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User Reviews of Amboseli National Park (260 Reviews)

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Male avatar icon GavinKenya United States flag US       Visited: July 2015 Reviewed: Dec 8, 2015

Email GavinKenya  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

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Been there three times & will always go back. So much to see and if you like Elephants, it is a great place.

Female avatar icon cyanocorax United States flag US       Visited: September 2015 Reviewed: Nov 24, 2015

Email cyanocorax  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amboseli has an amazing concentration of wildlife

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Because so many animals are drawn to the extremely wet areas in an otherwise dry landscape, Amboseli National Park offers amazing opportunities to see wildlife. Elephants, zebra, giraffes, wildebeest, and various antelopes are plentiful and easy to see from safari vans. So are many birds -- we saw ostriches, bustards, and even a secretary bird. The noble Kilimanjaro presides over the classic landscape. While there are quite a few tourists, our guides from Safari Adventures International and our hosts at Kibo Safari Camp made us feel special.

Male avatar icon Vinay India flag IN       Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Nov 15, 2015

Email Vinay  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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Being a smaller park it does not have much of a bush vibe but offers plenty in term of wildlie, birds and scenic beauty. Kilimanjaro stands tall on clear mornings. Good place for birding enthusiasts, the marsh offers opportunity to spot storks and water birds.

Male avatar icon martin_kalfatovic United States flag US       Visited: September 2015 Reviewed: Oct 4, 2015

Email martin_kalfatovic  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

An amazing experience with elephants up close

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I came to Amboseli for two reasons, the first was that it was known for its elephants and the second, the view of Kilimanjaro. I was not disappointed in either. The sight of elephants frolicking in the knee-deep (elephant knees that is) swampy water was amazing. Groups of females with calves from one month up playing were a joy. And at sunset, as they headed back out into the dusty bush was beautiful. Other game was also abundant (zebras, wildebeasts, warthogs, hyenas, gazelle, impalla, etc.). There were giraffes in the distance, but never up close. Also at dusk, we saw a group of female lions at in the morning, a male finishing a zebra meal.

The view of Kilimanjaro was spectacular. Seeing herds of zebra and wildebeasts (and a large flock of ostrich) on the plain with Kilimanjaro was an iconic sight.

Male avatar icon PG India flag IN       Visited: September 2015 Reviewed: Oct 3, 2015

Email PG  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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Amboseli reminds one of the stark dusty plains from 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. The park is incredibly dusty and you can see huge dust storms in the distance when driving around. But the wildlife on offer is spectacular and we saw all of the big five except for leopards.

There is something primal and timeless about the place, the way the huge herbivores amble around in the shadows of mighty Mt Kilimanjaro. One can't help shake the feeling that this scene has been playing out for millions of years.

Avatar icon Rich Vliet United States flag US       Visited: June 2015 Reviewed: Sep 2, 2015

Email Rich Vliet  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Lots of elephants and views of Mt. Kilimanjaro at Amboseli National Park

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Amboseli had a very large number of elephant herds in addition to the scenic backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Fortunately, the mountain was clearly visible each afternoon we were there, providing some great photo-ops with the wildlife in the foreground. While not the largest park we encountered in Kenya, it was still very big and provided a fairly diverse range of wildlife (from elephants, hippos, zebra, hyenas and lions) as well as topography. We hiked up Observation Hill for a very nice view of Kilimanjaro. Our accommodations were at Amboseli Sentrim Camp which was very nice for both our room and food. Our Kenyan driver was fantastic (provided by Vintage Africa Tours), and his knowledge of the area was extensive.

Female avatar icon Karla Laguna Mexico flag MX       Visited: June 2015 Reviewed: Jul 26, 2015

Email Karla Laguna  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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You will see the biggest elephants! Their horns are huge and the landscape is really interesting.

Male avatar icon Tom W United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: December 2014 Reviewed: Jul 26, 2015

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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Elephants, elephants, elephants...

Female avatar icon missbaxter United States flag US       Visited: June 2015 Reviewed: Jul 11, 2015

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amboseli National Park was amazing for wildlife, and my accommodations were perfect.

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My group was able to see a lot of wildlife, including elephants and cheetahs. We stayed at Tortilis Camp. The accommodations were really nice, with great service and really good food. I highly recommend a visit to Amboseli and a stay at Tortilis.

Avatar icon nyotsz Visited: July 2015 Reviewed: Jul 11, 2015

At Amboseli National Park (Kenya) you are guaranteed to meet the African plains elephant

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Between the dates of June 21st - 26th 2015, I was at Amboseli National Park in Kenya, a park that is four hours drive away from the capital city in Nairobi. Alternatively you have flights from Wilson airport in Nairobi. At the entrance of the park we were greeted with a heavy presence of a stern but friendly security agents.
The park, located on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa (the highest free standing mountain on earth); boasts a high concentration of African plains elephants and a healthy population of spotted hyenas. I didn't get to see lions but felt their presence every night as they declared their dominance of the animal kingdom with roars that silenced all night sounds including the sounds of night insects.
The temperatures at the park varied from hot during the day to relatively cold at night. But I enjoyed my stay at Amboseli Serena lodge where they had extra beddings for those averse to cold nights like me. The food at my hotel
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The community surrounding the park are a friendly lot and add to the relaxed atmosphere. A downside to my stay at the park was that the game drives are a dusty affair and I should have carried a dust mask with me. Overall I give Amboseli a thumbs up for the elephant population.