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Why visit Amboseli?

Amboseli National Park is in southern Kenya, close to the border with Tanzania. It is famous for its views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, which rises just across the border. The park is also known for its large herds of elephants, which have been studied here for decades.

The classic Amboseli image is a line of elephants walking across the plains with the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro behind them, best seen on clear mornings. Swamps fed by underground water from Kilimanjaro attract elephants, buffalo, hippos and many water birds. Lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest can also be seen on game drives. Observation Hill gives a panoramic view over the swamps and plains. Maasai communities live around the park, and cultural visits to their villages are commonly arranged. Amboseli is often combined with the Maasai Mara or with Tanzania's parks on a longer safari.

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When to go to Amboseli

The best months for Amboseli are January, February, June, July, August, September and October. Highs then sit around 26°C, and a week here is expensive.

Jan
27°
low 18°
13 wet days
Feb
29°
low 18°
10 wet days
Mar
29°
low 18°
15 wet days
Apr
27°
low 18°
23 wet days
May
26°
low 16°
14 wet days
Jun
25°
low 15°
7 wet days
Jul
24°
low 14°
4 wet days
Aug
25°
low 14°
4 wet days
Sep
27°
low 15°
4 wet days
Oct
28°
low 16°
9 wet days
Nov
26°
low 17°
21 wet days
Dec
26°
low 17°
23 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Kimana, Kajiado County. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Amboseli — common questions

When is the best time to visit Amboseli?

The best months for Amboseli are January, February, June, July, August, September and October. Highs then sit around 26°C, and a week here is expensive.

What is the weather like in Amboseli?

February is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 29°C. July is the coolest, around 24°C by day and 14°C at night. April is the wettest, with about 23 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Amboseli known for?

Amboseli is best known for nature, adventure and culture. The things people come for: Elephants with Kilimanjaro views, swamps full of wildlife, Observation Hill, Maasai culture.

Who is Amboseli best suited to?

Amboseli works particularly well for couples, families, groups of friends and seniors. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Amboseli?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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Do I need a visa for Kenya?

That depends on your passport and how long you are staying, so there is no single answer. TonyPlan has a visa and entry checker — put in your nationality and it tells you what applies to you.

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