Day trip

Amboseli Day Trip from Nairobi

Great elephant herds and possible views of Mount Kilimanjaro, in a day from Nairobi.

  • 1 day
  • Nairobi → Nairobi
  • Free quote

From / To Nairobi-Kenya

Amboseli day trip in search of wildlife including great elephant herds and maybe possible views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Tour departs from your Nairobi hotel, Nairobi residence or Nairobi airport before dawn and drives via typical African savanna country as you take in the African sunrise.

The early morning drive is approximately 250 km on a 4 hours smooth road getting to Amboseli in time for a morning game viewing drive and enjoying breakfast at the Ol Tukai Lodge.

An extra game viewing drive after breakfast at Amboseli in search of wildlife.

Extra short afternoon game viewing drive before leaving Amboseli for Nairobi

Day trip Transport is in a pop up top minivan.

You can upgrade transport to 4 x 4 pop up top land cruiser jeep at extra cost.

Please read carefully

  • Driving times during day trip are estimates and can vary due to narrow highways, traffic density and state of road in some sections as you approach the park

  • Safari day tour is private per booking in own tour vehicle and personal driver/ guide-not a group sharing tour

  • Tour departs at 4.30AM and returns at approx.7.00PM with drop off at your Nairobi area hotel or Nairobi airport

  • Breakfast & Lunch during day trip shall be at the Oltukai lodge & Amboseli serena lodge inside the Amboseli national park

  • Sunrise and sunset views including Mount Kilimanjaro peaks views are experienced during clear weather days

  • You may encounter aggressive souvenir sales by local Masai people by the Amboseli park gates (buying of souvenir is optional)

Tour Highlights

  • Amboseli National Park

  • Mount Kilimanjaro Peak (Africa's highest mountain) - weather permitting

  • Savanna country drive on the route to Amboseli

  • Observation hill at the Amboseli

  • Masai country and plains

  • Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Ostrich…

  • Local tribes people and cultures

  • Optional Masai village visit at Amboseli (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person

The day

Amboseli Day Trip

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park: (250 km: 4 hrs drive)

0430hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi area Hotel/ Nairobi airport /Nairobi area Residence

Depart for the Amboseli National Park via the Nairobi – Mombasa highway.

We shall catch the African sunrise as we proceed towards Amboseli.

The early morning drive is via African savanna country dotted with local homesteads and proud colourful Masai herdsmen grazing their cattle.

On arrival at the Amboseli, you shall proceed for a morning game viewing drive in search of Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Cheetah, Warthog, Ostrich and more…

There shall be a stop at the Ol Tukai Lodge for a buffet breakfast.

The Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the skyline and surrounding country.

It is the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free standing mountain in the world.

While Mount Kilimanjaro remains in the background we shall marvel at the wildlife and scenery found in this park.

You shall also stop at the observation hill to view the sprawling breath of Amboseli.

Enjoy buffet lunch at Amboseli Serena lodge.

A short early afternoon game viewing drive as we exit the park.

Later depart for Nairobi to arrive during the early evening.

Drop off at your Nairobi area hotel / Nairobi Airport or residence.

Safari tour finish between 6.30PM -7.30PM.

What you could see at Amboseli National Park

  • Buffalo
  • Zebra
  • Eland
  • Hartebeest
  • Thomson's Gazelle
  • Giraffe
  • Baboon
  • Serval Cat
  • Klipspringer
  • Antelopes
  • Prolific Birdlife (Up to 103 species)

Tour price includes

  • Tour in a customized pop up top Toyota safari minivan.
  • Services of experienced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
  • Amboseli National Park entrance fees.
  • Game viewing drives
  • Breakfast
  • Buffet Lunch at the Amboseli
  • Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
  • Pick up /drop off at Nairobi hotel or residence.
  • Government taxes and local levies

Not included in the tour price

  • - Bottled & Soft Drinks - Items and services of a personal nature - Tips & Gratuities.

Plan your Amboseli Day Trip

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