Kilimanjaro views · Elephants

Amboseli Safari

2 days / 1 night from $865 · based on 2 adult travellers All-inclusive Private guide Nairobi pickup
Elephants crossing the plains of Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro behind

Overview

The trip in one breath.

Amboseli is the picture you already know: long lines of elephants crossing dusty plains beneath the snows of Kilimanjaro. Compact and reliable, it delivers Africa's most iconic photograph in an easy overnight from Nairobi.

Best time: Clearest Kilimanjaro views at dawn and dusk, June–October and January–February.

Itinerary

Day by day.

  • Day 1

    Nairobi → Amboseli

    Morning departure south through Maasai country. After lunch at your lodge, an afternoon game drive among the famous elephant herds as Kilimanjaro appears from the clouds.

  • Day 2

    Sunrise at Observation Hill → Nairobi

    Early drive to Observation Hill for sunrise over the swamps — prime time for photos — then breakfast, a final game drive and the return to Nairobi by late afternoon.

What's covered

Included & not included.

Included

  • All park entry fees
  • 1 night mid-range lodge, full board
  • Safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Drinking water
  • Nairobi pickup & drop-off

Not included

  • International flights & visa/eTA
  • Drinks, tips & personal items

Questions

Good to know.

Will I definitely see Kilimanjaro?

The mountain makes its own weather — early mornings give the best odds, and our itinerary is built around them.

Can this combine with the Mara?

Yes, Amboseli + Maasai Mara is a classic 5-day combination. Ask us for a quote.

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