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Amboseli NP

-2.64034 , 37.23173

Kenya

Amboseli NP is best known as the land of the gentle giants and is everyone's picture of Kenya. It is located in Loitoktok district, Kajiado county in southeastern Kenya. To the south east is Kimana Santuary, the park stretches to the NW of the famous Mt Kilimanjaro on the Tanzanian border. Only at a small area of 392 sq km (151 sq mi) you will be astonished by the park's richness in terms of wildlife. The park also offers paranomic views of the icy capped Mt Kilimanjaro. Bird lovers can explore different habitats here, ranging from wetlands, to woodlands, savannah and rocky acacia scrub. The park checklist contains 420 bird species. The marshy area supports a variety of waterfowl. Birds of prey are also plenty here, 10 varieties of eagles, kites, buzzards, goshawks and harriers have been recorded. Greater and Lesser Flamingoes are sometimes seen at Lake Amboseli. The reeds and the nearby palm trees host a variety of weavers and kingfishers .The Taveta Weaver which is endemic to SE Kenya and northern Tanzania is also found here. Many species of ground dwelling birds are seen in the vast dry plains. All six species of vulture can be spotted. The lush green vegetation around the Enkongo Narok swamp host Grey Tit-flycatchers (Lead-colored Flycatchers), Mountain Yellow-warblers and Grey-olive Greenbuls.

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : -2.6403/37.2317 (2020-11-29 21:26:43 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Amboseli NP" (2020-11-29 21:26:43 )

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-07-25 18:25:02
Amboseli Np NP is best known as the land of the gentle giants and is everyone's picture of kenya.it Kenya. It is located in loitoktok district,kajiado Loitoktok district, Kajiado county in southeastern kenya.Kenya. To the south east is kimana santuary ,the Kimana Santuary, the park stretches to the NW of the famous mt Mt Kilimanjaro on the tanzanian border.Tanzanian border. Only at a small area of 392 sq km(151 km (151 sq mi) you will be astonished by the park park's richness in terms of wildlife.wildlife. The park also offers paranomic view views of the icy capped mt kilimanjaro.Mt Kilimanjaro. Bird lovers can explore different habitats here,ranging here, ranging from wetlands,woodlands, Savannah wetlands, to woodlands, savannah and rocky acacia scrub.The typical park scrub. The park checklist is of contains 420 birds.bird species. The swamp marshy area supports a variety of waterfowl.waterfowl. Birds of prey are also in plenty here,10 here, 10 varieties of eagles ,kites,buzzards,goshawks eagles, kites, buzzards, goshawks and harriers.harriers have been recorded. Greater and lesser flamingoes Lesser Flamingoes are sometimes seen at lake amboseli .Lake Amboseli. The reeds and the nearby palm trees host a variety of weavers and kingfishers.kingfishers .The taveta weaver Taveta Weaver which is endemic to SE kenya Kenya and northern tanzania Tanzania is also found here.many here. Many species of ground dwelling birds are also seen in the vast dry plains.plains. All six species of vulture can also be spotted here.spotted. The lush green vegetations vegetation around the enkongo narok swamp(black Enkongo Narok swamp host Grey Tit-flycatchers (Lead-colored Flycatchers), Mountain Yellow-warblers and benevolent)host lead colored flycatchers,mountain yellow warblers and grey olive greenbulsGrey-olive Greenbuls.
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-09 10:55:17
Amboseli Np is best known as the land of the gentle giants and is everyone's picture of kenya.it is located in loitoktok district,kajiado county in southeastern kenya.To the south east is kimana santuary ,the park stretches to the NW of the famous mt Kilimanjaro on the tanzanian border.Only at a small area of 392 sq km(151 sq mi) you will be astonished by the park richness in terms of wildlife.The park also offers paranomic view of the icy capped mt kilimanjaro.Bird lovers can explore different habitats here,ranging from wetlands,woodlands, Savannah and rocky acacia scrub.The typical park checklist is of 420 birds.The swamp marshy area supports a variety of waterfowl.Birds of prey are also in plenty here,10 varieties of eagles ,kites,buzzards,goshawks and harriers.Graeter Greater and lesser flamingoes are sometimes seen at lake amboseli .The reeds and the nearby palm trees host a variety of weavers and kingfishers.The taveta weaver which is endemic to SE kenya and northern tanzania is also found here.many species of ground dwelling birds are also seen in the vast dry plains.All six species of vulture can also be spotted here.The lush green vegetations around the enkongo narok swamp(black and benevolent)host lead colored flycatchers,mountain yellow warblers and grey olive greenbuls
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-09 10:53:13
Amboseli Np is best known as the land of the gentle giants and is everyone's picture of kenya.it is located in loitoktok district,kajiado county in southeastern kenya.To the south east is kimana santuary ,the park stretches to the NW of the famous mt Kilimanjaro on the tanzanian border.Only at a small area of 392 sq km(151 sq mi) you will be astonished by the park richness in terms of wildlife.The park also offers paranomic view of the icy capped mt kilimanjaro.Bird lovers can explore different habitats here,ranging from wetlands,woodlands, Savannah and rocky acacia scrub.The typical park checklist is of 420 birds.The swamp marshy area supports a variety of waterfowl.Birds of prey are also in plenty here,10 varieties of eagles ,kites,buzzards,goshawks and harriers.Graeter and lesser flamingoes are sometimes seen at lake amboseli .The reeds and the nearby palm trees host a variety of weavers and kingfishers.The taveta weaver which is endemic to SE kenya and northern tanzania is also found here.many species of ground dwelling birds are also seen in the vast dry plains.All six species of vulture can also be spotted here.The lush green vegetations around the enkongo narok swamp(black and benevolent)host lead colored flycatchers,mountain yellow warblers and grey olive greenbuls

