Another well-known national park in Kenya, Amboseli is famous for its herds of elephants and for its views of Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Amboseli's dusty plains are home to the African black Rhino, giraffe, wildebeest, lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo and hippo, which you can see on Kenya Amboseli Safari Tours with Kenya Tour Guide.
Amboseli National Park is home to about 900 elephants. The mesmerizing sight of elephants strolling through the grasslands with snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, attracts numerous tourists to this scenic national park. Amboseli National Park spreads over 392 sq km and its flat and dusty landscape with scant vegetation, makes it one of the best places to view wildlife in Africa.
Wildlife in Amboseli National Park
In Amboseli National Park tourists can see the rare African Black Rhino, herds of majestic elephants, lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, hippo, and numerous species of birds. Over 400 birds have been identified as resident in this sanctuary. Bird watchers on tours to Amboseli can see birds such as kingfishers, bee-eaters and the African fishing eagle. The two swamps fed by natural springs within the park are the best place to see wildlife in Amboseli on Kenya Amboseli Safari Tours.
Accommodation in Amboseli National Park
There are a number of wildlife resorts and safari camps nearby, where tourists can stay on Kenya Amboseli Safari Tours. Tourists can also stay at the nearby town of Nagama, where they can shop for Masai handicrafts and souvenirs.
How to reach Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is located 200 km from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It is a few hours drive by road - the A104 along the town of Nagama is the best route.
