Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park, National park in Kajiado County, Kenya.
Description
Amboseli is a national park in Kajiado County, Kenya, covering around 390 square kilometers of grassland, wetlands and open plains. Mount Kilimanjaro forms the backdrop to the south, its summit rising above the landscape.
History
The area was designated a game reserve in 1906 and initially served to control hunting. It became a national park in 1974 to protect habitat for elephants and other animals.
Culture
The name comes from the Maa word for dust or salty ground, reflecting the dry plains and alkaline soils. Visitors often see Maasai herders in traditional red clothing grazing their cattle along the edge of the reserve.
Practical
The park lies around 240 kilometers southeast of Nairobi and is accessible via unpaved roads that become more challenging during rainy periods. Early mornings and late afternoons offer the best conditions for animal watching.
Did you know?
Five marsh areas are fed by underground springs from Kilimanjaro and provide water throughout the year. These wet zones attract large elephant herds even when the surrounding grassland is parched.
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