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Amboseli National Park/Amboseli National Reserve
Location:
Kajiando district 238 Km from Nairobi.Amboseli National Reserve (Amboseli National Park) borders Tanzania to the south.The name Amboseli comes from the Maasai place name, Empusel, meaning open plain. Amboseli National park is managed by KWS (Kenya Wildlife service) on behalf of the central government. The local people around the park are the nomadic Maasai. The Maasai way of life is compatible with wildlife conservation. Most of the conservation areas in Kenya are located in Maasai Reserves. A visit to Amboseli is not complete without visiting the Maasai homesteads.
Area:
392 Km²
Gazettement
:Amboseli National Park was gazetted in 1974 but in 2005 the park management reverted to Okejiando County council, thus the name changed to once more to Amboseli National Reserve. It had been a reserve since 1948. It is the best place to photograph the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro (5985M). The reserve 11pt" is famous for its big game and its great scenic beauty - the landscape is dominated by MT Kilimanjaro.
Getting to Amboseli National Park/Reserve
Amboseli attracts visitors from all over the world. Amboseli National park can be accessed by road or air. Though a majority of the visitors are in organized groups, private individuals can visit the park without any fear. International visitors mostly arrive at either Nairobi, Mombasa or Kilimanjaro Airports where they are picked by tour operator or private cars and driven to the park.It is possible to hire private cars from Nairobi, Mombasa or Kilimanjaro airports and drive into the park. To visit the park you need a car. The road distance from Nairobi varies.
Driving from Nairobi:
Nairobi to Namanga (240 km tarmac) on the Nairobi - Namanga Road, via Meshanani Gate (75km). Nairobito Emali (228 km tarmac) on the Nairobi - Mombasa Road, via Remito Gate (64 km)
Mombasa through Tsavo West via Kimana (Olkelunyiet) Gate.
Flying to Amboseli National Park
The Amboseli National Reserve has an airstrip at Empusel gate.Others are Kilimanjaro Buffalo lodge, Kimana and Namanga town. Flights to Amboseli National park originates from Nairobis Wilson Airport and Moi Airport Mombasa. Charter flights are available from Nairobi Wilson Airport.Safaris / Tours to Amboseli National Park
At Gorilla Safaris Rwanda, we do organize custom or tailor make tours for our clients to Amboseli National Park perse or in combination of other national parks within like Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara and across the border, Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Arusha and Tarangire from Nairobi,Mombasa or Kilimanjaro.
Climate Of Amboseli National Park
Being on the leeward side of Mt Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park experiences a modified tropical climate. The are is hot and dry (arid) with an annual rainfallof 300 mm. The hottest month- September has averages of 30 degrees centigrade and the coolest month have 27 degrees centigrade.Amboseli experiences two rainy seasons-April/ May; November December. Evaporations rates are very high. The Aridity of the area makes ideal for game sighting. During the dry months, animals congregate on the swamps.Amboseli National Park/ Reserve Habitats
Amboseli National Park Attractions / Activities
In summary Attractions in Amboseli National Park comprise of attractions and activities. Attractions of eye appeal, what people see include the majestic elephants and the beautiful scenery centred on Mt Kilimanjaro and Meru, swamps, lakes, hills, plains and unique culture the local masai. Activities comprise of recreational and leisure undertakings available to visitors like game drives, sundowners, cultural tours, camping, bush meals, balloon safaris, cultural dances, shopping, birding,etc.Amboseli National Park Attractions
Amboseli Elephants
Amboseli National Park/Reserve is the home of the most celebrated and longest studied elephant population in the World. Due to absence of poaching and culling, Amboseli elephants are the only ones with animals spanning the whole age range- newborn calves, old matriarchs in their 60s, and unusually many large adult bulls in their 40s, 50s and even 60s. Currently, the Amboseli population comprises of approximately 2000 individuals in 54 families and over 211 independent adult bulls.
Physical features
Amboseli elephants and Mt Kilimanjaro are definitely among the top 10 attractions in Amboseli National Park
The main physical features in Amboseli Reserve are;- Mt.Kilimanjaro-offering beautiful splendid views and photographic background.
- Swamps-OloKenya, EnKongo Narok, Oltukai, which serve as livelihood of this otherwise dissolute park. They are also inhabited by hippos and attract large numbers of birds.
- Lake Amboseli-dry filling only during the rainy season
- Observation hill
- Mt Meru in Tanzania.
Amboseli Wildlife
- Mammals of Amboseli National park: The Park has a large mammal population. Among the species to be found here are elephants, zebra, gnu, hippopotamus, buffalo, spotted hyena, waterbuck, Maasai giraffe, Thomsons and Grants gazelle, impala, lion and cheetah. gerenuk, fringed-eared, duikers, aardwolf, spotted hyena, lions, buffaloes, baboons, bush baby, Serval cat, caracal, leopard, jackals.
- Unique culture of the local Masai. Part of the Amboseli attractions are the nomadic Maasai herdsmen with their domestic stock in close vicinity of predators.
- Bird of Amboseli. Amboseli is bird watchers paradise.Birdlife is profuse with over 420 species of birds recorded.
- Amboseli National Park Vegetation: One of the main challenge to continued existence of Amboseli National Park is poor vegetation regeneration.This is attributed to its dryness being on the leeward side of Mt. Kilimanjaro and saline soils which are not ideal for vegetation growth. Coupled with this Amboseli National Reserve boosts of the largest herd of elephant population in Kenya which have cleared all the trees leaving glass and bare ground.
