Lying on the border immediately North West of Tanzania, Amboseli National Park is famous for wildlife viewing. Established as a National Park in 1974, the park covers over 392 square kilometres. As a backdrop to the park, lies the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.

During the dry season, large concentrations of wildlife congregate during the dry seasons. Animals here include large herds of elephants, wildebeest, zebra, impala, the endangered rhino and the occasional cheetah, among many others.

The Park is divided into 5 major wildlife habitats: open plains, rock thorn bush country, swamps, marshland, and acacia woodland. Within the park also lies the seasonally present lake Amboseli, itself contained within a dry Pleistocene lake basin.

It is currently managed by the Olekjiado County Council.

Amboseli park gates include: Kelunyiet, Iremito, Ilmeshanan; Kitirua, and Airstrip.

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By road:
From Nairobi - follow the Nairobi - Arusha Road via Namanga (240km), and then from there to Meshanani Gate (75km)

Alternatively, follow the Nairobi - Mombasa Road via Emali (228km) onwards to Remito Gate (64km)

From Mombasa:
Follow Tsavo West via Kimana (Olkelunyiet) Gate.

By Air:
There is an airstrip at Empusel Gate. Airstrips also exist at Buffalo Lodge and Managa Town.

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Mary G.

May 13, 2009

One of the most memorable adventures of my life! This reserve provides an unparalleled opportunity to see witness wildlife up close -my favorite- the lions!!! OMG my last game drive-experienced my dream come true!! Also an Italian owned lodge-with incredible gourmet food and a view of Killy from my tent!! LIFE CHANGING!

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Agnieszka D.

Jul 22, 2010

It is not as spectacular as Masai Mara, but also interesting. Landscape is very interesting, with volcanic rocks and Kilimanjaro view. There are also nice Masai villages, with inhabitants not so "commercialized" as elswhere (if you know what I mean...).

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