Amboseli National Park is compact compared to other parks in Kenya, covering a total area of 392 square kilometres (about half the area of Austin, Texas) within the Rift Valley Province in Southern Kenya.
Set in the shadow of the majestically looming Mount Kilimanjaro, the park combines stunning scenery with prolific game wildlife roaming its plains.
It is understandably one of Kenya’s best areas for safari exploration and can get busy during the popular months between July and October.
Amboseli National Park Location
Located at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, just an hour's flight or four hours southeast by road from Nairobi.
When to Go to Amboseli National Park
With excellent year-round sightings and such enviable landscapes, it is understandably one of Kenya’s most attractive areas for safari exploration and can be busy during the popular months between July and October.
Weather in Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park has a semi-arid climate with generally low humidity levels. Daytime temperatures typically range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F), and the nights can be cooler (15°C/59°F), especially during the dry seasons.
Amboseli National Park Altitude: 1,100-1,200 m above sea level