Amboseli National Park

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Where to stay

Lodges in Amboseli National Park.

Three price bands, the most-requested in each. 2 lodges across this destination.

The basics

Why, when, and where.

Why

Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kenya. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and more. The park also offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, such as game drives, bird watching, and guided walks. The park is also home to a variety of cultural attractions.

When

The wildlife in Amboseli National Park congregate around very few watering holes during the dry season and disperse when the rains increase the availability of water throughout the park. The average temperatures in the park are moderate throughout the year. Little to no rainfall occurs during the dry season from July to October, this is the best time to consider travelling to Amboseli Park. Dry season is peak tourist season, as the wildebeest migration in Masai Mara brings visitors from around the world, many of those combine the trip with a stay in the Amboseli Park.

Where

The name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust", and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.

Imagery

Amboseli National Park, in pictures.

Recent travellers

Word from people who have just been to Amboseli National Park.

Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Amboseli National Park, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.

"Sara was recommended from friends that she helped plan a safari for in 2024. She extremely helpful and set up alternate itineraries for us with detailed day by day and cost estimates. She patiently talked us several pro/โ€ฆ"
US ยท with Sara Van Coillie
"Candis and Dolan were exceptional from the moment we made contact. Theyโ€™ve answered all of our questions, provided great suggestions, were responsive and efficient in all bookings for this trip (safari, day trips, transfโ€ฆ"
CA ยท with Candis Sequera
"Keith has been amazing with helping us book our trip! We booked it very last minute as we havenโ€™t had time and as this is our honeymoon we wanted it to be very special. Keith has checked in continuously to make sure weโ€™rโ€ฆ"
GB ยท with Keith Kudzai Chideme
"Zene was exceptional - very patient with us as we went through many questions and alternatives as first time travelers to Africa."
IT ยท with Zene Devine

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