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Tourists activities in Amboseli National Park

Tourists activities in Amboseli National Park‎

Enclose Africa Safaris offers some of the best tourists activities in Amboseli National Park to see African wildlife because the vegetation is sparse due to the long, dry months. The protected area is home to the African bush. Sometimes described as ‘Africa’s Elephant Park’, it is true that the area is one of the best places in Africa to observe family groups of elephants and large bull elephants at close range. Aside from this, there are 56 known animal species in the park, and you are likely to see Grevy’s and Burchell’s zebra, white-bearded wildebeest, eland, buffalo, hartebeest, hippo, giraffe, wild dog, waterbuck, jackal, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle and impala. If you are lucky you may also come across big cats such as lion and cheetah, as well as the hyena.

Biking Tours in Amboseli National Park‎

Another Tourists activities in Amboseli National Park is biking, Keen mountain bikers will not be able to resist the challenge of exploring this rock and hill landscape, ideally placed between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks. Guests staying at one of the ranches in the area, most owned by local Maasai communities, will have the opportunity to enjoy one of many mountain biking trails in the area. Chyulu Hills are awash with volcanic cinder cones and craters, as well as a five-century old volcanic peak. The hills are famous for their clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro over the Tanzanian border. Cycle along the gorgeous Chyulu Hills, covering a 100-kilometer long volcanic field. The area boasts flowing hills and fertile grasslands and is home to the Leviathan Cave, one of the longest lava tubes in the world. As you dreamily pass through lush mopane forests and rippling hills, with high peaks of 2 188 meters, encounter plenty of plains game dotted throughout the vast hills. Cycle pass oryx, the giraffe gazelle gerenuk, and the region’s most abundant antelope, the Coke’s hartebeest. This particular antelope is the fastest and most enduring runner Kenya. Race the many birds that fly overhead, following their shadows over long and winding trails.

Cultural Tours in Amboseli National Park‎

When visiting Amboseli National Park and have enough time Enclose Africa Safaris organizes for you the Cultural Heritage Center which is located along the Emali-Loitokitok highway on the way to Amboseli National Park. The center is 23 kilometers from Emali town and 50 Kilometers from Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Contact us to know more about tourists activities in Amboseli National Park.

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Trips that visit Amboseli National Park

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Planning a trip to Amboseli National Park

When is the best time to visit Amboseli National Park?
June to October and January to February. Those are the months with the clearest early-morning views of Kilimanjaro, which is half the reason to come, and the elephant herds gather on the swamps.
How many days do you need for Amboseli National Park?
Most safaris that include Amboseli National Park run between 3 and 14 days, depending on how many parks you pair it with. Every itinerary is private and tailor-made.
How much does a safari to Amboseli National Park cost?
Private, guided safaris that include Amboseli National Park start from around $1,263 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, choice of lodges, and group size, and we quote every itinerary individually.
How do I get to Amboseli National Park?
Fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya, then drive about four hours, or take a 30-minute flight from Wilson Airport to the Amboseli airstrip. Your Enclose Africa Safaris guide handles every transfer from arrival to departure.

Plan your trip to Amboseli National Park

Tell us your dates and what you would love to see. A real person from our Arusha, Tanzania office replies within one business day with a tailor-made itinerary, no obligation.