Amboseli National Park

Book an Amboseli safari with Go Kenya Safari, a local operator licensed by the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA1/47/C01/54543) and running departures across East Africa for 15 years.

Our Amboseli tours range from 2-day short breaks to 21-day multi-country journeys, by road from Nairobi, Mombasa or Diani, or by flight into Amboseli airstrip, and every one is built around close-range elephants and clear-morning views of Kilimanjaro. Below you’ll find what to expect on the trip, our bookable packages, the lodges and camps we use, and quick planning links.

Researching the park itself,  best time to go, the wildlife, photography timing? Read our full Amboseli National Park guide. This page is for booking your trip.

What to Expect on an Amboseli Safari

An Amboseli safari is built around two daily game drives timed to when the animals move, an early start after sunrise, and a late-afternoon drive into the early evening. The middle of the day is for lunch and rest at your lodge, out of the heat. Most guests spend two nights here, which gives you full game-driving days rather than a rushed in-and-out.

The wildlife is the reason people come. Amboseli holds some of the largest and best-studied elephant herds in Africa, and you’ll typically see big family groups crossing the open plains and feeding in the swamps at close range. Alongside them you can expect buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, hippo in the permanent swamps, and plenty of plains game, with lion, cheetah and hyena the main predators. Birdlife is exceptional, having well over 400 species, especially around the wetlands.

The signature moment is Kilimanjaro. On a clear morning, the snow-capped peak rises behind the herds for the classic Amboseli photograph,  and because the mountain usually clouds over by midday, your guide will position you early to catch it. It’s never guaranteed, but the dry-season dawns give you the best odds.

A typical short trip runs like this: pick-up from Nairobi or your coastal base, transfer to Amboseli, an afternoon game drive on arrival, a full day of morning and afternoon drives, then a final morning drive before heading back or on to your next park. All game viewing is in a pop-top 4×4 with a professional driver-guide, so you’re never self-navigating.

Amboseli Safari Packages

Pick by how long you have and what you want to pair Amboseli with. Every package is guided, in a pop-top 4×4 with a professional driver-guide, and can be customised, tell us your dates and we’ll tailor it.

Short breaks (3–4 days)

• 2 Days Amboseli Safari
• 3 Days Amboseli Safari
• 3 Days Amboseli Safari from Mombasa / Diani / Watamu / Malindi by train
• 3 Days Tsavo East, Saltlick & Amboseli Safari
• 4 Days Saltlick & Amboseli, starting from Diani
• 4 Days Amboseli, Tsavo East & West

Amboseli & the coast

• 4 Days Tsavo East, Tsavo West & Amboseli — Mombasa/Diani to Nairobi
• 5 Days Amboseli, Tsavo West & Tsavo East from Mombasa or Diani
• 6 Days Amboseli Tsavo West & East from Nairobi, ending in Mombasa/ Diani
• 13 Days Amboseli, Tsavo West, Tsavo East & Diani Beach

Amboseli with the Mara & northern parks

• 6 Days Amboseli & Mara by Flight
• 6 Days Amboseli, Lake Naivasha & Maasai Mara from Mombasa
• 8 Days Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara & Tsavo East by Flight
• 9 Days Amboseli, Tsavo West & Diani Beach
• 9 Days Amboseli, Lewa & Maasai Mara by Flight
• 9 Days Amboseli, Ol Pejeta & Maasai Mara by Flight

Extended & multi-country

• 9 Days The Ultimate Kenya & Uganda Safari
• 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Lodge Safari
• 10 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek, Amboseli & Maasai Mara
• 10 Days Kenya Safari from Mombasa to Nairobi
• 11 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari
• 12 Days Combined Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Don’t see your ideal length or route? Most of our guests travel on a custom itinerary. Tell us your dates and interests and we’ll build one around you.

Where to Stay in Amboseli

Where you sleep in Amboseli decides your angle on Kilimanjaro and how close you are to the swamps where the elephants concentrate. We book a spread of lodges and camps to suit budget and style:

• Amboseli Serena Lodge
• Ol Tukai Lodge
• Kibo Safari Camp
• Tawi Lodge
• Tortilis Camp
• Elerai Camp

Planning Your Amboseli Safari

Best time to go: June–October and January–February (dry seasons) give the most reliable game viewing; November–February gives the best odds of a clear Kilimanjaro shot. Full timing breakdown →

Getting there: Roughly 230–240 km from Nairobi (4–5 hours by road via Namanga or Emali), or a 30–45 minute charter flight from Wilson Airport. We arrange the transfer either way. 

What to pack: Light, breathable layers in neutral earth tones, closed shoes, sun protection. Read our full packing guide →

Why Book Amboseli With Go Kenya Safari

We’re a Nairobi-based operator, and run these routes ourselves, our driver-guides know where the elephant families move with the water, and we position guests for the early morning Kilimanjaro window. Fifteen years, a TRA licence, and itineraries built around what actually delivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included in an Amboseli safari package?

Our standard packages include park fees, accommodation, all game drives with a professional driver-guide, transport in a 4×4, and meals as specified per itinerary. International flights and personal extras are excluded. Each package page lists exactly what’s in and out.

Can I combine Amboseli with other parks?

Yes, definitely. Amboseli pairs naturally with Tsavo, the Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and the coast, and can extend into Tanzania, Uganda or Rwanda on our longer routes. See our Amboseli-plus packages above, or ask us to build a custom combination.

Do you offer Amboseli safaris from Mombasa or Diani?

Yes. We run Amboseli trips starting from the coast by road, by train, and by flight, several of the packages above begin in Mombasa or Diani rather than Nairobi.

How do I book?

Request a free personalised quote with your dates, group size and interests. We’ll send a tailored itinerary and costing, usually within a day, and refine it with you before you commit.