We had a very smooth and wonderful three day safari trip to Amboseli National Park that is crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak and the tallest free standing mountain in the world.

The name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust", and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close range. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of L... read more

If you are an elephant lover this is the game reserve that you definitely need to visit. It has one of the largest elephant herds in Kenya. You'll get to see them moving about and if you are a photographer it'll even be better for you. Also, Amboseli offers the best view of Mount Kilimanjaro either early in the morning or late evening depending on the weather conditions at the time of your visiting.
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Amboseli National Park is one of the prime parks in Kenya and the second mosts-visited in Kenya. The park never disappoints when it come to all the big fives. The elephant of Amboseli National park are very big and most love to feed around the central swamp within the park. Lion, cheetah and rhino are a must to see. Another amazing feature is the perfect view of the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro mostly in the morning and when the sun set. read more

Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. It is home to the African elephant found in vast herds. Best place to get close to free ranging elephants and other wildlife. The bull elephants in this park have some of the largest tusks in Kenya. The park is also a birdwatchers paradise with over 420 species recorded. Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest in Africa, offers good backdrop for wildlife photography. The observation hill is a... read more

Amboseli National park is the second visited destination by animal lovers, one of the destination where large herds of elephants are found, view of the Kilimanjaro which as the highest peak in Africa, several habitats and animals grazing on a swampy areas. Amboseli National park does not disappoint any animal lover at all. Take a trip to this national park and you will always wish to make a return for another amazing views.

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Amboseli National Park is in southern Kenya. It’s known for its large elephant herds and views of immense Mount Kilimanjaro, please make sure you visit this park once you come to Kenya. read more

We visited Amboseli National Park with a group of friends in January. Getting so close to the biggest elephant herds, amazing view of Africa’s highest snow capped mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, coming into adventure with lion and lioness resting in the park was an adventure of a lifetime!

Accommodation was full board in a luxury tented camp and their services was superb. Rising early before sunrise was the best time viewing Mount Kilimanjar... read more

Recently I guided a trip to Amboseli National Park. It's easy to locate wildlife, birdlife and the giant dome Mt Kilimanjaro. It's a one great park. Large herds of elephant always colour the park and makes the park the best park for weekend gateways. read more

A great park to see elephants! We saw a couple families. One had about 50 elephants. The trails are in decent condition. Mount Kilimanjaro is visible on clear mornings! To see the whole park you probably need two to three days of game drives only. We were able to see elephants, wildebeests, zebra, 2 lions mating, jackals, buffaloes, and numerous types of birds(including greater flamingos!!)

The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking, the ca... read more

A visit to Amboseli National Park is a rewarding adventure. Your game drives will be awesome with large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. A park worthy visiting on your holidays in Kenya. read more

My family and I have just come back from an amazing safari trip. Thanks to Mwendwa who organised it all and Joseph our fantastic driver, we thoroughly enjoyed it!

My two boys aged 8 and 6 are telling everyone how fantastic it was and, for me, it was a dream come true.

Our first stop was Amboseli. We loved the Sopa Lodge accommodation with the variety of food choices and the game drive too.

We managed to see and take a lot of pictures ... read more

A beautiful park that gives a visitor a true feeling of African wilderness as you watch the African jumbos (elephants) walk majestically into swamp from the park. read more

You will see wild elephants and other animals at close range. Mount Kilimanjaro is very clear. An open savannahs park easy to locate animals. I would highly recommend a very early morning drive; this will ensure you get to see most of the wild animals. While in the park, always view the animals while inside your vehicle, only alight at designated spots, safety first! read more

Amboseli National Park 'packs' it all in one package--big game, bird watching and cultural safaris. Being a semi-arid region Amboseli is amazing because it has water bodies that sustain life all year round.
This is a must-visit safari destination for anyone visiting Kenya and wishing to see soak-in the beauty of nature and wildlife. read more

Amboseli National Park is one of the best places to see elephants in Kenya. In addition to the elephants, you are sure to see the zebra, gnu (wildebeest), hippopotamus, buffalo, spotted hyena, waterbuck, Maasai giraffe, Thomson's and Grant's gazelle, impala, lion and cheetah.
It was incredible to see the Mt.Kilimanjaro with snow on the top so beautiful. The elephants are amazing with so many families the baby elephants are just a beautiful si... read more

Amboseli national park offer the best view of mt Kilimanjaro and has a lot of animals to see: elephants, lions, buffalo and many more. Accommodation and meals were very nice. read more

Amboseli National Park is the only park that features big herds of elephants. It was excellent to see these herds of Elephants.
You best to enjoy it. read more

We had a great time in Amboseli. The ease of spotting wildlife was fun. There were group upon groups of elephants and sometimes very close to our vehicle.

