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Security Guidelines
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General rules to be followed when on Amboseli tours are:
- When on Amboseli safari one must stay inside the vehicle always; only venture outside the vehicle at designated spots
- Do not harass the animals
- Keep the vehicle on the track
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Amboseli
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One of the most popular parks in Kenya, Amboseli is situated in Rift Valley Province. The literal meaning of Amboseli is salty dust which refers to volcanic ash that came from eruptions in Mount Kilimanjaro thousands of years ago. The park is at par with the fascinating Masai Mara National Park in terms of its popularity and people visit it mainly to see herds of gigantic African Elephants grazing in lush jungles with backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
The park is a significant ground for Masai culture, here Kenya Wildlife Community Service works closely along with local leaders to promote and develop eco-tourism in the region. There are bountiful of options for game viewing and walking safaris at the ranch areas situated outside the park. This development in eco-tourism in the region benefits the indigenous communities in the region.
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Wildlife at Amboseli
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Some of the commonly seen animals in the region include wildebeest, lions, buffaloes, gazelles, cheetahs, zebras, Masai giraffes and baboons. In the permanent swamps of Olokenya and Enkongo Narok large herds of elephants are seen. The bull elephants have some of the largest tusks in whole of Kenya and are prime attraction for all those option for Amboseli safari. Amboseli is also a great location to spot the ‘Big Five’ including elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and leopard. The birdlife in the region is equally impressive and lots of colorful birds can be spotted mainly swampy and nearby lake areas.
Amboseli has over 80 different mammals to be found ranging from the tiny (and rarely seen) spectacled elephant shrew to the huge bulk of the African elephant. Few visitors will go home without superb elephant pictures with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. There are over 400 bird species. |
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