An Amboseli day trip from Nairobi is a budget-friendly safari experience that includes a long drive to the park for a day of game drives, wildlife viewing, and scenic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The day starts very early with a scenic drive, followed by a guided game drive through the park to see large herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and various bird species, with a chance for a picnic lunch and a walk to the top of Observation Hill.
Itinerary
05:00 AM: Depart from Nairobi. Pick up from your hotel or airport for the drive towards Amboseli National Park, passing through scenic savanna country with opportunities to see local homesteads and Masai herdsmen.
09:00 AM: Arrive at Amboseli National Park. Enter the park and begin your first game drive, focusing on spotting wildlife such as elephants, zebras, giraffes, and lions, all set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
12:30 PM: Lunch at OlTukai Lodge. Enjoy a buffet lunch with views of the park's wildlife, as animals are often visible from the lodge's terrace.
02:00 PM: Embark on your afternoon game drive. This final drive offers another chance to see animals, with an emphasis on spotting predators like cheetahs & leopards, or any animals you may have missed in the morning.
03:00 PM: Begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi. The return journey includes a final game drive as you exit the park.
07:00 PM: Arrive back in Nairobi, you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport.
COST:
| Start dates | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | $437 | $302 | $269 | $246 | $235 | $224 | $224 |
| Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $448 | $314 | $274 | $246 | $235 | $224 | $224 |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $448 | $314 | $274 | $246 | $235 | $224 | $224 |
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water(On all days)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
