Amboseli N.P
Overview
Situated in the southern region of Kenya, Amboseli National Park stands as a renowned wildlife conservation area, enticing visitors with its stunning rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. It is a home to iconic wildlife, hosting four members of the Big Five, from lions to the graceful zebras and countless number of bird species in its swamps and wetlands.
Amboseli is celebrated for its exceptional opportunities for close encounters with free-roaming members of the Big Five. The park is a home to large numbers of African elephants, creating the perfect opportunity for an up close view of up to fifty herds of elephants in one safari, making it a prime destination for both photographers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Its unique charm lies in its authentic and rich Maasai culture ability to offer unforgettable safari experience in an inspiring natural beauty of Mother Nature and, making it a must - visit destination for anyone looking to experience the magic of the Kenyan wilderness.
Attractions
Amboseli is one of the 60 Important Bird Areas (IBA’s) in Kenya and thus it is recognized as globally significant for bird conservation. The ecosystem has a rich birdlife with over 400 species recorded, of which 40 are birds of prey. Observation Hill-Nomatior - Offers a panoramic view of the Park and hiking is worth the effort. It was inhabited many years by hunters and honey gatherers called the Ndorobo. Signs and traces of their property and implements have been found here giving rise to the Maasai name Nomatior; the place of pottery.
Lemomo Hill - Situated in Kitenden conservancy approximately 3km from the park boundary. The hill peak is the highest observation point that offers the best views of the park and other key areas of the ecosystem Ol tukai - The heart of Amboseli woodland of yellow fever trees and the doum palm known as Ol tukai by the Maasai and Makindu in Swahili. Ol tukai is a cool oasis of tress and a retreat for wildlife greatly favored by Elephants and Lions.
Rich Maasai Culture - Visit Amboseli for a lifetime experience of the Maasai culture. Interact with Maasai in their bomas-the Manyatta and established cultural centers. Their largely livestock grazing lifestyle has been important in conserving wildlife resources in the Amboseli Ecosystem Resource center and Museums -Situated at Noonkotiak and Lemong’o areas respectively about 6km from Kimana gate. Avails key information on the ecosystem.
Visitors can enjoy game viewing, bird watching, picnicking, photography, camping, cultural tourism and balloon safaris.
How to get there
By Road: The park is accessible through Iremito, Kimana, and Meshanani gates.
Via Emali to Iremito gate on the main Nairobi- Mombasa road. (204km) At Emali turn to the Emali-Loitokitok road. Follow signs to the right leading to Amboseli via Iremito Gate.
Alternatively continue on Loitokitok road to Kimana shopping center and follow the signs to the park through Kimana Gate.
Nairobi – Namanga via Meshanani Gate (220km) the road is tarmacked up to Namanga and murramed from Namanga to Meshanani Gate.
There is a road linking Amboseli National Park and Tsavo West National Parks. The road will lead you to the park through Kimana gate (240km).
By Air; The park has a single tarmacked airstrip –Kimana airstrip (1.2km long) for light aircraft. Other airstrips exist at Kilimanjaro Buffalo Lodge and Namanga town.
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