Amboseli National Park in Kenya is known for its elephant population and other wildlife. What an unbelievable experience to be so close to these magnificent animals. Photos by Marilyn Jones.

 

My first glimpse of Amboseli’s famous wildlife.

Gentle giants

A baby elephant between four and five weeks old.

The elephants surrounded the truck as tourists look on.

Elephants grazing in a dry lake bed.

Cape buffalo and egrets

Buffalo weaver

Lilac-breasted roller

Glorious scenery

Mother zebra and foal

For more information on visiting Kenya, check the Kenya Tourism Board website.

Published on Aug 13, 2014

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