Kenya, in the southern region is a protected area famous for its large population of over 1000 resident elephants and magical scenic beauty with the backdrop of the world’s highest free-standing mountain, snow-capped Kilimanjaro.
The National Park covers 96,865 acres (392km²), which constitutes less than 5% of the entire 2 million acre ecosystem of the Amboseli basin crossing from Kenya into Tanzania. The lush green wetlands in this otherwise dry area make Amboseli National Park one of the best wildlife-viewing areas on the planet, attracting over 600 species of birds including pelicans, kingfishers, crakes, hammerkops, 47 types of raptors as well as the African elephant, cape buffalo, impala, hyena, giraffe, zebra, gazelle and wildebeest with lion and cheetah among the big cats that roam the area.
To the north-east of Amboseli, the Chyulu Hills form the youngest volcanic mountain range in Africa, stretching for over 100km and creating a picturesque setting with endless vistas over the open plains and rolling hills.
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