  • Top species

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  • Timing and strategy

The best time of the year to be in Amboseli is from June to March when it is generally dry. In the rainy season the dry volcanic soil turns nearly into a riverbed. Full day game drives are recommended here exploring different habitats with your expert guide for best results. The best means of locomotion within the site is by a 4×4 vehicle.

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Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-07-25 18:26
The best time of the year to be in amboseli Amboseli is from June to march March when it is generally dry,in dry. In the rainy season the dry volcanic soil turn turns nearly into a riverbed .riverbed. Full day game drives are recommended here exploring different habitats with your expert guide for best results.results. The best means of locomotion within the site is by a 4×4 vehiclevehicle.
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-09 11:02
The best time of the year to be in amboseli is from June to march when it is generally dry,in the rainy season the dry volcanic soil turn nearly into a riverbed .Full day game drives are recommended here exploring different habitats with your expert guide for best results.The best means of locomotion within the site is by a 4×4 vehicle
  • How to get there

You can reach Amboseli from Nairobi via Kajiado-Namanga road (approximately 240 km), turning left at Namanga, entering the park through the main gate. The second access point is the main Mombasa road turning right just beyond the railway bridge past Emali town and then following the Oloitoktok road for approximately 100 km turning right just past Kimana town, there is a big sign board. Daily flights from Nairobi are also available. No public transport to the park but taxis can be hired but are not allowed to get into the park.

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Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-07-25 18:37
You can reach amboseli Amboseli from nairobi Nairobi via kajiado-namanga Kajiado-Namanga road approximately (approximately 240 km,turning km), turning left at namanga ,entering Namanga, entering the park through the main gate .gate. The second access point is the main mombasa Mombasa road turning right just beyond the railway bridge past emali Emali town and then following the oloitoktok Oloitoktok road for approximately 100 km turning right just past kimana town ,there Kimana town, there is a big sign board .board. Daily flights from nairobi Nairobi are also available.available. No public transport to the park but taxis can be hired but are not allowed to get in into the park.
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-09 11:11
You can reach amboseli from nairobi via kajiado-namanga road approximately 240 km,turning left at namanga ,entering the park through the main gate .The second access point is the main mombasa road turning right just beyond the railway bridge past emali town and then following the oloitoktok road for approximately 100 km turning right just past kimana town ,there is a big sign board .Daily flights from nairobi are also available.No public transport to the park but taxis can be hired but are not allowed to get in the park.

All gates are opened at 6:00 am and closed at 6:00 pm. Permits can be paid at the gate using M-Pesa, Visa card or directly deposing to kws account at the gate. Park fees for non-residents is 60 USD for adults and 35 USD for children. For residents it's 1000 ksh (500 ksh for children). Park fees are subjected to change anytime, especially during the the peak season.

