Amboseli National Park is located in southern Kenya near the Tanzania border, and is most famous for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. The park covers around 392 km² and is one of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations. What sets Amboseli apart is its huge herds of elephants, often seen silhouetted against Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped summit. The name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust,” reflecting the park’s dry lake beds and semi-arid plains. Despite this, Amboseli has lush wetlands and swamps fed by underground water from Kilimanjaro, attracting a wide variety of wildlife.