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Amboseli Safari From Nairobi - Compare 651 Tours
Amboseli National Park is everything you could wish for in an East African wildlife destination. It’s a relatively small park and has classic savannah scenery, as well as swamps and light woodlands, lots of acacia trees and amazing views of Mt Kilimanjaro. It also has a remarkable diversity and quantity of wildlife for such a compact park and is one of the best places in Kenya to see elephants. Surrounding the park are a number of Maasai-run conservancies that offer an alternative to the traditional safari experience. And Amboseli is one of the closest major parks to Nairobi, making it among the easiest places to visit from Kenya’s capital.
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10-Day Mid Range Best of Kenya Safari
$2,728 to $3,740 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau), Samburu NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Meektrails Safaris
4.9/5 – 147 Reviews
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2-Day Budget Tour to Amboseli from Nairobi
$303 to $330 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
African Beast Tours and Safaris
4.8/5 – 22 Reviews
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7-Day Amboseli, L Nakuru, L Naivasha & Masai Mara
$1,773 to $1,993 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi Airport (End)
Keshi Tours
5.0/5 – 47 Reviews
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3-Day Amboseli Best Group Joining Safari
$396 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Javiva Adventures
5.0/5 – 47 Reviews
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6-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Midrange Safari
$1,903 to $2,530 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Lenchada Safaris
4.9/5 – 820 Reviews
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9-Day Big Kenya Safari - Mid-Range
$2,860 to $3,430 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Tsavo West NP, Nairobi (End)
Spirit of Kenya
4.9/5 – 517 Reviews
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2-Day Amboseli Group Joining Safari 2023-2025
$360 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.6/5 – 90 Reviews
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5-Day Comfort Safari in Kenya
$1,469 to $2,228 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Kameraz of Afrika
4.7/5 – 106 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Amboseli Private Lodge Safari
$715 to $792 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Jocky Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 1,601 Reviews
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6-Day Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Special Budget Safari
$780 to $989 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Pavillion Safaris and Tours
4.9/5 – 14 Reviews
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11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Odyssey Safari - Medium
$6,075 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (City), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Shadows of Africa
5.0/5 – 139 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara Safari
$2,090 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Leopard Orchid Safaris
4.8/5 – 32 Reviews
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6-Day Kenya Safari Masai Mara, Lakes, Amboseli Mid Range
$2,376 to $2,585 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi Airport (End)
Okoa Africa Tours
4.2/5 – 83 Reviews
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7-Day Kenya Wilderness Safari - Minivan
$2,189 to $3,245 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 77 Reviews
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6-Day Amboseli to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara
$1,646 to $1,804 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Madukha Tours and Safaris
4.6/5 – 31 Reviews
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2-Day Amboseli National Park and Mt Kilimanjaro Views
$418 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Kenya Bush Expeditions
4.8/5 – 85 Reviews
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1-Day Kenya Amboseli National Park Private Safari
$308 pp (USD)
Kenya: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Gemfinders Tours and Travel
4.6/5 – 29 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Kenya Adventure Safari
$1,298 to $1,595 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Super Eagles Travel and Tours
4.8/5 – 228 Reviews
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7-Day Luxury Kenya Safari Adventure
$3,849 to $6,049 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Tapestry of Africa Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
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4-Day Amboseli, Tsavo West and Taita Hills Adventures
$1,276 to $1,562 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Tsavo West NP, Taita Hills WS, Nairobi (End)
Abou Safaris
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
5 Questions About Amboseli Safaris From Nairobi
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Anthony Ham
Anthony has written numerous Lonely Planet guidebooks, including ‘Kenya’, ‘Tanzania’ and ‘East Africa’. He writes about the region for magazines and newspapers around the world. He is also the author of ‘The Last Lions of Africa’, part of which is set in and around Amboseli.› More about Anthony
5 Questions About Amboseli Safaris From Nairobi
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How much time do I need for an Amboseli safari from Nairobi?
“My ideal minimum for an Amboseli safari from Nairobi would be 3 days. On a 3-day safari, you’ll travel from Nairobi to Amboseli on day 1 and return to the capital (or continue your onward journey elsewhere) on day 3. That means you would spend 2 nights and 1 full day in the park. This would allow you to enjoy at least four game drives: two in the early morning and two in the late afternoon, which are the times when animals are active and easiest to see. However many days you have on safari, you should try to leave Nairobi as early as you can on day 1. You should also leave as late as you can (without having to travel at night) on your last day of safari. If you can spare an extra day or two, having 2 or even 3 full days in the park would be ideal.”
1Can I see all Big Five animals on an Amboseli safari?
