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- Africa
- Kenya
- Nairobi
- Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli is a park of giants, renowned for its herds of mighty
tusked elephants presided over by the magnificent backdrop of
Africa's highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. One of Africa's most
unforgettable images is the picture of these large creatures
standing in silent tribute before the gigantic snow-covered
mountain just over the border in neighbouring Tanzania. It is a
relatively small park with wide plains merging with the distant
skyline, affording good visibility in all directions.
Observation Hill rises from the centre for breathtaking views
over the park and towards Mt Kilimanjaro, especially in the pink
light of dawn. Meaning 'Place of Water' in the Masai language, it
has a continuous supply from Kilimanjaro's snowmelt, forming
underground springs that feed the marshy patches and swamps home to
hippos and a great variety of bird life. Predators are relatively
scarce apart from jackal and hyena, but there are large numbers of
grazers such as wildebeest, zebra and gazelles on the grassy plains
and giraffe among the thorn trees. A popular way to take in the
scenery is by way of a noiseless microlight flight, either from
Nairobi or the Amboseli airstrip. There is a wide range of
accommodation in and around the outskirts of the park for those
wanting to extend the experience.
Information & Facts
Admission
US$60 (adults), US$30 (children). There are concessions
for residents and citizens of Kenya
Language
English is the official language but Swahili is the
national language, with 42 ethnic languages spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES), divided into
100 cents. It is not advisable to take Kenyan Shillings out of the
country, as they are difficult to exchange elsewhere. Travellers
cheques in Sterling or US Dollars are recommended for your trip to
Kenya. US Dollars in particular have become commonly used in many
of the country's main hotels and safari lodges. Foreign currency
can be changed at banks, bureaux de change and hotels; easiest to
exchange are US dollars, pounds sterling or Euros. Street exchange
merchants should be avoided as they are operating illegally. Banks
open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm and on the first and last
Saturday of the month. Banks and bureaux de change at the
international airport stay open 24 hours. Credit Cards (American
Express, Visa and MasterCard) are accepted in the larger hotels and
stores, and some camps and lodges. ATMs are widely available in
Nairobi and the major towns.
Opening Times