Amboseli is a land of giants, where huge herds of elephants stand strong against a dramatic backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain: Mount Kilimanjaro. Easily accessible and with effortless wildlife viewing, this popular national park defies its size and offers an impressive safari experience. Africa’s highest mountain would have been in Kenya had it not been for Queen Victoria’s giving it as a wedding gift to the German Kaiser!.
Experience Amboseli National Park
Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya's most popular parks. 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. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.
A principal attraction of Amboseli is its vast herds of Elephant - renowned for having the heaviest ivory in Kenya. Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo and Maasai Giraffe may all be seen on a morning’s drive, as well as hosts of plains' game, including Common Zebra, Eland, Coke’s Hartebeest, White-bearded Gnu, Common Waterbuck, Thompson’s and Grant’s Gazelles and Impala. Smaller mammals include Black-faced Vervet Monkey, Yellow Baboon, Black-backed Jackals, Spotted Hyena and Bat-eared Foxes. Caracal and Serval cats are sometimes seen.
Birdwatchers can spot 3 species of Sand grouse, 47 different birds of prey, the very local Taveta Golden Weaver and flocks of common but eye-catching superb starlings, amongst many other species. Birds of prey include the rare Taita Falcon and Southern Banded Harrier Eagle.