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3-Day Classic Amboseli Safari

Elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro — a private road safari from Nairobi, ideal for first-timers.

Amboseli National Park is a UNESCO-recognised biosphere protecting an ecosystem of swamps, lakes and plains at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is famous for its free-roaming elephant herds, and you will also see lions, zebras, cheetahs, ostriches and much more — not forgetting the Maasai culture of the area.

Best time to visit: the dry season (June–October) gives the clearest views of Kilimanjaro and the easiest wildlife spotting.

Optional add-ons: a Maasai cultural village visit, guided nature walks outside the core park zones, and sunrise or sunset photography sessions.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Nairobi → Amboseli

    Depart Nairobi early and arrive at Amboseli National Park before lunch. Afternoon game drive looking for elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo and rich birdlife with Kilimanjaro as the backdrop. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp in or near the park.

  2. Day 2: Full day in Amboseli

    Sunrise game drive (the best time for wildlife), breakfast at the lodge, a midday rest or optional Maasai village visit (extra cost), then an afternoon game drive to new areas. Sunset views and overnight.

  3. Day 3: Final drive and return to Nairobi

    Optional early-morning drive, breakfast and check-out, arriving back in Nairobi in the late afternoon.

Included

  • Return transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Park entry and conservancy fees
  • Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Game drives with a professional guide

Not included

  • Tips
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Cultural visit fees

Gallery

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Where you'll go

  • Amboseli National Park — Elephant herds against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, and more than 600 bird species.

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