Getting to Amboseli from Nairobi
Getting to Amboseli from Nairobi Amboseli National Park is located in Kenya and it is home to African Elephants. The park is crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro. Its second most visited national park in the country.
The distance between Nairobi and Amboseli national park is just 140 kilometers. By road it only takes 3 to 4 hours to reach the park. Air travel to the park is also possible.
There are also various ways to access the park. The easiest way to get to the park is through the Nairobi-Mombasa road. This route takes about 230 kilometers. Alternatively, you can also access the Tsavo West park through Kimana gate.
They can also choose to fly to the only single Airstrip in the park which is located near the Empusel Gate. There are also other airstrips in the area.
Nairobi is also the center of international tourist arrivals in the country. From its airport, the guests can easily reach Amboseli national park. Another key point of attraction for visitors is the various tourist attractions in the city.
Before heading to Amboseli, tour operators in the area help their guests get used to the local culture and the wilderness.
It is also important to note that Amboseli National Park is only a short drive from Nairobi and can be easily accessed using a car or a public transportation system.
The driver will help the guest to exchange their money at the various forex bureaus in the city. Its also in the hotel’s policy to allow guests to pay their entry fees in cash.
From the airport in Nairobi, all the way to the Amboseli national park can be done in less than 3 hours.
Most of the time, when planning a trip to Amboseli, its not necessary to travel to Nairobi to start with. There are other ways to get to the park, which can be accessed through other border entries.