Amboseli National Park attractions are the best and well spread in the park. The park covers approximately 390 square kilometers and is a 2-3 hours drive in the south of Nairobi City. The first impression one gets on visiting the park for the first time is the bare park. Amboseli National Park has a few trees standing tall in the large portion. Thus, one is mesmerized by long and long views of bare land. The park’s bare land is covered with swampy areas, grass, and dry parts of Lake Amboseli.
Amboseli National Park Entrance Gates
There are several gates to access the Amboseli National Park. Kimana Gate as the main gate, Iremito Gate, Mashenani Gate, Kelunyuet Gate, Kitirua Gate, and Ilmeshanan entrance. Amboseli National Park also has Amboseli Airstrip for flight access. The shortest route to access the park is through the Emali-Loitoktok route. The park inhabits wildlife in a wide range. They comprise the Big Four, Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, and Elephants in the absence of Rhinos. among other wildlife such as Lesser kudu, Dik-Dik, Hyrax, Zebras, and Giraffes, Nocturnal Porcupines, among others. Also, the park is well known for large numbers of birdlife species, approximately 600 in number.
Attractions in Amboseli
Amboseli National Park attractions comprise the most famous up-close views of Large herds of African Elephants whereby their ears appear to form the map of Africa. The giant Elephants, both in size and tusks, also referred to as a.k.a Amboseli Jumbos, usually are in large numbers in the park. Another incredible feature making Amboseli National Park a must-visit is the spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro crater. In Amboseli, one will have the best view of the Mt. Kilimanjaro peak, mostly visible early in the morning and late in the evening.
Observation Hill / Point at Amboseli National Park
However, if you think that is it all, wait until you alight at the Observation Point, a picnic site located in the park (Observation Hill). At this point, one gets to view the park from all the corners. At this point, one can view the airstrip in the park. While at the Observation Point, one has an aerial view of the large elephant herds from the top of the Hill and a clear picture of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Other Accessible Destinations from Amboseli National Park
Shimba Hills National Reserve
Amboseli National Park is also a suitable route to connect to Shimba Hills through Mombasa Road from Nairobi. It is a unique wildlife safari where you can spot rare sable Antelopes and a large population of Elephants. Above all, the reserve is home to a wide range of flora and fauna. Such species include bushy-tailed mongoose, elephant shrew, fruit bats, leopards, buffaloes, bush duiker, and monkeys. Shimba Hill is in the coast province of Kenya,33 kilometers away from Mombasa and 15 kilometers from the South Coast. Established in 1968 on land covering over 300 square kilometers to protect the national reserve’s wildlife species. Get to enjoy the treasures of Shimba Hills National Reserve through well-organized safari events.
Tsavo West & Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks are in the south of Amboseli National Park. It is approximately four and half hours drive from Amboseli National Park. Tsavo National Park is famous for its giant herds of red elephants that roam the grounds. You can find them everywhere, and they are easy enough to spot because their skin has an unusual tone-on color, red, resulting from the red soil of Tsavo National Park. The red skin makes it stand out against all other wild animals’ hues! Other species found here include:
- The rare endemic desert warthog.
- Endangered hirola antelope (Hunter’s Hartebeest).
- The special gerenuk.
- Peter’s Gazelle.
All four make up Tsavo National Park’s wildlife offerings! Additionally, countless zebra, giraffes, and buffaloes can be seen. One can also spot lions, leopards, and hyenas. A piece of good luck to spot them crossing across forgettable landscapes and trails.
