Kenya · AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK SAFARIS
Big elephant herds on a dry lake bed with Kilimanjaro behind them, when the cloud lifts. These 15 compare the long day trips from Nairobi against the overnights, on price, drive time and how many game drives you actually get.
Leave Nairobi before dawn for Amboseli in a 4x4 safari vehicle. Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and birds with guides such as Charles, Harrison, Jack, and Dennis. After the game drive, visit a Maasai village for dances and beadwork. The advertised 12 hours can become 15 or 16 with traffic.
“I enjoyed the trip and our guide Charles was awesome👌🏾”
Leave Nairobi at 5:00 am for Amboseli in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and birds, stop at Observation Hill, and eat lunch at OLTUKAI Lodge. Guides such as Samuel, James, Kevin, and Jerry lead the private trip, which can run well past the advertised 10 hours.
“I took a day trip to Amboseli. It was one of the best days I spent while in Kenya. Samuel the tour guide was very knowledgeable of the park and animals. He also navigated the Kenyan roads and traffic with ease. I would definitely go again.”
Leave Nairobi before dawn for a long but rewarding day in Amboseli National Park. You’ll ride in a tour van, take a game drive beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, and may visit a Maasai community for an added fee. Guides such as Peter, Julius, Evans, Henry, Kim, and Ebhantus have earned strong praise for animal spotting and local insight.
“This was a last-minute day trip for us when I heard how many elephants you could spot, and it did not disappoint. There are designated trails you have to stay on, so sometimes it was a little hard to see the animals, as they were were far way. But towards the end of our drive we got lucky and a family of elephants was right on the trail and it was magical! Julius was our guide and he was friendly and knowledgeable. I would love to visit again in the future - this time I would spend at least one night in the park, as it's about 4 hours each…”
Leave Nairobi before sunrise for Amboseli National Park in a 4x4 with an English-speaking guide. Look for elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, hippos, flamingos, and more, with Mount Kilimanjaro often appearing behind the plains. After lunch, visit a traditional Maasai village. Guides including Charles, Dennis, James, and Harrison have earned strong praise for their care and animal knowledge.
“It was excellent experience, we have never seen wildlife so up close. Guide and driver were excellent. They made all the efforts to show us best possible wildlife. We are very happy.”
Spend six days traveling by safari Landcruiser from Nairobi through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park. You will search for the Big Five, flamingos, rhinos, and Kilimanjaro views with a guide and a group of up to 15 people. Meals, five nights of dinner and breakfast, six lunches, accommodation, and Nairobi transport are included. Guides may include Johny Jackson or Big Gman.
“As first timer in Kenya, and made every booking through internet I had my doubt. However I received confirmation from tour operator as soon as I booked it and get all the information needed from them. The whole trip was carefully design to Read more”
Leave Nairobi early for a full day in Amboseli National Park aboard a pop-up roof 4WD van. Guide Alex leads game drives among elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, and buffalo, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro when weather allows. You will also visit a traditional Maasai village. Park entry, lunch, and the $30 village fee cost extra.
“Alex was a fabulous guide, super knowledgable and doing his best to give us the best safari experience.”
Leave Nairobi at 5:00 am for Amboseli National Park in a private 4x4 with a pop-up roof. Look for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, birds, and more, with Kilimanjaro as the backdrop when the clouds clear. Guides such as Peter, Brian, and Julias are praised for sharp animal spotting. Lunch and hotel pickup are included, but park entry is extra.
“We saw a herd of lions cross the street directly in front of us. It was awesome! Peter was our tour guide and he was so nice. Very knowledgeable and got us to and from the park safely.”
Travel from Nairobi through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli on a seven-day small-group safari. Expect early game drives, a Naivasha boat trip and Crescent Island walk, hippos and rhinos, and a Kilimanjaro backdrop. Pickup, six breakfasts, six lunches, six dinners, and accommodation are included for groups of up to 20.
“We have been going to Best Camping since 2013 and have visited 5 times so far including 2 in the last one year. In every instance, Imraan and team has taken absolute care. .”
Travel from Nairobi through three of Kenya’s best-known wildlife areas in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof. You’ll search for lions and the Big Five in Maasai Mara, flamingos and rhinos at Lake Nakuru, and elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli. Accommodation, meals, park fees, water, and hotel or airport drop-off are included.
“I initially struggled to decide whether to book with a specialized European travel agency, or a local provider. At the end I went for Flash McTours and never regretted it one minute. I communicated with Peter, the owner, which was easy and prRead more”
Travel from Nairobi to Amboseli on a two-day safari running Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. You’ll ride in a safari van with a pop-up roof, search for elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebra, and spend one night at a lodge or camp. Meals, hotel transfers, and park transport are included, but park fees are extra.
“This was an amazing experience. My party of 9 enjoyed the excursion. The hotel pick up was extremely prompt. The drivers were there at least 30 minutes before the scheduled pickup time and very patient. The drive was as comfortable as could be on very bumpy roads. ThRead more”
Spend about 12 hours traveling from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park in a guided van. Look for elephants, lions, zebras, buffalo, impala, wildebeest, and more than 400 bird varieties beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Guides such as John, Stephen, and Joe have been praised for wildlife knowledge and camera-friendly stops. Lunch and a Maasai village visit cost extra unless selected.
“very nice! our kind was kind and very professional. everything went smoothly!”
Spend seven days traveling from Nairobi through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli. Your package includes six nights, meals, park fees, a pop-roof safari vehicle, a Naivasha boat ride, and Nairobi transfers. Expect long road journeys, full-day game drives, and a maximum group size of 20. Optional Maasai village and balloon visits cost extra.
“This safari was a really good experience! The organization went very smoothly it was very enjoyable. Our guide, Sammy, has made our experience unforgettable. He was very well experienced, has done everything to show us many animals, was really convenient, always puRead more”
Travel from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli in a group of up to eight. You get five nights of arranged accommodation, meals, drinking water, a professional guide, and shared pop-up-roof van transport. Expect long road days, excellent wildlife chances, and optional Lake Naivasha and Maasai village visits.
“Absolutely the best experience ever. Joseph from Bigtime Safaris was absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable. The accommodation was great and the food was lovely.”
Spend six days in a 4x4 Landcruiser exploring Kenya’s Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. Expect Big Five searches, rhinos, flamingoes, elephant herds, picnic lunches, and guides such as Dickson, Solomon, Evans, and Francis. This private safari suits flexible travelers who value wildlife time and competitive pricing over luxury.
“I booked a 6-day tour that included visits to the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and concluded with Amboseli. As promised, I was picked up from my hotel on the first morning and taken to the office to complete the payment.”
Leave Nairobi early for a long but rewarding day in Amboseli National Park. Ride in an open-roof 4X4 van with an English-speaking guide such as Anthony, search for elephants, lions, giraffes, cheetahs, and hippos, and aim for a clear morning view of Mount Kilimanjaro. A Maasai village visit costs extra.
“Anthony is the best guide you can get. He is attentive and friendly and stops everytime for us to take good pictures of the animals. Managed to see Kilimanjaro mountain as our backdrop. Overall a great experience!”
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