Visitor Activities in Amboseli National Park
What to do in Amboseli National Park Answered. Numerous tourist or visit activities in Amboseli National park makes it to the list of the top 10 attractions. These includes game drives, elephant study, balloon safaris, climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, bird watching, sun downers, cultural tours,etc
- Game drives- these are conducted through out the day. The best times to see animals is early in the morning and evenings. During the heat of the day animals will congregate in the swamps.
- Balloon Safaris. They depart at dawn with guests returning to their lodges after champaigne breakfast
- Bird Watching -With over 400 recorded species of birds, Amboseli is an ideal destination for birding.The best time to watch birds is at dawn or at dusk.
- Sundowners/ sunset watch meals and drinks - romantic samptous meals served with sparkling drinks in the most scenic locations as the sun sinks in the horizon is an experience never to be missed. Most of the facilities do offer these on request
- Picnics
- Night game drives
- Bush breakfasts/ dinners
- Camping - camping is available in the public and special campsites. Unlike public campsites, there is nothing special in Special campsites. Special campsites are do it yourself and lack amenities like toilets, showers, kitchens
- Swimming most of the lodges have fitness centers that feature swimming pools
- Mice- Meetings, Incentives, Conferences facilities are available in the lodges
- Cultural tours to the local villages
- Campfires are meeting or gatherings open to all guests. At the campfire ground is a big fire to keep the guests warm as they dance, tell stories and jokes, drink and exchange contact. Yes most of the campfires feature campfire bar where guests can order drinks. It is a lovely experience never to be missed
- Health and spa in massage parlours
- Wining and dining with numerous avenues and opportunities to sample local cuiseine
- Rhino sanctuary Amboseli Park is a holiday destination of choice for nature lovers and features a Rhino Sanctuary.
Accommodation in Amboseli National Park:
Accommodation in Amboseli is diverse and comprise of luxury 5 star safari Lodges, hotels and Tented Camps to basic do it yourself campsites and bandas to cater for different classes of travellers. Among the famous lodges are Amboseli serena, Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Amboseli Kimana Lodge and Amboseli Oltukai Lodge. The finest five star lodges like Otukai, Kibo Villa, Kibo Safari Camp, Tawi Lodge, Tortilis camp, Kilima Safari Camp offer luxury facilities like spa, jaccuzi, fitness centers and private swimming pools.
Luxury Accommodation
Amboseli Serena Lodge
Amboseli Serena Lodge has a total of 92 rooms. The lodge offers:- Bush Dinners; Sundowners at Observation Hill; Private picnics; specialist cultural entertainments; Full housekeeping services (laundry, valet, babysitting on request );Full medical back-up and emergency evacuation facilities; Africana Gift Shop; Beauty treatments, massage and hairdressing; Swimming Pool, nature walks, jogging trails, bird watching and game drives; Forex facilities; Full library of books on Africa.80 luxury chalet-style twin rooms at Ol Tukai Lodge, all with an uninterrupted view of the wetlands or Kilimanjaro. All rooms have private bathrooms and individual terraces. Other facilities include:-Restaurants and 2 bars, Swimming pool, Bureau de Change, Credit cards, Children corner, Telephone, fax and radio call, 200 delegates Conference facility with video, flip charts, projector and other relevant apparatus, Multi denominational chapel, Clinic. Activities include board games, game drives, Maasai dances, bird-walks and lectures on elephants Amboseli Lodge
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Nestled in 190 acres of wooded Maasai land, the lodge sits on the foot hills of Africa's highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro four hours drive from Nairobi. Mature wooded gardens with a variety of trees and plants, from thorn trees and acacias, to fragrant frangipanis, colourful bougainvillea and giant cactus plants thrive in these surroundings. Different species of birds build their nests while monkeys with babies clinging under their bellies and squirrels dart through the gardens. The Lodge boasts of, Gift shop, Laundry, Swimming pool, Children's pool, Evening turn down service, Baby sitting, Balloon safaris, Nature walks, Car wash
Amboseli Sentrim Lodge
Amboseli Tawi Lodge
Amboseli AA Lodge
Amboseli Eco Lodge
Amboseli Kimana Camp
Amboseli Kibo Safari Camp
Amboseli Satao Elerai Lodge
Amboseli Kibo Villa Lodge
Amboseli Tortilis Camp
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Frequently Asked Questions
Question:What are the visitor, people or tourist activities in Amboseli? What do people do in Amboseli?
Answer:There are numerous activitiesties are available for visitors in Amboseli National Park. The list is endless. In summary among the top 10 visitor or tourist activities in Amboseli national park are game drives, game watching, safaris, elephant watch, mountain climbing, balloon safaris, bird watching, sundowners, bush dinners, night game drives, mice, camping, holidaying and vacationing, honeymooning
Question:How much is the park entrance fee in Amboseli National Park?
Answer: The park entrance for 2024 and onwards to 2025 is as follows:
- Foreigner/Non Resident Adult USD 60.00
- Foreigner/ Non Resident Child
- Resident Adult KES 1030.00
- Resident Child KES 515.00
- Citizen Adult KES 860.00
- Citizen Child KES 215.00
Question: How much are activity fees in Amboseli National Park?
Answer:Activity fees, prices or costs in Amboseli National Park for years 2024/2025 are as follows;
- Camping fee Adult Non Resident USD 30.00
- Camping fee Non Resident Child USD 25.00
- Camping fee Resident Adult KES 600.00
- Camping fee Resident Child KES 350.00
- Camping fee Citizen Adult KES 500.00
- Camping fee Citizen Child KES 215.00
- Security/Guided tour per guide 4 hours KES 1720.00
- Security/Guided tour per guide over 4 hours KES 3015.00