Is it safe to arrive at Amboseli National Park (Kenya) at night? [closed]

I'm wondering if it's safe to drive to Amboseli at night. We are planning to leave Nairobi at around 3pm Saturday to our lodge, which is located near the Amboseli National Park (not within the park borders).

I'm asking for general safety from animals, humans (robbers?) and also traffic (if there are lots of trucks speeding, etc).

Best Answer

Most park entrances are only open during daylight hours (6am to 6pm), so entering after hours might be considered a violation of park rules.

I didn't pay attention to signs along the roads when last there (too busy looking for wildlife while my driver did the navigation), so can't say how well signposted the routes are within the park. But that could be a huge factor when driving in the dark.

Best bet is to call or email the lodge office and ask them. They would know the park restrictions on nighttime driving or entry.

In terms of safety from animals or poachers... I would think that poachers would not use the main park roads to avoid running into park officials, so you wouldn't likely encounter any night time hunts (but you might need to explain why you are out there if you encounter a ranger patrol).

But there could be more wildlife on or near the road as they would be used to no traffic at night, so you would need to keep the eyes open.

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Is Amboseli national park Safe?

Amboseli National Park is very safe to visit in our opinion. Crime issues are not a problem in any of the developed parks and reserves in Kenya. You should, however, take normal safety precautions in urban centers as this is where petty theft can happen.

Are there lions in Amboseli national park?

Lions: The king of the juggle is the most admired animal to see during your African safari. Lions are one of the key member of Big 5 in Amboseli national park. There are over 100 lions in Amboseli which are commonly seen early in the morning or late in the evening following the road.

What should I wear to Amboseli national park?

Amboseli truly lives up to its name which means \u201csalty dust \u201d in the local Maasai language. The passage from the main road to the entrance is very dusty and dry. I would encourage you to wear a mask and sunglasses or a cover-up for your face. Also wear very light clothes and carry a lot of drinking water.

Does Amboseli have malaria?

The Amboseli national park malaria is higher risky during the rainy season. During the rainy season the park ponds are full of stagnant water which is the best breeding areas for the mosquitoes. The rainy months are from March to May and November each year.

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