands. Amboseli National Park bird watching takes tourists to see bird species such as Dicken’s hornbill, Greater Flamingo, Lesser Flamingo, spike-heeled heron, common redshank, pangani long claw, African swamp hen, Tavete golden weaver, Rufous chatter, and long-toed lap claw.

Hot Air balloon safari

Hot Air balloon safari is a rewarding activity that can be done early in the morning as you fly to the skies of Amboseli National Park to view wild animals such as elephants, gazelles, and buffaloes within the open plains from above.

Cultural safaris

Amboseli National Park is surrounded by local communities, such as the Maasai people. Participate in the afternoon cultural experience that takes tourists to the Maasai community and learn more about their unique, thrilling traditional dancers as they jump up and down to showcase their culture.

 Amboseli National Park is perched in southeastern Kenya, within the border of Tanzania. Amboseli National Park is located near the foot of the majestic mountain Kilimanjaro, making it the most iconic African safari area. Amboseli National Park is the true classic image of giraffes and elephants crossing the wonderful savannah plains against the snow-capped peak background of the highest mountain in Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro is situated in Tanzania, but Amboseli National Park can offer the best panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. 

 Amboseli National Park is characterized by savanna plains, wetlands, and acacia forests. Amboseli National Park is relatively small but truly accommodates the larger ecosystem on both sides of the Tanzania-Kenya border. Amboseli National Park is also famous for its impressive population of over 600 African elephants, large tusks, zebras, Cape buffalo, giraffes, and wildebeest.

 Amboseli National Park’s central part has a shallow Kioko Lake, which protects the flamingos and pelicans. Amboseli’s lake dries up during the dry season, leaving a pile of ash behind, which is how Amboseli national park got its name. The ashes that are left behind are called Amboseli by the local Maasai people. The Mount Kilimanjaro location offers spectacular views to travelers at Amboseli National Park due to its location at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.

 During your safari to Amboseli national park, you will encounter unique wildlife species such as large groups of African elephants, giraffes, zebras, cape buffaloes, and wildebeest, among others, and view the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli National Park is best visited in the long, dry seasons of June to October.

 A walking safari at Amboseli national park is offered only at a number of private conservation areas at the corner of the park, such as the Satao Elerai Camp and Tortilis Camp, where travelers can enjoy an experienced-guided walk as they come face-to-face with the wild animals. Walking can either be done in the morning or in the afternoon in this African wilderness.

 Night safaris at Amboseli national park are being offered from your accommodation situated in the private conservation areas within the national park. Just before dinner, travelers can depart in an open vehicle while searching out nocturnal animals like hyenas, leopards, genets, and galagos.

Amboseli national park can be toured all year round but best visited in the long dry seasons which occur from June to October and December to February when roads are dry and it’s the best time for game drives then bird watching is the best in wet season when the migratory birds are still available which happens from April to June and again November to December.