Pro

Scenic and full of life
Con

Some roads are in bad conditions & is very dusty
In a nutshell

One can get lost in the scenery and the elephants
easterntrekker Says: By days end we were ready to get back to the comforts of our lodge . The drought has caused such devastation and it is evident everywhere....with starving or starved animals all around us.Just before we arrived at our hotel we see this incrediable sunset, reminding us there...
4 Reviews and 117 Opinions The lodge offers full board, very good accomodation, good locatoin at the middle of the park. Large...
Any lodge in Kenya: Happy Birthday Celebrations
Homanded Says: Kenyan's have a fun way of celebrating Birthdays. At your request, they will pre-make a cake which will be delivered at your table at the end of the meal. The birthday affair consists of all employees lining up single file, going from table to table, showing your name to the...
Amboseli Serena Lodge: Night Safari
BorneoGrrl Says: There is a small waterhole behind the Amboseli Serena Lodge where animals come to have a drink of water. The area is covered by trees and bush but more often that not, you will be surprised by the sight of a Waterbuck or other animals that dare venture close to humans. While...
Amboseli Serena Lodge: Goodies from the lodge
BorneoGrrl Says: The shop at Amboseli Serena Lodge has a good selection of souvenirs and some essential items. The prices are non-negotiable but sometimes cheaper than the stuff sold by some souvenir shops along the roads to the game reserves. This also means that you don't have to haggle...
BorneoGrrl Says: There are plenty of Vervets, these black faced monkeys that hang around the lodge on the trees, roof and anywhere close to the hotel guests because their objective is to pinch food & anything they can carry. You have to watch for your stuff e.g sunglasses, small bags. They...
BorneoGrrl Says: Having been on safari several times, I find that the time is wasted going to some of these souvenir shops that sell local craft at ridiculously high prices. Our guide will make this compulsory "rest stops" conveniently at these shops at the notion of using the bathroom but I...
BorneoGrrl Says: A small to medium sized bags is sufficient to carry your essentials (unless you're planning on buying lots of local souvenirs), and easy to cart around in your vehicle Cotton or natural fiber material is better for comfort and always wear comfortable walking shoes e.g...
The barren plains of Lake Amboseli
BorneoGrrl Says: When heading back to Nairobi from Amboseli National Park, we drove on what looks like a desert plain. This is Lake Amboseli, a temporary lake that floods during the rainy seasons. You can spot a small number of animals crossing this lake, probably heading for the wet swamps...
Homanded Says: Our favorite part of Kenya was simply absorbing and knowning that due to it's immense, we would need to catalog and jot down for posterity as much as possible in a journal.It is easy to become confused and awed due to it's immensity and overwhelming experiences, especially...
Plan a Amboseli National Park vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Amboseli National Park locals

Carry plenty of sunscreen - SPF 45 or higher if at all possible. The sun in Amboseli is particularly dangerous due to the lack of vegetation. Even riding around...
Q: I am doing my coursework on Amboseli National park, and i need to find information about the services they provide. Are there any...

A: What do you mean by "services"? There are no services as such in the park itself. There are a few lodges and a camping site. Cynthia Moss also has her camp there for her...
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In the Shadows of Mt Kilimanjaro

You can imagine my excitement to finally be able to personally see the mighty Mt Kilimajaro in all its glory. Coming to Amboseli National Park has made it all possible and I was more than thrilled.......
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Amboseli Reserve: Located in the Rift Valley, on the border of Tanzania. North West of "KILIMANJARO"! A small reserve only 392sq.km.! To me ,it looks BIGGER! One of Kenya's more popular reserves.You...
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In the shadow of the Kilimanjaro

Amboseli is a relatively small gamepark in the shadow of Africas highest mountain, the Kilimanjaro. The Amboseli Park was established in 1968 and became a National Park in 1974. Amboselli covers an...
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Ever since I was a little boy and saw the movie "Snow's of Kilimanjaro", written by Ernest Hemmingway and starring Gregory Peck and Susan Hayward, I dreamed of someday seeing the beautiful scenery...
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Amboselli The worst drought in Kenya since the 1960’s is being felt hardest in Amboselli. Everywhere we see dust devils across the barren land as we drive into the area.
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