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The 15 Best Amboseli Tours & Safaris

162 tours  ·  from $45

The elephants are the draw and the mountain behind them is the photograph. The 15 below compare the long day trip from Nairobi against staying a night, with prices, park fees and what time the cloud usually lifts off Kilimanjaro.

Nairobi: Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village - The 4x4 ride from Nairobi starts before sunrise
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Nairobi: Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village

1.Nairobi: Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 310 reviews · 12 hours · from $75Our pick

Leave Nairobi before dawn for Amboseli in a 4x4 safari vehicle. Spend about five hours looking for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more, then visit a Maasai village for dancing, beadwork, and conversation. Guides such as Charles, Harrison, and Jack are praised for animal spotting and careful driving.

“It was a good day trip, a very knowledgeable tour guide and great driving skills to make things in time.”

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Day tour to Amboseli national park - Riding in a private safari vehicle
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Day Tour to Amboseli National Park

2.Day Tour to Amboseli National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $310Top rated

Leave Nairobi at 5 a.m. for Amboseli National Park in a pop-up-roof safari vehicle. Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and birds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Guides such as Samuel, James, Kevin, and Jerry lead the day, with park fees, bottled water, lodge lunch, and Nairobi pickup included.

“This tour started off good but quickly deteriorated throughout the day. We got picked up promptly at 5 am and started our journey from Nairobi to Amboseli. Our guide, James/Jim, was very friendly and allowed us to enjoy the landscape as wRead more”

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Amboseli Day Tour from Nairobi - Arriving beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
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Amboseli Day Tour from Nairobi

3.Amboseli Day Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $190

This long day trip leaves Nairobi around 5 a.m. for Amboseli National Park, where you spend about five hours on a game drive beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Guides such as Peter, Julius, Evans, and Kim are praised for spotting wildlife and explaining animal behavior. Hotel or airport pickup, transport, water, and game drives are included, but park fees, lunch, and the Maasai village visit cost extra.

“This was a last-minute day trip for us when I heard how many elephants you could spot, and it did not disappoint. There are designated trails you have to stay on, so sometimes it was a little hard to see the animals, as they were were far way. Read more”

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Day Trip: Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village – Nairobi - The early departure from Nairobi
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Day Trip: Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village – Nairobi

4.Day Trip: Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village – Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 69 reviews · 12 hours · from $100

Travel from Nairobi to Amboseli in a 4x4 safari vehicle for game viewing among elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and more. You’ll also visit a traditional Maasai village, with guides such as Charles, James, Dennis, and Harrison praised for their animal knowledge and care. Allow for a long road day, and budget separately for the $90 park fee, lunch, and village visit.

“We enjoyed our trip to Amboseli. Charles, our guide, was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the animals and Kenyan culture. He was very friendly and patient. We got very close to several groups of elephants and also saw many other animals. Overall, we really enjoyed the activity!”

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6-Days Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Group Safari on Landcruiser - Day one: Nairobi to Masai Mara by way of the Rift Valley
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6-Days Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Group Safari on Landcruiser

5.6-Days Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Group Safari on Landcruiser

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $1,220

Travel from Nairobi through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli in a shared Landcruiser with up to 15 people. You get park game drives, five nights of lodging, meals, Nairobi pickup and return, plus optional Maasai village visits and a balloon safari. The long road days trade comfort for broad coverage.

“As first timer in Kenya, and made every booking through internet I had my doubt. However I received confirmation from tour operator as soon as I booked it and get all the information needed from them. The whole trip was carefully design to Read more”

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Day trip amboseli national park from nairobi budget safari. - Leaving Nairobi in a pop-up-roof four-wheel drive
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DAY TRIP AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK FROM NAIROBI BUDGET SAFARI.

6.DAY TRIP AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK FROM NAIROBI BUDGET SAFARI.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 12 hours · from $170

Travel from Nairobi in a pop-up roof 4WD van with an English-speaking guide such as Alex. Spend about four hours on game drives among Amboseli’s elephants, zebras, lions, giraffes, and buffalo, with possible views of Kilimanjaro. Add a Maasai village visit, traditional dancing, and time to browse handmade crafts.

“Alex was an amazing tour guide. This was supposed to be a group tour but no one else was booked on- Alex kindly ran the tour for me anyway alone. Alex was so knowledgable about the animals and I felt super safe from the minute I was picked up to the minute I was dropped off in the evening. Amboseli is a beautiful national park- well worth the long drive from Nairobi. I had an amazing time. Thank you Alex for the great day. I would highly recommend you to book this tour with this company, everything was so well communicated.”

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Private Day Tour Amboseli National Park, View Mt. Kilimanjaro 4*4

7.Private Day Tour Amboseli National Park, View Mt. Kilimanjaro 4*4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $198

Leave Nairobi at 5:00 am in a private safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and head for Amboseli National Park. Your guide, such as Peter, Brian, or Julias, handles the driving and wildlife spotting while you look for elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and Kilimanjaro. Lunch, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included, but the park entrance fee is extra.

“Great experience. Beautiful scenery. Peter was very kind and knowledgeable and patient. I would go again in a minute.”

