Kenya is a fabulous destination for safari holidays and among the many fantastic places to visit is Amboseli. Located south of Nairobi, the region is small at 151 square miles, but due to its marshy terrain it is a magnet for all kinds of African wildlife. It’s also home to the viewing hill, where you’ll get the most stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro in all of East Africa. The area is famous for these views, as well as its great game. Right in the middle of the National Park there is a dry lake basin that is an attraction for all kinds of animals.
Amboseli, with its spectacular views and scenery, is home to some of Africa’s most revered selections of animals. If you are looking for a safari that has all the greats, this is the place to go. Throughout the park you’ll find Grant’s and Thompson’s gazelles leaping into wild abandon. There will be herds of elephants and buffalo. You’ll see wild boar, wildebeest, and Coca-Cola antelope. Also indigenous to the area are more Kenyans such as baboons, giraffes and zebras. That’s not all either. The park is home to some of Africa’s most famous cats, including leopards, cheetahs and lions. Look around you and you will also see hyenas and jackals. It’s a medley of African wildlife!
It is not just about the wildlife on the ground because in Amboseli you will also find a large number of birds. Near seasonal swamps and lakes there are many varieties of waterfowl and land birds. It is a paradise for bird lovers. And, of course, all kinds of flora and fauna can be found in the confines of the park. You’ll find phoenix palms and yellow-bark acacias throughout the park.
That the landscape of the Amboseli National Park itself is something to see. All that wildlife, birds, fauna and flora intermingle between fragile grasslands, swamps, acacia forests and plains. There are even a series of interesting volcanic hills located in the southern area of the park. This is really a great place for your next safari trip. In fact, it is one of the best national parks you will find in Kenya and you will see and do things that will leave lasting memories. Spending your safari vacation here will not disappoint you. There is something for everyone.