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3-Day Amboseli Fly-In Safari from Nairobi

3 daysScheduled group safari

About this journey

Our Amboseli à la carte is a 3-day fly-in safari from Nairobi to the park famous for its elephants and its views of Kilimanjaro. A short scheduled flight from Wilson Airport replaces the four-to-five-hour drive, and you choose your base from 11 camps and lodges, from Ol Tukai Lodge and Amboseli Serena inside the park to Elewana Tortilis Camp, Tawi Lodge and the Chyulu Hills hideaways of Campi ya Kanzi and Ol Donyo Lodge.

You are met at the airstrip with a shared game drive to camp, arriving for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Day two brings shared morning and afternoon game drives among the big-tusked elephants of the Amboseli swamps, and on day three you fly back to Wilson, arriving mid-morning.

Flights to Amboseli generally run early in the morning only, so you will need a night in Nairobi before the safari, which we can arrange. Extra nights can be added with the same activities as day two.

Who it suits: photographers chasing elephants with Kilimanjaro behind them, travellers with limited time, and those combining Amboseli with a flight onward to the Mara or the coast.

Camps inside the national park, such as Ol Tukai Lodge and Amboseli Serena, put you closest to the swamps where the elephants gather. Those in the surrounding conservancies, such as Elewana Tortilis Camp and Tawi Lodge, add walking and night activities, while Campi ya Kanzi and Ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills offer a more remote experience.

Highlights

  • Choose from 11 Amboseli and Chyulu Hills camps
  • Short scheduled flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport
  • Elephants with Kilimanjaro as the backdrop
  • Shared game drives morning and afternoon
  • Extendable by extra nights

What's included

Included

  • Scheduled light-aircraft flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport
  • Shared game drives in the camp's safari vehicles
  • Park and conservancy fees
  • Accommodation and meals at your chosen camp or lodge

Not included

  • International flights
  • Transfers and hotel nights in Nairobi before or after the safari
  • Kenya eTA and visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks, tips and personal expenses
  • Pre-safari night in Nairobi (required, can be arranged)

Day by day

  • Transfer to Wilson Airport from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel
  • Scheduled flight to Amboseli, met at the airstrip with a shared game drive to camp for lunch
  • Shared afternoon game drive
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: your chosen Amboseli camp or lodge

Where you stay

Camp or lodgeAirstripArea
Amboseli Serena Safari LodgeAmboseliAmboseli National Park
Ol Tukai LodgeAmboseliAmboseli National Park
Elewana Tortilis CampAmboseliKitirua Conservancy
Kilima Safari CampAmboseliAmboseli National Park
Tawi LodgeAmboseliTawi Conservancy
Tulia Amboseli Safari CampAmboseliAmboseli National Park
Elephant Gorge LodgeAmboseliAmboseli National Park
Kibo Safari CampAmboseliAmboseli National Park
Satao EleraiAmboseliAmboseli National Park
Campi ya KanziCampi ya KanziChyulu Hills
Ol Donyo LodgeOl Donyo / Tsavo WestChyulu Hills

Questions about this safari

How long is the 3-Day Amboseli Fly-In Safari from Nairobi?

3 days and 2 nights. It starts in Nairobi and returns to Nairobi.

Is this a private or a shared safari?

It runs as a scheduled safari: you share the vehicle and game drives with other travellers on the same departure, which keeps the price down. We can also run it as a private safari on your own dates.

How do you travel between parks?

By scheduled light aircraft from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, with game drives from the airstrip on arrival. Soft-sided bags are required and the luggage allowance is usually 15 kg per person.

Where will I stay?

You choose one camp or lodge from our list, including Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Ol Tukai Lodge, Elewana Tortilis Camp, Kilima Safari Camp, Tawi Lodge, Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp, and 5 more listed on this page. Each is matched to its nearest airstrip.

What is included in the price?

Scheduled light-aircraft flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport, Shared game drives in the camp's safari vehicles, Park and conservancy fees and Accommodation and meals at your chosen camp or lodge.

Are park fees included?

Yes. Park, reserve and conservancy entry fees for every day of the itinerary are included in the price.

How far is Amboseli from Nairobi?

Amboseli is about 240 km south-east of Nairobi, four to five hours by road, or a short scheduled flight from Wilson Airport.

Can I see the Big Five on this safari?

Amboseli is famous for elephants, and lion and buffalo are common. There are no rhino and leopard are rare, so pair it with the Mara or Lake Nakuru if the Big Five matter to you.

When is the best time for this safari?

June to October and January to March are the dry seasons. Kilimanjaro is usually clearest early in the morning and in the late afternoon.

Can I customise this itinerary or upgrade the accommodation?

Yes. We can change lodges, add nights or extra parks, and arrange a private version on your own dates.

What should I pack for this safari?

Pack neutral-coloured layers, a warm fleece or jacket for early-morning drives, a sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, binoculars and your camera with spare batteries. A soft-sided bag is best, and required on light-aircraft flights.

Do I need a visa for Kenya?

Most visitors need a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online before travel. Check the requirements for your passport well before you fly.

Do I need a night in Nairobi before an Amboseli fly-in safari?

Yes. Flights to Amboseli generally operate early in the morning only, so a pre-safari night in Nairobi is required. We can book it for you.

Destinations on this safari

Elephants beneath KilimanjaroAmboseli

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