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Rich Vliet
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
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.
PG
IN
Visited:
September 2015
Reviewed: Oct 3, 2015
Email PG | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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.
martin_kalfatovic
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
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.
M S Ranganathan
IN
Visited:
September 2015
Reviewed: Oct 10, 2015
Email M S Ranganathan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best place in the world to see and observe the behavior of the massive elephants.
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and a host of other birds. We would have easily spotted 50 species of birds and the park was just unbelievable. We did not manage to get elephants with the backdrop of Kilimanjaro, but the experience of the park is to be felt. We surely are going to be back there soon.
Vinay
IN
Visited:
October 2015
Reviewed: Nov 15, 2015
Email Vinay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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.
cyanocorax
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
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.
GavinKenya
US
Visited:
July 2015
Reviewed: Dec 8, 2015
Email GavinKenya | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Been there three times & will always go back. So much to see and if you like Elephants, it is a great place.
leon m
US
Visited:
December 2015
Reviewed: Dec 17, 2015
Email leon m | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wildlife was plenty especially elephants and beauty scenic was excellent because of mt.kilimanjaro whereby i took a very nice photos.
Jen
US
Visited:
July 2015
Reviewed: Jan 8, 2016
Email Jen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amboseli is awesome for wildlife and birds. The elephants are so incredible. Great variety of wildlife in the open, tons of birds.
nasmohamed_photography
SA
Visited:
December 2001
Reviewed: Mar 4, 2016
Email nasmohamed_photography | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amboseli is a beautiful park
Amboseli is a beautiful park. Animals are plentiful and there is always opportunity to take photographs of them with a backdrop of the kilimanjaro mountain.