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Customize My TripSituated about a four drive of southeast of Nairobi, Amboseli national park is often called the ‘Land of the Giants” due to its big tusked elephants. The name Amboseli comes from the Massai word which means "salty dust". It is one of the best places to visit in Africa to view large elephants up close. Amboseli national park is famous for two things- majestic herd of elephants and breathtaking view of Kilimanjaro in neighboring Tanzania. The park was declared as a UNESCO-Mab Biosphere Reserve in 1991 and is also the second most popular national park in Kenya after Massai Mara. With large concentration of wildlife occurring at the park, makes Amboseli perfect tourist spot in Kenya. The Park covers 392 square km, and forms part of the much larger 3,000 square km Amboseli ecosystem. The national park covers five main wildlife habitats such as open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush country, swamps and marshland and covers part of a Pleistocene lake basin, now dry. For those who are looking for safari tours, Amboseli national park an ideal spot in Kenya that allows the visitors to virtually see every aspect o the park in just two days. From the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands, Amboseli has everything to offer to the nature lovers.
In Amboseli, the temperature varies from season to season. Although Amboseli can be visited at any time of the year but the best time to visit is during dry months, which are June to October and January to February. Wildlife watching can be better during the dry season and the visitors have a better chance to view the abundant wildlife that the park boasts of. During this season most animals tend to center around the watering holes which gives the tourists a better view.
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With the company of guided ranger to ensure your safety, guided nature walk in Amboseli national park is one of the famous things to do in Kenya. It is a great way for the travelers to stretch their legs and experience Africa’s beauty at a closer level.
Amboseli National park is a popular destination in Kenya for bird watchers. It is home to more than 400 species of bird including rarer species such as the Madagascar Pond Heron, the Lesser Flamingo, the Lesser Kestrel, and the Shoebill.
Game drives in Amboseli allow the visitors to get up close and personal with the wild animals and provide a truly refreshing and exceptional encounter to a traveler while watching the sunrise and sunset in exceptional tones of color change over the horizons.
One of the famous things to do in Amboseli to witness the vibrant culture and lifestyle of the true African people. The Massai people live a tribal way of life which will intrigue the traveler specially their dancing and clothing style.
With scenic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro and abundant wildlife, Amboseli National park is truly a delight for nature lovers. It is an ideal spot in Kenya for nature photography as you get to capture the best of both flora and fauna at the same time.
Camping in the woods can be fun and frolic and what better way to camp outside your lodge and get a glare of the African beauty and animals. The beautiful view of Mount Kilimanjaro overlooking the park can be your perfect spot for camping.
If there is one thing you should not miss when in Amboseli region is the famous hot air balloon rides which is one of the famous activities to do in Amboseli. From the savannah grasslands to Nyika plateau to the tropical rainforests to beautiful wildlife, the scene is breathtaking.
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Amboseli national park is easily accesible through all transportation means so it makes easier for the visitors to reach the destination without any hassle.
Via Flight: Amboseli airport is the nearest airport that is meant to carry visitors from a few airports around Kenya to the park. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi is also near to the park which is 205 km by road towards the north-west of the park.
Via Road: No direct buses ply to Nairobi or other areas in Amboseli. If you want to board a bus you can hop onto the mini busses called Matutus that run to and fro from the city on daily basis. These are more like taxis rather than buses. Few tour operators who provide coach services operate and drop you at the gate of the national park.
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