Distance

Approximately 240 Kilometers

Driving Time

Approximately 4 Hours

Meals

Lunch & Dinner

Your 3 Days Amboseli Safari from Nairobi begins with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by your professional Away From Home Adventures safari guide.

Following a safari briefing, depart Nairobi in a customized 4x4 safari vehicle and travel south toward Amboseli National Park.

The drive takes you through scenic Kenyan countryside, local villages, and vast open plains where Maasai communities continue their traditional pastoral lifestyle.

Upon arrival at Amboseli National Park, the magnificent silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the landscape. Standing at 5,895 meters, Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain and one of the continent's most photographed natural landmarks.

After lunch at your lodge or tented camp, enjoy your first game drive through Amboseli's wildlife-rich ecosystem.

Wildlife You May Encounter

• African Elephants

• Lions

• Buffaloes

• Giraffes

• Zebras

• Wildebeests

• Hyenas

• Cheetahs

• Warthogs

• Antelopes

As evening approaches, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit if weather conditions permit.

Dinner and overnight at your selected safari lodge or camp

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive when wildlife activity is at its peak and photography conditions are exceptional.

Amboseli's diverse habitats include:

• Open grasslands

• Acacia woodlands

• Seasonal wetlands

• Freshwater marshes

• Dry lake beds

These ecosystems support a remarkable concentration of wildlife throughout the year.

Elephant Viewing Experience

Amboseli is internationally recognized for elephant conservation and research. The park hosts some of Africa's most impressive tuskers and offers some of the closest elephant viewing opportunities on the continent.

Throughout the day, your guide will explore different sections of the park searching for:

Predators

• Lions

• Cheetahs

• Hyenas

• Jackals

Herbivores

• Elephants

• Buffaloes

• Zebras

• Wildebeests

• Giraffes

• Gazelles

• Impalas

Visit Observation Hill

One of the highlights of your Amboseli safari is Observation Hill.

From this elevated viewpoint, you can enjoy panoramic views across:

• Amboseli plains

• Swamps and marshes

• Elephant herds

• Grazing wildlife

• Mount Kilimanjaro

Observation Hill provides some of the best photographic opportunities in the park.

Explore Amboseli Marshlands

The permanent wetlands fed by underground streams from Mount Kilimanjaro attract large concentrations of wildlife throughout the year.

Common Sightings Include

• Elephants

• Buffaloes

• Hippos

• Pelicans

• Egyptian Geese

• Herons

• Egrets

• Crowned Cranes

These marshes create one of the most productive wildlife habitats in East Africa.

Optional Maasai Village Visit

Guests may choose to visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about:

• Maasai customs

• Traditional homes

• Cultural ceremonies

• Livestock management

• Traditional dances

Maasai Village Fee

USD 30 Per Person

(Arranged directly with your guide)

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Distance

Approximately 240 Kilometers

Driving Time

Approximately 4 Hours

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast.

This is often one of the most rewarding wildlife viewing periods as predators remain active and wildlife is easier to spot.

Capture your final photographs of Amboseli's stunning landscapes and wildlife.

Additional Wildlife Sightings

• Vervet Monkeys

• Baboons

• Jackals

• Foxes

• Hyenas

• Various Bird Species

After breakfast, check out and enjoy a final game drive while exiting the park.

Take one last look at the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli's iconic elephant herds before beginning your return journey to Nairobi.

Lunch will be served en route.

Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.