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7 Days Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha / Amboseli - Days 1 to 3: giving Maasai Mara the time it deserves
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7 Days Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha / Amboseli

8.7 Days Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha / Amboseli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $1,940

Spend seven days traveling from Nairobi through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli. Expect daily game drives, six breakfasts, lunches, dinners, lodge or tented stays, and a group of up to 20. The route ends with an early Amboseli drive and a possible onward train or bus to Mombasa.

“Our visit was truly exceptional. I extend my sincere appreciation to the tour operators in Kenya for their outstanding service. The hotels arranged by the touring company were top-notch, offering comfort and quality throughout our stay. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience.”

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6-Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Safari - Day 2: A full day among Maasai Mara wildlife
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6-Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Safari

9.6-Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $3,040

Spend six days touring Kenya’s Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof. You’ll search for lions, elephants, rhinos, flamingos, and the Big Five, with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop in Amboseli. Hotel pickup, lodging, meals, park fees, and an English-speaking driver-guide are included.

“I initially struggled to decide whether to book with a specialized European travel agency, or a local provider. At the end I went for Flash McTours and never regretted it one minute. I communicated with Peter, the owner, which was easy and prRead more”

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2 days group safari to Amboseli National park (Mon-Wed-Sat only) - Arriving for lunch and the first game drive
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2 days group safari to Amboseli National park (Mon-Wed-Sat only)

10.2 days group safari to Amboseli National park (Mon-Wed-Sat only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $200

Leave Nairobi at 7:30 am for Amboseli National Park, where afternoon and early morning game drives bring chances to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Your safari van has a pop-up roof, and the price includes meals, one night at a lodge or camp, park transport, and Nairobi hotel transfers. Park fees are extra.

“This was an amazing experience. My party of 9 enjoyed the excursion. The hotel pick up was extremely prompt. The drivers were there at least 30 minutes before the scheduled pickup time and very patient. The drive was as comfortable as could be on very bumpy roads. ThRead more”

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Amboseli National Park: Guided Full Day Tour - The Nairobi departure and the long road south
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Amboseli National Park: Guided Full Day Tour

11.Amboseli National Park: Guided Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 12 hours · from $195

Travel from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park in a customized tour van with an English-speaking guide. Spend the day seeking elephants, lions, zebras, buffalo, birds, and other wildlife beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Guides such as John, Stephen, and Joe have earned praise for their animal spotting and photography help. Lunch and a Maasai village visit cost extra unless selected.

“Stephen was a fantastic guide which was very good but it is a long drive but well worth the effort. Incredible views and elephants!”

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7 Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli Safari - Day 1: From Nairobi to the Maasai Mara
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12.7 Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $1,316

Travel from Nairobi through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli in a pop-top safari vehicle. Expect long road days, six nights of lodging, all meals, park fees, a Naivasha boat ride, and game drives for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, and more. Guides such as Sammy and Ambrose have earned special praise.

“This safari was a really good experience! The organization went very smoothly it was very enjoyable. Our guide, Sammy, has made our experience unforgettable. He was very well experienced, has done everything to show us many animals, was really convenient, always puRead more”

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6 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli-Ultimate Kenyan Safari - Day two: a full day among the Mara’s animals
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6 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli-Ultimate Kenyan Safari

13.6 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli-Ultimate Kenyan Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $395

Start in Nairobi and spend six days visiting Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli. Expect shared pop-up-roof van transport, five nights of camp accommodation, meals, and a guide for groups of up to eight. Park fees, the Maasai village visit, and optional boat ride cost extra.

“6 day trip to Maasai, Naivasha and Amboseli was well organized and you will see all the animals. Guides are professionals. Biggest mistake I made was that I did not know beforehand the difference between safari van and safari cruiser. Avoid the van, its a old dangerouRead more”

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6-Day Private Landcruiser Safari to Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli - Day 2: A full day among Masai Mara wildlife
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6-Day Private Landcruiser Safari to Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli

14.6-Day Private Landcruiser Safari to Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $2,165

Start in Nairobi and travel by 4x4 Landcruiser to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. Expect two nights in the Mara, a rhino and bird-focused stop at Nakuru, and two nights near Mount Kilimanjaro. Guides such as Dickson, Solomon, Evans, and Francis have led past trips. Meals, game drives, pickup, and return transport are included.

“Very Professional. Everything was taken care of very professionally right from the minute we landed till the minute we were dropped back to the airport. Richard is a champion guide and spotter.”

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Amboseli National Park: Full Day Tour From Nairobi - The early pickup from Nairobi
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Amboseli National Park: Full Day Tour From Nairobi

15.Amboseli National Park: Full Day Tour From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $140

Leave Nairobi early for Amboseli National Park, where an English-speaking guide such as Anthony, Alex, Tasha, or George may lead your open-roof 4x4 game drive. Expect elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and possible cheetahs, with the clearest Kilimanjaro views usually early in the morning. Lunch and park fees cost extra.

“Anthony is the best guide you can get. He is attentive and friendly and stops everytime for us to take good pictures of the animals. Managed to see Kilimanjaro mountain as our backdrop. Overall a great experience!”

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