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Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-07-25 18:39
All gates are opened at 6:00am 6:00 am and closed at 6:00pm.permits 6:00 pm. Permits can be paid at the gate using mpesa, visa M-Pesa, Visa card or directly deposing to kws account at the gate .park gate. Park fees for non-resident non-residents is 60usd 60 USD for adults and 35usd 35 USD for children.children. For residents is 1000ksh and children 500ksh.it's 1000 ksh (500 ksh for children). Park fees are subjected to change anytime anytime, especially during tbe the the peak seasonseason.
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-09 11:52
All gates are opened at 6:00am and closed at 6:00pm.permits can be paid at the gate using mpesa, visa card or directly deposing to kws account at the gate .park fees for non-resident is 60usd for adults and 35usd for children.residents is 1000ksh and children 500ksh500ksh.Park fees are subjected to change anytime especially during tbe the peak season
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-09 11:23
All gates are opened at 6:00am and closed at 6:00pm.permits can be paid at the gate using mpesa, visa card or directly deposing to kws account at the gate .park fees for non-resident is 60usd for adults and 35usd for children.residents is 1000ksh and children 500ksh
  • Other attractions

Big herds of elephants, views of the mighty Mt Kilimanjaro, a visit to Maasai Boma, camel and horse rides, bushwalks and night game drives outside the park.

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Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-07-25 18:40
Big herds of elephants,views elephants, views of the mighty mt kilimanjaro,a Mt Kilimanjaro, a visit to maasai boma,camel Maasai Boma, camel and horse rides,bushwalks rides, bushwalks and night game drives outside the parkpark.
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-09 11:25
Big herds of elephants,views of the mighty mt kilimanjaro,a visit to maasai boma,camel and horse rides,bushwalks and night game drives outside the park

There are several lodges and camps in and around Amboseli, such as Tawi Lodge which offers first class accomodation and cuisine, Amboseli Serena Lodge and Amboseli Lodge are found inside the park. The luxurious Tortilis Camp is located just outside the park, it has excellent food and swimming.

The warden's guest house can be booked through the Kenya wildlife service on a self catering basis. The 3 camping sites in the park have only basic amenities. Other lodges include Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Satao Elerai Camp, Kimana Zebra Camp, Oltukai Lodge etc.

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Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-07-25 18:42
There are several lodges and camps in and around amboseli,such Amboseli, such as tawi lodge Tawi Lodge which offers first class accomodation and cuisine, amboseli serena lodge Amboseli Serena Lodge and amboseli lodge Amboseli Lodge are found inside the park.the park. The luxurious tortilis camp Tortilis Camp is located just outside the park park, it has excellent food and swimming. The warden's guest house can be booked through the kenya Kenya wildlife service on a self catering basis.basis. The 3 camping sites in the park has have only basic amenities.other amenities. Other lodges include amboseli sopa lodge,satao elerai camp,kimana zebra camp ,oltukai lodge Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Satao Elerai Camp, Kimana Zebra Camp, Oltukai Lodge etc.
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-09 11:47
There are several lodges and camps in and around amboseli,such as tawi lodge which offers first class accomodation and cuisine, amboseli serena lodge and amboseli lodge are found inside the park.the luxurious tortilis camp is located just outside the park it has excellent food and swimming. The warden's guest house can be booked through the kenya wildlife service on a self catering basis.The 3 camping sites in the park has only basic amenities.other lodges include amboseli sopa lodge,satao elerai camp,kimana zebra camp ,oltukai lodge etc.

Animals here are tamed to vehicles but warry of people on foot, a rogue elephant might attack without warning so you should be extra careful when on foot. Some parts of Amboseli being swampy means that it can be a breeding site for mosquitoes especially during the rainy season, so carry a mosquito repellent with you. People here are friendly and welcoming always.

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instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-07-25 18:43
Animals here are tamed to vehicle vehicles but warry of people on foot,a foot, a rogue elephant might attack without warning so you should be extra careful when on foot.foot. Some parts of amboseli Amboseli being swampy means that it can be a breeding site for mosquitoes especially during the rainy season season, so carry a mosquito repellent with you.you. People here are friendly and welcoming alwaysalways.
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-09 11:51
Animals here are tamed to vehicle but warry of people on foot,a rogue elephant might attack without warning so you should be extra careful when on foot.Some parts of amboseli being swampy means that it can be a breeding site for mosquitoes especially during the rainy season so carry a mosquito repellent with you.People here are friendly and welcoming always
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