Attractions in Amboseli National Park

Wildlife in Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park is a renowned destination for wildlife safaris in Kenya. The National Park is renowned to large herds of elephants that roam the Amboseli plains, thus the nickname the ‘‘The Land of Giants.’’ Amboseli National Park is one of the few places where you can witness large herds of elephants as the roam freely and up close. The National Park also hosts about 80 wildlife species in total including the African buffalo, impalas, lion, cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, zebra, and wildebeest among others. Because of its diverse wildlife, Wildlife Safaris to Kenya’s Amboseli National Park are popular on most travelers’ bucket lists and are rewarding with excellent wildlife sightings in one of the best natural settings.

Birdlife in Amboseli

Besides the incredible wildlife numbers, Amboseli also hosts large numbers of birdlife. There are about 400 different bird species registered within the park boundaries making it one of the best places to visit for birding safaris in Kenya. the large bird population in the park occupy the diverse environments in the park including the swamps and grasslands. Birding safaris in Amboseli National Park guarantees sighting of some of Kenya’s unique avian species including; Taveta golden weaver, African jacana, goliath heron, African swamp hen, Hartlaub’s bustard, rufous chatterer, Dickinson’s kestrel, Eurasian thick-knee, greater flamingo, Hartlaub’s bustard, lesser flamingo, long-toed lapwing, rufous chatterer, Pangani longclaw, rufous-bellied heron, spike-heeled lark, steel-blue whydah, , von der Decken’s hornbill, yellow-necked spurfowl, and common redshank among others. You can spot different bird species during your game drives and guided walking safaris.

 Lake Amboseli

Among the top attractions in Amboseli National Park is the Amboseli Lake. This lake is a temporary lake located in the northwestern region of the park. This Lake occupies the largest part of the park and is known to dry up when the dry season kicks in. However, during the rainy season, the lake fills up and sometimes floods. The lake basin is a great habitat for most wildlife especially during the dry season.

Best time to visit Amboseli National Park – When to Visit Amboseli National Park

In general, Kenya Safari Holiday tours can be done all year round however, a few factor may influence when you should visit Kenya for your Safari tour. Although Amboseli National Park is an excellent destination for both wildlife Safaris and birding safari in Kenya all year round, the best time to visit the park is influenced by what you want to see. Basing on our knowledge and past travelers’ experiences, the best time to visit Amboseli National is during the long dry seasons between July to October. During this time, spotting wildlife is the park is much easier as the congregate in large numbers near the water holes.

In addition, the dry season also guarantees little or no rainfall making safaris more easy and major route in the park more passable. The foliage is usually less during the dry season making wildlife spotting in Amboseli much more easier than during the wet season.

The rainy seasons in Amboseli National Park see life spring back as the surrounding plains turn into stunning green, bringing in a new scenic environment best for wildlife photography during Kenya Safaris. For bird lovers, the wet seasons also welcome loads of migratory bird species making it the best time for birding in Amboseli National Park.

How to get there

Amboseli National Park can be accessed from various locations in Kenya.

Getting to Amboseli National Park by Road

For the roads are well-developed and maintained routes from Nairobi that take you to Amboseli National Park. The National Park has five gates(airstrip gate, Kulunyiet gate, Kimana gateiremito gate, and meshananai gate) that can all be accessible just a few hours drive from Nairobi. The Meshananai Gate is about 2 ½ hours’ drive from Nairobi. If you opt to use the Kimana Gate, you will drive about 228 kilometers passing through Emali to Mombasa which takes you to the Eastern part of this park. Without any doubt, a Car fleet  from 4×4 Kenya Car Rental is the most suitable for the Amboseli experience.

Getting to Amboseli National Park by Air

There are several flights from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. The flight duration from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park can vary depending on several factors, however, flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Amboseli’s airstrip take about 30 to 45 minutes. Plan your Amboseli Safari with an expert.

• Amazing Game Viewing: View the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo) and additional wildlife found only in Africa.
• Walking safaris, hot-air balloon safaris, and cultural exchanges with the locals all qualify as rewarding experiences.
  The Luxury of Time: In some of the most isolated parts of Africa, enjoy and experience the freedom from outside influences.
  Savor the Fine African Cuisine and Relax with Sunset Drinks while Giraffes stroll across the pink sky. Making more of the adventure massive
• The finest itineraries incorporate Africa’s major destinations, according to Beyond the Wild.
• Traveling with a Purpose: Every African safari contributes to deserving conservation and community development projects.

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