About Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park Flora & Fauna
About 30 percent of the land area is dominated by forests. The five people who live in Amboseli National Park share the park's plants. Amboseli contains a variety of ecosystems, including lakes, open savannah grasslands, wetlands, the dried bed of Lake Amboseli, and sulfur springs. In most of the park, you'll find short grasslands interspersed with patches of scrub. The open plains, rocky thorn bush, acacia woodlands, and swamps each have their own flora. The umbrella trees can be seen all over the campsites and game drive routes. Near lodges and parks is where you'll mostly find the other trees. The park's flora serves as both food and cover for the animals that live there. The ecosystem now functions more effectively as a result of this.
Large herds of Elephants roam freely in Amboseli National Park, and in the dry seasons, they frequent the shores of Lake Amboseli for recreation. The African big five— leopards, lions, elephants, and buffaloes—are all represented in Amboseli National Park. The park is fantastic for game viewing due to the large animals and varied habitats found there. The park's varied ecosystems provide ideal conditions for the many species of animals that call it home. The inhabitants of Amboseli National Park include a lot more than just the water creatures that call the park's lake home. The Amboseli National Park is home to more than 40 antelope species besides wildebeests, zebras, foxes, giraffes, and hyenas are just some of the other animals you might see in the park.
Amboseli National Park Tour Packages
On this 2 day safari package you get to come in close contact with the big five (lion, elephant, rhinoceros, leopard, and Cape buffalo), besides giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and hundreds of bird species, are just some of the animals you shall see on this overnight trip to Amboseli National Park. You will also see the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, one of Africa's most recognisable landmarks during this magnificent tour.
Inclusions
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Overnight accommodation
- Bottled water
Price: 467 USD- 500 USD
This 2 day overnight safari takes place over two days, allowing you to take in the breathtaking scenery of Kenya's Amboseli National Park and learn about the wide variety of endemic plants and animals that call Kenya home. As you make your way from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, take in breathtaking vistas of the African savanna. Experience the diverse animals of Africa with the help of a knowledgeable guide, and spend the night at a safari lodge.
Inclusions
- Staying in Amboseli with all meals provided as planned
- Costs of entering a park
- A van with a retractable roof to ride in while watching and photographing wildlife
- Airport and hotel transfers in Nairobi
- Purified water in bottles
Price: 451 USD- 500 USD
This fly-in tented 4 day safari combines the best of both worlds, allowing you to experience game drives in open-sided 4x4 safari vehicles in both the exclusive Selenkay Conservancy and the world-famous Amboseli National Park. You can indulge in a nighttime bush walk through the exclusive wildlife reserve with the help of knowledgeable Maasai rangers.
Inclusions
- Use of an open-topped 4x4 safari vehicle exclusively (per vehicle per day)
- Lunch, soft drinks, and pre-trip activities
Price:
1210 USD- 1250 USD
You get to spend 6 long days on safari visiting the national parks of Samburu, Nakuru, and Masai Mara in northern Kenya. You'll go on daily game drives to look for Africa's famous "Big Five" animals, and also enjoy swimming, relaxing, and learn about the local culture in between activities. The included game lodges give you an iconic safari experience with convenient access to the animals.
Inclusions
- Meals
- Cultural tours
Price: 1878 USD- 1900 USD
Things to Do at Amboseli National Park
The game drive in Amboseli National Park, it's an unmissable experience as you can explore the park's open savannah grassland and acacia trees in an open-air. This safari on the vehicle is driven by a knowledgeable, armed guide who uses a caller radio to pinpoint the exact location of various mammal species. It is common to witness spotted hynes returning to their dens, as well as bush babies and several cats out and about in the dark on a night game drive.
In Amboseli National Park, visitors can take a guided nature walk around the park and up to the observation hills. Guided nature walks are the best way to explore the park's hidden treasures, as they allow for up-close encounters with animals like elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas, buffaloes, and more, while also providing a scenic backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro and leaving visitors with unforgettable memories.
Amboseli National Park is a great place to go bird watching any time of the year, as both resident and migratory species can be seen there. If you're a birder, Amboseli National Park is a great place to start your safari because it's home to numerous rare bird species, including the secretary bird and the Kenyan national bird, the lilac-breasted roller. Other bird species that bird watchers should look out for in Amboseli National Park include the heron, lesser kestrel, and falcon, which are all international species.
A Balloon Safari is the best way to see the sights of Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, the bordering Maasai Manyattas and Bomas, and the local lodges and camps. Taking off just before sunrise, we soar ethereally above the Amboseli Ecosystem to witness the sun caress the summit of Kilimanjaro. In Amboseli National Park, hot air balloon rides can ascend as high as 3,000 meters above the ground. It enables you to observe Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak from a unique vantage point and take in the wildlife.
Visitors to Amboseli National Park can stop by and visit with the local Maasai community. On such a tour you stop by and meet some of the native Maasai people who live in the park's borders. And you may join them in their exciting traditional dances as they bounce up and down, learn about their distinctive clothes, and even help them reforest their land by planting trees alongside them.
Plan Your Visit to Amboseli National Park
While the park is open year-round, the ideal times to go on a game drive in Amboseli are the dry seasons, which are June through October and December through February. The greatest times to go bird watching in the park are in the spring (April–June) and fall (November–December), when the area is flooded and the migrating birds are arriving.
Binoculars.
Lenses and Cameras
Umbrella, Sun Hat, and Shades.
Deet and Other Mosquito Repellents.
Wearing Tops, Coats, and Pants With Long Sleeves Is Required.
Ibuprofen, Anti-diarrhea Tablets, and Antihistamines Are Examples of OTC Drugs.
Natural-Colored, Quick-Drying, Loose-Fitting Clothes.
Make sure to apply insect repellent to any bare skin 24 hours a day.
White, form-fitting apparel should be worn at all times.
Use insecticide-treated nets to catch certain Zs.
Invest in a high-quality digital camera and make sure it is fully charged before setting off on your trip.
You should hire a guide who is familiar with the area, the animals, and the best places to spot wildlife.
Not a good idea to go out and about late at night.
FAQ’s of Amboseli National Park
What activities can we do at Amboseli National Park Camps?
You can engage in a host of activities at the Amboseli National Park Camps and those include, hot air balloon safaris, nature walks, game drives, bird watching and taking cultural tours.
How many days do you need in Amboseli National Park?
2-3 days are enough for Amboseli National Park Since Amboseli National Park is relatively small (400 square meters) compared to much larger Park's like Serengeti and Masai Mara. Hence a visit of two or three days should be sufficient to see everything you want to see there..
What is the best time of year to visit Amboseli National Park?
The dry season in Amboseli, which runs from June to October, is ideal for wildlife viewing because animals seek shelter in the park's wetlands, where water from Kilimanjaro springs up continuously year-round despite the lack of rainfall.
What facilities will I get in Amboseli National Park camps?
There are a multitude of amenities present in the Amboseli National Park Camps and those include babysitting services, laundry, ironing, concierge, and lounge services. Other than these you can have special diet menus on request, and exchange currency as well.
Which are the best places to visit in Amboseli National Park?
The best places to visit in Amboseli National Park include the Sinet Delta, the Observation Hill, the Elephant Research camp, and the Observation Hill (Normatior).