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Framed by the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro in its south, the
Amboseli National Park is a melting pot of five main wildlife
habitats ranging from open plains, acacia woodlands, rocky
terrains, swamps and marshes to the massif of the Ol Doinyo
Orok.
Location
The Amboseli National Park can be accessed from Nairobi along
the Mombasa road past Emali or by the Athi river and then
along the main Kajiado - Namanga - Arusha road, turning through
the main gate at Namanga to Ol Tukai lodge.
Climate
Since it is generally hot and dry, loose cotton clothes are
recommended while visiting the Amboseli National Park.
Wildlife Attractions
The Amboseli National Park is famous for its big game, which
includes elephants, lions and cheetahs. Zebras, Massai giraffe,
waterbucks are some of the other commonly available game at
the eastern side of the park.
The marshy, swampy areas of the park are home to the waterbirds
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.
Things to do
The Amboseli National Park offers a variety of wildlife and
adventurous activities in the form of game viewing, bird watching,
hiking, camping, camel safaris and climbs on Mt.Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation
The Amboseli National Park can accommodate upto 72 people
in its Amboseli Serena Lodge, Amboseli lodge, Kilimanjaro
safari lodge, Oltukai lodge and Oltukai bandas
Kenya Wild Safari offers safari tour bookings and hotel bookings
for Amboseli National Park. To book a tour or for more information,
please fill up the form below.
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