Overview
An intimate 4-day Amboseli safari dedicated to Kenya's elephants, with Kilimanjaro as a constant backdrop.
There is nothing in the natural world quite like standing in the presence of a wild African elephant. This intimate 4-day safari is dedicated entirely to Kenya's most majestic residents — the elephants of Amboseli. With Kilimanjaro's snow-dusted peak as an ever-present backdrop, you'll spend three days among over 1,500 free-ranging elephants, many of whom have been studied by researchers for decades and can be identified by name. Watch matriarchs lead their families to the swamps at dawn. Observe young bulls testing their strength in friendly sparring matches. Photograph tuskers so close you can count the wrinkles on their trunks. Your guide is an Amboseli elephant specialist who reads herd dynamics the way others read a book — ensuring every encounter is respectful, safe, and deeply personal.
Safari Highlights
Your Journey
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, meet and greet your driver guide followed by a transfer to your hotel in Nairobi city for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Somerset Westview NairobiMeals: DinnerAirport transferHotel check-inDay 2
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast depart for Amboseli National Park. Arrive for check-in and settle for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and evening return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Kibo Safari CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerScenic drive to AmboseliAfternoon game driveDay 3
Amboseli Full Day Game Drive
Full-day safari either with picnic lunch or afternoon return to the camp for lunch, thereafter continuing game driving. Evening return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Kibo Safari CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerFull day game driveElephant watchingMt. Kilimanjaro viewsDay 4
Departure Day
Early breakfast and hotel check-out followed by a transfer to the airport for your flight home or connection to other destinations.
Overnight: N/AMeals: BreakfastAirport transfer
What's Included
Included
- Nairobi hotel pickup and return transfer
- All Amboseli National Park entrance fees
- Full-board lodge accommodation (3 nights)
- Elephant specialist driver-guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Unlimited game drives
- Drinking water during drives
Not Included
- International flights
- Kenya e-Visa ($52)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips & gratuities ($15–20/day recommended)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
Price Per Person
Where to Stay
LUXURY_LODGEMara Serena Safari Lodge
Masai MaraPerched on a commanding hilltop in the heart of the Masai Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge offers panoramic views of the savanna and front-row access to the Great Migration river crossings.
from $280/night
LUXURY_LODGEAmboseli Serena Safari Lodge
AmboseliSet against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is a lush oasis surrounded by Amboseli's legendary elephant herds and acacia woodland.
from $250/night
TENTED_CAMPSamburu Intrepids Camp
SamburuA riverside luxury tented camp shaded by giant acacia trees on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Samburu National Reserve, home to the unique Samburu Special Five.
from $260/night
