Wildlife Safaris

3-Day Amboseli Safari

Nairobi & Amboseli, Kenya 3 day(s) Easy

Duration

3 day(s)

Country

Kenya

Type

Wildlife Safaris

Group Size

1-12

Best Months

July - October and January - February for the clearest game viewing and Mount Kilimanjaro views

A quick 3-day, 2-night escape to Amboseli National Park - Kenya's best spot for close-up elephant herds set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro - ideal for travelers short on time.

Itinerary

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DAY BY DAY

Itinerary at a Glance

Amboseli National Park Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park Nairobi City

3 days 3 stops 1 stay

Day	Destination	Travel	Key Sightings	Overnight	Meals
1	Amboseli National Park Nairobi to Amboseli National Park - Evening Game Drive (225-240 km, 4-5 hours)	Drive	African Elephant Common Ostrich Marabou Stork +7	Elerai Camp, Amboseli	B L D
2	Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park	Drive	African Elephant African Leopard Common Ostrich +10	Elerai Camp, Amboseli	B L D
3	Nairobi City Morning Game Drive in Amboseli and Return to Nairobi	Drive	-	-	B L D

Full Day-by-Day Itinerary

1 Day

Depart Nairobi for the drive south to Amboseli National Park (roughly 225-240 km, 4-5 hours), skirting the base of Mount Kilimanjaro along the way. Check in at Elerai Camp on the reserve's eastern border, then head straight out for an evening game drive across Amboseli's plains - home to some of Africa's largest elephant herds. Overnight on a full-board basis.

Accommodation

Primary Elerai Camp, Amboseli

Accommodation is subject to availability. We can suggest similar-level alternatives or tailor options to suit your budget.

L, D Amboseli National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya

African Elephant Common Ostrich Marabou Stork Plains Zebra Maasai Giraffe Cape Buffalo Grant's Gazelle Hippopotamus Spotted Hyena Black-backed Jackal

2 Day

A full day of morning and afternoon game drives across Amboseli National Park, with time to explore the swamps, open plains and elephant-viewing hotspots the park is famous for - all set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day. Overnight on a full-board basis.

Accommodation

Primary Elerai Camp, Amboseli

Accommodation is subject to availability. We can suggest similar-level alternatives or tailor options to suit your budget.

B, L, D Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya

African Elephant African Leopard Common Ostrich African Lion Cape Buffalo Maasai Giraffe Plains Zebra Grant's Gazelle Hippopotamus Spotted Hyena Black-backed Jackal Waterbuck Secretary Bird

3 Day

A final morning game drive in Amboseli, then check out and depart for the road transfer back to Nairobi.

B Nairobi City 🇰🇪 Kenya

Best Time to Visit

July - October and January - February for the clearest game viewing and Mount Kilimanjaro views

High Season - Jun-Oct & Jan-Feb

Dry weather makes for the clearest game viewing, with animals gathering at rivers and waterholes. Masai Mara river crossings peak July-October. Expect busier parks and the highest rates of the year.

Low Season - Mar-May & Nov

The "green season" brings lush scenery, dramatic skies and newborn wildlife, with far fewer visitors and the lowest accommodation rates. Expect afternoon showers, muddier roads and a handful of camps closed for maintenance.

What to Expect

A short, focused circuit built entirely around one destination:

Nairobi is your arrival and departure point for the road transfers to and from Amboseli.

Amboseli National Park is famous above all for its elephants - large, habituated herds that are among the easiest in Africa to observe up close - set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear mornings, plus swamps that draw hippo, buffalo and abundant birdlife.

Route Map

Approximate route followed during this safari.

What's Included

All transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Park entry fees for Amboseli National Park
2 nights' accommodation at Elerai Camp, full board (lunch and dinner Day 1, full board Day 2, breakfast Day 3)
Professional English-speaking driver-guide