Tsavo
Continue south-east into Kenya's largest protected wilderness.
Kenya destination
Amboseli
Elephant country on the doorstep of Kilimanjaro.
Amboseli sits in southern Kenya close to the Tanzanian border. Spring-fed swamps draw elephants and plains game across open country, and on clear days Kilimanjaro rises above the horizon.
Southern Kenya · Kilimanjaro views
Destination snapshot
At a glance
- Country
- Kenya
- Best known for
- Elephants · Kilimanjaro views
- Ideal stay
- 1–2 nights
- Common gateway
- Nairobi (by road or air)
The case for Amboseli
Why visit Amboseli
Large elephant families on open ground
Kilimanjaro views on clear mornings and evenings
Swamps and wetlands that concentrate wildlife
Combines naturally with Tsavo or the Maasai Mara
Build a wider route
Where to go next.
Each pairing changes the pace, landscape and wildlife emphasis of the journey.
Maasai Mara
Pair elephant country with the Mara's big-cat plains.
Safaris
Safaris featuring Amboseli
Routes that include Amboseli, from short escapes to longer combinations.
Popular Route7 daysKenya
7 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli Budget Safari
Route: Nairobi · Maasai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Lake Naivasha · Amboseli
- Budget
- Shared
Per person · by season$830–$1,030 pp
6 daysKenya
6 Days Amboseli, Lake Naivasha & Maasai Mara Luxury Safari
Route: Nairobi · Amboseli · Lake Naivasha · Maasai Mara
- Luxury
PricingPrice subject upon request
Kenya & Tanzania10 daysKenya & Tanzania
10 Days Best Kenya & Tanzania Budget Wildlife Safari
Route: Nairobi · Maasai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Amboseli · Arusha + 3 more
- Budget
Per person · by season$1,680–$1,880 pp
3 daysKenya
3 Days Amboseli Kenya Budget Safari
Route: Nairobi · Amboseli
- Budget
Per person · low & high season$380 pp
6 daysKenya
6 Days Kenya Budget Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli
Route: Nairobi · Maasai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Amboseli
- Budget
PricingPrice on request
8 daysKenya
8 Days Kenya Budget Holiday Safari: Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha & Amboseli
Route: Nairobi · Maasai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Lake Naivasha · Amboseli
- Budget
- Shared
Per person · by season$830–$1,030 pp
Continue exploring
Explore more of Kenya
Lake Nakuru
A compact Rift Valley park with rhino habitat and lakeshore birdlife.
Lake Naivasha
Lakeside scenery, hippos and optional boat exploration.
Samburu
Dry northern country with wildlife found few other places in Kenya.
Plan with our Nairobi team
Your safari starts with a conversation.
Tell us when you hope to travel and what you want to experience in Amboseli. Our Nairobi team can help shape the right route.