KENYA // SHORT BREAK
3 Days Amboseli Safari
Three days beneath Kilimanjaro with the largest elephant herds in Kenya, easily done from Nairobi.
3 Days / 2 Nights
DURATION
$520
FROM, PER PERSON
Amboseli
DESTINATIONS
2 to 6
GROUP SIZE
ABOUT THIS SAFARI
3 Days Amboseli Safari
The shortest way to see Amboseli properly. Two nights gives you three game drives and two chances at a clear Kilimanjaro, which is what most people come for.
AT A GLANCE
Trip Summary
| Detail | This safari |
|---|---|
| Price from | USD 520 per person |
| Duration | 3 days / 2 nights |
| Safari style | Family, Wildlife |
| Countries | Kenya |
| Parks visited | Amboseli National Park |
| Starts | Nairobi |
| Ends | Nairobi |
| Group size | Private departure. Typically 2 to 6 guests per vehicle |
| Best time to go | Jun to Oct and Jan to Feb for the clearest Kilimanjaro views |
| Difficulty | Easy |
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Your Route, Day By Day
| Day | Route | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi to Amboseli | Lodge, Amboseli | L, D |
| 2 | Full day in Amboseli | Lodge, Amboseli | B, L, D |
| 3 | Amboseli to Nairobi | Departure | B |
B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner. Accommodation is shown by type and area. We confirm the exact camp or lodge in writing with your quote.
DAY BY DAY
The Full Itinerary
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive south through Maasai rangeland to Namanga, then east into Amboseli. Arrive for lunch. An afternoon game drive takes you towards the swamps where the elephant herds gather in the cooler hours. Dinner and overnight in camp.
Meals: Lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Amboseli
An early start for the clearest view of Kilimanjaro. Morning game drive across the open pans, back for breakfast, then rest through the heat. In the afternoon climb Observation Hill for a wide view over the marshes, and finish with a sundowner drive.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Amboseli
A final morning game drive while the light is low and the mountain is clearest, then breakfast and checkout. Return to Nairobi, arriving early afternoon. Drop off at your hotel or the airport.
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Departure day
THE ROUTE
Where This Safari Takes You
Nairobi → Namanga → Amboseli National Park → Nairobi. Around 480 km return.
WHAT IS COVERED
Included and Not Included
Included
- All park entrance fees
- Professional English speaking driver guide
- 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Full board accommodation
- Bottled drinking water throughout
- Airport or hotel transfers
Not included
- International flights and eTA
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and personal items
- Maasai village visit fee
- Tips and gratuities
NO OBLIGATION
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