Amboseli National Park

Getting There

Expert

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Your entry point to Kenya will most likely be Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 15km/9mi southeast of the capital city Nairobi. The country’s second international airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), 9km/6mi west of Mombasa.

Amboseli National Park’s Iremito Gate is 215km/134mi southeast of Nairobi, and the drive takes about 4 hours* via Emali. The Kimana Gate is an alternative entry point and is 240km/149mi from Nairobi. This route takes at least 4½ hours* and also goes via Emali.

You can also drive to Amboseli from other parks if you’re doing a road trip around the country. The distance from Tsavo West National Park (via Emali and Mtito Andei) is around 200km/125mi, and the driving time is 3 to 4 hours*. Depending on where you’re going in Tsavo West, it’s also possible to travel to Tsavo West’s Chyulu Gate along the sometimes-rough track from Kimana.

You can also travel to Emali aboard the Nairobi–Mombasa railway service, and arrange to be picked up from there.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

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Domestic Flights

Charter flights are an option between parks and are typically booked for you as part of your tour package. Domestic flights from Nairobi leave from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of the city. Scheduled flights to Amboseli can be booked with several domestic carriers: