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• The word ‘amboseli’ is derived from the Maasai language and it means ‘salty dust.’
• Amboseli National Park is considered to be Africa’s best spot for viewing free-range elephants.
• The park is considered to be one of the most popular parks in Kenya due to its views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the huge elephant herds that live within its boundaries.
• Amboseli National Park is made up of several distinct habitats. They include savannah, woodlands, wetlands, and the mostly dried up Lake Amboseli. 10,000 years ago the lake was a permanent lake at least 40 meters in depth. It is small and only seasonal today.
• Visitors to Amboseli National Park can enjoy amazing views of the world’s highest free-standing mountain – Mount Kilimanjaro, which is located in the distance.
• Wildlife that can be seen in Amboseli National Park includes blue wildebeests, plains zebras, Maasai giraffes, elephants, Cape buffalos, Maasai lions, spotted hyenas, cheetahs, impalas, wild dogs, crocodiles, nocturnal porcupines, gazelles, rhinos, hippos, mongooses, hyraxes, dik-diks, lesser kudus, and many others.
• Amboseli National Park contains more than 600 bird species. Some of these species include cranes, at least 47 raptor species, water birds, pelicans, hammerkops, Madagascar pong herons, lesser flamingoes, shoebills, lesser kestrels, and kingfishers.
• Migratory birds travel through Amboseli National Park from October the January, making this a popular time for bird watching.
• Temperatures in Amboseli National Park range from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. Between March and April the region experiences longer rains and between November and December the region experiences shorter rains.
• Amboseli National Park is located over a natural underground water system that filters water in the volcanic rock. This clean water is then fed into springs in the center of the park.
• At times Amboseli National Park can experience drought or too much water. In the 1990s the park almost became a swamp because of the rain that would not quit.
• The Maasai people still live around the park and those that choose to visit the area can also get a taste of the authentic culture of the region’s Native people.
• While visitors to Amboseli National Park are usually not permitted to leave their vehicle because of the dangers associated with the wildlife, they can get out at Observation Hill – which is a pyramid-shaped hill that provides an excellent view of the surroundings.
• The best time to view elephants is in the evening or in the early morning when they tend to graze.

Many people know that Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania. But not everyone knows that the best view of Kilimanjaro opens from the territory of the Kenyan Amboseli National Park that is located on the border of Kenya and Tanzania. This circumstance makes Amboseli one of the most picturesque national parks in Africa.

The park is home to all representatives of the African Big Five, giraffes, zebras, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, as well as various species of antelopes and gazelles. You will not be disappointed with a safari overlooking Kilimanjaro, and the photos taken in Amboseli will be a source of your special pride.

If you want to see Kilimanjaro in all its glory, include Amboseli in your Kenya itinerary.

And by the way, don’t forget to visit the Maasai village. Of course, this can be done in Masai Mara and Tsavo, but a magnificent view of Kilimanjaro opens only from the Masai village in Amboseli. Tripety travel planner will make your trip easy and unforgettable.