Amboseli National Park is a popular destination in Kenya known for its large population of African elephants (Loxodonta Africana), on a clear day it presents spectacular views of the Mountain Kilimanjaro in the background, the conservation area is underlined by a rocky surface which provides the park with a constant water supply, this supports growing savannah vegetation, acacia woodland and marshy swampy areas which act as home to several mammal and bird species including the so-called big five of the jungle ( African elephants, Buffaloes, lions, leopards, and Rhinos). Amboseli National Park is one of the oldest and largest national parks of Kenya it was gazette in 1974 as a national park and declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991.
Amboseli National Parkis a haven of birds, there are over 500 species of birds that have been recorded in the national park, some of these are endemics to the region while others are migratory species for example pelicans, greater and lesser flamingoes, hornbills, swamp hens, kingfishers, crakes, hammer kops, ground hornbills, Egyptian goose to mention a few. Besides the big five of the wildernesses, other mammal species present in the park include greater and lesser Kudus, zebras, elands, wild dogs, and porcupines among others. These are best seen while conducting tourism activities which include game drives through the well-distributed trails of the park, guided nature walks, hot-air balloon transfers, and birding safaris.
Flying to Amboseli National Park requires you to have the following requirements, a valid passport of up to 6 months to expiry date, a yellow fever vaccination card,and a visa for purposes of international flights and passing through immigration at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Domestic flight handlers arrange flights to and from the nearest airstrip in Amboseli National Park, these begin at the Wilson Airport or the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, flights can be scheduled or charter option depending on the guest’s preference. Flights can be booked directly with the airline or through a tour operator, airlines that offer this service include Air Kenya and Safari Link. The flight is a short flight of 40 minutes under amazing scenery.
Flying to Amboseli National Park is an easy and fast way of getting to one of the most visited conservation areas of Kenya, it is best done during the dry season between December-February and June-September when the park receives a perfect weather condition with lesswinds blowing hence flying smoother, flying in this season avoids delays in flight schedules and late arrivals.
Besides Flying to Amboseli National Park, guests can drive to the destination it takes approximately 3-4hours to reach the Meshanani gate, and traveling the road to the countryside of the country is one of the best ways of reaching the national park, the total distance from Nairobi is 392 kilometers. When driving it is advisable to consider using a 4×4-wheel car drive to access the national park.
In conclusion, Flying to Amboseli National Park is a beautiful experience and a faster way of getting to the national park.