Kenya is a fabulous destination for safari holidays and among the many fantastic places to visit is Amboseli. Located south of Nairobi, the region is small at 151 square miles, but due to its swampy terrain it is a magnet for all kinds of African wildlife. It is also home to the Observation Hill, where you will get the most amazing views of Mount Kilimanjaro in all of East Africa. The area is famous for these views, as well as its great hunting. Right in the middle of the National Park is a dry lake basin that is an attraction for all kinds of animals.
Amboseli, with its spectacular views and landscapes, is home to some of the most revered selections of animals in Africa. If you are looking for a safari that has all the greats, this is the place to go. Throughout the park you will find Grant’s and Thompson’s gazelles leaping in wild abandon. There will be herds of elephants and buffalo. You will see wild boar, wildebeest and Coca-Cola antelope. Also indigenous to the area are more Kenyans such as baboons, giraffes and zebras. That’s not all either. The park is home to some of the most famous African cats including the leopard, cheetah and lions. Look around you and you will also see hyenas and jackals. It’s a medley of African wildlife!
It is not just about the wildlife on the ground because in Amboseli you will also find an abundance of birds. Near the swamps and seasonal lakes there are many varieties of water and land birds. It is a paradise for bird lovers. And of course, all kinds of flora and fauna can be found within the confines of the park. You’ll find phoenix palms and yellow-barked acacias throughout the park.
That the scenery of the Amboseli National Park itself is something to see. All that wildlife, birds, fauna and flora are intermingled between fragile grasslands, swamps, acacia forests and plains. There are even a number of interesting volcanic hills located in the southern area of the park. This is really a great place for your next safari trip. In fact, it is one of the best national parks you will find in Kenya and you will see and do things that will leave you with lasting memories. Spending your safari holidays here will not disappoint. There is something for everyone.