This was a great tour. The accommodation were top-notch. Edward was very knowledgeable As a solo female traveler I felt safe.
Ben Felgar
October 2026
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Enjoy a short and rewarding 3-day Amboseli safari from Nairobi with Imara Africa Safaris. Spend 2 nights in Amboseli National Park, with an evening game drive, a full-day safari, a morning game drive, large elephant sightings, and beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro

Kenya
Duration
3 days
Country
Kenya
Type
Luxury
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is designed for adults — young children cannot be accommodated.
Prices are shown in USD and are confirmed at the time of booking.
Per person sharing in USD.
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3 Days Amboseli Luxury Safari
Group Size
1–100
Best Months
All year round
This 3-day Amboseli luxury safari is a private road itinerary from Nairobi with two nights in Amboseli National Park, priced from US$1,104 per person full board. Covering roughly 225 to 240 km each way — about a 4 to 5 hour drive — it suits travellers wanting a short, high-quality Kenyan safari close to the capital.
The itinerary focuses on a single park, Amboseli National Park, with pickup from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or any Nairobi hotel or residence. Day 1 ends with an evening game drive, day 2 is a full-day safari across the park’s open plains, swamps and wetlands, and day 3 offers a final morning game drive before the return to Nairobi. Amboseli is famous for large elephant herds and, on clear days, the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro; lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, antelopes and abundant birdlife are also regularly seen.
With only 3 days needed, this luxury package works well for weekend travellers, business visitors with a few free days, families, couples and solo travellers in Kenya. Amboseli is rewarding in every season — see this guide to the best month for a safari in Kenya — and the short transfer makes it one of the most practical two-night parks reachable from Nairobi. Departures run all year round and can be arranged for solo travellers as well as larger private groups.
The price covers private transfers in a pop-up-roof Land Cruiser, a professional English-speaking guide, all park entry fees, full-board meals, drinking water and Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover; the complete inclusions list is published on this page.
Travellers with more time can pair Amboseli with the Masai Mara National Reserve on the 3-day Maasai Mara safari, add Rift Valley lakes such as Lake Nakuru National Park on the 7-day lakes and plains safari, or finish on the coast with the 10-day Kenya safari and Diani Beach holiday. Conservancy and reserve add-ons include Lewa Conservancy, Lumo Community Wildlife Conservancy, Shimba Hills National Reserve and Meru National Park.
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| Day | Destination | Travel | Key Sightings | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amboseli National ParkNairobi to Amboseli National Park – Evening Game Drive( 225 to 240 km)4 to 5 hours | Drive | African ElephantCommon OstrichMarabou Woodstick+7 | Elerai Camp | BL |
Amboseli National Park
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park – Evening Game Drive( 225 to 240 km)4 to 5 hours
3 days · 3 of 3 expanded

Your 3-day Amboseli safari begins with an early morning pickup from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your Nairobi hotel, or your residence in Nairobi. You will be welcomed by your professional safari guide from Imara Africa Safaris, followed by a short safari briefing before starting the journey to Amboseli National Park.
The road distance from Nairobi to Amboseli is approximately 225 to 240 km, depending on the route used and the location of your lodge or camp. The drive normally takes about 4 to 5 hours, depending on traffic, road conditions, and stops along the way. You will travel through southern Kenya, passing small towns, open landscapes, and countryside scenery as you head toward one of Kenya’s most scenic national parks.
On arrival in Amboseli, you will check in at your lodge or camp and enjoy lunch. After some time to relax, you will proceed for your first evening game drive in Amboseli National Park. This is a beautiful introduction to the park, with chances to see elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, antelopes, and different bird species. On clear days, you may also enjoy the famous view of Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind the plains.
After the evening game drive, you will return to your lodge or camp for dinner, relaxation, and overnight stay in Amboseli.
Related: southern Kenya.
Accommodation
Accommodation is subject to availability. We can suggest similar-level alternatives or tailor options to suit your budget.
Optional Extras

After breakfast, you will leave the lodge or camp for a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park. This is the main safari day and gives you more time to explore different areas of the park, from the open plains to the wetland areas where wildlife often gathers.
Amboseli is best known for its large elephant herds, and it is one of the most rewarding places in Kenya for close elephant viewing and wildlife photography. During the day, your guide will help you search for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, antelopes, and many bird species. The park’s open landscape also makes it easier to enjoy wide views and capture beautiful safari photos.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park or return to the lodge for lunch, depending on the day’s plan and accommodation arrangement. The full-day game drive allows your guide to follow wildlife movement and choose the best areas for sightings based on the season, weather, and animal activity.
In the afternoon, you will continue exploring Amboseli before returning to your lodge or camp in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your Amboseli accommodation.
Accommodation
Accommodation is subject to availability. We can suggest similar-level alternatives or tailor options to suit your budget.
Optional Extras

After an early breakfast, you will check out and proceed for your final morning game drive in Amboseli National Park. Morning is one of the best times for safari because wildlife is often active, the light is good for photography, and Mount Kilimanjaro may be clearer depending on weather conditions.
This final game drive gives you another chance to enjoy Amboseli’s elephants, open plains, wetlands, birdlife, and scenic views before leaving the park. Your guide will plan the route based on the best wildlife activity of the morning and your preferred return schedule.
After the morning game drive, you will begin your journey back to Nairobi. The drive from Amboseli to Nairobi is approximately 225 to 240 km and usually takes about 4 to 5 hours depending on traffic, road conditions, and your final drop-off point. Lunch can be arranged en route depending on timing.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your Nairobi hotel, or your residence. This marks the end of your 3-day, 2-night Amboseli safari with Imara Africa Safaris.
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This was a great tour. The accommodation were top-notch. Edward was very knowledgeable As a solo female traveler I felt safe.
Ben Felgar
October 2026
Itinerary designed and kept current by Imara Africa Safaris’ Nairobi-based safari specialists, who run this route year-round. Park fees, road conditions and lodge availability are verified against official park authorities and our partner camps. .
| 2 | Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park | Drive | African ElephantAfrican LeopardCommon Ostrich+10 | Elerai Camp | BLD |
| 3 | Nairobi CityMorning Game Drive in Amboseli and Return to Nairobi | Drive | — | — | BLD |
Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park
Nairobi City
Morning Game Drive in Amboseli and Return to Nairobi
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