AMBOSELI NATIONAL RESERVE
Amboseli is another of the places that you should not miss to include on your bucket list. This town is the host to Amboseli national park. Amboseli national park is located directly North west of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The park is 392sqkm and is accessible by flight and road. Amboseli, meaning “Salty Dust” in the Maasai language is an important rangeland for the Masai culture whilst the ‘salty dust’ itself is volcanic ash from the eruptions of the Mount Kilimanjaro a millennium ago.
The Amboseli ecosystem is typical of the open savannah grassland habitats of Eastern Africa, featuring open wooded grasslands, rolling hills and swamplands whilst the presence of Mount Kilimanjaro creates a unique selection of ecosystems found nowhere else on earth.
Best time to visit
June to September and January to February account for the best sightings.
December to March and July to October account for the high season hence busy but the landscape and wildlife remains scenic.
Jul to Sep and Jan to Feb very little rainfall and is considered the best weather.
Highlights
- Game drives at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro (the highest mountain in Africa) creates a delightful sight.
- Visit to the observation hill and have a clear view of the whole park especially the swamps, hippos, buffaloes and the highly populated elephants.
- Visit the Maasai village, learn about conservation and engage in some of their interesting activities.
- Many species of herbivores and carnivores can be viewed with ease, the most conspicuous being the troops of over one thousand elephants who range the plains and wallow the swamps. A number of other unique animals also populate the area including lion, cheetah, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, rhino, wildebeest, gerenuks, impalas, gazelles, hyenas, baboons, bats and about 425 different species of birds.
Our Favourite Properties
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
The safari lodge is eco-rated at Gold by ecotourism Kenya. It offers a graceful blend of stark beauty and lavish comfort in the heart of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. Whether embarking on a safari to see “The Big Five”, planting your very own tree as part of the Re-Forestation Programme, or enjoying a bush dinner and glass of wine as the bonfire cinders waft into the indigo night, your stay will definitely be infused with unforgettable moments. See more.
Ol Donyo Lodge
The unique lodge is eco-rated at Gold by ecotourism Kenya. All six suites plus 1 two-bedroom family unit have stunning star beds, where you can sleep out under the canopy of stars and listen to the hyenas and lions moving around. It is designed so that each room has its own window looking out over the plunge pool, over the rolling plains and to Mount Kilimanjaro. This camp most embraces the community and their guides will take you to their village, authentic experiences that change your life for the better. See more.
Tawi Lodge
The lodge is located on a private conservancy just five minutes from Kimana Gate, the eastern entrance to Amboseli National Park. It is eco-rated at Gold by ecotourism Kenya. The water hole, visible from the whole property is very popular among wildlife. The natural ambience provides you with a serene leisurely environment. See more.
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