Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

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

1 Day Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game viewing in Amboseli beneath the majestic silhouette of Mt Kilimanjaro
  • 02 Spot herds of African elephants with some of the largest tusks in the animal kingdom
  • 03 Look out for predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs on the savanna
  • 04 Travel through African savanna country dotted with local homesteads and colourful Masai herdsmen

Embark on a safari in Amboseli, where the Kenyan plains stretch beneath the majestic silhouette of Mt Kilimanjaro. Witness herds of African elephants, boasting some of the largest tusks in the animal kingdom, alongside buffalo, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, warthogs, and more. Keep your eyes peeled for predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs roaming the savanna as you take in the remarkable wildlife and scenery of this park.

Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the skyline and surrounding country.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli Safari with Mt Kilimanjaro Views

  • 05:00 hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Nairobi Airport.
  • Depart for Amboseli National Park via the Nairobi - Mombasa highway.
  • Catch the African sunrise as you make your way towards Amboseli.
  • The morning drive passes through African savanna country dotted with local homesteads and colourful Masai herdsmen grazing their cattle.
  • There will be a brief breakfast stop along the way.
  • On arrival at Amboseli, proceed for a game-viewing drive in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, cheetahs, warthogs, ostriches, and more.
  • Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the skyline and surrounding country.
  • It is the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
  • While Mount Kilimanjaro remains in the background, marvel at the wildlife and scenery found in this park.
  • Enjoy a buffet lunch at a lodge, such as Oltukai Lodge, Serena, or similar.
  • Take a short early afternoon game-viewing drive as you exit the park.
  • Later, depart for Nairobi and arrive in the early evening.
  • Drop off at your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Nairobi Airport.
Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro skyline, savanna dotted with Masai herdsmen

Where this trip takes you

Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro skyline, savanna dotted with Masai herdsmen

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance fees
  • All transport in a van with a pop-up roof
  • Lunch at a lodge
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Drinks and beverages
  • Breakfast
  • Tips

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Snacks
  • Binoculars

Know before you go

  • This is a private day tour to Amboseli.
  • Pick-up is early in the morning at 5:00 am.
  • Lunch is at a lodge.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Nairobi.

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