The Amboseli National Park lies in southern Kenya on the border with Tanzania and offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is famous for its large herds of elephants moving majestically across the open plains.
📍 General Information
Location: Southern Kenya, near the Tanzanian border
Area: about 392 km²
Established: 1974
Altitude: around 1,200 m above sea level
Climate: Warm and dry, rainy seasons in April–May & November
🐘 Wildlife & Landscape
Amboseli is renowned for its vast elephant herds, and also home to lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and over 400 bird species. The open savannah is interspersed with swamps, acacia woodlands, and volcanic ash plains.
🦜 Highlights
- 🐘 Watching hundreds of elephants against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro
- 🌅 Sunrise with views of the snow-capped summit
- 🦩 Flamingos on Lake Amboseli during the rainy season
- 📷 Perfect destination for wildlife photography
🗓️ Best Time to Visit
The best time for safaris is the dry season from June to October. During this period, animals are easy to spot and Kilimanjaro is mostly cloud-free.
🌍 Did You Know?
“Amboseli” means “salty dust” in the Maasai language.
The park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and one of the world’s most famous elephant research areas.