Home to some of Kenya’s most iconic scenes, Amboseli is renowned for some of the densest populations of elephant in East Africa — and its presence of the last Super Tusker elephants — often seen marching single file across the dusty cracked earth. Presided over by the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, this is truly a land of giants.
Amboseli is the land of the elephant — and home to the famed Super Tuskers, elephants whose tusks brush the ground and can weigh more than 100lbs each. There are estimated to be less than fifty Super Tuskers left in Africa, the majority of whom are regularly spotted in the Amboseli region.
Between these giants and the large herds that can be seen criss-crossing the plains, Amboseli is the place for exceptional elephant viewing.
Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world with her three peaks of Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira, towers over the wildlife, savannah and hills in this part of southern Kenya. ‘Kili’, as she is known, is sometimes shy, peering out from behind clouds throughout the day, but when she does, her snow-capped peaks are unmistakable.
A remarkable density of resident animals can be found in Amboseli, and while elephants dominate the landscape, there is an array of fauna and flora to be enjoyed including over 400-odd species of birdlife, as well as migratory wildebeest and zebra.
Here you can take in towering giraffe as well as the more unusual species of gerenuk, lesser kudu and fringe-eared oryx. Visitors are also treated to sightings of lion and hyena.
Amboseli is the land of the elephant — and home to the famed Super Tuskers, elephants whose tusks brush the ground and can weigh more than 100lbs each. There are estimated to be less than fifty Super Tuskers left in Africa, the majority of whom are regularly spotted in the Amboseli region.
Between these giants and the large herds that can be seen criss-crossing the plains, Amboseli is the place for exceptional elephant viewing.
Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world with her three peaks of Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira, towers over the wildlife, savannah and hills in this part of southern Kenya. ‘Kili’, as she is known, is sometimes shy, peering out from behind clouds throughout the day, but when she does, her snow-capped peaks are unmistakable.
A remarkable density of resident animals can be found in Amboseli, and while elephants dominate the landscape, there is an array of fauna and flora to be enjoyed including over 400-odd species of birdlife, as well as migratory wildebeest and zebra.
Here you can take in towering giraffe as well as the more unusual species of gerenuk, lesser kudu and fringe-eared oryx. Visitors are also treated to sightings of lion and hyena.
The greater Amboseli ecosystem is vast — some 8,000km2 — with Amboseli National Park a small, yet key part. Also known as the Amboseli-Tsavo-Kilimanjaro ecosystem, and accorded a UNESCO Biosphere status, this enormous area includes the Chyulu Hills, Tsavo East and Tsavo West as well as many conservancies, including Kimana Sanctuary. Although a semi-arid area, the variety of landscapes provides a diversity of wildlife to be enjoyed.
The greater Amboseli area offers a unique tapestry of habitats, from dusty plains to misty cloud forests, bountiful wetlands to savannah and woodlands; all with the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. The rich variety of birdlife and abundance of animals offer extraordinary sightings. The communities in and around Amboseli are well known for helping to conserve this spectacular diversity through partnerships with national parks and community-run conservancies — Kimana Sanctuary, home to Angama Amboseli, being one such example.
Our travel team will be happy to arrange these experiences and more for your time in Amboseli.
There are no visa requirements for any traveller visiting Kenya. To enter Kenya you will need:
–An approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA). All foreign travellers, including infants and children, must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) prior to travel to Kenya
–The eTA must be applied for through the online portal (https://etakenya.go.ke). Your eTA is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance
–An eTA fee is applicable for many nationalities including the US and UK
–An eTA is not required if you have a valid East African Tourist Visa (EATV) for travel to Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda
–A valid passport for at least six months from the date of entry, recommended with at least two blank pages (temporary passports will not be accepted)
–Passport holders from the following EAC countries are exempted from applying for an eTA: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda
There are no compulsory vaccinations required for entry to Kenya.
–Travellers arriving from an endemic country will be required to present a valid yellow fever certificate for all travellers older than one year
–Vaccinations need to be administered 10 days or more prior to travel, and the certificate will need to be provided as proof. Depending on your onward travel plans, or country of residence, you may also be required to have a yellow fever certificate for entry
–Yellow fever certificates now have a lifetime validity
Kenya is classified as a malaria area. We recommend that travellers contact their local medical clinic for professional advice, and that they obtain comprehensive travel insurance, including health cover, prior to travelling. Insect repellent is provided at all Angama properties and at most lodges in the region, please confirm for your specific itinerary.
–All guests staying at Angama properties are covered for Emergency Medical Evacuation by air to a Nairobi hospital — from there onwards all medical costs are for the traveller’s own expense
–We recommend purchasing travel insurance at the time of booking to ensure you are covered for the unexpected. The insurance should include coverage for trip delay, trip interruption, trip cancellation, emergency medical and emergency evacuation/repatriation, as well as baggage delay and loss
Daily scheduled flights from Nairobi, the Maasai Mara and Kenya’s coast into Amboseli are available. The airfield in Amboseli National Park and most of the conservancy’s airstrips, such as Kimana Sanctuary, welcome private charters as well as scheduled flights. Many of the properties in the area, including Angama Amboseli, can also be accessed via a three-to-four-hour drive by paved road from Nairobi.
Its equatorial location in East Africa means Amboseli enjoys a warm and temperate climate, making it an all-year-round safari destination. The months of March to May experience the most amount of rainfall, as well as November to mid-December, with characteristic brief afternoon thundershowers. Panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro can be especially clear between these seasons. During the dry season (from June to October) there is little to no rain and the low vegetation makes for easy wildlife spotting.
Summer months are October to April with temperatures of min 17°C/62°F and max 30°C/86°F; Winter is usually from May to September with temperatures of min 14°C/57°F and max 24°C/75°C.
