Amboseli’s diverse landscapes include open savannahs, swamps, woodlands, and dry lake beds, providing a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

🔍 Top Wildlife Sightings in Amboseli

✔️ Elephants – Amboseli is known for some of Africa’s largest tuskers
✔️ Lions – Easily spotted near swamps and plains
✔️ Leopards – Often seen in woodlands and riverine forests
✔️ Buffalos – Frequently spotted near watering holes
✔️ Cheetahs – Can be found hunting in open plains
✔️ Giraffes & Zebras – Common throughout the park
✔️ Hyenas & Jackals – Often seen scavenging at dawn and dusk
✔️ Hippos & Crocodiles – Found in swamps and wetlands

📍 Best Areas for Game Viewing

Observation Hill – Panoramic views of Amboseli & Kilimanjaro
Enkongo Narok Swamp – Prime location for elephants and hippos
Lake Amboseli Dry Lake Bed – Great for large herds of zebras and wildebeest
Kimana Gate Area – Home to big cats, including lions and leopards

🚙 By Road (4-5 hours from Nairobi)

✔️ Route: Nairobi – Emali – Kimana – Amboseli
✔️ Best for: Budget travelers & adventure seekers

🛩️ By Air (45-minute flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport)

✔️ Best for: Luxury travelers & those short on time
✔️ Airstrip: Amboseli Airstrip

June – October (Dry Season) – Best for wildlife viewing, clear Kilimanjaro views
November – May (Green Season) – Lush landscapes, fewer tourists, great for birdwatching
January – February – High chance of spotting newborn wildlife

✔️ Luxury Safari Lodges & Camps:

Tortilis Camp Amboseli – Stunning Kilimanjaro views, eco-friendly luxury
Elewana Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge – Prime location in the heart of the park
Ol Tukai Lodge – Amazing elephant-viewing from the lodge
Satao Elerai Camp – Exclusive safari camp in a private conservancy

✔️ Mid-Range & Affordable Lodges:

Kibo Safari Camp – Affordable luxury with Kilimanjaro views
AA Lodge Amboseli – Comfortable & budget-friendly
Amboseli Sopa Lodge – Great location with modern amenities

✔️ Budget-Friendly Camps:

Nyati Safari Camp – Simple, yet close to wildlife action
Kimana Camp Amboseli – Basic but great for adventure travelers

3 Days Amboseli Flying Safari (Luxury & Private Tours)
4 Days Amboseli & Tsavo Safari (Best of Wildlife & Landscapes)
5 Days Amboseli & Masai Mara Safari (Ultimate Kenya Safari)