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/ˈɛlɪfənt/ · noun
A very large herbivorous mammal of the family Elephantidae, with a long trunk, tusks, and large ears, native to Africa and southern Asia.
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/ˈtʃiːtə/ · noun
A large, slender, swift-moving wild cat of Africa and parts of Asia (Acinonyx jubatus), distinguished by its spotted coat and long legs, and famous for being the fastest land animal over short distances. Related: hunting leopard, big cat, feline, predator.
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/ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ · noun
A large wild ox, especially an African or Asian buffalo (genus Bubalus/Syncerus), or, loosely, the American bison of North America. Related: ox, bison, bovine.
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.