Tour Overview
Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya's most iconic safari destinations, offering breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, towering over vast savannah plains. The park is renowned for its massive elephant herds, including some of the continent's last remaining "big tuskers," whose long tusks scrape the ground as they walk.
This 3-day safari is designed for travellers seeking a short but immersive wildlife experience. Amboseli's unique ecosystem—with its seasonal lakes, wetlands, and open plains—attracts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the Big Four (lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes). The park's proximity to Kilimanjaro provides a stunning backdrop for photography, especially during sunrise and sunset when the mountain's snow-capped peak is often visible.
With comfortable lodge accommodation, private game drives, and expert guiding, this tour offers an unforgettable introduction to Kenya's southern safari circuit.
Tour Highlights
Multi-Destination Safari Extensions
Extend your journey across additional wildlife reserves, alpine lakes, or tropical island coasts before or after your main safari. Select any extension to dynamically update your complete journey timeline, duration, and quotation.
Bush-to-Beach Extension
+3 Days / 2 Nights
Mombasa & Diani Beach Coastal Extension
Board the scenic modern train through Tsavo plains directly to the tropical Indian Ocean coast. Relax in beachfront luxury at Diani Beach with warm waters, coral reef snorkeling, and Swahili coastal cuisine.
Iconic Savanna Extension
+3 Days / 2 Nights
Maasai Mara Big Cats Flight Extension
Hop by bush plane straight from Kilimanjaro's shadow into Africa's greatest predator haven. Witness legendary lion prides, cheetahs, and dramatic savanna river crossings in the Maasai Mara.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Base Itinerary: 3 Days / 2 NightsDay 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park.
You'll be picked up from the airport in the morning and drive through the busy
Nairobi - Mombasa highway. You will be lucky to enjoy animals such as giraffes,
antelopes, zebras, impalas, and some other animals that graze alongside the
highway at Kapiti Plains. You'll reach the hotel at lunchtime, have your lunch,
refresh, and relax while waiting for the sun to cool down. You'll leave for the
afternoon game drive and watch the big herds of elephants crossing over the park
streets and heading back to their sleeping areas after spending the day at the
park swamps feeding.
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Explore Amboseli National Park.
You'll have an early morning game drive before breakfast for the search of lions
and other cat families before it gets too hot. When the heat exceeds, some of
these animals get too hard to see. The sunrise is always beautiful and the
mountain at these hours sometimes it's clear to see. You'll go back for breakfast
and enjoy some of the hotel activities like swimming. You can also visit the Masai
people at their manyatta and learn more about their culture and how they can
survive with these wild animals very close to them. You'll enjoy lunch. Later, you'll
have an afternoon game drive, dinner, and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Amboseli to Nairobi.
You will have an early morning game drive for a chance to see animals you
haven't seen the previous days. You'll go back to the hotel for breakfast, check
out for the room, and head back to Nairobi. You'll be dropped off at the airport in
time for your onward flight. End of tour.
Amboseli to Emali SGR Train & Arrival in Diani Mombasa & Diani Beach Extension
Morning farewell game drive in Amboseli before boarding the modern Madaraka Express train to Mombasa. Enjoy spectacular views of Tsavo savanna from your first-class carriage. Arrive in Mombasa and transfer across to Diani Beach.
Full Day Diani Beach & Marine Safari Mombasa & Diani Beach Extension
Relax beside azure Indian Ocean waters. Optional morning boat trip to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park for dolphin spotting and coral reef snorkeling. Evening sunset cocktail overlooking the beach.
Old Mombasa Tour & Flight Departure Mombasa & Diani Beach Extension
Visit UNESCO-listed Fort Jesus and historic Old Town Mombasa with its intricately carved Arab-Swahili doors. Transfer to Moi International Airport Mombasa for your flight home or return to Nairobi.
Flight from Amboseli to Maasai Mara Maasai Mara National Reserve Extension
Board your safari aircraft at Amboseli airstrip and touch down in the heart of the Mara within an hour. Met by your open-sided 4x4 cruiser for an immediate game drive on the way to your luxury camp.
Full Day Maasai Mara Wildlife Expedition Maasai Mara National Reserve Extension
Spend the day traversing open plains and rocky kopjes. Look for the famous Marsh Pride of lions, stalking leopards, and migrating herds. Picnic lunch under an acacia tree.
Morning Game Drive & Return to Nairobi Maasai Mara National Reserve Extension
Early dawn game drive during prime predator hunting hours. Fly back to Wilson Airport Nairobi in the afternoon.
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
- All national park entry fees & tracking permits
- Gourmet meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury eco-lodge / resort accommodation
- Complimentary bottled mineral water in safari vehicle
- Airport transfers
What's Excluded
- International airfare
- Visa fees
- Personal travel & medical insurance
- Tips & gratuities for driver/guides
- Premium imported beverages
- Personal laundry & telephone expenses
Accommodation & Ground Logistics
Eco-Luxury Lodging
Handpicked luxury safari lodges and tented camps featuring private en-suite verandas, gourmet bush dining, and breathtaking wilderness vistas.
Custom 4x4 Cruisers
Purpose-built 4x4 Safari Land Cruisers with 360-degree pop-up game-viewing roofs, USB charging sockets, onboard cooler fridge, and binoculars.
