Kenya Swamps in Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park is well known for its large families of elephants. Especially in the afternoon this marked place is a typical spot where you can see them nearly every day. After a day in the heat they are coming to the swamps to cool down their bodies before going back to the forest area for the night.

Always have your tele-zoom lens ready with a higher shutter for moving animals. With long focal lengths, the aperture may also increase at the maximum focal length, depending on the lens. Therefore, I would check the native ISO for the camera beforehand. Often there are two. Use the higher ISO for more artificial brightness so that you can set the shutter faster. The loss of quality should be minimal.

I would prefer a lower perspective for more dynamic with an unsharp foreground in your picture.

To enter the park you need to pass the gate. There are two - one in the south and one in the north of the park. The South Gate is closer to wildlife. Make sure your lodge is close by. Self drives are allowed but you should have at least a good 4x4 car. I would prefer a guided tour here. Ask your driver for the swamps in the afternoon, if you want to see the elephants.