Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park - "Kilimanjaro's Royal Court..."
Location & Size: On the border with Tanzania, South west Kenya - Kajiado District, and North-West of Mt. Kilimanjaro; Covers 392km/sq
When to visit the park: January - March (hot, dry season), July - October (warm, dry season) - preferred
Climate: The climate is mainly hot and dry. Amboseli is in the rain shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The maximum average temperature of the warmest month is 33°C during the day, while that of the coldest is 23-25°C. An annual rainfall of 300mm per annum is distributed in two seasons: April/May and November/December.
Rainfall: 300mm per annum distributed in two seasons: April/ May and November/ December.
Altitude: 1,189m - 1,372m above sea level
Distance: 260Km from Kenya's Capital - Nairobi
Amboseli National Park lies immediately
North West of Mt. Kilimanjaro, on the border with Tanzania. Amboseli Park was
established as a reserve in 1968 and gazetted as a National Park in 1974. The
Park covers 392 km2, and forms part of the much larger 3,000 Km2 Amboseli
ecosystem. Amboseli National Park is a game park of many contrasts. The
volcanic ash caused by Mt Kilimanjaro's last eruption left the park dry and
dusty in certain parts with parched alkaline salt pans. On the other hand, the
melting snows of Kilimanjaro flows underground to the park, continually feeding
water to springs, swamps and marshes, resulting in lush green vegetation and
large grassy plains.
Because of the easy availability of water, Amboseli has always been a favourite spot for Large concentrations of wildlife, making it a popular tourist destination. Amboseli is famous for its big game and its great scenic beauty. The park is also famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet Maasai and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.This is Maasai country, a proud, nomadic people, who have lived in harmony with nature for centuries. At 260 kilometres (160 mi) from the capital city Nairobi, Amboseli National Park is the third most visited game area in Kenya after Maasai Mara National Reserve and Nakuru National Park. There is a small airport in Park. Next to the Park we have also The Chyulu Hills, a perfect location for riding and walking safaris.
ATTRACTIONS:
- Spectacular Mt. Kilimanjaro.
- Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and the wildlife.
- Vast herds of elephants.
- Contemporary Maasai culture and indigenous lifestyle
ACCOMODATION FACILITIES:
Lodges:?
- Oltukai Lodge.
- Amboseli Serena Lodge.
- Sentrim Lodge.
- Tortilis Tented Lodge.
- Sopa Lodge.
- Kibo Camp.
Campsites:?
- Nairushari Special Campsite.
- Olgulului Public Campsite.
ACTIVITIES:
- Wildlife viewing Safari.
- Scenic landscape
