Amboseli National Park-Wildlife Safaris in Kenya
Amboseli National Park is located in Kajiado South Constituency in Kajiado County Kenya covering an area of 39,206 ha (392.06 km2) with about 8,000 km2 (3,100 sq mi) of the ecosystem stretching across Kenya to Tanzania border.
The park includes two of the five mai swamps i.e the dried-up Pleistocene lake and semiarid vegetation hence very famous for its families of elephants that are fond of moving around the Park. Other than the elephants, travelers can visit the local Masai People/ village as well as view Mountain Kilimanjaro at a distance.
Other wildlife animals can be seen in the Park and these include; the Cape buffalo, impala, lion, cheetah, spotted hyena, Masai giraffe, Grant’s zebra, and blue wildebeest. A host of large and small birds occur too.
Safari Activities to do in Amboseli National Park
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Guided Nature walks
Travelers visiting Amboseli National Park can take on guided nature walks around the green vegetation habitat watching numerous wildlife animals enjoy their natural vegetation habitat. These takes place in company of an experienced guide that informs and direct you on where and how to go there.
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Bird watching
Amboseli National Park is known to offer incredible bird watching adventures to all avid birders around the world. There are various birds you can watch while on Birding Safari in Amboseli National Park Kenya.
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Cultural Tours
Experience and enjoy Cultural Tours while in the Park as you visit the local Masai people an opportunity the gives you a chance to look into their livelihood. They will take you through their various cultures as well as Manyattas.
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Hot air balloon safari
Enjoy hot Air Balloon Safari in the Park as you watch wildlife animals at an aerial view point and these move in the air for an hour. Book this to experience the Best of Amboseli National Park.
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Traditional dances
Engage in the local Masai traditional dances while at the Park. You will be guided by a leader in the Local Masai then there you get involved while following their traditional dances and performances.
Rules to follow on safari in Amboseli National Park
- Never leave the vehicle unless at designated spots
- Do not harass the wildlife animals
- No off road Driving
- Ensure to stay on the tracks
- Make sure to give the animals right of way