We saw lions, a leopard and a cheetah family with three young cubs, very beautiful. The landscapes are awe-inspiring with excellent photo opportunities.

Amboseli is a wonderfull park and two nights are just not enough. One of our favorite parks. For elephant lovers, this is the best p... read more

Amboseli National park, although small, offered amazing interaction with elephants as well as other animals. Morning and afternoon they would come from or go to the water. Had great very close up encounters. The park can be experienced in just a day and a bit. Any longer and you'll be going over the same areas. read more

Elephants paradise, everywhere you look. Scenic and picturesque park with great views. Spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The skyline is dominated by wonderful views of the magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro. read more

Our safari to Amboseli was absolutely wonderful and very exciting. Our guide was a really nice person, who had a great feeling for the animals and knows everything about them. The lodges were wonderful and made this trip to a highlight of our trip. read more

Amboseli National park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya. The Park is famed for the largest elephant herds and beautiful views of Mt Kilimanjaro. read more

Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya's most popular parks. The name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust", and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands.
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Welcome to Kenya! This Spectacular National Park located in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro - the park being famous for its tremendous variety of big game.

In addition to elephants, antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes and lions, Amboseli is sought after by so many travelers in–the–know for its breathtaking scenery and easily approachable wildlife with a magnificent backdrop of Mount Amboseli- view-able from all the accommodations ... read more

The marshy, swampy areas of the park are home to the water birds like the Madagascer Squacco Heron and the Lapwing. Vultures, Taita falcon, the southern branded Harrier Eagle and the Taveta golden weaver are also common sightings.
Your game runs en route to the Lodge will introduce you to large numbers of plains game- wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala and gazelle. Look for the elusive kudu, a delicate antelope with long spiral horns and a b... read more

Amboseli National Park is located in Loitoktok District, Rift Valley Province of Kenya. The ecosystem is mainly savannah grassland spread across the Kenya-Tanzania border. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants among other wildlife species. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Masai and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Amboseli Day Tour Express & Safari

This is one of our most popular day trip; very enriching and can depart any day of the week at 0600hrs

Amboseli National Park Day Trip from Nairobi (Tour Duration: Full Day) 240 Kilometers, 3-4 Hours Away from Nairobi.

Amboseli is a distance of 3 - 4 hrs from Nairobi but it is also the most rewarding one day tour in Nairobi lay over tours.


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Amboseli is well-known as an elephants park. It's located at the bottom of Mt.Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.

You shall expect to see the peak of Mt.Kilimanjaro very early in the morning if the clouds clears up for you.
It has two major entry gates one from the Namanga border with Kenya and one from the eastern part.
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You truly cannot beat the views of Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park. Timing it so that Kili isn't shrouded in clouds is tricky, so if you are able to, it helps to have the option to pass through the park again on your way back from safari.
The park is small in size and one full day was enough for me. read more

If you are mountain lover but can't make it to climb Mt Kilimanjaro due to time limit or physical limitations, etc., Amboseli is the next-best thing. You can book a short safaris to Amboseli National Park where you can get a great view over Mt Kilimanjaro.
I recommend going either at sunrise or sunset, for best viewing opportunities. read more

This is a flat dry area with wetlands from mountain water runoffs. It is a gorgeous area with thousands of wildebeest roaming the plains. The area is reasonably small and easy to navigate with our Land Rover. Elephants and hippos are the main sightings here, along with breathtaking views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and sunsets. But it is the wetlands that are the most exciting, simply because most of the animals congregate there. So sightings are ... read more

Amboseli National Park is the best place from which to view snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro! Its primary vegetation consists of grasslands, lush acacia forests, and ever-wet swamplands. It is home to some of the largest elephant herds and affords visitors magnificent views of the mountain and elephants.
It's a veritable A paradise for any avid photographer.
Set in rolling savannah scenery, it is dwarfed by the presence of the snow-capped pea... read more

