Amboseli Elephant Safari
Witness Kenya's majestic elephant herds against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, in the iconic Amboseli National Park.
Overview
Amboseli National Park is elephant country. Home to some of Africa's largest tuskers and most photographed elephants, this park offers unrivaled views of wildlife with Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. The park's open plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands provide incredible game viewing opportunities. On clear mornings, watch elephants walk past with Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit rising behind them—one of Africa's most iconic images.
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Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nairobi to Amboseli
Depart Nairobi for a 4-hour drive to Amboseli. Arrive for lunch at your lodge, then afternoon game drive with views of Kilimanjaro (weather permitting). Watch elephants at close range and enjoy sundowner at Observation Hill.
Activities:
- Scenic drive to Amboseli
- Afternoon game drive
- Observation Hill visit
- Sundowner
Accommodation:
Mid-range lodge or tented camp
Meals:
Lunch, Dinner
Full Day Amboseli Exploration
Early morning game drive for the best Kilimanjaro views and active wildlife. Return for breakfast, then optional visit to Maasai village. Afternoon game drive focusing on elephant herds and swamp areas rich with hippos and waterbirds.
Activities:
- Dawn game drive
- Breakfast at lodge
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Afternoon swamp game drive
- Bird watching
Accommodation:
Mid-range lodge or tented camp
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning Safari & Return
Final early game drive for last chances at Kilimanjaro photos. Depart mid-morning for Nairobi, arriving afternoon.
Activities:
- Morning game drive
- Return to Nairobi
Accommodation:
N/A
Meals:
Breakfast
Starting from
per person sharing
*Single supplement: +35-50%
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