Amboseli National Park is ideal for anyone looking to experience Kenya's wilderness. Although Amboseli can be visited any time of the year, the dry season (June, July, August, September, and October) is considered the best time to explore the park. During these months, it is easy to spot wildlife, and Mount Kilimanjaro is also evident.

However, this is usually the peak season for Kenya's tourism, so expect other game vehicles at water points where the animals typically come to quench their thirst. To avoid the peak crowds, usually in all significant national parks during this period, consider visiting Amboseli in January or February.

It is best to avoid Amboseli during the rainy seasons since the park's roads are usually muddy and difficult to navigate. Also, vegetation is usually thick during this period, making it difficult to spot wildlife and impacting your Amboseli safari experience.

Even though temperatures at Amboseli are usually moderate throughout the year, we recommend you carry a sweater or lightweight jacket because of early morning game activities.

Amboseli National Park is well known for its stunning biodiversity, including many flora and fauna. The park is home to many African elephants, who are easy to spot during a game drive. Interestingly, guides know some of the elephants by name because they have been used by research scientists at the Amboseli Elephant Research Centre.

There are about 58 families of elephants in Amboseli, with each family comprising of around 300 males. One of the interesting facts about these families is that an adult female is the head. Start planning your safari to learn more about these huge but gentle species.

However, if you're not visiting Amboseli for the elephants, don't worry because other members of the Big 5 can be easily spotted roaming the vast savannah. Lions, leopards, and buffalo are usually available in large numbers in the park.

Buffaloes can be found in the swampy areas in the afternoon, feeding on the grass while trying to quench their thirst. A pride of lions is usually nearby, waiting for the best moment to attack. On the other hand, leopards are shy animals and often climb trees during the day. They hunt at night.

Amboseli used to have large herds of rhinos at some point, but they are now extinct. It is said that locals poached the rhinos.

Other mammals that can be seen at Amboseli National Park are:

Blue wildebeests

African wild dogs

Zebras

Oribis

Impala

Kudu

Topis

Gazelle