The Amboseli ecosystem experienced dry and hot conditions in October 2022. The wetland vegetation was almost depleted by the high population of animals feeding in the area, and vulnerable animals continued to die from drought-related complications
Many animals remained in the park, but they moved widely in and outside the park. This movement resulted in incidences of wildlife farm invasions and conflict with communities bordering conservation areas. The SWT/KWS Amboseli Mobile Veterinary Unit attended to 11 cases in October, comprising 6 elephant cases, 3 giraffe cases and 1 lion case as well as in investigation into wildlife deaths in Amboseli National Park.