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Amboseli is a land of giants.  This
is a place of wide dry plains, where the horizons stretch into the
furthest distance and become one with the sky. Amboseli is renowned for
its elephant populations and large herds, including some impressively
tusked bulls are drawn to a series of large, lush swamplands. But the most impressive giant of all is Mt Kilimanjaro. Africa's largest mountain lies just over the border in Tanzania, but the most impressive views of its snow-capped peak are to be found in Amboseli. The early light of dawn turns the mountain a dark hue of purple, and its snows into an ethereal pink. The sight of Kilimanjaro high above herds of elephant crossing the plains of Amboseli is a timeless African image. This area is home to many Maasai communities, centred around the Amboseli National Park. The park is 400 sq kms, with its southern boundary along the Tanzanian border. The park is home to more than just Elephants, and herds of wildebeest, zebra and impala graze on the open plains.. There are areas of acacia forest that make for good birding, and are home to many small mammals. Cheetah are also often sighted here. The park is centred around a large hill, with fantastic views of the surrounding plains, often crossed by whirlwinds that send winding columns of dust into the sky. This open country is good walking territory, and many camps and lodges organise game walks, or trips to spend time in local Maasai villages.... Getting there: Amboseli is a 4 hour drive from Nairobi. The
nearest town is Namanga, on the Kenya/ Tanzania border. There are
regular buses and matatus to Namanga from Nairobi and other
destinations. There are also regular private shuttles from Nairobi to
Arusha in Tanzania, which pass by Namanga. There are daily scheduled
flights from both Nairobi and the coast. Amboseli has a central
airstrip. Private Charters also use this strip. |
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