Amboseli national park safaris : Amboseli national park is among the safari destinations in Kenya and it is located in the southern part of Kenya. The national park is found in the rift valley province of Kenya and Amboseli national park is located in Kajiado county. During safaris in Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro which is the highest mountain in Africa can also be seen.

Amboseli national park consists of acacia woodlands, open savannah plains, swamps, marshland and also the dry lake basin of Lake Amboseli. Lake Amboseli is a seasonal lake which gets filled up in the rainy season.

The word “empusel” means salty dust in the Maasai dialect and it is from this word that the name Amboseli was derived. A variety of wildlife and bird species can be seen during tours around Amboseli national park.

Amboseli national park safaris
Amboseli Safaris

Apart from the wildlife species found in Amboseli national park, there are also various bird species at the destination. The national park also offers beautiful views which can be seen during a tour.

Some of the wildlife species which are found in Amboseli national park include elephants, buffalos, impalas, lions, zebras, cheetahs, dik dik, kudu, lions, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, wild dogs among others. Big herds of elephants are among the attractions found in the national park.

You can also interact with the communities around Amboseli national park during a safari in Kenya.  This activity can be combined with a wildlife viewing experience around Amboseli national park.

Park entrance fees are among the charges for tours to Amboseli national park and they are as follows;

Adult citizens/residents visiting Amboseli national park are charged park entrance fee of 960 Kenya shillings while children are charged park entrance fee of 215 Kenya shillings. During Kenya safaris to Amboseli national park, nonresident adults are charged a fee of 60 USD while children are charged park entrance fee of 35 USD.

How to get to Amboseli national park

There are different ways to access Amboseli national park during a tour in Kenya and this includes driving and also flight;

When getting to Amboseli national park by road, there are 5 gates which can be used and these include Meshanana gate, Iremito gate, Kimana gate, Kitirua gate and also the airstrip gate. The drive from Nairobi to the national park takes about 5 to 6 hours. From Amboseli national park, you can also proceed to the beaches in Kenya like Mombasa or Diani during a Kenya Safari.

Amboseli national park can also be accessed by flight from Wilson airport. Different domestic airlines offer these flights and they include Air Kenya, Safari link among others.

Activities to do in Amboseli national park

During safaris around Amboseli national park, there are various activities to do and they include the following;

Game drives around Amboseli national park can be done at different times of day and they include morning game drives, afternoon or evening game drives and also full day game drives. During morning game drives around the park, wildlife species such as elephants, lions, buffalos, impalas, zebras among others are more active and can easily be spotted. Full day game drives can also be done during safaris around the park which increases the chances of seeing wildlife species while exploring the savannah plains.

Amboseli national park safaris
Game Drives in Amboseli

Cultural tours around Amboseli national park involve interacting with the Maasai people and learning more about their culture, way of life and their norms and traditions. During this activity, you can get to know more about the nomadic way of life of the Maasai who are known to depend on their cattle and other animals such as goats and sheep which they keep for survival. The number of cattle owned by an individual among the Maasai is a determinant of wealth. The Maasai have stuck to their culture over the years. You can also enjoy traditional dance performances during these cultural tours.

Birding is another activity which is carried out in Amboseli national park during bird species. The national park is home to numerous bird species and the best time to see them is around November to April when migratory bird species are also at the destination. Some of the bird species found in the national park include hornbills, grey crowned cranes, heron, lesser flamingo, lesser kestrel and many other birds.

Best time to visit Amboseli national park

Safaris to Amboseli national park can be done at any time of the year and the best time for these safaris is the dry season. The dry season in Kenya takes place around June, July, August, September and October which is a time of the year when wildlife species can be seen around water holes.

Amboseli national park safaris
Maasai People

The dry season is also a high season which is a time when many tourists go for safari to Amboseli national park and other destinations in Kenya. Another season which is experienced in Kenya is the rainy season which takes place around March to May and also around November.

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