ANIMALS IN AMBOSELI – Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular national parks in Kenya coming in 2nd on the list after Masai Mara national reserve. Covering an area of 390.26 square kilometers, Amboseli national park has 5 different habitats which include acacia woodland, open grassland savannahs, swampy regions, dry Lake pans and bush vegetation.
These habitats support different animal species in large numbers which make the park an ideal wildlife viewing destination. Better yet, Amboseli is known for hosting large herds of the African Elephant.
Animals in Amboseli national park include:
Elephant (highlights of the park), Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Lion, Cheetah, Leopard (rarely sighted), Grant and Thompson’s gazelles, Topi, Lesser Kudu, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Mongoose, Crocodile, Wild dog, Jackals, Warthog, Foxes among so many others that traverse the famous park. Over 40 different kinds of antelopes inhabit the Amboseli national park and a wide range of bird species.
The open grassland savannah of Amboseli national park allows tourists great visibility of the animals during game drives. The sparse vegetation especially during the dry season makes spotting the animals easy.
Home to the Big 4
While in Amboseli national park, you get the chance to see 4 of the big 4 African animals, that is the lion, elephant, cape buffalo and the elusive leopard. The Rhinoceros is no longer found with the park.
To see the animals in Amboseli national park, go on;
- Game drives
- Guided nature walks
- Hot air balloon safaris
- Boat ride on Lake Amboseli
- While in Amboseli national park, DO NOT;
- Approach the wild animals
- Feed the animals
- Over speed
- Litter the park
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