Home of the African Elephant
Why Amboseli National Park Belongs to Your Bucketlist:
All picturesque, Amboseli is perfect for a classic wildlife safari. The park is one of the best destinations in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Traversing the diverse Amboseli topography in Kajiado County; grass plains, acacia woodlands, rocky thornbushes, swamps and marshes, the vast ecosystem is designed in such a way that it’s capable of sustaining the wildlife therein.
Despite the park’s dry and dusty appearance, it receives a consistent water supply filtered through thousands of feet of volcanic rock, all the way from Kilimanjaro’s ice cap. These underground streams converge into clear water springs at the heart of the park. The signature dust is said to be a volcanic ash that was emitted from Mt Kilimanjaro many years ago. During the dry season, a curious impression of a shimmering dry lake bed where mirages of populated horizons, punctuated by real herds of zebras and gnus hover around. Wildlife found in the park includes hippos, buffaloes, giraffes, lions and leopards.
The rich and authentic Maasai culture is also a great attraction for visitors on safari to the park. Amboseli is an important rangeland in the Maasai culture. The ranch areas outside the parks offer a wealth of game viewing and walking safaris.
The unrivaled views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in Africa rising at 5,896 m above sea level and its snowcapped summit dominate the landscape. It‘s undoubtedly conspicuous during the early mornings and afternoons, making it a superb backdrop for wildlife photography.
Lake Amboseli being a temporary lake, floods during heavy rainy seasons attracting flamingoes. Amboseli is one of the 60 Important Bird Areas (IBA’s) in Kenya hence its global recognition globally as a significant spot for bird conservation. The ecosystem has a rich birdlife with over 400 species of birds on record, of which 40 are birds of prey.
Observation Hill, Nomatior - Offers a panoramic view of the park and hiking is worth the effort. It was inhabited many years by hunters and honey-gatherers called the Ndorobo. Signs and traces of their property and implements have been found here giving rise to the Maasai name Nomatior; the place of pottery. Visitors can enjoy game viewing, night game drives, bird watching, picnicking, photography, camping, cultural tourism and balloon safaris.
Accessing the Park:
By road, The Park is accessible through Iremito, Kimana, and Meshanani Gates. Via Emali to Iremito gate on the main Nairobi to Mombasa Road(204km).Alternatively, continue on Loitokitok road to Kimana shopping center and follow the signs to the park through Kimana Gate.
Nairobi – Namanga via Meshanani Gate (220km) the road is tarmacked up to Namanga and murramed from Namanga to Meshanani Gate.There is a road linking Amboseli National Park and Tsavo West National Park. The road will lead you to the park through Kimana gate (240km)
By Air; The park has a single tarmacked airstrip – Kimana airstrip – Kimana airstrip (1.2km long) for light aircraft. Other airstrips exit at Kilimanjaro Buffalo Lodge and Namanga town.
Altitude: 3,900-4,500 ft
Area: 392 sq. km
Location: Kajiado County
Gazettement: 1974
Distance from Nairobi: 265 km
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