Amboseli is a very unique place. It has so many types of habitat to observe many species. Naturally, elephants are the big draw but there are so many wonderful creatures to experience.
I was there 22 years ago and it is the same now (except more people).
We were on a private tour so we avoided much of those "jams". read more

I had a roughly a day to spend in Nairobi before my flight to Arusha. I decided to do a day tour to Amboseli. It was worth it. I got some great shots of Kilimanjaro and saw so many elephants in one spot.
I'd combine it with other parks, though. read more

Saw Kili from both sides--Tanzania and Kenya. It was, by far, the most dramatic from the Kenyan side. It's got an impressive amount of wildlife, too, which surprised me. Zebra, giraffe, elephants aplenty.
Due to its proximity to Nairobi, it is crowded. A day will suffice. read more

Amboseli National Park is a top destination for a Kenya safari. This is where you'll see that of a herd of elephant strolling across the plains with the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro in the background.
It is to catch this sight on memory - and on film - that people flood to Amboseli National Park. While Kilimanjaro is actually across the border in Tanzania, Amboseli has a perfect view of this world's tallest, freestanding mountain, rising ... read more

This beautiful national park is located near the Kenya-Tanzania border south of Kenya's capital city Nairobi. It is easily accessible and one can travel by road or air.
Amboseli did not disappoint as it delivered everything that I had been promised. The national park is said to be the best place to view elephants as it has one of the largest elephant populations in Kenya. The park is also famed for offering a spectacular view of Mt. Kilimanj... read more

This is where you can see the magnificent snow-capped and highest mountain in Africa--Mount Kilimanjaro. Yes, it is based in Tanzania, but the views from the Kenyan side are spectacular. Here you will see held elephant marching. In this park, all big five are available. read more

Travelling south from Nairobi to the Kajiado County, I cannot contain my excitement. We are headed to the world renowned Amboseli National Park. On the outskirts of the park, I can see herds of cattle watched over by the world famous Maasai Morans. When we arrive at the gates, a tour guide formally informs us of the rules. The rules includes no one should alight from the vehicle until we reach designated areas. The guide casually informs us th... read more

This is a park that I have been to as many times as I can remember. It lies about twenty miles away from my country side home. Out of the many parks I have been to, Amboseli to me stands out as one so full of life! May be it is due to its small size and numerous wild life. Here you don't go searching for wildlife... especially elephants, zebras, buffalos, girraffes and wilderbeeste. They move in massive herds. It is the only park in Africa whe... read more

Last month, I decided to take a trip to one of Kenya's most famous sites. After doing some consultations, I decided that an Amboselli national park was the place. I then embarked on the preparation process. I believed that I could have the best.
Located in the magnificent Rift Valley province, the park offers one a chance to view a variety of animals including the big 5. The park is surrounded by the Phenomenon Mount Kilimanjaro which is one... read more

Apart from numerous exciting activity options provided, I really enjoyed the bike ride up hill and the walk to Kimana gate which just within Amboseli National Park. From the park, Mt Kilimanjaro is also so clear standing some thousand feets away. With beautiful big skies and horizon, the park is combined with dry and dusty earth and swampy springs that is trodden by a variety of animals that are in the park.
I especially loved the springs an... read more

Found in the great Rift valley province of Kenya Amboseli national park is the second most popular park in Kenya. We had to leave early as the was only a one day experience so by the break of dawn we got on a self drive from Nairobi to loitoktok where the park is located, most of us slept through the long but quick journey and by 9a.m we were already there which was perfect timing. First we had to go to the park head quarters offices which wa... read more

At the southern edge of Kenya next to Tanzania and at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro is Amboseli Park. It is here that Cynthia Moss has spent so many years studying and living with the elephants; “Elephant Memories” was the book that led me to write her ahead of time, and get to speak to her on the phone (did not catch her at the park).

It was the dry season, so water was not sitting in a shallow level along our route - - but the elephants ... read more

Amboseli was a great day-trip destination for us. We had a day to kill (had a layover in Nairobi) and thought we'd get out and see a bit of Kenya. The views of Mt. Kilimanjaro are what really surprised me. It was great to see elephants and to be able to snap some shots of the mountain. Apparently the view is better here than from the Tanzanian side. read more