Wildlife safaris in Amboseli
Wildlife safaris in Amboseli is mostly known for its abundant wildlife. The National park is known for its large numbers of the Elephants. In the last census there were over 1800 elephants recorded here. The park is in the background of the Kilimanjaro National park which is home to the tallest mountain in Africa and the tallest free standing mountain in the world. This mountain influenced the weather in this national park that creates lush green plains that allow the wildlife to flourish.
Some of the best spots to see wildlife in this national park are Ol Kenya Swamp and OI Tukai. and OI Tukai located in the middle of the park . OI Tukai is a local word here to mean ” a cool retreat for elephants”. This area is woodland with a lot of palm trees. Other animals you expect on the Amboseli National park safari are: wildebeests, Thomson gazelle, hippos, zebras, leopards, spotted hyenas, Masai giraffes, buffaloes, lions, cheetah, spotted hyenas, cape buffaloes, hippos, and impalas.
Best Time to visit Amboseli National Park
Since all of the animals in Amboseli National Park are year-round residents. Visitors can visit the park any time of year for an incredible wildlife safari experience in Kenya. The dry season, which spans from June to October and December to February, is the ideal time to visit Amboseli. Since the short grass makes it simpler to navigate the roads and walkways and makes animals more visible. It is recommended for those who are interested in birding safaris to visit Amboseli National Park during the wet season, which runs from November through May.
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