Observation Hill
Observation Hill
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annminky
United States3,937 contributions
Jan 2020
After several hours of driving and viewing animals and beautiful birds, my tour guide/driver picked the right spot to enjoy our nice lunch. The walk up the hill wasn't too bad. Fresh air welcomes you as you ascent the hill and the spectacular view tells you " it's time to stretch your legs, enjoy your box lunch and have a sip of hot tea". That's what we did. Sat at the edge over-looking the view of this place and relaxed awhile. It was a bit windy but that didn't stop us from just enjoying this place.
Written 12 February 2020
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA16,948 contributions
Aug 2022
We had our breakfast here one morning. Great views after a short climb up the hill.
There is some very informative signage if you want to take the time to read it.
There are clean restrooms near the parking lot.
There is some very informative signage if you want to take the time to read it.
There are clean restrooms near the parking lot.
Written 30 August 2022
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Manisha H
Colombo, Sri Lanka255 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
It's a quick five minute walk up to the Observation point. The view is amazing. Unfortunately, there was massive cloud cover on the day we went, but I'm sure on clear days the view is stunning.
Written 8 May 2024
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dianat260
Canberra, Australia87 contributions
Jan 2020
While on a game drive out in the Amboseli NP we voted to get out of the vehicle to stretch our legs and made the short walk up Observation Hill for some fantastic views of the surrounding area. Spotted a hippo near by but best of all for me was admiring the majestic Mt Kilimanjaro just a short distance away. I was due to take on this challenge the following week so I was paying my respects.
The path up Observation Hill is an easy one, though quite a few easy steeps, not too steep. Not wheelchair friendly though there were walkers with mobility sticks and they managed just fine. Once at the top there are lots of infographics and signs with geological and historical information. Great education for kids and adults alike.
Definitely recommend making the effort, the rewards are worth it!
The path up Observation Hill is an easy one, though quite a few easy steeps, not too steep. Not wheelchair friendly though there were walkers with mobility sticks and they managed just fine. Once at the top there are lots of infographics and signs with geological and historical information. Great education for kids and adults alike.
Definitely recommend making the effort, the rewards are worth it!
Written 18 February 2020
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Irihcag
Nairobi, Kenya69 contributions
Jan 2020
After maneuvering through herds of elephants sometime so close to our vehicle we could only whisper, we arrived at the Observation hill. The climb to the top was quite welcome after sitting in the vehicle for so long. Our mixed group had lots af fun and we took some stunning pictures.
Written 18 January 2020
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Jeaninn A
Maryland21 contributions
July 2021
If you have the opportunity to go to Observation Hill, I recommend doing it! It was breathtaking up there. Viewing the game park from that height was just amazing and gave great views of the animals down below. We also had lunch and the tables available and it was enjoyable. The pictures you will take up there will be awesome!
Written 21 July 2021
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PL2w
Alkmaar, The Netherlands593 contributions
Jan 2020
Nice location for a picknick. We were around here with hyenas around the base: no problem at all. There was even a little yellow crested something wild life on the top! And the views are marvellous with mount Kilimanjaro in the distance and all the wetlands aorund the hill!
Written 19 January 2020
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Ashish G
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates53 contributions
July 2023 • Family
great place to view the park expanse. It is the humans having picnic there make it dirty littering boxes from resorts. Visitors please take care of cleanliness of this location. Great place for great pictures.
Written 3 August 2023
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Fran
10 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
The washroom with bad smell is real put off. Views great. Other tourists loud. Bad smell, real bad!!
Written 18 March 2021
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WSaula
Eldoret, Kenya74 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
Our second time on this hill, this time for a sundowner dinner! Spectacular view of the animals! This was another great experience!
Written 19 February 2019
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Bonjour,
Est ce que l'on peut se rendre sans guide à l'Observation Hill? Merci
Written 14 May 2019
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