Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park, previously known as Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, is a national park in Kajiado County, Kenya. “Amboseli” originates from the Maasai word Empusel, which means “salty dust place.” It is acclaimed as Kenya’s finest elephant-viewing destination, offering the opportunity to witness large herds up close.
Amboseli boasts a stunning backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro. In addition to elephants, the park is home to a variety of wildlife, including wildebeests, lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, spotted hyenas, cheetahs, warthogs, buffalo, impalas, jackals, and many other species. It presents an ideal setting for nature enthusiasts to explore diverse habitats, encompassing wetlands with sulfur springs, the dried-up lakebed of Amboseli, savannah, and woodlands.
To fully experience Amboseli, staying for a minimum of two nights is recommended.
Features & Wildlife Species
AREA ACTIVITIES
- Elephant research
- Game viewing
- Maasai cultural visit
- Bird viewing
WHEN TO VISIT
Amboseli can be visited at any time of the year. However, we found Amboseli to be quite beautiful during the rainy season from April to June and November to December, as it can be quite dry at other times of the year. More about when to visit Tanzania for a safari on this article.
WHAT TO SEE
- Large herds of elephants
- Magnicient view of Mt. Kilimanjaro
- The “Big Five”
- Contemporary Maasai culture and indigenous life style
HOW TO GET THERE
- By road: It’s 4hrs drive from Nairobi to Amboseli via Nairobi/Namanga border road.
- By Flight: You can take a safari flight from Wilson (WIL) to Amboseli National Park, which takes about 40 minutes.
