Amboseli National Park is Kenya’s tourism hotspot for travelers to the destination, it is situated along the country border with Tanzania stretching approximately 392 square kilometers, it is an angelic place with viral photography of long-tusked African elephants on a backdrop of Mountain Kilimanjaro, it is a jewel in Kenya’s destinations and a must-see while on your safari to the country, it was gazette in 1974 as and was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991. The park is home to abundant wildlife species including the so-called big five of the wilderness.(African elephants, African buffaloes, lions, leopards, and Rhinos).
The Park is one of the most visited conservation areas dominated by savannah grasslands, acacia woodland, and marshy swampy areas, these are habitatsfor several animal species about 80 different species have been recorded in the national park including African elephants, buffaloes, impalas, lions, Zebras, wildebeests, waterbucks, impalas, gazelles, top, elands, and over 400 species of birds have been recorded in the park for example pelicans, greater and lesser flamingoes,
Game drives are one of the top things to do while in the national park, it is the most sought-after activity of the park conducted in sessions, in the morning beginning at 6:00 am, afternoon at 2:30 pm and in the evening times at 4:30 pm in search of wildlife, the morning time is the most recommendable to do see wildlife when animal species are active herbivores are out to graze while predators are out to hunt. It takes 2-3 hours doing game drives or even the entire day, depending onguest’s like.Game drives are done using a 4×4-wheel car drive with an open rooftop to enhance guest experience on animal views.
Birding in Amboseli National Park gives rewarding views, there are over 400 species of birds that have been recorded here Examplesof species include the Secretary birds, superb starling, grey crowned cranes, martial eagles, African fish eagles, red-billed hornbill, yellow-necked spurfowl, African grey hornbill, African sacred ibis, black-winged stilt, swamp hen, yellow-billed Egret, birds are best seen along the marshy swampy areas.
Hot air balloon safaris it is an unforgettable experience imagine floating over animals running their way through the park and the sights of Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro. The balloon safari will lead you closer to animals’ visitors have a chance to see when the balloons are being filled, the flight takes an hour, beginning with champagne and ending with abush breakfast or a game drive.
Visit the Masai People, who are the original inhabitants of the national park, a trip to the ecosystem is not complete unless one has visited the Masai people, they live in the surrounding communities and are known for their great unique cultures, they will show you their way of life and how they live in their Manyatta’s. guests have a chance to participate in the cultural dances and songs.
In conclusion, tourist activities in Amboseli National Park are best done during the dry season between the months of December-February and June-September when the trails of the park are much drier and easier to access. The grasses tend to be shorter and hence viewing of animals easy to spot.