Amboseli National Park is located in Kajiando district of Kenya province and it borders Tanzania to the south, the Amboseli comes from ‘’Maasai’ which means open plains and the park is under the management of Kenya Wildlife Service. Amboseli National Park is surrounded with local people known as the nomadic Maasai and it covers a total land of about 392 square kilometers, to note the park has been a reserve since 1948 and later in 1974 was gazetted as a national park in 1991 became a UNESCO site, during a safari to Amboseli national park it’s the best destination for photo shooting the majestic beauty of the landscape which is dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro and its famous big game experience.

Attractions in Amboseli national park.

Wildlife.

Amboseli national park is the most amazing park that one should not miss out during the safari in Kenya, the park has the African big 5 such as Lions, Leopards, buffalos, rhino  and the elephants, in the park the elephants are the most notable animals, and they have noticed to spend most of their morning and evening time in the Ol Kenya swamp which is partially submerged, the Ol Tukai is characterized  of the woodland yellow fever and doum palm trees where the elephants can be spotted in the park.  Amboseli national park is one of the premium national parks not only in Kenya but the entire East Africa region, the park is famous with its large herds of African elephants. Other animal species found in Amboseli national park includes the cheetah, wild dogs, giraffe, zebra, crocodile, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu, Nocturnal Porcupine and many more.

Bird species.

Amboseli national park is a birding safari  destination with over 420 bird species, it is a vital excellent destination for Kenya birding watching safari, the bird species can be found in the park’s swamps in the park are the great for water-associated birds such as the egrets, herons, pelicans, crowned cranes, the large number of flamingos may be present in the wet seasons (March to May and October to December), the grassland areas offer some interesting ground birds like Pangani long claw, Hartlaub’s bustard then the acacia woodland holds species like steel-blue whydah, white-bellied,Von der Decken’s hornbill. Other bird species in Amboseli national park includes the Greater flamingo, Spike-heeled lark, Pangani long claw, Rufous chatter, Eurasian thick-knee and many others.

Lakes.

Amboseli national park comprises of a chain of seasonal lakes situated in the western region of the park, these lakes occupy the region of the drained basin of an ancient lake of the Pleistocene and the lakes usually get filled during the rainy season. The lakes include Amboseli Lake, Conch Lake, Simek Lake, and Kioko Lake. These lake’s shore feature swamps with thick papyrus thus being resident for acquatic bird species in Amboseli National Park, lakes in the park are the best sites for bird watching most especially water birds and for wildlife viewing as animals frequent the lakes to drink water.

Marshes.

Marshes and swamps are the only permanent water sources in the Amboseli national park in the central part of the park and they attract a lot of animals as they come to drink water, marshes and swamps are perfect spots in Amboseli national, marshes in the park includes the Engone Naibor, Ol Tukai, Longinye, Ologinya/Ol Okenya, Enkongo or Ngong Narok Narok, these ease marshes in Amboseli national park are feed by the spring water coming from the melting snow of Mount Kilimanjaro, the spring water penetrates the volcanic soils down in to the valley and resurfaces in the marshes of the park, these attract a lot wildlife as they come to drink water and they are perfect spots in the park for  spotting animal species  like hippos, elephants and many bird species like herons, black-winged stilts, Kingfishers, egrets and many more.

Elephant Research camp.

The elephants of Amboseli national park are among the most studied in the world, the research camp remains in operation in the heart of the park under the guidance of the Amboseli Trust for elephants, though the camp is not open for casual visits, it is possible with prior arrangement to arrange a one hour lecture at the camp, during which the researchers explain their work and other related issues of elephant conservation, with time for questions at the end. The elephant research in Africa and a visit here in Amboseli national park is a great opportunity to learn more about these soulful creatures.

Mount Kilimanjaro.

Amboseli national park is gifted with scenic backdrop of the snowcapped summit of Mountain Kilimanjaro which is the tallest free standing mountain in Africa with altitude of 5,895 meters above the sea level, the mountain features a snowcapped summit dominating the landscape and very much visible and magnificent scenic view ideal for photography of Mountain Kilimanjaro.

Observation Hill.

Observation hill is among the amazing attraction in Amboseli national park for every tourist in the park should immediately lookout, the observation hill is a pyramid shaped hill situated in the western region of the park which attracts more tourists in the park, this is said to have been formed during the formation of Mountain Kilimanjaro and it resulted from the activity of Pleistocene. As the observation hill has got a stair case curved from the volcanic rocks which are used by the tourists to reach the summit of the hill referred to as the observation point, also it is a place in the park where the guests of Kenya game viewing safari in the park are allowed to get their safari vehicles and have a walk.