“You can see four of the Big Five on a trip to Amboseli: lion, elephant, buffalo and leopard (although leopards are the most difficult of the big cats to see in the park). The missing member of the Big Five is the rhino. If you have time to visit Nairobi National Park before or after traveling in Amboseli, there’s a good chance that you might see black rhino there. Apart from the Big Five, which was named by colonial hunters as the five animals most dangerous to hunt, Amboseli has some brilliant wildlife to enjoy. You won’t get any closer to big-tusked elephants than you can in Amboseli. I’ve also seen multiple lions on every visit to the park. Other highlights from my visits (and hopefully yours) include cheetah families, spotted hyena dens, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and more. The birding here is also exceptional, with around 420 recorded species, which is more than you’ll find in many countries.”
2Is Mt Kilimanjaro located in Amboseli National Park?
“No, Mt Kilimanjaro is not in Amboseli National Park, although it is so close that it can feel like it is. That’s because even though Mt Kilimanjaro (Africa’s highest mountain) is across the border in Tanzania, the best views of the mountain are from Amboseli. Mt Kilimanjaro is a constant presence whenever you’re in Amboseli. Even when the snowcapped summit is cloaked in clouds (as it often is during the day), you can still always see the mountain’s foothills rising above the southern boundary of the park. I’ve had varied experiences in Amboseli. There have been days when the summit has been visible throughout my stay. On other visits, I’ve only seen it at sunrise and sunset when the peak emerges from the swirling clouds (which happens most days). Whenever it does, have your camera ready to capture that classic Amboseli image of an elephant posing in front of the mountain.”
3Should I stay in Amboseli or one of the bordering conservancies?
“There are three options for accommodation when visiting Amboseli: inside the park, just outside the park close to Kimana Gate, and outside the park in one of the exclusive Maasai-run conservancies. There aren’t many places to stay inside the park’s boundaries, apart from a couple of lodges and a campsite. Aside from the beauty of the surroundings, the advantage of staying in one of these places is that you’re close to the wildlife from the moment you leave your lodge. This gives you a head start on seeing animals while others are waiting in a morning queue at the park gate. Staying just outside Kimana Gate gives you a lot more choice when it comes to accommodation, and many places have Kilimanjaro views. It can be a really special experience staying in one of the Maasai-run conservancies. Each has plenty of wildlife and deep roots in the local community: they can be a wonderful way to spend time among the Maasai. You’ll also have a much more exclusive experience because only those staying in the conservancy can visit. The main disadvantage is that you may be some distance from the park itself.”
4How much will an Amboseli safari from Nairobi cost?
“When you check the various tours and packages that are available for Amboseli safaris from Nairobi, you’ll see that there are many different possibilities when it comes to cost. As a general starting point, if you’re looking for a cheap or more affordable safari package, expect to pay around US$125 to US$150 per person per day for a budget camping safari. Prices can go up to US$500 per person per day for the full luxury experience. Most safaris will cost somewhere in between. If this seems high, remember that the daily park entrance fee for Amboseli is US$60/35 per adult/child per day. This fee should be included in the cost of your safari. Things that will affect how much you pay for your safari include whether you’re on a private or cheaper group safari, whether you fly or drive between Nairobi and Amboseli, what kind of accommodation you choose and when you’re traveling. Prices in high season (December to March and July to October) can be double those of low season (April to June).”
5Amboseli Safari Reviews
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Mark is a travel writer who grew up in Africa and has written over 700 titles for Condé Nast Traveller, Travel Africa, BBC Wildlife and others.
One of Kenya’s most picturesque parks with spectacular views of Kilimanjaro
I creaked into Amboseli after a frantic break-neck drive with the military convoy from Tsavo in a near-dead Suzuki Vitara hire-car. I had a soldier riding with me and the cartridge of his AK47 wore a hole through the dashboard because of...
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Lizzie is a reputed guidebook writer and author of the Footprint guides to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Guaranteed wildlife-viewing at the foot of Kilimanjaro
Amboseli has instant likeability and although it can be crowded with game-viewing vehicles, there are plenty of good reasons for its popularity. For a start, it’s a straightforward drive from Nairobi via the newish C102 road – the...
Amboseli is stunningly beautiful and very different from other national parks. We witnessed the predators and prey animals returning after the rains. Seeing Mount Kilimanjaro is wonderful. This was my third visit and I will go again next...
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Amboseli National Park is an outstanding safari destination, offering stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, abundant wildlife including large elephant herds, and diverse ecosystems. Its unique landscape and excellent game viewing...
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(we went in April)
It was flooded a bit so the big cats were hiding.
Lots of elephants in big herds.
Lots of birds.
The early morning walk was 10 USD extra, but we did not do it, as we wanted to enjoy the sunrise by ourselves.
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It was big, we saw almost all the animals except the rhino (but the rhino doesn’t live in Amboseli) and no cats. But we went on safari on for 1,5day. But the experience was so cool and wonderful, we would definitely go again.