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Amboseli National Park
Elephants Against Kilimanjaro
Amboseli National Park is Kenya's most famous park, celebrated for its iconic views of elephants walking against the snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park sits at the foot of Africa's highest mountain at an altitude of 1,220 m and is home to one of the best-studied elephant populations in the world. The Amboseli basin — a dried ancient lake bed — attracts enormous herds of buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and giraffe, while the swamps are filled with hippos and birds.
Kenya
Country
1,220 m
Altitude
Kajiado County
Location
392 km²
Area
Park Highlights
Iconic Kilimanjaro backdrop — the most photographed wildlife scene in Africa
One of the best-studied elephant populations in the world
Swamps with hippos, buffalo and thousands of water birds
Big Five sightings: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino
Maasai cultural experiences near the park
Ideal Tanzania-Kenya combination safari starting point
Activities
Game drives with Kilimanjaro views at dawn
Photography of elephants against Kilimanjaro
Swamp game drives for hippos and birds
Maasai cultural village visits
Birdwatching — 400+ species
Hot air balloon safari at sunrise
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