Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destination: Amboseli National Park
Safari style: Wildlife viewing, photography and relaxation
Recommended departure: Nairobi
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp
Amboseli is particularly well known for large elephant herds, open savannah landscapes and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park also offers opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and numerous bird species.
Morning
- Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or residence at approximately 7:00 AM.
- Drive south towards Amboseli, passing through the scenic landscapes of Kajiado County.
- Arrive in the Amboseli area around lunchtime.
- Check in and enjoy lunch at your lodge/camp.
Afternoon
- After lunch and a short rest, depart for your first game drive.
- Explore the Amboseli plains in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and other wildlife.
- Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, weather permitting.
Evening
- Return to the lodge/camp for dinner.
- Overnight in Amboseli.
Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Kibo Safari Camp or similar.
Early Morning Game Drive
- Wake up early for tea/coffee.
- Depart for a sunrise game drive, one of the best times for wildlife activity and photography.
- Explore areas around the Amboseli wetlands and open plains.
- Look for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, zebras and numerous bird species.
Breakfast
- Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
Midday
- Relax at the lodge/camp, enjoy lunch and perhaps take a swim or relax while enjoying the views.
Afternoon Game Drive
- Continue exploring Amboseli.
- Visit Observation Hill (Nomatior) for panoramic views of the park where permitted by current park regulations.
- Continue towards the wetlands, which attract wildlife throughout the day.
Optional Maasai Cultural Visit
- In the late afternoon, you can arrange a visit to a local Maasai community/manyatta to learn about traditional culture and daily life. Maasai cultural experiences are among the attractions highlighted by Kenya Wildlife Service.
Evening
- Return to camp for dinner.
- Overnight in Amboseli.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Same lodge/camp.
