Famous for its large elephant herds against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro — Africa's most photographed scene.
Amboseli National Park sits at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. The park is famous for its large elephant herds — some of the biggest tuskers on the continent roam these plains, photographed against Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit.
At just 392 square kilometres, Amboseli is compact but extraordinarily photogenic. The park's swamps, fed by Kilimanjaro's melting snow, attract wildlife year-round and create a lush oasis in the otherwise arid landscape.

Panthera leo
Vulnerable
Loxodonta africana
Endangered
Acinonyx jubatus
Vulnerable
Crocuta crocuta
Least Concern
Papio anubis
Least Concern
Giraffa camelopardalis
Vulnerable
Equus quagga
Near Threatened
Aepyceros melampus
Least ConcernRecommended: June to October; January to February
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Dry Season
The short dry season brings clear skies and excellent game viewing. Vegetation thins out, concentrating wildlife around remaining water sources. This is one of the best months for photography with golden-hour light across the savanna.
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