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Amboseli National Park
Najlepszy czas na wizytę
The best time is June to September: the dry season provides clear views of the 5,895-meter-high Kilimanjaro and massive herds of elephants grazing around the water pools. Early morning (6:00-9:00) is also ideal, because wildlife viewing is at its best and the air is coolest.
Wskazówki budżetowe
A day pass for non-residents costs about 60 dollars for adults and 35 dollars for children. Save by paying at the gate via M-Pesa or cash in shillings, and combine a visit with a walking safari in the adjacent Kimana Sanctuary, which is cheaper and hosts the same elephants.
Polecane dla
Photography enthusiasts, Families with children, Wildlife spotters, Birdwatchers
Zaplanuj swoją wizytę
Half day (4-6 hours)
O atrakcjach
Szybkie fakty: About 1,200 elephants roam here, one of the largest contiguous populations in the world. The park covers 392 square kilometers and borders directly on the 5,895-meter-high Kilimanjaro, which forms a breathtaking backdrop from the dry plains.
Najważniejsze atrakcje: Did you know that the enormous elephants here treat themselves to real mud massages? They immerse themselves in the mineral-rich water pools and then throw red earth over their backs, which can sometimes be seen from about three meters away along the Observation Hill route.
Wskazówki od insiderów
- Set your alarm for 6:00 and drive to Observation Hill first for sunrise photos with Kilimanjaro in the background.
- Wear layers in neutral colors, because the morning is cool but midday temperatures rise above 30 degrees.
- Cross the Enkongo Narok gate toward the swamp area, where the park's largest elephant herds forage among the papyrus.
- Bring cash for the mandatory rangers, because some gates have poor access to card machines or internet.
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