Most Favorable Time Of The Year To Explore Amboseli National Park

Evans Mwangi
Aug 27, 2017 · 2 min read

The wildlife in Amboseli National Park gathers around very few watering holes throughout the dry season & scatter when the precipitation augments the accessibility of water all through the park. The same climate patterns affect your travel expenses, comfort and accessibility to game activities, so having proper climate related information can make your explore Amboseli safaris a memory to be cherished forever.

The normal temperature in the Amboseli Park remains moderate all through the year, however, it’s always recommended to bring a lightweight jacket, sweater or warm fleece for early morning game activities & evenings under glittering stars as it does get pretty cool out there. Throughout the rainy months, you’ll also require a waterproof coat for rain protection. Little to no precipitation takes place throughout the dry season from July-October, and an expert says this is the ideal time of the year to explore Amboseli Park. The conclusion of June dusts off the last shower of long rainy season & late October greets the starting of the short precipitation. First, spotting wildlife is a lot easier throughout the dry season. The reason behind this is that the vegetation isn’t as thick because of the scarcity of precipitation and the decline in grazing land & water brings the creatures to the few leftover water supplies. Second, less rain means lesser insects like mosquitoes. Third, the days are simply beautiful, as the skies remain clear and blue all day long.

The short precipitations take place in November & December, followed by a short hot, partly dry & humid season in January and February and long rains in April, May & parts of June. The damp season does have some pros and cons. The precipitations bring new life to the grasslands, both in flora & fauna transforming the terrain into lush-green fields. Wildlife exploration is still feasible & quite satisfying, as this is when you may see a newborn brown & white stripped zebra foal take its first step on shaky legs, baby Thomson’s gazelle hiding in long grasses to escape predators & elephant calf engaging with its mother tenderly. The beginning of winter in Europe also brings migratory bird species to Amboseli Park from October-April, making it an excellent destination for any ornithological trip in Africa. However, one con of touring Amboseli during the rainy months is that the rain fall can make logistics demanding, as many roads may be difficult to navigate during your road safari.

Lastly, Amboseli National Park is a popular safari destination at Easter school break, Christmas & New Year’s from both visitors’ overseas and local residents, so guest numbers are slightly higher than the remainder of the low and mid season.

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