Amboseli National Park , Kenya’s Second Most Popular National Park after the Masai Mara National Reserve is 260km (160 miles) from Nairobi, on the border with the neighboring country of Tanzania. Its magnificent situation at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, combined with its excellent opportunities to view Kenya’s animals, make it one of the most-visited safari parks in Kenya.
It is located in Loitoktok District, on the floor of the Rift Valley. It is mainly a savannah grassland ecosystem and is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants among other wildlife species. Other attractions in the park include the views of the magnificent and majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa and the tallest free standing volcanic mountain in the world. The big cats and other plains game are abundant and common in Amboseli as well.
Covering 392 km2 and forming part of the much larger 3,000 Km2 Amboseli ecosystem, Amboseli National Park lies immediately North West of Mount Kilimanjaro, on the border with Tanzania. This Kenya safari attraction is located 250km from Nairobi and 310 Km from Mombasa.
Amboseli National Park’s ecosystem embodies 5 main wildlife habitats (open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush country, swamps and marshland) and covers part of a lake basin. The vegetation is varied but dominated by savannah which allows easy game spotting.
Wildlife in Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Parks home to lions, leopards, zebra, hyena, impala, giraffe, cheetah and over 400 bird species among other animals. Amboseli is famous for its huge elephant herds, big game and its great scenic beauty – the landscape is dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation in Amboseli National Park
Kilima Safari Camp
Accommodation at Amboseli Kilima Safari Camp is located in the area of Amboseli National Park, next to the Kimana Gate Park entrance. The camp is set out on a 420 acre site with spectacular view of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Kimana area of Amboseli is famous for its large elephant population. Clients can enjoy great game
Tortilis Camp
Accommodation at Amboseli Tortilis Camp by Elewana Collection is one of the best safari camps in Amboseli National Park. It has unrivaled views of Mount Kilimanjaro as it rises out of the acacia-laden plains. The Camp location is good to exploit the vast amount of wildlife. 100% solar-powered, Tortilis is one of the pioneers of
Ol Tukai Lodge
Accommodation at Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli is one of the best spots in the world to watch Elephants. It is located in the heart of the Amboseli National Park, in Kenya which is one of East Africa’s most fascinating wildlife parks. The eastern part of Ol Tukai Lodge is home to several families
Kibo Safari Camp
Accommodation at Amboseli Kibo Safari Camp is a luxury tented camp in Amboseli National Park in Kenya at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa Located outside the park Has a swimming pool Has wi-fi connection Has spa Kibo Safari Camp Room types Kibo Safari Camp has 73 self-contained tents for single,
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Accommodation at Amboseli Set in 200 acres of private land, and with a rustic charm all of its own, the lodge nestles in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro Sopa Lodge offers a great views and tranquility in the middle of the nature. Located outside the park Has a swimming pool Has wi-fi connection Has spa
Tawi Lodge.
Accommodation at Amboseli Tawi Lodge is located on a private conservancy of 6,000 acres just five minutes from Kimana Gate, the eastern entrance to Amboseli National Park. The Lodge has of 13 cottages located on bushland with a wooden-deck veranda facing Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa Each cottage at this Lodge has its own
Sentrim Amboseli Camp
Accommodation at Amboseli Sentrim Amboseli is located within Amboseli National Park. It offers 60 newly constructed tents, each with private terrace and luxury bathrooms. Centered on a comfortable dining space, the camp also offers a bar and lounge, and a luxury swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sun-bathing area Sentrim Amboseli offers luxury guest accommodation and services.
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Accommodation at Amboseli Amboseli Serena Lodge is set against the magnificent backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain inside the Amboseli National Park, the glittering Mount Kilimanjaro, the luxury Amboseli Serena Lodge enjoys a uniquely privileged position at the heart of this world-famous national park. Secluded within a grove of acacia trees, Amboseli Serena Lodge looks out
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