Take in the majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya's oldest and most attractive, with majestic views crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust" which attracts herds of elephants to the dried-up Lake Amboseli. The diverse habitats provide homes to wildlife that roams freely from the savannahs to the woodlands and to the emerald-green wetlands.
Highlights of Amboseli include over 400 species of birds as well as resident lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes and buffalos. Climb Observation Hill summit with rewardable 360 degrees panoramic views of the entire park, with Kilimanjaro to the south and the swamps to the east.
Cheryl
Travel Specialist
Where to go in Kenya
Kenya travel information
- Time zone: +3 GMT
- Flight time: 8 hours
- Recommended airlines: British Airways, Kenya Airlines
- Currency: Kenyan Shilling
- Tipping guideline: 10-15%
- Health considerations: There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a high risk of malaria in Kenya as a whole, but there is a very low risk of malaria in the city of Nairobi and in the highlands above 2,500m. There is a risk of yellow fever transmission in parts of Kenya and there is a certificate requirement. Yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Nairobi
- Population: 5.6203e+007
- National languages: English, Swahili
- Electricity and plugs: Type G, 240V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You need an ETA for Kenya if you have a British passport - apply online
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