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theterrribleone
Visited:
June 2010
Reviewed: Jul 17, 2011
Amboseli: An Absolutely Awesome Safari Destination
One of the particularly nice things was the weather. I don't think it was above 73 degF or below 67 degF at any time during the trip. Most amazing
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of all was the lack of bugs. We had spent hundreds of dollars on mosquito-proof clothing, sprays, shots, etc. There wasn't a single mosquito. All in all, it was a majestically fine trip. I recommend it highly.
Carmen
ES
Visited:
August 2014
Reviewed: Sep 14, 2014
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Steven Bray
GB
Visited:
October 2014
Reviewed: Dec 11, 2014
Email Steven Bray | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Giraffes with Kilimanjaro in the background: the perfect picture
I have a great experience of safaris in East Africa but never visited Amboseli. Although it lacks the roughness and wilderness of the Serengeti or Masai Mara, it sure is one of the most scenic and beautiful national parks I've ever seen.
photosbynathanzeluff
US
Visited:
November 2014
Reviewed: Jun 8, 2015
Email photosbynathanzeluff | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good overall experience in Amboseli National Park
First, the elephant herds were very large and easy to spot. There were herds of more than 20 elephants. Since these elephants have been well protected from poachers, there are many mature elephants with very large tusks. If you are into elephants, this is the place to go.
Second, I was hoping to catch a glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro. I enjoy mountain scenery and always have high hopes of good mountain viewing. Unfortunately, I was only able to view Kili in the very early morning hours. The remainder of the day it was shrouded in clouds. While that was mildly disappointing,
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I was grateful to have seen it. When the mountain was visible, it did not disappoint. What makes this a unique viewing opportunity is that Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. There are no other dominant mountains or foothills around it.Other wildlife was easily visible in the park because of the vast open plains. There were few predator sightings; although, I did manage to see a few hyenas and jackals. There are lions in the park, but are seldom seen. The wildlife in Amboseli National Park does not teem with animals on the scale of Masai Mara or Serengeti. Again, as previously stated, this park specializes in elephants and you would be hard pressed to find other destinations that offer the abundance of opportunities to get clear views of elephants.
The weather in the park was what one should expect from African plains. It was very warm with abundant sunshine most of the day. There were brief periods of higher humidity followed by a short rain. That did not negatively impact the safari experience.
The transportation in the park is quite easy. The park is much smaller than Serengeti or Masai Mara, making it easy to see the entire park in a couple of days. The roads were in good condition while I was there in November.
I stayed in a campground just outside the park. The accommodations were comfortable and the food was good. However, I will say that I am quite low maintenance when it comes to food and lodging.
My safari guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He knew his wildlife species well and he would drive to specific locations when I asked him. He also asked me questions about the specific things that I wanted to see so that he could ensure that my experience was exactly what I was looking for.
Overall, I would highly recommend Amboseli National Park as a safari destination. It is a convenient place for those who are on their way from Nairobi to Arusha for additional safari tours. Furthermore, it is difficult to find better places to view Mt. Kilimanjaro and find elephant herds as large as those found in Amboseli.
Hanna
SE
Visited:
August 2019
Reviewed: Aug 30, 2019
Email Hanna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very dusty at this time of the year, august. A lot of tourists in a small park.
Herman
NL
Visited:
December 2023
Reviewed: Feb 5, 2024
Email Herman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Two cheetahs were spotted and more than 100 cars surrounded them. They were not even able to chase the springboks they spotted because cars blocked their way. This is very sad.
Amber
AU
Visited:
June 2024
Reviewed: Aug 3, 2024
Email Amber | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stunning number of birds - I wish I‘d had more time there.