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Located on Kenya-Tanzania border, approx. 220 km (140 miles) from Nairobi, Amboseli National Park is one of the major wildlife parks in Kenya. Though a relatively small park by Kenyan standards, covering an area of just 330 sq km, the Amboseli National Park is known for its rich varieties of flora and fauna and breathtaking views of snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Though Amboseli is an important habitat for African Elephants, you can also find Black Rhinos, Giraffes, Wildebeests, Lions and Leopards among others. Thousands of tourists and wildlife enthusiasts visit Amboseli National Park in Kenya to enjoy game viewing and are rewarded with a memorable experience. If you're planning a safari tour in Kenya, then we suggest you to include Amboseli in your tour itinerary. Travour offers you specially designed tour packages for Kenya. Find an ideal tour package for you and enjoy Kenya at her very best with Travour.
The Amboseli National Park is famous for its exceptional scenic beauty and rich elephant population. The park is home to over 900 elephants, which are major tourist attractions here. Amboseli is also home to rare African Black Rhino, Giraffe, Wildebeests, Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Buffaloes, Impalas and Hippos to name a few. Zebras, Masai Giraffe, Waterbucks are some of the other commonly available game at the eastern side of the park. Amboseli also attracts and shelters over 400 species of birds. Ornithologists and bird lovers can see a wide variety of birds in Amboseli, including Kingfishers, Bee-eaters, Taita Falcon, Vultures, Taveta Golden Weavers, Harrier Eagles, and the African Fishing Eagles. In the marshy areas of the Amboseli you can spot waterbirds like the Madagascar Squacco Heron and the Lapwing.
Though all national parks in Kenya offer excellent condition for game viewing, wildlife viewing in Amboseli with snowcapped Mt Kilimanjaro in the background is altogether a different experience. The park has a flat and dusty landscape with scant vegetation, makes it one of the best places to view wildlife in Africa. The two swamps fed by natural springs within the park are the best place to see wildlife in Amboseli on Kenya Safari Tours. Apart from excellent game viewing and bird watching, Amboseli National Park also offers ideal conditions to enjoy hiking, camping, camel safaris and nature walking.
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