Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations, best known for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro—Africa’s highest peak—and its large herds of elephants. It offers one of the most picturesque safari experiences in East Africa.

Location

• Region: Southern Kenya

• County: Kajiado

• Distance from Nairobi: ~230 km (4–5 hours by road or ~45 min by air)

• Border: Near Tanzania; views of Mount Kilimanjaro from the Kenyan side

Wildlife

Amboseli is especially famous for its elephants—many with huge tusks—and extensive elephant research work by the Amboseli Elephant Research Project.

Common animals:

• • Elephants (large, often in herds of 50+)

  • Lions, cheetahs, hyenas

  • Buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests

  • Hippos (in the swamps)

  • Over 400 bird species (including pelicans, kingfishers, secretary birds)