Wildlife Attractions to tour In Amboseli National Park, Kenya Cultural Safaris
Things To Tour in Amboseli National Park: The Amboseli National Park is Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya and has a greater number of elephants than any other Park in Kenya with a mix of other wildlife. Observation Hill offers panoramas of the peak and the park’s plains and swamps.
The great Amboseli National Park is famous for being the best place in Africa to tour and get close to large herds of elephants and other wildlife species. Other attractions of Amboseli National Park include opportunities to meet the Maasai people of Kenya.
while in the Amboseli National Park Wild tour encounters are 100% guaranteed and no matter if you are a first-timer on your way to your first safari or an old experienced traveler looking to explore something different, Amboseli National Park will leave you in awe. Magic surrounds you everywhere in Amboseli National Park.
Whether you go there for the panoramic views, the excellent bird-watching, or to spot these large herds of 30, 40, and even 50 elephants together, Amboseli National Park won’t disappoint.
About Amboseli National Park:
The amazing Amboseli National Park is Located almost 200 km south of Nairobi and situated right next to the border with Tanzania, Amboseli’s accessibility and biodiversity make it one of the most interesting places to visit during a trip to Kenya.
Experts agree that the sceneries of Amboseli National Park are probably the best in the whole of Africa and despite its size – way smaller than its bigger cousin, Masai Mara, or other national parks in Kenya like East Tsavo – Amboseli hosts some of the best animal encounters you can see in the continent.
It has some of the highest concentrations of wildlife during the dry season (June to October and December to March) and some consider it the best spot to see elephants in East Africa.
Amboseli’s unique location also adds something special to the mix. Its fresh underground water supply from Kilimanjaro’s ice cap provides Amboseli with enough water, so wildlife can easily coexist all year round.
Additionally, Amboseli offers some of the best sites in the world for birdwatching. Here, it is not surprising to see thousands of flamingos flying around as well as large populations of ostriches and other East African birds.
Access to Amboseli National Park:
For travelers visiting Amboseli National Park and arriving from Nairobi or Arusha, the best way to explore it is from west to east. The western gates of the Amboseli National Park (Meshanani Gate or Kiritua Gate) are located between 70-80 kilometers from the town of Namanga.
Furthermore, road conditions are also in very good shape (keep in mind, the road from Namanga to Kiritua Gate is a dirt road) and there is plenty of accommodation in that area.
Inside the park, off-road is forbidden by the authorities (in contrast to Masai Mara) and signalization is excellent. Amboseli is very well organized and very easy to move around without getting lost – something that can be a plus for those interested in doing a self-driving experience.
Best place to stay in Amboseli:
Unlike Masai Mara or Serengeti where location is key when it comes to moving around in the national park, Amboseli National Park is small enough that is worth risking location to save some money.
Travelers visiting Amboseli National Park can also choose between staying inside the national park or outside the park. Both options are fine and it is important to mention that staying outside Amboseli does not mean risking the quality of the experience.
Accommodation:
With multiple lodges and camps situated between Kiritua Gate and Namanga, this is probably the best location to stay when visiting Amboseli. Most lodges situated on this side of the park also offer excellent views of Kilimanjaro and depending on how far from the gate you book, you will need 10 minutes or less to get into the Amboseli National Park.
Accommodation next to the Meshanani, Ermito, and Kimana gates is also available. However, expect long drives into the deep of the national park.
Accommodation inside the national park.
Inside the national park, prices get high and quality as well. Amboseli Lodge, Ol Tukai, or Serena Lodge offer luxury accommodations in the heart of the park. However, expect prices to easily triple or quadruple for a night.
For those expecting a full luxurious journey, Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli is located in the southern part of the park and offers a complete private experience.
But not everything inside Amboseli is luxurious. Amboseli’s public campsite offers camping spots and if you or your tour operator are traveling with full camping equipment, this could be a great option to get a different kind of experience. Amboseli’s public campsite is also the preferred choice for travelers doing self-driving.
Tourist activities in Amboseli National Park:
Besides the known day game drive activities, there is plenty to do around Amboseli. Even though the national park is too far from Namanga, cultural village tours with the Masai are possible not far away from the entrance gate.
Additionally, travelers interested in the activities the national park itself offers can also enjoy wonderful experiences such as a night drive, horse riding, or even walking safaris. Birdwatching in Amboseli is becoming an excellent activity for animal lovers.
The best time to visit Amboseli National Park
For travelers hoping to see the best of Amboseli in just a few days, the dry season from June to October is generally considered the best time to visit. Waterholes become excellent viewpoints for observation and with the grass low, spotting a lion or a cheetah becomes way easier.
However, the dry season in Africa means a high season for tourism. Even though Amboseli is not as popular as Masai Mara, expect accommodation to be booked months in advance.
The wet season also offers a completely different experience. The sceneries of Amboseli turn green and vibrant and even though the spotting of big cats becomes kind of a difficult task, the herds or elephants roaming will not disappear.
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