2-Day Amboseli National Park Road Safari

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

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park – Initial Immersion

The safari begins with a 6:30 AM pickup from Nairobi hotels or JKIA. The 240 km journey takes you southeast through Machakos County, passing agricultural landscapes dominated by sisal plantations. A strategic stop at Emali town allows for restroom breaks and souvenir purchases at Maasai craft markets.

The final approach to Amboseli’s Kimana Gate offers the first panoramic views of Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peaks, weather permitting

You'll check in at the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

The afternoon game drive targets the Enkongo Narok swamp, where elephant herds congregate to feed on succulent grasses. You will also visit the Observation Hill, a volcanic ash cone providing elevated vantage points for photography. Key sightings include Amboseli’s 1,600+ elephants, including legendary “big tuskers” with ivory exceeding 45 kg, Lions stalking buffalo calves near swamp edges, and 420+ bird species.

You'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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 Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Intensive Wildlife Viewing and Return to Nairobi

Pre-Dawn Game Drive (6:00 am–9:00 am)
Early departures capitalize on optimal wildlife activity and Kilimanjaro visibility. Vehicles navigate to the Ol Tukai wetlands, where sunrise illuminates elephant silhouettes against the mountain. This is the best time for spotting nocturnal hunters like leopards returning to treetop hideaways. This morning drive explores the park’s northwestern woodlands, tracking giraffe herds and dik-dik antelopes. Guides monitor VHF radios for ranger alerts about rare sightings like cheetah kills on the open plains.

Breakfast and Cultural Interaction (9:30 am –10:30 am)
You'll return to the lodge for breakfast with an optional Maasai village visit (USD 20–50 pp), demonstrating traditional dances, fire-making, and herbal medicine practices.

Departure (11:00 am –12:00 pm)
You'll bid your host goodbye as you drive back to Nairobi with lunch en route. Our driver will drop you off at your hotel in Nairobi or JKIA in time for your international flight connection.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

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.