Amboseli National Park

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Travel Guide Africa Kenya Amboseli National Park

Introduction

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If you have seen photos of elephants or giraffes in front of a snowcapped cone of the Kilimanjaro, chances are almost 100% they were taken in the Amboseli National Park, on the southern border of Kenya with Tanzania. You will see elephants for sure and very close as well, just roaming freely along the roads in this park, which mainly protects swampy areas and savanna grasslands. The park is relatively small though and a few days here is probably enough before moving on to other impressive safari places in Kenya.

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Sights and Activities

The main purpose of a wildlife safari is to see the wild animals of Kenya in their natural habitat. Amboseli National Park is known for its large herd of over 900 free-roaming elephants. This is the best national park to see elephants. The best viewing times are early and late in the day as animals sleep in the hot midday sun.

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Cost

Vehicle: less than 6 Seats Ksh 300 per day, 6-12 seats Ksh 800 per day, 13-24 seats Ksh 1500 per day, 25-44 seats Ksh 3000 per day, 45 seats or more Ksh 5000 per day.

Non-resident adult/child: US$40/20.

Resident: Ksh 1000/500.

Citizen: Ksh 200/100.

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