3-Day Amboseli Safari & Hot Air Balloon

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kilimanjaro Calls; Arrival and Afternoon Game Drive

Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive south toward Amboseli National Park, with the majestic snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro growing ever larger on the horizon with every mile. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and check-in before heading out on your first afternoon game drive across Amboseli's iconic open plains. With Kilimanjaro as your breathtaking backdrop, spot massive elephant herds moving gracefully through the swamps and open grasslands, lions resting in the shade, cheetahs scanning the horizon, and wildebeest and zebras grazing freely across the vast landscape. As the golden afternoon light fades and the mountain glows in shades of pink and orange at dusk, return to camp for a delicious dinner and overnight stay beneath a magnificent African sky.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Above the Plains; Ballon Safari and Guided Game Drive

Rise well before dawn and make your way to the balloon launch site as the African sky begins to lighten on the horizon. Climb into the basket and feel the incredible sensation of lifting silently off the ground as your hot air balloon rises above the Amboseli plains at sunrise. Float effortlessly over vast elephant herds, zebras, wildebeest, and lions from a breathtaking bird's-eye view, with the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro glowing magnificently in the early morning light — a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. After your balloon flight, enjoy a celebratory bush breakfast before heading out on a full morning game drive across the plains. Track massive elephant herds, search for predators on the prowl, and marvel at the extraordinary birdlife thriving in Amboseli's diverse wetland ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Elephants and Farewell Final Game Drive ; Depart to Nairobi

Rise before sunrise for one last magical game drive across the Amboseli plains as the morning mist lifts and Mount Kilimanjaro emerges in all its glory against the early morning sky — one of the most iconic and awe-inspiring sights in all of Africa. Spend the morning tracking massive elephant herds, searching for predators on the move, and soaking in the breathtaking landscape one final time. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast and check-out before beginning the drive back to Nairobi, stopping for lunch en route and arriving in the city in the early afternoon, refreshed, inspired, and carrying memories of an extraordinary three-day adventure beneath the shadow of Kilimanjaro.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.