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The Animals of Amboseli

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Baby Elephant Nursing in Amboseli National Park

Next up on our epic tour of African National Parks was Amboseli National Park in Kenya.  It receives far fewer visitors than many of the parks we had been to – only about 100,000 per year – but this means the animals are less used to people and will walk closer to or indeed straight across the roads where our jeeps traversed the vast plains.   In the back of some of the photos you will be able to see Mount Kilimanjaro which is actually across the border in Tanzania. 

Amboseli National Park is known for its large elephant herds and we definitely saw quite a few during our visit to the park but there were also gorgeous giraffes, lions, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and hundreds of birds.  I can already tell you my Dad will say this is one of those posts with too many photos but it was such an incredible place I really want to make sure you feel like you get the full experience and the worst thing that could happen is you decided you have seen enough and go onto another post.  🙂  So without further ado: 

Giraffes in Amboseli National ParkAdorable Deer in Amboseli National ParkMount Kilimanjaro View from Amboseli National ParkGiraffe Family in Amboseli National ParkLarge Bird in Amboseli National ParkKevin and Zebra in Amboseli National ParkGiraffes at Sunset in Amboseli National ParkKelly in Amboseli National ParkLion Stalking in Amboseli National ParkBird Eating a Fish in Amboseli National ParkHyenea at Amboseli National ParkGiraffe Close Up at Amboseli National ParkLion in Grass in Amboseli National ParkLion in Amboseli National ParkSunset in Amboseli National Park

So many truly gorgeous creatures!  But my favorite part of our time in Amboseli was when we spent an hour watching this gorgeous elephant heard filled with bulls (adult males), mothers, and their babies.  Take a look: 

Family of Elepahnts in Amboseli National ParkElephant Chasing Wildabeast Amboseli National ParkElephants Crossing the RoadElephants Crossing the RoadElephant Heard at End of Day at Amboseli National ParkMale Bull Elephant in Amboseli National ParkHeard of Baby Elephants in Amboseli National Park

Which would be your favorite animal to see in person? 

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  2. Natalie says

    My personal favorites are the giraffes. That one where the giraffe is looking right at you it looks like it wants to say hello to you.

    they’re always the first animal I go see when I’m at the zoo.

  3. Gerry says

    I wonder what the lion was stalking in your photo? Do you know?

    All of your photos are fantastic and I wish I could have been there with you. Looks like a magical place.

  4. Courtney says

    I personally adore that elephants. You got so many fabulous shots of moms with their babies. I can’t even imagine what it’s like to see them in person.

    The photo of them going right across the Jeeps from you and they don’t even seem afraid. Were they ever afraid of you?

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