3-Day Amboseli National Park Safari with Maasai Village Option

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Go on exciting game drives at Amboseli National Park
• 02 Get a chance to spot Africa's Big 5 and other wild animals
• 03 Admire Mt Kilimanjaro perfectly placed in the background
• 04 See big herds of elephants at close range in Amboseli
• 05 Enjoy lunch at Namatior Observation Hill above a hippo-filled reservoir

Embark on a 3-day safari to Amboseli National Park to explore its savannah wildlife and experience a bit of Kenyan culture. Enjoy exciting game drives as you look out for Africa's Big 5, big herds of elephants, hippos, and various waterfowls such as pelicans and Egyptian geese, with Mt Kilimanjaro perfectly placed in the background. You may also choose to visit an authentic Maasai village and learn about the local culture.

Enjoy your lunch at Namatior Observation Hill, whose base forms a permanent water reservoir full of hippos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Nairobi, Amboseli National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli and First Game Drive

• You will depart from your city hotel and head south to Amboseli. The drive follows the Nairobi-Mombasa highway through open expanses of African savannah dotted with Acacia woodland into Maasai county. The journey is approximately 240 km.
• You will arrive in time for lunch and check in at Amboseli Sentrim Camp.
• In the late afternoon, you will enjoy your first game drive in the park, when animals are most active as the temperature drops.
• You will then return to the camp before dusk for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Amboseli National Park

• After an early breakfast, you will depart with a picnic lunch for Amboseli National Park. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is one of the best wildlife areas in Kenya to experience big herds of elephants at close range. They are less harassed by poachers, and you can easily see them feeding and bathing in the swamps, making this a highlight of your day.
• Enjoy your lunch at Namatior Observation Hill, whose base forms a permanent water reservoir full of hippos.
• You may also have an optional visit to an authentic Maasai village before embarking on an en-route game drive back to your camp, arriving in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Amboseli to Nairobi

• Today, you will have your breakfast at leisure and then be assisted with your check-out.
• Next, depart for Nairobi with a short stopover at Emali.
• Arrive in the afternoon and transfer back to your hotel or the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Inter-hotel transfers from the start to the end of the tour
• Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
• Transport in a 4x4 safari van with a pop-up roof
• Professional, experienced English-speaking safari guide during the safari
• Water in the vehicle during the safari
• Park entrance fees

What's Not Included

• International flights and departure taxes
• Visa fees
• Tips and porterage
• Drinks and laundry
• Extra meals and visits not mentioned in our program
• Walking safaris
• Insurance and medical evacuation
• Items of a personal nature

What to bring

• Light baggage. Clients are encouraged to carry soft-sided travel bags instead of hard or roller cases such as Samsonite, etc. This saves time during the loading and offloading of the safari vehicles.
• Other personal items:
  • Camera, camcorder, and a plentiful supply of film and spare batteries.
  • A pair of binoculars will greatly enhance game viewing, while a torch to find your way around camp after dark is a good idea.
  • Books, pencils, crayons, and crackers are very welcome as gifts for the children of local villages that you may pass through (or visit) whilst on safari. We do not encourage candy, as some do not have easy access to dentists.

Know before you go

• Summer clothing is worn throughout the year, although at times a jacket and light raincoat may be necessary. Early morning and evening temperatures at altitude (most national parks are located 1000 m plus asl) are cool, so we recommend a sweater to keep you warm, especially during your dawn and dusk safaris.
• On safari, wear neutral colours such as brown, beige, and khaki - bright colours may alarm the animals. Sensible walking shoes are also recommended.
• Since laundry is only possible where you are staying for 2 nights, try to carry quick-dry clothing types (at particular properties and only where mentioned in the itinerary).
• Casual wear is the norm during the day: a short-sleeved shirt for men, and light cotton dresses or a skirt and top for women. In the evening, all hotels and restaurants require long trousers for men in particular.
• Sunglasses and a hat for protection against the sun are recommended, and swimsuits should be packed for the swimming pool or beach.
• Topless sunbathing is not permitted.
• Tipping is not compulsory but is always enthusiastically received if you are happy with the service and would like to tip. There are no set percentages for tips. The local culture believes the level of tips should be at the client's discretion, and any token of appreciation is gladly received. We recommend that you tip your guide directly at the end of your stay in camp.
• As a rough guideline, you might want to tip from US$5-10 per day.
• Please note that there are variations between all the EA countries on tipping and gratuities.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.