3 Day itinerary in Kenya, Africa
Kenya Amboseli Safari with Kilimanjaro Views
This 3-day Kenya safari takes you from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park for game drives across open plains, sightings of large elephant herds, zebras and antelope, swamp wildlife and birdlife, views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and an optional final early drive before returning to Nairobi and Jomo Kenyatt... Read More
By Esther and Amos
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Driver as a Guide
starting point
Nairobi
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Sustainable Travel
Safari
Nature & Widlife
Adventure
Theme Parks
Culture & History
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Travel south from Nairobi to Amboseli through changing landscapes
Spot elephant herds, zebras, and antelope on open plains
Photograph wildlife with Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop
Explore swamp areas with buffalo, hippos, and rich birdlife
Travel south from Nairobi to Amboseli through changing landscapes
Spot elephant herds, zebras, and antelope on open plains
Photograph wildlife with Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop
Explore swamp areas with buffalo, hippos, and rich birdlife
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli | Scenic drive and first safari
Depart Nairobi early in the morning and travel south along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway toward Amboseli National Park.
Pass through changing landscapes and arrive in Amboseli in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, head out on your first game drive across Amboseli’s open plains. You commonly see large elephant herds, zebras, and antelope here.
Amboseli’s sparse vegetation creates some of the best wildlife visibility in Kenya.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Price per person sharing: AA Lodges Amboseli
Day 2
Day 2: Amboseli Exploration | Elephants, swamps, Kilimanjaro views
Start the day with an early morning game drive, the best time for wildlife activity and clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Return for breakfast, then spend the mid-morning at leisure to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive focused on the park’s swamp areas, where elephants, buffalo, hippos, and a variety of birdlife gather around the permanent water sources.
Amboseli’s swamps are sustained by underground water from Kilimanjaro’s glaciers.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Price per person sharing: AA Lodges Amboseli
Day 3
Day 3: Amboseli to Nairobi | Morning views and return
If time permits, take an optional early morning game drive for a final chance to experience the park in the soft morning light.
Return for breakfast, then check out and begin the journey back to Nairobi.
Arrive in the early afternoon and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward plans.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is Nairobi’s main international gateway.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- AA Lodges Amboseli
Meals
- Lunch (2)
- Dinner (2)
- Breakfast (2)
Transport
- Road transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
- Road journey from Amboseli back to Nairobi
- Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Activities
- Afternoon game drive in Amboseli on Day 1
- Early morning game drive in Amboseli on Day 2
- Afternoon game drive in Amboseli’s swamp areas on Day 2
Not Included
- International flights to and from destination
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Kenya ETA or visa fees
- Departure taxes linked to international airfares
- Any items not specified in the inclusions clause
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