Best time to visit Amboseli National Park Kenya : The best time to visit Amboseli National Park is all year round, though African countries is experienced with two seasonal climatic changes that comprises of wet and dry seasons.
But the best time to go for safari on Kenya safaris – Amboseli National Park usually happens from the month of June to October and January to February, which is perfect time for game viewing. More so, wet season usually starts from November to May thus providing a rewardable view of Mount Kilimanjaro and its more rewarding early morning and late afternoon when the sky is se clear of dust.
Despite that, Amboseli National Park is known as a home for big four mammals and other animal species as well as haven for birders. More fact, the park was established in 1906 as reserve but later gazette as a national park in 1974. It became a world heritage site in 1991, covering an area of about 392 square kilometers and its managed by Kenya Wildlife Service ‘’KWS’’.
Best season;
The best season to visit the park is during the dry seasons when the park is out of slippery and muddy – starts from June to September and January to February. Within this time of the year, the park receives little rainfall and excellent wildlife viewing, animals include African bush elephants, impala, lions, cape buffaloes, cheetah, Masai giraffes, Grant’s zebra, blue wildebeest, spotted hyenas among others.
High season /Peak season
This is the busiest season thousands of travelers visit Amboseli National Park for safari adventure. It starts from December to March and July to October yearly. They are best to go for Christmas celebrations, game viewing of animals and clear viewing of Mount Kilimanjaro. This is because the area can be out of watery and malaria is at less of problems during the dry season.
November to May – Wet season
This is the best time for birdwatching especially migratory birds are present in the park. Also perfect time of the year to have clear view of the Mount Kilimanjaro, view large number of animals within the park.
The park is rewarding due to green pastures, beautiful vegetation that attracts a lot of mammals.
Note that; During wet season road transport can be in poor condition especially in the month of April to May. During peak rainfall, game drive can be interrupted. To visitors who do not want to spend much money on their safari-wet season stands out the most favorite one.
Wet season- accommodation rates go low and the park can be out of crowd.
Essentials to carry on safari to Amboseli National Park;
The best essentials to carry on safari include; Insect repellent, water bottle, sun screen glasses, camera with enough batteries, hiking shoes, hat many more.
Where to stay
Amboseli National Park has excellent safari accommodation ranging from Luxury, Midrange and Budget with perfect amenities; Amboseli Serena safari, Tawi lodge, Tortilis camp, Kibo safari camp, Ol Tukai lodge many more.
Getting there; Amboseli can be accessed from southeast of Nairobi city within 4-hour drive. We recommend you to use 4×4 wheel drive vehicle which is suitable for travel.
Road transport is rewarding, offering spectacular view of Kenya’s country side.
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