Amboseli National Park is situated on the foothills of the highest mountain in Africa as well as the highest free-standing mountain in the world: the snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the home of the famed Masai people; these tall, proud nomadic warriors have legendary skills in battles, and their single handed acts of bravery in fighting wild animals have spread all over the world. There are over 900 free-ranging African elephants as well as herds of wildebeest and many more animals such as giraffes, elands, monkeys, zebras, hyenas, antelopes and not forgetting the BIG Five – Lion, Leopard, Rhino, and Buffalo.
Amboseli Park Highlights:
– View lots of elephants
– Magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Africa’s highest free-standing mountain
– Visit the Masai tribe to interact with the members and learn of their culture and lifestyle
– Visit the observation hill that offers a panoramic view of the park, the swamps that host lots of bird life and hippos
– Magnificent sunrises and sunsets against a backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro
