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This map of Amboseli shows the national park boundary, its airstrips and access roads, and Mount Kilimanjaro rising on the Tanzanian border just to the south. Trunktrails Safaris runs tours and safaris to Amboseli all year.
Interactive map of Amboseli National Park
Amboseli covers 392 km² at the foot of Kilimanjaro, about 240 km south of Nairobi. The orange block is the park; blue pins are airstrips; brown lines are the main roads in.
Boundaries from OpenStreetMap contributors and WDPA, simplified for display; roads and airstrips from OpenStreetMap; basemap © CARTO. Drive times are typical and vary with conditions.
Getting to Amboseli
Amboseli is about 240 km from Nairobi, a four-hour drive on the Nairobi-Mombasa road (A104) turning south at Emali, or a 45-minute flight from Wilson Airport into the park airstrip. Most lodges sit inside or just outside the park near the airstrips marked on the map.
| From | Distance | By road | By air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 240 km | ~4 hr | 45 min (Wilson) |
| Amboseli to Tsavo West | ~230 km | ~4 hr | short hop |
Best time to visit Amboseli
The dry months of June to October and January to February give the clearest Kilimanjaro views and the easiest elephant viewing around the swamps. The wet months are green and quiet, with the mountain often hidden by cloud.
Amboseli map: frequently asked questions
How far is Amboseli from Nairobi?
Amboseli is about 240 km south of Nairobi, roughly a four-hour drive or a 45-minute flight from Wilson Airport.
Can you see Kilimanjaro from Amboseli?
Yes. On clear mornings, usually in the dry season, Kilimanjaro forms the backdrop to the park, which sits at its northern foot just across the Tanzanian border.
What is Amboseli famous for?
Large elephant herds with big tuskers, set against Mount Kilimanjaro, plus excellent plains-game and birdlife around the swamps.
Plan your Amboseli safari
Trunktrails Safaris is a native Kenyan-owned operator running tours and safaris to Amboseli all year. Tell us your dates and we will sort the route, the right lodge and the way in.
WhatsApp +254 113 208888 | info@trunktrailssafaris.com
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