Things to do in Amboseli
Kajiado County
Amboseli is elephant country, with the finest views anywhere of Kilimanjaro rising across the Tanzanian border. Its swamps and open plains also hold wildebeest, zebra and plentiful birdlife.
Best time to visit
June to October and January to March give the clearest mountain views and the easiest game viewing.
Getting there
About four hours by road from Nairobi via Namanga, or a short scheduled flight from Wilson Airport.
What to do
Elephants against Kilimanjaro
The classic photograph — best attempted just after sunrise.
Swamp game drives
Big-tusked bulls feed in the marshes fed by Kilimanjaro's meltwater.
Observation Hill
Climb for a full sweep of the plains, swamps and dust devils.
Guided walking safari
Open country makes Amboseli one of the better parks for walking with a ranger.
Birdwatching in the acacia woodland
Pelicans, kingfishers and raptors gather around the wetlands.
Maasai village visit
Communities around the park welcome visitors for dance, craft and homestead tours.
Good to know
- • Kilimanjaro usually clouds over by mid-morning — go out early.
- • Dust is heavy in the dry season; protect cameras and carry a scarf.
- • Combine with Tsavo or the Mara for a southern circuit.
- • Bring binoculars: much of the game is seen at a distance across open plains.
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