Amboseli- the dusty place. The renowned Amboseli National Park was established in the year 1974. It is one of the top tier parks in the country managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service. It covers around 400 square kilometers and is on an altitude of approximately 1150 meters above sea level.
Its surrounding is almost covered by the African Savannah with a fair distribution of acacia trees. There are plenty of swamps and grasslands supporting the ecosystem.
Depending on the traffic from the city, it is ideally a 4-hour drive to the Park. From Nairobi, the distance to Amboseli National Park is roughly 240 kilometers via the A104 and C103 through the Namanga exit to the Meshanani Gate—Main gate.
Amboseli has several entry points, and from Mombasa, the Park is accessible from the Kiimana Gate in Tsavo West. The Park is also accessible by air via the light aircraft Airstrip in the Park at The Empusel Gate.
Because of the low altitude, the weather in the area around is mainly hot with rains in April / May and November / December.
The temperature ranges between 33°C and 28°C during the day, making it a relatively warm area within and surrounding the Park.
Despite being warm, there are rains between April till June and also November and December. In between the two sets of months, it is usually dry.
Amboseli National Park is situated within Kajiado County on an area of around 392 square kilometers. It is found on the leeward side of Mount Kilimanjaro, and some would say at the foot of the mountain.
These are the coordinates to the Park: 29° S, 37° 14′ 53″ E, which is 240 kilometers from Nairobi.
For accommodation, there are safari lodges within Amboseli National Park. The lodges include: Amboseli Serena Lodge, Oltukai Lodge, and some of the luxury camps include: Tawi Lodge, Tortilis Tented Camp, Satao Elerai Camp. Please contact us for any bookings.
Between the two sets of wet months, January – March and June – October, is the best time to visit the Park. These dry months present an opportune time for game viewing and extensively experiencing the Park.
Amboseli National Park is open throughout the year regardless of the season; even during the rainy months, game drives can be arranged.
African Hats Safaris organize safaris in Amboseli National Park and can pick you up at the location of your convenience within Nairobi—it could be at your hotel or even straight from the airport.
The safaris package offered caters to almost everything in the Park. The items in the package range from accommodation, game drives, Amboseli National Park fees, and the tour guides’ expenses. Meals are also included in the package. Also, there is a treat to experience the Maasai culture within the Park and the area surrounding the Park.
Amboseli National Park has a vast collection of wildlife. The animals amount to almost 50 unique mammal species in the Park. Among the 50 are the Big Four—lions, African elephants, buffaloes, and leopards.
The other common animals in the grasslands of Amboseli include: impalas, gazelles, wildebeests, hippopotamuses, baboons, monkeys, etc. If you are looking for an African jungle experience, Amboseli is the place.
For bird lovers or lovers of birdwatching, Amboseli National Park is the dreamland. The Park boasts an average of 400 bird species. Some of the birds in the Park include: owls, marabou storks, African spoonbills, guinea fowls, ostriches, etc.
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