3-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Amboseli Safari
The 3-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Amboseli Safari is an unforgettable mid-range Kenya safari tour designed for travelers seeking spectacular wildlife encounters, breathtaking scenery, and close-up elephant experiences beneath Africa’s highest mountain. Starting and ending in Nairobi, this safari takes you to the world-famous Amboseli National Park, renowned for its postcard-perfect views of Mount Kilimanjaro, massive elephant herds, and scenic open plains.
Perfect for couples, families, photographers, nature lovers, honeymooners, and first-time safari travelers, this tailor-made safari combines rewarding game drives with comfortable mid-range accommodation in one of Kenya’s most iconic national parks. Amboseli National Park is famous for large free-roaming elephant populations, stunning sunrise and sunset photography opportunities, swamps rich in birdlife, and incredible wildlife sightings including lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, hyenas, and hippos. Travel is provided in either a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof safari minivan, ensuring excellent wildlife viewing and safari comfort.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
This safari is ideal for:
- Couples seeking a romantic short safari with scenic landscapes
- Families looking for a manageable and wildlife-rich safari adventure
- First-time safari travelers exploring Kenya’s iconic wildlife parks
- Wildlife photographers seeking dramatic Mount Kilimanjaro backdrops
- Nature lovers fascinated by elephants and open savannah ecosystems
- Honeymooners combining comfort, scenery, and wildlife experiences
- Travelers seeking a privately guided safari Kenya experience
Why This Safari Is Best
- Spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park
- Excellent opportunities to observe giant elephant herds at close range
- Comfortable mid-range safari accommodation for value and relaxation
- Exciting morning and afternoon game drives for rewarding wildlife encounters
- Ideal short safari for travelers with limited time in Kenya
- Travel in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or safari minivan for panoramic viewing
- Privately guided safari with flexible pacing and personalized wildlife tracking
- Excellent wildlife photography opportunities across scenic landscapes
Tour Highlights
Scenic drive from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Opportunity to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, cheetahs, and wildebeests
Incredible wildlife photography opportunities with mountain backdrops
Scenic swamps and birdlife-rich habitats in Amboseli
Comfortable mid-range safari lodge or camp accommodation
Spectacular sunrise and sunset safari moments
Convenient return to Nairobi
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park – Scenic Drive & Afternoon Game Drive
Your 3-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Amboseli Safari begins with pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport by our professional driver-guide before departing south toward Amboseli National Park.
Enjoy scenic countryside views and changing landscapes during the drive with a short comfort stop along the route.
Arrive at your mid-range safari lodge or camp in time for check-in and lunch before relaxing ahead of your first wildlife adventure.
Later in the afternoon, depart for an exciting game drive inside Amboseli National Park, famous for giant elephant herds roaming beneath the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Explore open plains, swamps, and acacia landscapes while searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, hyenas, and numerous bird species.
Return to your accommodation at sunset for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Nairobi → Amboseli National Park (Approx. 4–5 hours, ~240 km) in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof safari minivan
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 2
Full Day Amboseli National Park – Wildlife & Kilimanjaro Experience
After breakfast, spend a rewarding full day exploring the magnificent Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day safari with picnic lunch depending on wildlife activity and guest preference.
Amboseli is one of Kenya’s most photogenic safari destinations thanks to its dramatic scenery and exceptional elephant encounters.
Explore swamps fed by underground water from Mount Kilimanjaro while observing wildlife gathering around permanent water sources.
Watch elephants crossing dusty plains, lions resting beneath acacia trees, buffaloes grazing, giraffes browsing treetops, and zebras moving across open grasslands while taking advantage of incredible safari photography opportunities.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Extensive game drives inside Amboseli National Park in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or safari minivan
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 3
Amboseli National Park – Return to Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning or optional short game drive depending on departure timing before checking out and beginning your scenic journey back to Nairobi.
As you leave Amboseli, enjoy final views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Kenya’s beautiful landscapes while reflecting on unforgettable wildlife memories.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your memorable Kenya safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transport: Amboseli National Park → Nairobi (Approx. 4–5 hours, ~240 km) in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or safari minivan
End Of Tour ( No Accommodation )
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo -1 Room | 2 people- 1 Room | 3 people- 2 Rooms | 4 people -2 Rooms | 5 people -3 Rooms | 6 people -3 Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $1,523 | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $1,770 | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 22, 2026 | $1,456 | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | |
| Dec 23, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 | $1,770 | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* |