Amboseli

A huge herd of more than one hundred individuals before snowclad Mawenzi – the lesser peak of Mount Kilimanjaro

Amboseli National Park is first of all famous for being situated at the foot of Africas highest mountain – Kilimanjaro towering 5,895m into the sky. Also this national park is famous for its huge herds of elephants wandering from swamp to swamp over the dusty plains. Combining those two features alone makes it a breathtaking experience to visit Amboseli National Park and situated only a couple of hours drive away from Nairobi, its among Kenyas most popular national parks. Of course there are other animals than elephants and the park boasts a fine representation of the east African fauna.

Mount Kilimanjaro with Kibo covered in snow and Mawenzi on the left side, April 1981

Elephants in Amboseli