3-Day Budget Safari at Amboseli National Park from Nairobi

Elephant in Amboseli

Elephants in Amboseli

A group of mongoose in Amboseli

Elephant in Amboseli

Hyenas in Amboseli

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Highlights

Go on exciting game drives at Amboseli National Park

Get a chance to spot Africa's Big 5 and other wild animals

Admire Mt Kilimanjaro perfectly placed in the background

Nairobi, Amboseli National Park

nature, safari, Wildlife

Private Tour

3 Days

Easy

English

Description

Embark on a safari to Amboseli National Park to explore its savannah wildlife, and experience a bit of the Kenyan culture. Spot the Big 5, elephants, hippos, and various waterfowls like pelicans and Egyptian geese. Also, explore the option to visit a local Maasai village and learn about their culture in this 3-day safari!

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
- You will depart from your city hotel and head south to Amboseli. The drive will be via the Nairobi Mombasa highway through open expanses of African Savannah dotted with Acacia woodland into the Masai county. The drive is approximately 240 km.
- You will arrive in time for lunch and check-in at Amboseli Sentrim Camp.
- In the late afternoon, you will experience your first game drive in the park when animals are most active as the temperature gets low.
- You will then return to the camp before dusk for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Amboseli National Park
- After an early breakfast, you will depart with picnic lunch for the Amboseli National park. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National park is best wildlife area in Kenya to experience big herds of Elephants at a close range. They are less unharassed by poachers and you can easily see them feeding and bathing at the swamps making it your highlight of your day.
- Enjoy your lunch at the Namatior observation Hill with its base forming a permanent water reservoir full of Hippos.
- You may also have optional visit to authentic Maasai village before you embark on an en-route game drive back to your camp arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Amboseli National Park - Nairobi
- Today you will have your breakfast at leisure. You will then be assisted with your check out.
- Next, depart for Nairobi with a short stopover at Emali.
- Arrive in the afternoon and transferred back to your hotel or the airport.

What's Included

Inter-hotel transfers from start to end of the tour

Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary

Transport in 4x4 Safari Van with pop up roof

Professional, experienced English speaking safari guide on safari

Water in the vehicle during the safari

Park entrance fees

What's Excluded

International flights and departure taxes

Visa fees

Tips and porterages

Drinks and Laundry

Extra meals and visits not mentioned in our program

Walking Safaris

Insurance and medical evacuation

Items of a personal nature

Know Before You Go

Summer clothing is worn throughout the year, although at times, a jacket and light raincoat may be necessary. Early morning and evening temperatures at altitude (most national parks are located 1000m plus asl) are cool. So we recommend a sweater to keep you warm, especially during your dawn and dusk safaris.

On safari, wear neutral colours, such as brown, beige and khaki - bright colours may alarm the animals. Sensible walking shoes are also recommended.

Since laundry is only possible where you are staying for 2 nights, try to carry the quick-dry type of clothing. (particular properties and only where mentioned in the itinerary)

Casual wear is the norm during the day, a short-sleeved shirt for men, light cotton dresses, or a skirt and top for women. In the evening, all hotels and restaurants require long trousers for men in particular.

Sunglasses and a hat for protection against the sun are recommended, and swimsuits should be packed for the swimming pool or beach.

Topless sunbathing is not permitted.

Tipping is not compulsory but is always enthusiastically received if you are happy with the service and would like to tip. There are no set percentages for tips. The local culture believes the level of tips should be at the client's discretion, and any token of appreciation is gladly received. These are our suggestions: We recommend that you tip your guide directly at the end of your stay in camp.

As a rough guideline, you might want to tip from US$5-10 per day.

Please note that there are variations between all the EA countries on tipping and gratuities.

What To Bring

Light baggage. Clients are encouraged to carry soft-sided travel bags instead of hard or roller cases such as samsonite, etc. This saves time during the loading and offloading of the safari vehicles.

Other Personal Items.

Camera, camcorder and a plentiful supply of film and spare batteries.

A pair of binoculars will greatly enhance game viewing, while a torch to find your way around camp after dark is a good idea.

Books, pencils, crayons and crackers are very welcome as gifts to the children of local villages that you would pass (or visit) whilst on safari. We do not encourage candy as some do not have easy access to dentists.