Amboseli National Park
“Home of the African Elephant”
Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the Amboseli National Park and experience their authentic culture.
Park Entry Fee
| Amboseli National Park | Citizen | Resident | Non-Resident | |||
| Adults
KSH |
Child
KSH |
Adults
KSH |
Child
KSH |
Adults
USD |
Child
USD |
|
| 860 | 215 | 1,030 | 515 | 60 | 35 | |
Attractions
- Large Herds of Elephants
- Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Big Five
- Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and elephants,
- Swamp below observation hill hosts many elephants, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of waterfowls like the pelican and Egyptian goose.
- Contemporary Maasai culture and indigenous lifestyle
How to get there
- By Road: The main road into the park is from Nairobi via Namanga (240 km) on the Nairobi – Arusha Road, through Meshanani Gate. The other road is from Nairobi via Emali (228 km) on the Nairobi – Mombasa Road. Access from Mombasa is mainly through Tsavo West National Park via Kimana (Olkelunyiet) Gate.
- By Air: Airstrips: The park has a single airstrip for light aircraft at the Empusel gate. Other airstrips exist at Kilimanjaro Buffalo Lodge and Namanga town
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$1,399
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$1,000
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