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3-Day Luxury Safari in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park

Stay two nights at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, with game drives through Amboseli’s plains and wetlands beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$687
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Shared tour

The journey

Journey overview

This 3-day Amboseli elephant and Mt Kilimanjaro view safari is one of the most scenic wildlife experiences in Kenya. Located near the Kenya–Tanzania border, Amboseli National Park is famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Visitors frequently see elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and numerous bird species, all set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle International flights are booked separately A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Shared tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for single travelers
  • Minimum age of 2 years

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Nairobi - Amboseli With Best Roadside Views

Your Amboseli elephant and Mount Kilimanjaro safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi. The journey travels south through scenic countryside and traditional Maasai lands, offering views of open savannah landscapes before reaching Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your safari lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch followed by time to relax. In the afternoon, depart for your first game drive across the dusty plains of Amboseli, where you may encounter large elephant herds, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, lions, and a variety of birdlife. On clear days, the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro forms an incredible backdrop for wildlife photography. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

The second day is dedicated to exploring the diverse landscapes of Amboseli National Park, often called the “Land of Giants” because of its impressive elephant population. After breakfast, enjoy an extended game drive through the park’s grasslands, wetlands, and seasonal lakes. Amboseli’s swamps attract a high concentration of wildlife including buffalo, hippos, waterbirds, and predators such as lions and hyenas. The park is also famous for its birdlife, with species such as flamingos, pelicans, and herons often seen near the wetlands. During the day you may enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and optional cultural interaction with the Maasai community, learning about their traditions and lifestyle. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Ambosei with return back to Nairobi

On the final day, wake up early for a sunrise game drive, one of the best times to photograph elephants moving across the plains with Mount Kilimanjaro glowing in the morning light. Wildlife is particularly active in the cool early hours before the day becomes warm. After breakfast at the lodge, check out and begin the return drive to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon and marking the end of your memorable Kenya wildlife safari adventure.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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From

US$687

per person

Guide price

US$1,832 per person

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Journey details

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Luxury tour

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Journey pace

1 stay

2 nights across 3 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

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