Zebras and an acacia tree beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli

Kajiado County, South Kenya

Amboseli

Elephants beneath Africa's tallest free-standing mountain.

Overview

About Amboseli

Amboseli's swamps and open plains make it one of the best places in Kenya to watch elephants up close, with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background on clear mornings.

The park is compact, so even a short stay gives you rewarding game drives, birdlife around the wetlands and good photography at sunrise.

Best time to go

Jun – Oct, Jan – Feb

The drier months offer the clearest mountain views and wildlife gathered around water.

Where
Kajiado County, South Kenya
Country
Kenya

Highlights

What stands out in Amboseli

Highlights

  • Large elephant herds
  • Kilimanjaro views on clear days
  • Wetland birdlife
  • Compact park, easy to explore

Things to do

  • Game drives
  • Photography
  • Birdwatching
  • Visit to a Maasai village

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