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

Spend two nights at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge and take a sunrise hot air balloon safari over Amboseli’s plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$1,446
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Experience Amboseli National Park like never before on this three-day safari. Enjoy thrilling game drives across iconic plains, spotting massive elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, and zebras against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. On day two, soar above the African wilderness on an unforgettable hot air balloon ride at sunrise, floating over elephants and golden plains with Kilimanjaro glowing on the horizon. A truly bucket-list Kenya safari adventure.

  • Activities: game drives & hot air balloon safari
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle Book your own international flights A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo 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

Kilimanjaro Calls; Arrival and Afternoon Game Drive

Your guide picks you up from your Nairobi hotel early in the morning for the scenic drive south to Amboseli National Park, with Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak growing larger on the horizon. Arrive in time for lunch and check-in at your camp. Head out on an afternoon game drive across Amboseli's iconic plains, spotting elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, zebras, and wildebeest against a stunning Kilimanjaro backdrop. Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay under the African sky.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Above the Plains; Ballon Safari and Guided Game Drive

Rise before dawn and transfer to the balloon launch site as the African sky begins to lighten. Float silently above Amboseli's plains at sunrise, spotting elephant herds, zebras, lions, and wildebeest from a breathtaking bird's-eye view, with Mount Kilimanjaro glowing magnificently on the horizon. Enjoy a celebratory bush breakfast after landing. Head out on a full morning game drive tracking elephants, predators, and Amboseli's rich birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before an afternoon game drive. Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Elephants and Farewell Final Game Drive ; Depart to Nairobi

Rise early for a final sunrise game drive across Amboseli's plains as morning mist lifts and Mount Kilimanjaro emerges in breathtaking glory. Track elephant herds, spot predators, and soak in the stunning landscape one last time. Return to camp for breakfast and check-out before driving back to Nairobi, with a lunch stop en route. You will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel in the early afternoon. Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged as an optional extra cost.
  • 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

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. Hot air balloon safari
  3. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  4. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  5. A professional driver/guide
  6. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Roundtrip airport transfer
  9. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  10. 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
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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From

US$1,446

per person

Guide price

US$1,944 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

1 stay

2 nights across 3 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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