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Amboseli National Park is a renowned protected area located in southern Kenya, near the border with Tanzania. Covering an area of approximately 392 square kilometres, the park is best known for its iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak. Established as a game reserve in 1968 and designated as a national park in 1974, Amboseli offers visitors a unique opportunity to witness the majestic beauty of the African savannah against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountain.
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including large herds of elephants, as well as predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Visitors to Amboseli Safari can also enjoy birdwatching, with over 400 bird species recorded within the park.
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park well known for the tree climbing lions, the soda ash lake that attracts thousands and pink flamingos, one of Tanzania’s biggest elephant population and breathtaking scenery!Â
Located in the northern part of Tanzania, Lake Manyara National Park is 126 kilometers west of Arusha Town. The park covers an area of 330 sq km / 125 sq mile including a lake surface of 230 sq km / 89 sq miles
Lake Manyara has a big number of elephants, so many giraffes; zebras, wildebeests, impalas, waterbucks, and warthogs, the less-known shy Kik’s dik dik as well as the Klipspringer that dwell along the ramps of the escarpment. Leopards are hosted within the scattered forests and escarpment, while the healthy population of lions that are widely known for their unique tree climbing capability. In addition, you will not fail to notice the very large number of baboons in this park which can live in sizeable troops of up to 200 members.
There are a number of fascinating tourist attractions that can be explored and a number of activities such as bird watching, game drives, visit maasai bombas.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT
The dry season, from June to September and January to February, is considered the Best Time To Visit Amboseli National Park. During these months, the skies are clear, and wildlife congregates around water sources, offering optimal conditions for game viewing. The vegetation is also less dense, enhancing visibility.
However, Amboseli is a year-round destination, and the wetter months (March to May and October to December) transform the landscape into lush
highlights
- Mount Kilimanjaro: The park’s backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro provides a stunning setting for wildlife photography, especially at sunrise and sunset.
- Elephants: Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds, offering some of the best elephant viewing opportunities in Africa.
- Swamps and Marshes: The park’s wetlands, fed by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro’s melting snow, attract a wide variety of wildlife and birdlife.
- Observation Hill: This vantage point offers panoramic views over the park, including the swamps and plains, and is an excellent spot for photography.
- Visit Maasai Villages: Engage with the local Maasai communities and learn about their culture, traditions, and way of life through organized village visits.
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