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Amboseli National ParkPublished: 21.04.2023 Amboseli National Park is located on the border with Tanzania and is one of the best aces to spot wildlife in Africa. This is because of the unique climate with little rainfall. In addition, amboseli day trip2, this is the ace to get close to wild elephants. 
Let's take a closer look in this article:
- Animals in Amboseli National Park
- Self-safari in Amboseli National Park
- The local-Masai-tribe
- Overnight stay in the park
- Travel to Amboseli National Park
- Best-travel-time Amboseli National Park
- Travel experiences and tips
What is Amboseli National Park known for?
The landscape of Amboseli National Park is primarily aracterized by steppes and ains,interspersed with some shrubs and acacia trees. However, the area is also known for the presence of swamps. This while in general there is relatively little rain compared to other parts of Kenya and Tanzania. The swamps in combination with the drought guarantee a unique ecosystem. The close presence of Mount Kilimanjaro with its snowy peaks makes for unforgettable pictures.
Animals in Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is 392 km2 and is home to the highest number of elephants per square kilometer in all of Africa. During a safari, seeing elephants is almost guaranteed. In fact, you can often get very close to the elephants because of the little vegetation here.
- Of the rest of the Big Five the lion, leopard and buffalo also live in the park.
- There are also giraffes, zebras, impalas, eetahs, wildebeests and hyenas walking around.
- More than 400 species of birds, including pelicans and vultures call the park their home.
On your own safari in Amboseli National Park
The roads in Amboseli National Park are mostly unpaved. However, due to the enormous drought in this region, these dirt roads are good for driving. The signage is also excellent. You can therefore make a safari here on your own with a rental car.
- You can go to the park with a normal passenger car as well as with a 4×4 jeep.
- Increase your ances of spotting wildlife? Hire a local guide. They know the best aces to spot wildlife.
- Another option is to join a morning or evening safari organized by the park by safari jeep or by taking a walking safari.
The local Maasai tribe
The Masai are the original inhabitants of the area that now houses the Amboseli National Park. At the beginning of the 20th century, this area was declared a reserve for members of the Masai peoe. In the middle of that century, the Kenyan government took back the area to start the Amboseli National Park. In 2005, control of the country was returned to the Masai.
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