3-Day Amboseli Safari from Nairobi
The 3-Day Amboseli Safari takes you about 4 hours south of Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, where elephant families walk the swamps under Mount Kilimanjaro. You get 2 nights on full board and four game drives. The 2026 park fee is USD 90 per non-resident adult per day.
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| Length | 3 days, 2 nights |
|---|---|
| Parks | Amboseli |
| Starts and ends | Nairobi hotel, home, JKIA or Wilson Airport |
| Vehicle | Safari van or 4x4 Land Cruiser, private on request |
| Meals | Full board on safari |
Prices
| Tier | 2026 and 2027 price | Where you stay |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Get budget price | Tented camp or budget lodge |
| Mid-range | Get mid-range price | Lodge or permanent tented camp |
| Luxury | Get luxury price | Premium tented camp or lodge |
Tap a tier and WhatsApp sends us the package and tier. The reply gives the exact price for your dates and group, with the camp named.
Park fees for this route
| Park | Non-resident adult | Non-resident child | Citizens and residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amboseli National Park | USD 90 per day | USD 45 | EA citizen KES 1,500. Resident KES 2,025. |
Official fees checked 2 October 2026 against the Kenya Wildlife Service schedule in force from 1 October 2025 and Narok County rates for the Mara. See every Kenya park fee and how to pay.
Your quote shows each park fee as its own line, for your dates and your visitor category, so you see every dollar before you pay.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli Pickup at 07:00 from your Nairobi hotel, home or JKIA. About 4 to 4.5 hours south, 216 km, to Amboseli. Lunch at your lodge, then a game drive from 16:00 as Kilimanjaro clears in the evening light.
- Day 2: Full day in Amboseli Out at 06:00, when Kilimanjaro is most often clear of cloud. Elephants in the Enkongo Narok swamp, then Observation Hill for the view over the whole park. Lunch at the lodge and an afternoon drive.
- Day 3: Sunrise drive and back to Nairobi Game drive from 06:30, breakfast, depart. Arrive in Nairobi around 15:00.
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What you will see
Amboseli
Big elephant families walking the swamps under Mount Kilimanjaro, plus lion, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippo and more than 400 bird species.
Best time to go
June to October and January to February are dry, with clear mornings for Kilimanjaro and elephants gathered at the swamps. Amboseli is a year-round park.
Where you stay
Pick your tier. Budget means a clean tented camp or lodge near the park gate. Mid-range means an established lodge or permanent tented camp with en-suite rooms. Luxury means a premium camp with the best positions in the park. Your quote names the exact camp for every night.
Included
- Transport in your safari vehicle for the whole route
- English-speaking driver-guide
- 2 nights of accommodation on full board while on safari
- Every game drive in the itinerary
- Pickup and drop-off in Nairobi, JKIA or Wilson Airport
- Park fees, when your quote lists them as included
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya eTA and travel insurance
- Tips and personal purchases
- Drinks not covered by your camp
- Optional extras: balloon flight, Maasai village visit, boat rides not in the itinerary
What to bring
Passport and your Kenya eTA, a warm layer for early drives, neutral-coloured clothes, a hat, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera with a zoom lens, a power bank, and small USD or KSh notes for tips.
Questions about this safari
How far is Amboseli from Nairobi?
About 216 km, roughly 4 to 4.5 hours by road.
When can I see Mount Kilimanjaro?
Early morning and late afternoon give the clearest views. Your game drives are timed for both.
Can I combine Amboseli with Tsavo or the coast?
Yes. The 10-day safari and beach runs Amboseli, Tsavo West, Tsavo East and Diani.
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