Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park is rewarded with a large greenery composed of wetlands, thorn bush, acacia woodland, and marshland and one of the great chances of fully encountering the flora and fauna is by embarking on a guided nature walk experience around the park.

The nature walk is a foot activity that involves walking, and climbing hills offering the best chance to stretch in nature and also the best sight of Mountain Kilimanjaro the species to encounter include: bush babies, waterbucks, buffalos, baboons, aardwolf, leopards, jackals, lions, fringed eared, Thomson’s, Grant’s gazelles, Hippopotamus, zebras, elephants and the nocturnal cats like lions and the bird species like greater flamingo, Lesser flamingo, Long toed lap claw, Rufous chatterer, Spike-heeled heron, Tavete golden weaver, vonder Dicken’s horn bills, Dickinson’s kestrel, Common redshank, African swamp hen, pangani long claw, Hartlaub’s bustard among others.

Nature walks can be done in the morning, evening, and night timings in an accompaniment of a ranger guide, the further you go in the sanctum, completely depends on your level of fitness, as it is a foot activity.

Amboseli National Park is among the top birding sites nesting over 400 species of birds that can easily be spotted along the Sinet delta – the ideal birding spot, swamps, bushes, and acacia woodlands of the delta, along the shores of Lake Amboseli, observation hill offering the best Ariel view of the park.

Bird species found in Amboseli national park include the Greater flamingo, African Jacana, Lesser flamingo, Long-toed lap claw, Rufous chatterer, Spike-heeled heron, Tavete golden weaver, Vonder Dicken’s hornbills, Dickinson’s kestrel, Common redshank, African swamp hen, pangani long claw, Hartlaub’s bustard among others.

Birding is done all year round though the best months for a keen birder are from May to June and October to December, which are breeding months for the birds, and the park can be full of the sweet melodies of nestlings plus a great opportunity for viewing the migratory birds.

Carry along your birding guidebook and binoculars to spot the birds, tick any bird species you have seen on your trip. It is also advised to book an experienced birder for a detailed birding trip.

Enjoy an artistic and cultural tour around the Masai land. The Masai were the first inhabitants of this land and after making the sanctuary a reserve, a portion of land was left for human settlement, which led to the formation of the local community of the Masai people who have co-existed with wildlife for hundreds of years.

Once at the Masai Village, the local elders meet you and introduce you to their families, the Masai homestead has around 50 traditional houses from where you will learn and experience the Masai daily lives. You do not have to worry about the language barrier; there is always an interpreter available on-site to help you understand the maa language.

The Masai people are extremely attached to wildlife and this is portrayed in their way of living, the food they eat, the cattle keeping, their kind of entertainment, the style of their homes, and their burial ground among others. The Masai people completely rely on the cattle for survival; they get their food from pastoralism like milk and meat.

Support the local community by booking a local visit around Masai land and buying some of their crafts.

Hot air balloons offer the most incredible sightings of the Nyika plateau, rain forests, and the great scenery of the park. The day starts with you enjoying a delicious breakfast before proceeding to the Hot air balloon headquarters for a briefing from the pilot about the dos and don’ts while you are above the earth’s crust.

Proceed to the basket and jump in, The basket ascends slowly with a thrusting sound as the balloon inflates, a sound that vibrates the wilderness increasing your adrenaline, a very thrilling and unforgettable experience it is! When the balloon reaches the firmament, it starts to float. The excursion lasts for about 2 hours weather dependent. Enjoy the aerial view of the flora and fauna; intersect with the birds in the sky, and watch the wild animals hunt for their prey in the savannah plains and how the different wild species defend themselves from the carnivores.

Enjoy a night in the wild surrounded by the natural habitats which is a fascinating activity and also a great opportunity for encountering the nocturnal animals like the spotted hyenas and the best chance for catching sight of the early birders.

Embark on hiking the tallest mountain in Africa standing at 5896 meters high, which is a backdrop of the park. Mountain Kilimanjaro is a dormant extinct volcano and it is the tallest freestanding mountain with a whole year snowcapped peak.

Mountain Kilimanjaro hiking takes about five to nine days through the seven main routings from the southern and northern sides of the mountain. The routes are Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai, Northern Circuit and Umbwe.

Highly experienced guides for your safety who come along with a medical team and medical equipment like bottled oxygen, portable stretcher, and other first aid medications to secure your health. It is a great view to take a health checkup before embarking on the hike.

The observation hill is located on the western side of the park and it was named after the fact that it is located at a higher altitude than other plains in the park making it the best spot to observe and sight the animals on an Ariel view, a very beautiful spot for visitors to view the park.

The place is well set up with tables and benches in a shaded environment suitable for a lunch date or even a sundowner experience as you take in the stunning views of nature.