Amboseli National Park is dubbed the “Home of the African Elephant”. The park covers 8000 sq km(3100 sq mil) in Kajiado County. Amboseli gets its name from the Maasai language as Empusel ( meaning salty and dusty place). It is famous for its large herds of elephants and is the best place to get close to free-ranging elephants worldwide. The park offers spectacular views of African wildlife due to the sparse vegetation, especially during dry months.

Amboseli Park has five distinct wildlife habitats: Swamps, Marshes, Yellow-barked Acacia Woodlands, Rocky Thornbush and Lava-strewn. These habitats create plenty of picturesque landscapes with the highest mountain in Africa, “Mount Kilimanjaro”, on the backdrop. Amboseli has approximately 1000 elephants, making it a paradise for African elephants and thus attracting vast numbers of tourists each year. During a single morning game drive, you will likely encounter some, if not all, the “ Big Five” (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Black Rhino and Buffalo). Over 400 bird species are recorded in Amboseli, making it a top destination for birdwatching lovers.