Christened “Home of the  African Elephant”. Crowned  by Mount Kilimanjaro,  Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is  one of Kenya’s most popular  parks. The name “Amboseli”  comes from a Maasai word  meaning “salty dust”, and it  is one of the best places in  Africa to view large herds of  african elephants up close.  Abundant Wildlife that   includes: Leopard, Cheetah,  Wild dogs, Buffalo, Elephant,  Giraffe, Zebra, Lion,   Crocodile, Mongoose, Hyrax,  Dik- dik, Lesser Kudu, and  Nocturnal Porcupine and  Prolific birdlife featuring 600  species.   Nature lovers/ tourists can  explore five different habitats  here ranging from the dried up bed of Lake Amboseli,  wetlands with sulphur   springs, the savannah and  woodlands. The park blends  seamlessly with the local  Maasai Community who live  around the park showcasing  their authentic culture.