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Amboseli Budget Safari Tours
Kenya has some fantastic parks and Amboseli National Park is the favorite one of all for many travelers. It’s a compact park that’s easy to get to and get around, and it’s a place for memorable wildlife encounters, from lions and cheetahs to denning hyenas and up-close elephants. Looming over the park along its southern flank is Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain: it may lie across the border in Tanzania, but the best views of all are from Amboseli. The national park is also deep in the Maasai heartland, and the wider ecosystem includes many Maasai-run conservancies where you can encounter these true custodians of the land.
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Mara, Lakes Naivasha & Amboseli Low-Key Safari
$1,535 to $1,755 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Indigo Safaris
5.0/5 – 102 Reviews
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6-Day Maasai Mara- Lake Nakuru-Amboseli Budget Safari
$575 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.7/5 – 50 Reviews
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6-Day Kenya Budget Safari Tour
$600 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Okoa Africa Tours
4.1/5 – 76 Reviews
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Best Seller
6-Day Circuit Safari Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru - Amboseli
$720 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Samburu NR, Nairobi (End)
Jocky Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 644 Reviews
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6-Day Maasai Mara to Nakuru to Amboseli Private Tour
$1,240 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Brighte Maasai Adventures
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7-Day Masai Mara/Nakuru/Naivasha/Amboseli Joining Safari
$820 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Javiva Adventures
4.9/5 – 19 Reviews
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6-Day Amboseli-Nakuru-Masai Mara Private Landcruiser
$1,100 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Lenchada Safaris
4.9/5 – 404 Reviews
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3-Day Amboseli National Park Budget Safari
$450 to $476 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Morning Star Tours & Travel
4.9/5 – 24 Reviews
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6-Day Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru-Amboseli-Budget Safari
$575 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Explorers Wild Adventures
4.6/5 – 46 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Best of Kenya Budget Safari 2023
$700 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Go East Africa Safari
4.8/5 – 28 Reviews
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6-Day Masai Mara - Nakuru - Amboseli
$650 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Blue Mountain Trekking Safaris
4.9/5 – 48 Reviews
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6-Day Kenya Big Five Group Joining Safari
$900 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nakuru (City), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
BuyMore Adventures
4.9/5 – 27 Reviews
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7-Day Kenya Most Famous Parks Budget Safari
$800 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Safari Line Defender
4.7/5 – 52 Reviews
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6-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Group Joining Safari
$640 to $650 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Grayton Expeditions
4.7/5 – 62 Reviews
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6-Day Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha & Amboseli Budget Camping
$1,370 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
African Mosaic Tours
4.9/5 – 63 Reviews
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7-Day Kenyan Safari Adventure - Budget
$980 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris
4.9/5 – 98 Reviews
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7-Day 2020/2023 Best of Kenya Camping Group Safari
$770 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
African Scenery Holidays
4.9/5 – 31 Reviews
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7-Day Masai Mara/ L Naivasha/ L Nakuru & Amboseli Safari
$1,450 to $1,480 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Maasai Mara Train
5.0/5 – 43 Reviews
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7-Day Budget Best of Kenya Lodge & Camping Safari
$1,750 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Salina Wild Adventures
4.6/5 – 10 Reviews
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8-Day Best of Kenya Group Joining Safari
$960 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Hell's Gate NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Citrus Tour Safaris
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
5 Questions About Amboseli Budget Safaris

Answered by
Anthony Ham
Anthony is a writer and author of nearly 150 Lonely Planet guidebooks, including guides to Kenya and East Africa. He has written about Kenya and the wider region for magazines and newspapers around the world. He is also the author of The Last Lions of Africa, which is partly set in Amboseli.
5 Questions About Amboseli Budget Safaris

