Amboseli National Park is a wildlife reserve located in southern Kenya, near the Tanzania border. The park covers an area of 392 km² and provides a habitat for over 40 mammals and more than 400 birds. It is one of Kenya's most popular tourist destinations and is known for its large herds of elephants.
Amboseli National Park was established in 1974 and is one of Kenya's first national parks.
It is located on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.
The park is named after the Amboseli Basin, which is fed by underground springs and provides a lush landscape for animals and birds.
It is home to the largest elephant herd in Kenya, estimated to be around 1,200 individuals.
The park also has large herds of buffalo, zebras, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and other wildlife.
The Maasai people, one of Kenya's indigenous tribes, live and work within the park boundaries.
Amboseli is an important research center for studying elephants and their behavior.
The park provides a unique opportunity to observe elephants up close, as they often come to the swamps and marshes to drink and bathe.
It is considered one of the best places in the world for bird watching, with over 400 species recorded in the park.
The park offers a range of eco-tourism activities, including game drives, guided walks, and cultural tours.
