Amboseli National Park

Elephants are some of the most majestic creatures on earth. They are also some of the most endangered. Amboseli National Park in Kenya is home to one of the largest populations of elephants in Africa. These animals have been studied for years by scientists who are trying to learn more about their behavior and how to protect them.
The elephants in Amboseli are used to people and vehicles being around them. They often walk right up to the cars and trucks, sometimes even putting their trunk inside to get a better look. This close interaction with humans has led to some amazing photos and videos over the years.

Sadly, the elephant population in Amboseli is declining. There are many reasons for this, including poaching and habitat loss. Scientists are working hard to find ways to protect these animals, but it is going to be a difficult task.

The late afternoon sun casts a warm glow over the elephants as they wander through the Amboseli swamp. The mother and baby are close to each other. The baby looks up at its mother, its trunk wrinkled from the humidity. The elephant herd is large, with adults and youngsters of all ages. They move slowly through the green grass in the swamp, their trunks outstretched, feeling for food.

On a afternoon with golden light we find this female lion resting near some small hills. It looks like she have been in many a fight as the face is scared a number of places.

Small baby elephant running around it’s mother’s in Amboseli National Park

Making a bit of noise to indicate that we are not welcome.

Standing on the plains behind the great Kilimanjaro a single zebra on a dusty patch.

Sitting drinking at a small mud hole on the open grass plains. Grey Headed Sparrow.

Old elephant dust bathing. Huge plumes of dust swivel around as he picks up soil and blows it around.

A amazing view over the great grass plains of Amboseli with the slopes of Kilimanjaro in the background.

White Egrets is a common follower of the elephant herds roaming on the grass plains of Africa. There is always free meals in the insects that are disturbed by the heavy elephants.

Large herd of zebras on the outskirts of Amboseli park with Kilimanjaro as a imposing backdrop that frames how small the animals are in context to the landscape.

Up before the sun is rising on the horizon and you are more than likely to get some great shots as the light constantly changes and life slowly emerges on the savanna.

The massive Mt. Kilimanjaro is the backdrop for this old elephant standing in the Amboseli park.

The Amboseli National park is the place to marvel at the great herds of elephants that still migrate in East Africa.
With the backgroud darkened by the massive Mt. Kilimanjaro a old elephant is walking on the great grass plains.