"Country of elephants under the banner of Kilimanjaro," Amboseli National Park covers an area of ​​400 square meters .km .The most notable local inhabitants are, of course, elephants, but apart from them the expanses of the park are very densely populated by zebras and antelopes, large cats, hyenas and many small mammals..Pleasant bonus - on the reserve are allowed walking tours accompanied by a guide: you can literally walk in the footsteps of animals .Due to the dry climate, the abundance of fauna is compensated somewhat more ascetically than in other parks, the local landscape is .

How to get

The nearest city is Namanga, on the border of Kenya and Tanzania. From Nairobi to Namanga, you can take a bus or "matata", and from there you can reach the reserve by taxi or shuttle. Directly on the territory of Amboseli there is a landing strip for light aircraft (charter or private "jets").

Campings and lodges

There are plenty of options: "folk" campsites, safari-lodges of different levels, tent "five-stars" with richly furnished rooms and all amenities, as well as private "luxury camps."

Visiting rules

The permission to enter Amboseli costs 40 USD. Unlike other national parks in Amboseli it is not forbidden to move on their own two: of course, in strictly designated places. At the same time, it is necessary to inform the group leader (or the lodge staff) about the route and duration of the trip.