How to get to Amboseli National Park?
Getting to Amboseli National Park is relatively simple, with the several options available to suit different preferences and budgets, and the park is located approximately 240 kilometers southeast of Nairobi, making it an ideal safari destination for the day trip or a longer safari adventure with African Vacation Safaris and one of the most convenient ways to reach Amboseli national park is by flying into Amboseli Airport which receives charter flights from Nairobi’s Wilson’s Airport, or Kilimanjaro Airport and from the airstrip, the visitors can be transferred to their lodges or camp and then alternatively, the visitors can drive to Amboseli national park from Nairobi, which takes around 4 hours through Mombasa Road and then Namanga Highway, passing through the scenic Kenyan countryside and offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape, and then the shuttle services and public transportation options are also available from Nairobi and nearby towns, and once at the park, the visitors can explore its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and with its accessible location and stunning natural beauty, Amboseli national park is the best safari destination for anyone looking to experience the best of Kenya’s wildlife and then wilderness.
Amboseli national park.
Amboseli national park is a world-renowned safari destination that is located in the southern Kenya, approximately 240 kilometers southeast of Nairobi, near the Tanzanian border. Amboseli national park was established as a national park in 1974 to protect the various wildlife, the park covers an area of about 392 square kilometers of its low land bordered by Kenyan-Tanzania border; and its one of the best destinations on an African safari to observe the large herds of elephants in their natural habitat, with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro providing a breathtaking backdrop, and the park’s diverse landscape, woodlands, and swamps, supports a wide range of wildlife, including the big four of the big five mammals that is buffaloes, lions, leopards, and elephants the park lacks the rhinos. Other animal species in the park includes zebras, giraffes, cheetahs and over 420 bird species.
Amboseli national park is also known for its rich Maasai culture heritage, with the opportunities to learn about the local community’s traditional way of life and then interacting with them, and the park offers stunning views of the Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak, making it a photographer’s paradise and with its unique blend of wildlife, scenery and the cultural significance, Amboseli national park is an exceptional safari destination for anyone interested in exploring Kenya’s natural beauty and then rich heritage and its location near thee Tanzania border also makes it the best stopover for the travelers exploring the East African region.
Ways of accessing Amboseli national park.
Road transport.
Road transport is the perfect way of enjoying Kenya countryside and also having wonderful viewing of the snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro, great closer viewing of the animal species on your safari vehicle which can be spotted during air transport. Though both modes of transport are determined on the traveler’s budget, comfort and then time.
Using the road transport; there are two ways to where you can drive for about 3 hours to reach the park that Nairobi to get to Meshanani gate while using Namanga road while covering a distance of about 240 kilometers and this takes you 3 hour drive.
However on the other side you can use Mombasa Road that takes you about 228 kilometers while entering Amboseli national park that takes you about 2 and a half or three hours. Road transport is very rewarding and stunning if you go through a small town of Emali when using Mombasa road.
While using road transport African Vacation Safaris recommends and advises you to always use 4×4 WD vehicle for your best smoother journey and safety.
Air transport.
Air transport though however being the fastest means to reach the park; this is where the tourists reach the park while using the domestic flights. This is where the tourists do fly to Amboseli national park from Wilson Airport in Nairobi or Kilimanjaro Airport from Tanzania while using the scheduled flights that can be booked through African Vacation Safaris this is where it does the arrangement with the initial pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as this is the major airport to where clients lands up to enter Kenya then our experienced tour guide pick you and transfer you to Wilson Airport and then you will fly to Amboseli Airstrip, that is such fast and it takes you shortest period of time. There are various carriers such as Mombasa Air Safari, Air Kenya, Safari link and among many others, these are very comfortable with the limited number of people and they are applicable for the daily flights to all protected national park besides Amboseli national park like Maasai Mara national park, Lake Nakuru national park, Tsavo East national park, Tsavo west national park and among many others.
When you think about a Kenya safari, there are different two modes of transport to access Amboseli national park; that is air transport and road transport depending on the tourists’ choice, preference and then budget, you are kindly reminded that you will be required to send your scanned personal documents like visa and passport to verify your identity before your time of arrival for African Vacation Safaris to organize for you the flight booking arrangements on time as well enjoying your variety services that is booking your accommodation, preparing your mode of transport, arranging your safari activities and among many others.
For more information about knowing on how to get to Amboseli national park on a Kenya safari and accessing other various safari destinations in Kenya that is Lake Nakuru national park, Nairobi national park, Samburu national reserve, Maasai Mara national reserve, Tsavo east national park, Tsavo west national park and among others. Contact us at African Vacation Safaris, our experienced and skilled staff will help to plan, organize and advice you to have the perfect safari experience and getting to the parks very safely.