Author: Bisakha Datta

Known as the most popular national reserve of Kenya, the Amboseli National Park welcomes you to take a walk amidst the free-ranging African elephants. Crowned by the highest peak of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, this National Reserve occupies 39,206 hectares of land and spreads across the Kenya-Tanzania border. The name Amboseli is derived from a Maasai word that means ‘Salty dust’. The parched condition of this national park goes perfectly with its name.

Major wildlife spotted during the Amboseli National Park safari is a cheetah, lion, waterbuck, eland, impala, giraffe, etc. The most amazing Amboseli National Park fact is that it houses more than 600 different species of birds. Interacting with the local Maasai people residing around the park is also an experience of a lifetime.

The major attractions in Amboseli national park are

Elephant research camp-

The research camp is established at the heart of the park for the research of African elephants. It requires prior permission to enter the research camp.

Normatior(Observation hill)-

The Pyramid shaped hill allows you to enjoy the wildlife view.

Amboseli Lake-

Most of North West of the park is occupied by this lake. It generally remains dry except heavy rain.

Sinet Delta-

Popular for bird watching.

The most of the population in Amboseli is Massai tribe. They are the only traditional inhabitant of this area and their foods, customs and culture are still unique and also displayed in most of the resorts.

Amboseli National Park is approximately 240 kilometers away from Nairobi. You may visit Amboseli by driving or you may avail of a flight from Nairobi. You may visit Amboseli anytime in the year; however, it is preferable to visit in the dry season, which is June to October and January to February.
Free goodies to make your safari more exciting!

Lake Bogoria, lying slightly north of the equator, is a saline-alkaline lake. It is situated amidst a half-barren land in a volcanic region to the southern part of Lake Baringo. The world’s largest population of the famous lesser flamingos can be spotted in Lake Bogoria just like in Lake Nakuru. This lake falls under the Ramsar treaty and within the lake lies, the protected National Reserve named the Lake Bogoria National Reserve.

The drainage basin of the lake covers an area of 700 sq. km. The National Reserve within the lake, houses features like the Swamp Kesubo in the North and the Siracho Escarpment in the east. Hot springs and geysers are also popular attractions within the lake.

The main attraction of the lake is flamingos and eyewitness spooky evidence of the ongoing tumult beneath Earth’s surface. In the early morning, the steam coming from Brogoria’sGeysar forms a mistry. A rare animal greater kudu is also found in Bogoria. It has wide ears, vertical white striped body, and a tell-tale white chevron between the eyes. It can be easily identified by its large spiral horns. The lake can also offer you to see Grant’s gazelle, Kirk’s dik-dik, baboon, buffaloes, etc.

The lake is highly alkaline and twice as salty as seawater, it can’t support fish however it contains an unusual array of microbes and microorganisms from which enzymes are being produced. The enzymes can be used as antibiotics, cleaning products.

Bogoria has spiritual and cultural worth for Endorosis people, who are living beside Bogoria Lake for centuries.

Lake Bogoria is situated 250 Km away from Nairobi. You can either join a safari tour in Nairobi or you may rent a car and visit the Lake independently. Visit Bogoria Lake anytime in the year as the area enhances your enjoyment with moderate temperature and seasonal rains. The best time is June to October as it is considered a dry cool season.