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Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is a national park in Kenya, established in 1974, covering 392 km² (151 sq mi). It is the #12 largest of Kenya's 29 national parks. Game reserve park in Kajiado South Constituency, Kenya.
- Area
- 392 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ASV · 1 km
Nearest airports to Amboseli National Park
- 1 ASV1 kmstraight line
- 2 JRO89 kmstraight line
- 3 ARK105 kmstraight line
Arusha, TanzaniaMore about Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is one of 29 national parks in Kenya — Game reserve park in Kajiado South Constituency, Kenya. It covers 392 km² (39,200 ha) — about 50% of the size of New York City, making it the #12 largest national park in Kenya (1.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1974, 52 years ago — the first national parks in Kenya date back to 1593. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Amboseli National Park
The closest airport is Amboseli Airport (ASV), about 1 km away — around 1 minutes by car; alternatively Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO, 89 km). Other national parks within reach include Kilimanjaro National Park (756 km²), Chyulu Hills (741 km²), Arusha National Park (552 km²) and Tsavo West National Park (9,065 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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