Activities done in Amboseli National Park.

Game drive.

Game Drive in Amboseli National park is the most emotional experience on an African safari and in the park is truly off-beaten activity which can be adventured in open savannah grassland, acacia trees on off-road safari vehicle with open proof guided with armed guide. The game drives in Amboseli national park starts in the morning which starts at 6:30 am till 11:30 am and the evening drives begins at 2 pm until 6:30pm, during day time you can be able to see the high concentration of animals on the water banks quenching their thirst, then the night game drive the tourists can spot nocturnal animal species like the hyenas, aardwolf and many more. During game driving in Amboseli national park the tourist can be able to see the buffalos, baboons, leopards, zebras, hippopotamus, Thomson’s Grants gazelles, waterbucks and many others.

Birding watching.

Bird watching in Amboseli national park has birders walking through vegetation or drive through the park in the guidance of a bird guide to spot even the hard to find bird species, the park is a home of over 420 bird species including the Spike-heeled heron, Taveta golden weaver, herons, pelicans, African jacana, Goliath heron, Lesser flamingo, Long-toed lapwing, Steel-blue whydah, Von der Decken’s hornbill and many others. Best time for bird watching in the park is from November to April.

Guided nature walks.

Guided nature walks in Amboseli national park is best done in the late afternoon this where the adventure takes you through diverse habitats that range from grasslands to swamplands which are home to abundant of wildlife, during the activity the tourists can be on foot, it’s the best way of adventuring the hidden treasures of the park  while enjoying the fantastic opportunity to get closer to nature and offers exceptional photographic opportunities along the way to animal species like the elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas, buffaloes and many more, while listening to sweet melodies of various bird species singing, and also sightseeing with the back drop of snowcapped Kilimanjaro  this where you leave with the most marvelous experience in your life time.

Hot air balloon.

Hot air balloon safaris fly daily over Amboseli National Park which lies on the border with Tanzania, Kaiado district in the southern part of Kenya, the entire safari takes 3 and a half hours. Orange flames dance as they light up the cool crisp Amboseli dawn filling the balloon with hot air, this is such rewarding safari conducted in the early morning, and it is great rewardable Ariel viewing of the elephants, buffaloes, birds of the air, plains and many more.

Cultural tours.

Amboseli national park is surrounded with the local community of the Maasai people, during your safari to the park, you can also take a chance to visit the Maasai people in the afternoon time and learn their ways of living, their dressing styles, participate in the re-afforestation by planting seed with them enjoy their traditional dances as they jump up and down as your joining them.

Traditional dances.

These are the night skies outside during the night periods, especially when you’re on the camp fire as your being entertained by the Maasai people with their traditional dances while enjoying your drinks in the wilderness.

Entrance park fees

Best time to visit Amboseli National Park.

It is best visited in the dry season from June to October and December to February when the roads are good in conditions and is the best time to see wildlife in the park, with little rain falling wildlife retreats to the park’s swamps where underground water from Kilimanjaro wells up permanently year around. Then the biding safari is best done in the wet season when the migratory birds are on arrival in the park that starts from April to June and November to December.

Where to stay in Amboseli national park.

Amboseli national park provides the most awesome comfortable beddings to the tourists during their visit  to the park as they are arranged in Budget, Mid-range, luxury as they include Amboseli Serena Safari lodge, Oltukkai lodge, Kibo Villa-Amboseli, Selenkay Adventure camp, Amboseli sopa lodge, Kilima Safari camp and many more.

How to get to Amboseli National park.

It can be both accessed by both Air and Road transport from the Nairobi city up to the park.

By Road transport.

It can be easily accessed from Nairobi using the Namanga road to pass through Meshanini gate which takes 240 kilometers and the driving time takes you 4 hours. Also another option from Nairobi to Emali tarmac using Mombasa road it covers a distance of 228 kilometers which takes 3 hours.

By Air transport.

From Nairobi there are domestic flights that fly to the park the so called the charter or scheduled flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport and Moi Airport Mombasa then flies to Amboseli airstrip that takes you 30 minutes to the park. For more bookings, transport, accommodation the tour packages you can contact us Wildlife Safari Uganda company a trust worthy company.