AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Amboseli National Park is Kenya's second largest national park and probably its most recognisable. It is here that all the postcard pictures of elephants grazing in front of Mount Kilimanjaro are taken. Even though Mount Kilimanjaro is in neighbouring Tanzania, it is no more than 30km from Amboseli and its snow-capped peak forms an ever present backdrop to your safari. No complaints here.
Wildlife
Mount Kilimanjaro plays a large role in defining the landscape and ecosystems of Amboseli. Streams originating on the mountain flow down into the park, creating wetlands and marshes which are frequented by a large number of animals. Amboseli is best known for its big herds of elephants, but of course has a lot more to offer. You will also find giraffes, Burchell's Zebra, Thompson's gazelle, Grant's gazelle, buffalo and black rhino. You will also find the 3 big predators here, namely cheetah, lion and leopard.
For the bird-watchers, Amboseli is home to over 400 species of birds and is an ideal place to to tick off many different species of wading birds, thanks to the presence of Kilimanjaro-fed marshes. You can find the diminutive squacco heron, hamerkop and kingfishers all in action hunting the streams and marshes for food.
Amboseli also has its own migration of wildebeest and zebra, although not on the same scale as its more famous cousin, the Maasai Mara. Everything about Amboseli combines to make it one of the most treasured safaris you can do and it is no wonder that it is so popular. If you are able to take your eyes off the mountain, you will be rewarded with some truly awesome wildlife encounters. The elephants here are some of the friendliest in the world and like to get very close.
In addition to the wildlife and beautiful landscape, the park is in an ideal location for those looking to combine Kenya and Tanzania in one trip.
Wildlife
Mount Kilimanjaro plays a large role in defining the landscape and ecosystems of Amboseli. Streams originating on the mountain flow down into the park, creating wetlands and marshes which are frequented by a large number of animals. Amboseli is best known for its big herds of elephants, but of course has a lot more to offer. You will also find giraffes, Burchell's Zebra, Thompson's gazelle, Grant's gazelle, buffalo and black rhino. You will also find the 3 big predators here, namely cheetah, lion and leopard.
For the bird-watchers, Amboseli is home to over 400 species of birds and is an ideal place to to tick off many different species of wading birds, thanks to the presence of Kilimanjaro-fed marshes. You can find the diminutive squacco heron, hamerkop and kingfishers all in action hunting the streams and marshes for food.
Amboseli also has its own migration of wildebeest and zebra, although not on the same scale as its more famous cousin, the Maasai Mara. Everything about Amboseli combines to make it one of the most treasured safaris you can do and it is no wonder that it is so popular. If you are able to take your eyes off the mountain, you will be rewarded with some truly awesome wildlife encounters. The elephants here are some of the friendliest in the world and like to get very close.
In addition to the wildlife and beautiful landscape, the park is in an ideal location for those looking to combine Kenya and Tanzania in one trip.
where to stay...
From our visits to Amboseli, we have first-hand knowledge of the hotels and below you can find the ones we most commonly use. Those hotels include mainly our favourites sorted from low-key to deluxe, which are usually smaller hotels with very personalised service, but also some bigger places, if they are the best or only option available.
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inside the parkTORTILLIS CAMP
private consercvanciesselenkay adventure camp
porini amboseli camp
satao elerai
tawi lodge
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