Amboseli - the land of giants

The famous Amboseli is a game reserve of wide dry plains, where the horizons stretch into the
furthest distance and become one with the rich in colors sky. Amboseli is widely renowned for its
elephant populations and large herds, including some impressively tusked
bulls.

But the most impressive giant of all is Mt Kilimanjaro

Africa’s largest mountain lies just over the border in Tanzania, but the most impressive
scenic views of its snow-capped peak are to be found in Amboseli itself. The early light
of dawn turns the mountain a dark purple, and its snows into fairy
ethereal pink. The sight of Kilimanjaro high above herds of elephant
crossing the endless plains of Amboseli is a timeless African character.

This area is home to numerous Maasai communities, centred around the Amboseli
National Park. The park is 400 sq kms, with its southern line along the
Tanzanian border.

The park is home to more than just Elephants,

and herds of wildebeest, zebra
and impala graze on the wide open plains.. There are lovely areas of acacia forest that
make for good birding, and are home to small mammals. Cheetah in search for a prey are also
often sighted here.
The park is centered around a huge hill, with fantastic views of the
surrounding plains, often crossed by whirlwinds.

This open country is good walking territory, and many camps and lodges
organize game walks, or trips to spend time in local Maasai villages.

Getting to Amboseli

Amboseli is a 4 hour drive from the capital, Nairobi. The nearest town is Namanga, on the
Kenya/ Tanzania border. There are regular buses and matatus to Namanga from
Nairobi and other destinations.

Most visitors come to Amboseli as part of a Safari package from Nairobi or in a
Hire Car. It is also convenient to each by travel from Mombasa. It can be combines with a vacation to Zanzibar, Tanzania.