3 Days Amboseli National Park Tour
Experience the beauty of Amboseli National Park on this 3-day Kenya safari. Enjoy exciting game drives across the park's open savannah plains, encounter large herds of elephants and spot lions, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. Capture breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro while exploring one of Kenya's most iconic wildlife destinations.
Safari Overview
This 3 Days Amboseli National Park Tour takes you to Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya, one of the best places in Africa to see elephants. Over three days and two nights, you have time to watch large family herds against the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, which rises just across the border in Tanzania. The trip is short enough for a weekend or a stopover, yet relaxed enough to enjoy Amboseli without rushing.
Amboseli covers about 392 square kilometres of open plains, acacia woodland and dry lakebed. Underground water from Kilimanjaro’s glaciers feeds lush swamps that attract wildlife throughout the year. The park is famous for its elephants, including some of the largest tuskers left in Africa. Your game drives also bring chances of lion, cheetah, hyena, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and hippo. More than 400 bird species have been recorded, from pelicans and herons in the swamps to raptors over the plains. Early mornings, when the clouds lift from Kilimanjaro’s summit, give the best light for photography. A climb to the top of Observation Hill gives panoramic views over the swamps and plains. You can also add a visit to a Maasai village outside the park to learn about Maasai traditions and daily life.
Amboseli is about 4 to 5 hours’ drive from Nairobi, or a 45-minute flight from Wilson Airport. Accommodation ranges from comfortable mid-range lodges to luxury tented camps with Kilimanjaro views. Amboseli is good to visit throughout the year. The dry months of June to October and January to February offer the clearest mountain views and the easiest game viewing. This tour suits first-time visitors, photographers and anyone looking for a short Kenya safari with one of Africa’s most famous backdrops.
Day-By-Day Itinerary
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Early in the morning start and drive to Amboseli National Park. Check in at your accommodation on arrival. In the afternoon, have a game drive. Amboseli National Park is situated due south of Nairobi. Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lakebed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland, while in the southern area, there is a number of small, rocky, volcanic hills. Around the swamps of Ol Kenya, Ol Tukai and Enkongo Narok, the vegetation is lush with yellow-barked acacias and phoenix palms. Dinner and your overnight stay at the camp.
Amboseli National Park
Rise up early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before the clouds build up over the summit, with a packed lunch provided. An optional visit to a Maasai village can be planned after breakfast. This visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.
Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in the whole of Africa to experience elephants at close range. Left unharassed by poachers, elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps must form the highlights of any safari. Dinner and your overnight stay are at camp.
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
After breakfast, have a morning game drive. Depart to Nairobi arriving at about 5:00 pm, including lunch en route. Transfer to your hotel or the airport.
Included
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- All meals and soft drinks
- Park entrance and all activities
- Driver guide
Not Included
- Visa and air ticket
- Laundry
- All hard drinks
- Souvenirs
- Tips
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