SAFETY IN AMBOSELI – Amboseli National Park like other national parks and reserves in Kenya are safe to visit. The Kenya Wildlife Service put up rules and regulations to preserve and ensure Safety in Amboseli of not only the wildlife and the unique ecosystems but to keep the visitors who go to the protected areas safe too.
Safety in Amboseli Guidelines:
- While on safari in Amboseli, always follow the instructions and guidelines given to you by your safari tour guide.
- While on a game drive in Amboseli national park, keep inside your safari vehicle at all times, unless if you are out on a picnic at a designated safe place in presence of an armed park ranger.
- Keep the noise down when out in the park to as not to startle the animals.
- Remember the animals always have right of way, you are in there home so respect that.
- Do not get too close or drive close to the animals.
- Turn off your car engine when near the animals so as not to disturb them. When an animal looks disturbed, please back off slowly and give it space.
- While on a walking safari in Amboseli, walk in a single file and stay close to the group always.
- Do not leave fruits / food in your tent at the campsite as the sweet smell will catch the attention of the wild animals.
- Do not hoot while out in Amboseli national park on a game drive.
- Do not exceed the recommended driving speed limit while driving within the park boundaries.
- Always wear long pants /trousers and long-sleeved shirts in the evenings while in Amboseli to avoid insect / mosquito bites. Use insect repellents too.
- Always wear neutral / natural-colored clothes when in Amboseli national park, especially during walking safaris.
- Practice patience while in park, for example if you come across a heard of buffalos or elephants crossing, stop the car at a safe distance and wait on them as they cross.
- Do not drive off the designate tracks in Amboseli national park while on game drives.
Have the Amboseli park authorities contact on speed dial in case of any emergencies while out in the park. - Do not feed the animals or litter the park.
Stay behind closed doors at night if you are staying at a safari lodge or camp within the Amboseli park boundaries. - Follow the above guidelines and you are sure to have a safe, exciting, thrilling and enjoyable safari in Amboseli national park.
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