Illustrated Amboseli scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national park's word search puzzle
Play a Amboseli word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: ELEPHANT, LION, CHEETAH, ZEBRA, GIRAFFE, BUFFALO, WILDEBEEST, WARTHOG, IMPALA, GAZELLE, HYENA, LEOPARD.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Amboseli word list, defined
ELEPHANT/ɛˈlɛfənt/ · noun
A large, herbivorous mammal with a long trunk, tusks, and a memory that never forgets. Elephants are found in various parts of the world, including Africa and Asia. Related: mammoth, pachyderm, beast, monster.
LION/liːɒn/ · noun
A large carnivorous feline mammal with a short, tawny or golden coat and a long mane in the male, native to Africa and India. It is known for its powerful roar and regal appearance. Related: tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar.
CHEETAH/tʃiːtə/ · noun
A large, fast-running cat with yellowish-brown fur and black spots, native to Africa and Asia. It is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds of up to 120 km/h. Related: leopard, jaguar, lynx, cougar.
ZEBRA/ziːbrə/ · noun
A wild or domesticated equine mammal with a black and white striped coat, native to Africa. It is a member of the horse family and is known for its distinctive appearance and social behavior. Related: horse, donkey, mule, pony.
GIRAFFE/ˈɡɪrɑːf/ · noun
A tall, even-toed ungulate mammal with a long neck and legs, and a distinctive coat pattern. Related: camel, llama, alpaca, okapi.
BUFFALO/ˈbʌfəloʊ/ · noun
A large, hooved, herbivorous mammal with a shaggy coat, native to North America. A person who lives in or near a city, especially one who is not from the countryside. Related: bison, beefalo, water buffalo, cape buffalo.
WILDEBEEST/ˈwɪldɪbiːst/ · noun
A large, hoofed, herbivorous mammal of the cattle family, known for its annual migrations in large herds. It is native to Africa and is also known as a gnu. Related: gnu, antelope, buffalo, bovid.
WARTHOG/ˈwɔːrθɒɡ/ · noun
A wild pig-like mammal with a short, broad snout and sharp tusks, native to Africa. Warthogs are known for their distinctive facial 'warts' and ability to run at high speeds. Related: pig, boar, swine, hog.
IMPALA/ɪmˈpɑːlə/ · noun
A type of antelope native to southern Africa, known for its distinctive horns and reddish-brown coat. It is a medium-sized, agile animal that inhabits grasslands and savannas. Related: antelope, deer, gazelle, pronghorn.
GAZELLE/ˈɡæzəl/ · noun
A type of even-toed ungulate mammal with long legs and a slender body, known for its speed and agility. Gazelles are often found in grasslands and savannas. Related: antelope, deer, pronghorn, impala.
HYENA/haɪˈiːnə/ · noun
A carnivorous mammal of the family Hyaenidae, having a broad head, short legs, and a long, bushy tail. Hyenas are known for their scavenging behavior and distinctive laugh-like calls. Related: jackal, canine, carnivore, scavenger.
LEOPARD/ˈlɛpərd/ · noun
A large, carnivorous feline mammal with a yellow or golden coat and black spots, native to Africa and Asia. Leopards are known for their agility and stealth. Related: panther, cheetah, jaguar, lynx.