Discover the timeless beauty of Amboseli National Park, Kenya’s celebrated home of large free-roaming elephant herds and magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Set near the Tanzania border, this striking landscape combines open plains, acacia woodland, seasonal wetlands, and the snow-capped silhouette of Africa’s highest mountain.
Enjoy expertly guided game drives in search of elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and colourful birdlife. With unforgettable wildlife encounters and exceptional photography opportunities, Amboseli is a perfect short safari for travellers seeking Kenya at its most iconic.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or Wilson Airport
Amboseli offers a relaxed yet rewarding wildlife experience, centred around its famous elephant families and the dramatic presence of Mount Kilimanjaro. Clear mountain views are most common in the early morning and late afternoon, although they depend on weather conditions.
Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel south through Kenya’s scenic countryside toward Amboseli National Park. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch and check-in. Later, enjoy your first afternoon game drive, watching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, and predators beneath the vast African sky.
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli’s wildlife-rich landscapes. Begin with an early morning game drive, when Mount Kilimanjaro is often most visible and wildlife is active. Continue through open plains, marshes, and woodland in search of elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, and colourful birds. Return to the lodge during the day for meals and relaxation, then enjoy a final afternoon game drive.
Enjoy a final early morning game drive, offering another opportunity for unforgettable elephant and Kilimanjaro photographs. Return to the lodge for breakfast before beginning your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
