Kenya · Safari

3-Day Amboseli National Park Safari from Nairobi with Kilimanjaro Views

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy exciting game drives in Amboseli National Park
  • 02 See large herds of elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro as a dramatic backdrop
  • 03 Spot wildlife including buffalo, rhino, zebra, giraffe, cheetah and other Big Five species
  • 04 Explore one of Kenya's best parks for easy wildlife viewing across open savannah

Embark on a thrilling wildlife safari in Amboseli National Park, where numerous game drives offer excellent opportunities to spot a wide variety of animals. See the large herds of African elephants and capture fantastic shots against the breathtaking backdrop of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. With open terrain and thin foliage, Amboseli is especially rewarding for wildlife viewing, making this a memorable short safari from Nairobi.

See the large herds of African elephants and capture fantastic shots against the breathtaking backdrop of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.

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 No
Cities Nairobi, Amboseli National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli and Afternoon Game Drive

  • 07:30 hrs. We will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or the Nairobi airport.
  • We'll head out in your private 4 x 4 Jeep on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. This is a relaxing drive through the African savannah country, with local homesteads punctuating the vast plain. Watch for Maasai herders draped in their colourful wraps as they tend to their flocks.
  • We should arrive at Amboseli National Park in the late morning.
  • Entering the park, you can't miss the wall of the mountain to the south - this is the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro, known as the "roof of Africa," rising to 19,000 feet. It's the continent's tallest peak and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
  • This is the backdrop to much of the park's wildlife and is always a gift to photographers, so have your camera ready for the next three days.
  • We'll enjoy lunch at your accommodation and then head out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is known for its relative ease in wildlife spotting. All of Africa's Big Five are here, as well as zebra, giraffe, cheetah, warthog, ostrich, and many more.
  • Toward evening, the cloud cover obscuring Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit may clear, giving us one of Africa's most striking vistas.
  • We'll enjoy the evening, our first of two in the park, at your choice of safari lodge or tented camp.

Meal plan: Lunch, dinner

2
Day 02

Full Day of Wildlife Viewing in Amboseli

  • Wake up early while on safari to set an adventurous tone for the day. We'll watch the light breaking upon the park and catch the wildlife as it appears on the savannah.
  • Our next assignment: breakfast! And then another morning game drive through the park. One of the advantages of Amboseli is that the terrain is open with thin foliage, and this makes game spotting easier.
  • We'll be watching for lion and leopard, as well as the park's almost ever-present grand parade of elephants. Seeing the magnificent elephants patrolling in line before the majesty of Kilimanjaro is a special treat of this reserve.
  • Lunch at your accommodation is next, and perhaps some relaxing time. The day is yours to pace as you want.
  • Should you want to fill your day with unlimited game drives, your guide is available to make that happen as well.
  • We'll relax and spend our second and final night at the park.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

3
Day 03

Final Safari and Return to Nairobi

  • Our final day in the park, and we want to squeeze in all the game viewing we can. We'll start on a pre-breakfast safari and see who we can check off our list. Don't forget to look for the smaller animals here, like hyenas, foxes, jackals, and monkeys.
  • There's also a colourful variety of rich birdlife in the park - pelican, kingfisher, egret, and heron are found near the park's marshes and lakes.
  • We'll enjoy one more Amboseli breakfast, with views of great Kilimanjaro, and then a final game drive as we exit the reserve.
  • It's time for our drive back to Nairobi. It's also a time to dwell upon all the wildlife we've seen and experienced over our 3-day safari.
  • We'll be back in town late afternoon and drop you off at your hotel, residence, or airport.
  • Amboseli is just one of Kenya's many fine wildlife parks and reserves. We hope to see you again so we may show you more of our natural wonders. From all of us at Natural World Kenya Safaris, we thank you for your time and patronage.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Nairobi airport-hotel pick-up and drop-off transfers
  • Tour in our standard customized pop-top 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep
  • Services of an experienced English- or other language-speaking safari tour guide/driver
  • Stay in economy, comfort, or luxury lodges/tented camps (please choose)
  • Game viewing drives
  • Park entrance fees
  • All meals on safari
  • Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
  • The Flying Doctors' emergency medical evacuation/rescue insurance cover
  • Pick-up and drop-off at either Nairobi airport, hotel, or residence
  • Government taxes and local levies

What's Not Included

  • Bottled and soft drinks
  • Items and services of a personal nature
  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

  • You can choose to finish at Namanga on the Kenya/Tanzania border town if proceeding to Arusha or Moshi in Tanzania.
  • You may choose to add an extra night at Amboseli.
  • Driving time during the safari is estimated and may vary due to narrow roads, traffic density, and road conditions.
  • This safari is private per booking in your own tour vehicle with your dedicated driver-guide - not a group-sharing tour.
  • Safari services are uniform regardless of accommodation level choice.
  • You may opt for other 3-day safari programs or itineraries.
  • In case you may be interested in our Nairobi city tours and short excursions before or after your safari tour, please choose from our selection here.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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