Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park, of Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, is in Kajiado District, Rift Valley Province in Kenya.The ecosystem mainly savannah grassland spread across the Kenya-Tanzania border. This park is 392 KM2.Second in popularity after the legendary Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park not only offers great game viewing but it's also the place to go for the best views of iconic Mount Kilimanjaro.An Amboseli safari can also be combined with several Tanzanian parks. The name Amboseli comes from the word "empusel," which in the language of the local Masai tribe means "salty dust. The Amboseli is indeed dusty, mostly because of its proximity to Mt. The Kilimanjaro, a 19,340-foot-high snowy volcanic peak that lies just 25 miles away.These, the only sources of water in this otherwise starkly beautiful but arid park, attract huge numbers of wallowing elephants, hippos, buffalos and plains game.Amboseli was declared a national park in 1974. Previous to that time a much larger area had been a national reserve with human activity allowed.The southern boundary of the park lies less than 5 km from the Tanzanian border at the base of Africa's highest mountain, snow-capped Kilimanjaro.Amboseli was declared a national reserve in 1968. It became a national park in 1974 and in 2005, Amboseli was pt under the control of the Olkejiado County Council and its residents, the Masai tribe. Its magnificent situation at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, combined with its excellent opportunities to view Kenya's animals, make it one of the most-visited safari parks in Kenya.The park is set against Africa’s highest peak and is considered to be the world’s tallest free standing mountain – the snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro.Amboseli is renowned for its big game and its remarkably striking scenes. The Kajiado County Council rejected the claim and insisted on control of the reserve and its tourist revenues.
Map photo of Amboseli National Park:
Amboseli National Park Location on Map
[Please refer from Google for more precise info]
How to reach Amboseli National Park:
Reach by Road: The Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is located within Amboseli National Park, which lies approximately 250 KM from Nairobi and close to the Tanzanian border. The transfers by road from Nairobi take approximately 5 hours in Park.
Hotels in and around the Amboseli National Park:
Excursion: Interesting / Popular Destination around Amboseli National Park:
Prominent Animals found in Amboseli National Park:
Amboseli National Park is known for its large herd of over all 900 free-ranging elephants.
The bird watching is best between October and January if you want to see Kenya's migratory birds, including African skimmers:
Park Timings of Amboseli National Park:
The Park is open daily from 6.00 am to 7.00 pm.
Amboseli National Park, of Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, is in Kajiado District, Rift Valley Province in Kenya.The ecosystem mainly savannah grassland spread across the Kenya-Tanzania border. This park is 392 KM2.Second in popularity after the legendary Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park not only offers great game viewing but it's also the place to go for the best views of iconic Mount Kilimanjaro.An Amboseli safari can also be combined with several Tanzanian parks. The name Amboseli comes from the word "empusel," which in the language of the local Masai tribe means "salty dust. The Amboseli is indeed dusty, mostly because of its proximity to Mt. The Kilimanjaro, a 19,340-foot-high snowy volcanic peak that lies just 25 miles away.These, the only sources of water in this otherwise starkly beautiful but arid park, attract huge numbers of wallowing elephants, hippos, buffalos and plains game.Amboseli was declared a national park in 1974. Previous to that time a much larger area had been a national reserve with human activity allowed.The southern boundary of the park lies less than 5 km from the Tanzanian border at the base of Africa's highest mountain, snow-capped Kilimanjaro.Amboseli was declared a national reserve in 1968. It became a national park in 1974 and in 2005, Amboseli was pt under the control of the Olkejiado County Council and its residents, the Masai tribe. Its magnificent situation at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, combined with its excellent opportunities to view Kenya's animals, make it one of the most-visited safari parks in Kenya.The park is set against Africa’s highest peak and is considered to be the world’s tallest free standing mountain – the snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro.Amboseli is renowned for its big game and its remarkably striking scenes. The Kajiado County Council rejected the claim and insisted on control of the reserve and its tourist revenues.
Map photo of Amboseli National Park:
Amboseli National Park Location on Map
[Please refer from Google for more precise info]
How to reach Amboseli National Park:
Reach by Road: The Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is located within Amboseli National Park, which lies approximately 250 KM from Nairobi and close to the Tanzanian border. The transfers by road from Nairobi take approximately 5 hours in Park.
Hotels in and around the Amboseli National Park:
- Tawi Lodge
- Tortilis Camp
- Noomuran Camp
- Ol Tukai Lodge
- Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Excursion: Interesting / Popular Destination around Amboseli National Park:
- The Big Five
- The Contemporary Maasai culture and indigenous lifestyle.
- The Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and elephants.
- The Swamp below observation hill hosts many elephants, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose.
Prominent Animals found in Amboseli National Park:
Amboseli National Park is known for its large herd of over all 900 free-ranging elephants.
The bird watching is best between October and January if you want to see Kenya's migratory birds, including African skimmers:
- goshawks
- red bishops
- yellow bishops
- buffalo weavers
- palm nut vultures
Park Timings of Amboseli National Park:
The Park is open daily from 6.00 am to 7.00 pm.