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Experience the Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park enjoys the backdrop of Africa's most iconic mountains, Mount Kilimanjaro. The melting snows of Kilimanjaro flow underground into the park and continually feeds water to springs, swamps, and marshes providing a much needed lifeline. This fragile ecosystem displays an impressive wildlife variety, with more than 50 mammal species, including one of the largest populations of free-roaming elephants in the world.
Amboseli national Park offers great wildlife viewing, and four of the Big Five are present. Rhinos are absent, but big herds of elephants reliably move to and from the marshy swamps in the center of the park. Buffalo, wildebeest, Burchell's zebra and gazelle are all very common. Lions are the easiest to spot of the big cats, but sightings are hit-and-miss. The park encloses an interesting variety of habitats including dusty plains and marshy swamps, but it is the backdrop of snow-capped Kilimanjaro towering above the Amboseli plains that attracts most visitors to this scenic park.
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Amboseli National Park: Herd of elephants
Amboseli National Park: Herd of elephants
Amboseli National Park: Zebra and Common Eland
Amboseli National Park: Zebra and Secretary Bird
Amboseli National Park: Herd of elephants
The kings of Amboseli national Park are the elephants, which are easy to spot and photograph due to the flat and bare terrain. Amboseli's elephants are said to be the biggest in Kenya and can be found in the swamps where they share the cool waters with the hippos that hide beneath the papyrus. At its best, Amboseli is magnificent, and it’s the beautiful mix of landscapes and habitats that enables the park to shelter such amazing wildlife. Amboseli inhabits a vast basin with deep-green swamps in the heart of the park, stands of acacia forest in the east, and expansive savannah grasslands stretching all the way to distant hills and mountains. Mt Kilimanjaro (actually in Tanzania) towers gloriously over the park to the south.
Getting There
By Air: The flight time from Wilson to Amboseli on a domestic scheduled flight is approximately 35 minutes. The park has only one airstrip for light aircraft at Empusel Gate. Other airstrips are located at Kilimanjaro Buffalo Lodge and Namanga Town
By Road: The main drive to the park is from Nairobi via Namanga (240km) on the Nairobi-Arusha Road, and the access is through Meshenani Gate. In addition, one can travel from Nairobi via Emali (228km) on the Nairobi- Mombasa Road and the access to the park is through Tsavo West National Park via Kimana. The drive time from Nairobi to Amboseli is approximately 4 hours.
Best time to visit
Amboseli is an all-year-round park that one can visit anytime. The dry months of June to October and December to mid-March are the best times to visit Amboseli National Park. Although Amboseli National Park can be visited at any time of year, it is best to go in the dry months (June to October and January to February). Kilimanjaro is often obscured by clouds, but the best chances for a clear panorama are always in the early morning and late afternoon. Views can be especially good during the Wet season (November to May), when the sky is clear of dust.
June to October: The dry months of the year are considered the best time to go on safari in Amboseli. Weather is sunny and dry throughout the day, with temperatures dropping to 15°C /59°F at night. December to Mid-March: the second dry season, short and very dry, and it is also a peak season for tourists. Mid-March to May and November are rainy months in Amboseli. However, you can still visit the reserve during these times. Mid-March to May: This is a period for “Long rains”.Weather conditions are wet and sunny. The rains do not always fall throughout the day, but heavy showers are expected in the afternoon. The average temperature is 28° C/82°F. November is the wettest month of the year, a period of “short rains” with storms in the afternoon.
The weather in Amboseli is moderate and pleasant throughout the year, characterized by hot and climatic conditions with average temperatures of 28°C/82°F.However, nights and early mornings can be cold, with temperatures dropping to 15° C/59°F. Always pack some warm clothes when going to Amboseli National Park. The park's weather is greatly affected by the peaks of Mt.Kilimanjaro.
June to October: The dry months of the year are considered the best time to go on safari in Amboseli. Weather is sunny and dry throughout the day, with temperatures dropping to 15°C /59°F at night. December to Mid-March: the second dry season, short and very dry, and it is also a peak season for tourists. Mid-March to May and November are rainy months in Amboseli. However, you can still visit the reserve during these times. Mid-March to May: This is a period for “Long rains”.Weather conditions are wet and sunny. The rains do not always fall throughout the day, but heavy showers are expected in the afternoon. The average temperature is 28° C/82°F. November is the wettest month of the year, a period of “short rains” with storms in the afternoon.
The weather in Amboseli is moderate and pleasant throughout the year, characterized by hot and climatic conditions with average temperatures of 28°C/82°F.However, nights and early mornings can be cold, with temperatures dropping to 15° C/59°F. Always pack some warm clothes when going to Amboseli National Park. The park's weather is greatly affected by the peaks of Mt.Kilimanjaro.
Wildlife Experience
Amboseli National Park has an abundance of wildlife to experience. The dry season is a terrific time to see the animals near swamps and waterholes. Amboseli has approximately 1000 elephants, making it a paradise for African elephants. During a single morning game drive, you will likely encounter some, if not all, the “ Big Five” (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Black Rhino and Buffalo). Other animals include Cheetah, Giraffe, Eland, Zebra, Waterbuck, Hyena, Jackal, Warthog, Impala, Monkeys, Gazelles, Mongoose, and Jackal.
Birdlife
Amboseli is a paradise for birdwatching activities, with over 400 bird species and 47 predators of bird species highlighting the skies of Amboseli. The best places to encounter birds are Lake Amboseli and marshy and swampy areas. Some of your favourite birds include the Common Ostrich, Greater Flamingo, Lesser Flamingo, Kori Bustard, Tawny Eagle, Egyptian Goose, Malachite Kingfisher, Guineafowls, Long-toed lapwing, Yellow-billed stork, Chestnut-bellied sandgrouse, Hartlaub’s bastard, Yellow-necked spurfowl among others.
