AMBOSELI: Elephant paradise.

In Kenya’s south east, in Kilmanjaro’s backyard, is one of the country’s best and most popular parks, Amboseli. Enormous numbers of elephants, as well as big cats, giraffe and plenty of grazers can be seen. With flat, open spaces, it is easy to see wildlife, making this a great spot for self-driving.

Amboseli travel zebra national park wildlife safari kenya africa — East of Nairobi, on the border with Tanzania, Amboseli National Park is definetely worth a visit.

Amboseli travel zebra national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Large, flat open grasslands provide easy viewing.

Amboseli travel zebra national park wildlife safari kenya africa — There are few places you will see more elephants than here.

Amboseli travel elephant flamingo national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Large wetlands in the middle of the park are a haven for birds and animals.

Amboseli travel crested stork national park wildlife safari kenya africa — A wet crested stork.

Amboseli travel elephants national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Elephants return from a bath.

Amboseli travel national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Massive blue skies are a feature of east and southern Africa. On a clear day, you can see Kilimanjaro.

Amboseli travel secretary bird national park wildlife safari kenya africa — A secretary bird.

overtourism Amboseli travel national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Amboseli is also very popular. The flat ground makes it easy to see where animals are. Crowds can develop quickly.

Amboseli travel cheetah national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Cheetahs watch as a safari car speeds by.

Amboseli travel elephants national park wildlife safari kenya africa — I counted over 100 in one spot.

Amboseli travel cheetah national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Animals nervously watch cheetahs hunting.

Amboseli travel ostrich national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Ostrich.

Amboseli travel crested stork national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Crested stork again.

Amboseli travel animals grazing national park wildlife safari kenya africa — A kaleidoscope of wildlife.

Amboseli travel herding cattle tribesman national park wildlife safari kenya africa — A tribesman herds his cattle through the park. A pair of cheetah were very nearby.

Amboseli travel lion national park wildlife safari kenya africa — We enjoyed watching these two frolic in the morning, reward for an early start.

Amboseli travel lion national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Tired of the attention, a lion heads for home.

Amboseli travel hyena national park wildlife safari kenya africa — A hyena enjoys the scenery.

Amboseli travel elephants national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Baby elephanst staying close to their mothers.

Amboseli travel elephants national park wildlife safari kenya africa — I think I mentioned, Amboseli has lots of elephants.

Amboseli travel elephants national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Like this one.

Amboseli travel elephants national park wildlife safari kenya africa — They are polietly asking us to give them some space. Having had an elephant charge before, we obliged.

Amboseli travel cheetah national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Cheetahs blend in to the dry grass, bt their real weapon is their speed.

Amboseli travel lion national park wildlife safari kenya africa — We had her and her friend all to ourselves for about 30 minutes.

giraffe Amboseli travel national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Amboseli in black in white.

Amboseli travel buffalo national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Buffalo, an animal best not messed with.

Amboseli travel elephants national park wildlife safari kenya africa — A baby rests in the little shade her mother provides.

Amboseli travel national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Hot winds whip up dry earth.

Amboseli travel crested stork national park wildlife safari kenya africa — A couple of loners.

Amboseli travel cheetah national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Safari cars jockey for cheetah viewing positions. Many stay only briefly before searching for more boxes to tick.

Amboseli travel grey bird national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Grey heron.

Amboseli travel cheetah national park wildlife safari kenya africa — These two young cheetahs failed in their hunt, as they began their chases too early. Fast as they are, cheetahs' endurance is limited.

grazers Amboseli travel national park wildlife safari kenya africa — Another day in Amboseli.

KENYA AMBOSELI CHEETAH travel — Young cheetahs on the hunt.

kenya amboseli elephants travel — The big fellas clash.

Amboseli travel elephants national park wildlife safari kenya africa — A young family.