Which other parks and reserves should I visit on a budget Amboseli safari?
“You should dedicate as much time as you can to visiting and exploring Amboseli National Park. It’s a fantastic park for culture, wildlife and scenery, a combination that few other parks can match. I recommend a minimum of 2 days in the park but would suggest more if you can spare them. If you do have time to venture beyond Amboseli, the conservancies around the national park are worth exploring. However, they don’t have much in the way of budget accommodation. When you’re in Amboseli, you’re a half-day drive from both Nairobi National Park (to the northwest) and Tsavo West National Park (to the southeast). Both are world-class wildlife destinations. Closer at hand is Chyulu Hills National Park, the setting for Ernest Hemingway’s Green Hills of Africa, although the scenery is generally better than the wildlife viewing.”
1What kind of vehicle can I expect on a budget safari to Amboseli?
“There are many different tours and packages available for an Amboseli budget safari, but in most cases, you’ll travel by road to the park. Flying is possible but expensive. The trip to Amboseli from Nairobi or Mombasa will take you along the crowded and chaotic Nairobi–Mombasa road, where you may experience heavy traffic. Your trip may be in a minibus or a 4WD vehicle. Once inside the park, your game drives will probably take place in a minibus. These workhorses of Kenyan safari trails should have a pop-top roof: you stand on the seats and can enjoy an elevated, uninterrupted view. On a budget safari, you’re likely to be sharing the vehicle with other (sometimes many) travelers. The 4WD safari vehicle (with open sides, a canvas roof and tiered seating) is also possible, although this is usually reserved for more expensive safari tours.”
2What type of accommodation can I expect on cheap Amboseli packages?
“In most instances on a budget Amboseli safari, you’ll be camping. Where this is the case, you’ll likely sleep in simple two- or three-person tents with a ground mattress. Inside the park, there are a handful of basic public campsites. At these fenced sites you can expect a communal building with showers (hot water is unreliable) and toilets with separate sections for men and women. One of these campsites, close to Kimana Gate in the east, has a small bar and kitchen. Facilities may be basic, but often all you have to do to see Mt Kilimanjaro is stick your head out of your tent in the morning. Outside the park there are numerous affordable, privately run accommodation options. Most of these are camping areas with all the usual facilities (including a communal kitchen and dining area), plus views of Kilimanjaro as an added bonus. Some places have simple rooms (either in a lodge or a Maasai village context), usually with shared bathrooms.”
3How do I avoid the crowds on a budget Amboseli safari?
“Amboseli is a really popular park, and there are times when it is impossible to avoid the crowds. But you shouldn’t let that spoil your holiday. The busiest months are in high season, which runs from December to March and again from July to October. Visiting outside these months can be a good option, although April and May can be rainy, not to mention muddy for getting around. Be careful if you are traveling at this time: I once visited Amboseli at Easter and it was busier than ever, including sharing one cheetah sighting with 36 other vehicles (yes, I counted them, and no, I didn’t stick around). June and November can be good months for a slightly quieter safari experience. If you’re staying inside the park, the first hour or so can be lovely and quiet, before all the vehicles start arriving through the park gates.”
4How much does an Amboseli budget safari cost?
“A cheap Amboseli budget safari can start at US$150 per person per day. A large proportion of this amount will go to your Amboseli National Park entry fees, which are a pricey US$60/35 per adult/child per day. Also included in this estimate should be all accommodation (such as camping fees and equipment), food, water, guide, driver, vehicle and, on most days, two game drives around the park. There are lots of different tours and packages, but one thing to remember is that for a really cheap safari, you may be expected to join in and help with camp tasks such as setting up camp and taking down the tents when it’s time to move on, as well as cooking and washing up. You may be able to keep costs down a little by traveling outside of the high-season months. However, budget prices are less variable by season than are more expensive safaris.”
5Amboseli Reviews

Mark is a travel writer who grew up in Africa and has written over 700 titles for CNN Traveller, Travel Africa, BBC Wildlife and others.
One of Kenya’s most picturesque parks with spectacular views of Kilimanjaro
I creaked into Amboseli after a frantic break-neck drive with the military convoy from Tsavo in a near-dead Suzuki Vitara hire-car. I had a soldier riding with me and the cartridge of his AK47 wore a hole through the dashboard because of...

Lizzie is a reputed guidebook writer and author of the Footprint guides to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Guaranteed wildlife-viewing at the foot of Kilimanjaro
Amboseli has instant likeability and although it can be crowded with game-viewing vehicles, there are plenty of good reasons for its popularity. For a start, it’s a straightforward drive from Nairobi via the newish C102 road – the...

We were able to see alot of animals despite the season.
It would be better to travel in August or September.
As for the birds, it was wonderful to see so many sorts and birds
You need to much time atvthe end

Amboseli is well-known for its abundance of Elephants. We got to see lots of them, roaming around the swamp, which was a beautiful sight. The recent draughts were clearly visible due to the amount of uneaten carcasses across the park; makes...

I'm not sure what Bush Vibe is, but there were significant parts of the park without trees or bushes. Visiting just before the rainy season was probably the reason. As a smaller park, it was not surprising to see numerous animals no matter...
Absolutely Stunning Beautiful Country Shame it is so political Saw the Big Five Amazing xxx
Honeymoon Travelled to Malindi We got Married Honeymoon On Safari Oltukai Lodge was our firm Favourite Salt Lick was astonishing seeing the elephants and finally few days in Zanzibar Three weeks of bliss Met on Club...