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Where is Amboseli National Park located

Location details

Amboseli National Park is in southern Kenya, in Kajiado County, close to the Tanzania border and north-west of Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s most commonly reached from Nairobi via Emali and Kimana Gate, making it one of the more accessible safari parks for road trips from the capital.

Address: Amboseli National Park, Kajiado County, Kenya (Find on Maps)

Closest landmark: Kimana town, about 15km from Kimana Gate (Google Maps)

Compare your travel options

Mode of transportTravel timeEstimated costBest forDirections

🚗 Self-drive

4.5–5.5 hr

$$

Flexible itineraries

🚐 Guided safari transfer

4.5–5.5 hr

$$–$$$

Stress-free travel

✈️ Flight + lodge transfer

Under 1 hr + transfer

$$$$

Saving time

🚌 Bus + taxi

6–7 hr

$–$$

Budget travelers

Getting to Amboseli National Park by car

Driving route

  • Best for: Self-drive travelers, families, and flexible safari circuits
  • Travel time: About 4.5–5.5 hr from Nairobi city center
  • Distance: Roughly 230–250km, depending on your gate and lodge
  • Route: The most common route is Nairobi – A104 to Emali – C102 toward Kimana Gate. It’s typically the fastest option. Routes via Namanga or Loitokitok can work for border crossings, but usually take longer.

Parking facilities

  • There isn’t a central city-style visitor parking garage for the park. Most self-drive visitors either keep their vehicle with them on safari tracks or park at their booked lodge or camp.
  • Short-stop parking is available at gate areas for entry formalities. Disabled parking availability varies by lodge and should be confirmed directly. Public long-stay parking details are [Information unavailable].

Accessibility

Accessible route planning

Most visitors with limited mobility find a guided road safari easier than self-driving because the driver handles navigation, gate formalities, and road conditions. Private vehicles also make restroom stops and boarding breaks easier to manage. Vehicle lift-access details are [Information unavailable].

Walking to Amboseli National Park

Best for: Travelers already staying just outside Kimana Gate
Travel time: About 15–30 min from nearby gate-area stays [To be verified]
Distance: About 1–2km from some nearby properties [To be verified]
Walking is only practical if your lodge, camp, or roadside stop is immediately outside a gate area. It’s not a realistic way to reach the park from Nairobi or other major hubs. If you do walk locally, stick to daylight hours, confirm the safest pedestrian route with your host, and avoid wandering on unmarked roadside sections. For most visitors, road transfer remains the safer and more straightforward option.

How to enter Amboseli National Park

Kimana is the main entrance from Nairobi and the most commonly used gate. Iremito and Meshanani suit some nearby camps, while Kitirua and Kelunyiet are quieter alternatives on the south-western side for certain lodges. Amboseli National Park entrances