Kenya · Group joining · Budget safari
Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro
A short group-joining trip from Nairobi to Amboseli, with an afternoon and a morning game drive and a night at Nyati Safari Camp.
Price on request
The journey in brief
The experience
Amboseli is a few hours' drive south-east of Nairobi, close to the Tanzanian border. On a clear day Kilimanjaro rises behind the park's swamps and dusty plains, where elephant families come to feed and drink.
This two-day safari suits travellers with limited time in Nairobi. You arrive in time for a long afternoon game drive, spend the night at Nyati Safari Camp and drive again the next morning before returning to the city.
Afternoon and morning game drives in Amboseli National Park
Views towards Kilimanjaro when the weather is clear
The park's swamps, viewpoint and open plains
One night at Nyati Safari Camp
The route
Nairobi
Amboseli National Park
Nairobi
Nairobi → Amboseli National Park → Nairobi
Day by day
Timings are approximate. Your guide adjusts each day around road and wildlife conditions.
Day 1 / Nairobi → Amboseli National Park
Pick-up in Nairobi and drive south along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway to Amboseli, arriving before midday. Check in, collect packed lunches and head out for an extended afternoon game drive across the plains, swamps and viewpoint.
Day 2 / Amboseli National Park → Nairobi
An early breakfast and a morning game drive, when the light is soft and the mountain is most often clear. Return to camp for lunch, then drive back to Nairobi via Emali, arriving in the evening.
Where you stay
This budget safari uses the camps and hotels listed below. Where a stop says 'camp/lodge', we confirm the property with your quote.
Amboseli · 1 night
The budget camp used for Amboseli nights, with views towards Kilimanjaro on clear days.
About Nyati Safari CampAccommodation pattern: Budget · Nyati Safari Camp.
This safari is priced for your exact dates. Lodge rates, park fees and availability vary through the year, so we confirm a written price once we know your dates and party size.
Prices can depend on travel dates, party size, accommodation availability and changes to park fees. All terms are confirmed in writing before you book.
The details
Before you travel
Check passport validity and entry requirements for every country on your route with official government sources before you travel.
Ask a travel-health professional about vaccinations and malaria precautions, and take out travel insurance that covers your activities.
A soft bag is easiest in safari vehicles. If any part of your trip includes light-aircraft flights, baggage limits apply.
Weather and wildlife movement change through the year. Tell us your dates and we will explain what to expect.
Questions travellers ask
Group-joining safaris follow the published route so everyone travels together. If you want changes, ask us about running the route privately.
Prices for this safari depend on your dates, party size and accommodation availability, so we quote for your exact trip.
We reply with availability, any suggestions for your dates and a written quote. Nothing is booked until you have agreed the quote and booking terms.
No. Wildlife is free-ranging and sightings vary. Your guide will plan each day around conditions to give you the best chances.
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The next step
Tell us your dates and who is travelling. We will check availability and send a written quote; nothing is booked until you agree.
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