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3-Day Mid-Range Amboseli Safari
A focused private safari into Amboseli, where elephant herds move across open plains beneath Kilimanjaro.
Duration3 days2 nights
From$830per person, US$, lowest date and party-size rate. Estimate, subject to availability
Trip overview
A focused private safari into Amboseli National Park, where large elephant herds move across open plains beneath the unmistakable silhouette of Kilimanjaro. Two nights in the park area allow enough time for unhurried game drives and close encounters with one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife populations.
The safari is centred entirely on Amboseli, renowned for some of the finest elephant viewing in Africa, with expansive scenery and the possibility of elephants moving through the orange earth with Kilimanjaro as the backdrop.
Departures run on any day subject to availability, and the trip suits solo travellers.
CountryKenyaAmboseli National Park
Duration3 days2 nights
ArrangementPrivateyour own vehicle and guide
Starts & endsNairobi
From$830Per person in US dollars, from $830 up to $1,030 depending on travel dates and party size. Subject to availability. All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.
Map route
The route, stop by stop
1
Nairobi
Day 1 · Departs Nairobi
2
Amboseli
Days 1 to 3 · 2 nights
3
Nairobi
Day 3 · Ends here
What you are likely to see
Elephant
Buffalo
Zebra
Lion
Cheetah
Solid tone means often seen on this route. Outline means possible, and worth the patience. Sightings vary with season and luck, and nothing wild is guaranteed.
Gallery
The ground this safari covers
Day by day
3 days, in order
Each day lists the route, the meals included and the lodge for that night. Ask us for the expected driving time on any day.
01
Nairobi to Amboseli
Nairobi to Amboseli
The road from Nairobi runs south across the dry plains of Maasai country, and as the morning goes on, Kilimanjaro begins to appear on the horizon. Amboseli is reached in time for lunch at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
On the afternoon game drive the park's dry lake bed and green swamps come into view, and with them the first of the elephant herds Amboseli is famous for. They move across the open ground in long, unhurried lines, and when the cloud lifts, Kilimanjaro rises behind them, exactly as in the photographs.
First wildlife viewingLunch and dinner
Day 12 photos
Accommodation
Night 1 of 2
4 photos
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Kimana area, foothills of Kilimanjaro, about 20 minutes' drive from Amboseli National Park Lodge · 4 photos
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Thatched cottages spread through the grounds just outside the park, several rooms opening onto a private view of Kilimanjaro on a clear morning.
02
Amboseli National Park
Full day in Amboseli
Amboseli's elephants gather in some of the largest herds anywhere in Africa, and after decades of study here, many of them are known to researchers as individuals, by name and by family. A full day of game drives works the swamps and the dry lake bed to spend real time among them: watching the calves play, the matriarchs lead, and the old bulls wander in to drink.
The pace stays unhurried, with a midday rest at the lodge through the heat, and a second drive as the light softens toward evening and the mountain often clears.
Full day game drivesAll meals
Day 22 photos
Accommodation
Night 2 of 2
4 photos
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Kimana area, foothills of Kilimanjaro, about 20 minutes' drive from Amboseli National Park Lodge · 4 photos
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Thatched cottages spread through the grounds just outside the park, several rooms opening onto a private view of Kilimanjaro on a clear morning.
03
Amboseli to Nairobi
Amboseli to Nairobi
A final morning in Amboseli, with a last look at the elephants and at Kilimanjaro, and then the drive back north to Nairobi, where the safari ends. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Final morningBreakfast and lunch
The price
The price, in full
Written plainly so there are no surprises at the airport. Anything optional can be added to the quote before you pay.
Included
Already in the price you see.
- Game drives
- Airport transfer to and from the airport
- Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary
Not included
Budget for these separately.
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour
Rates by travel date
| Rate range | Per person |
|---|---|
| Published range | $830 to $1,030 |
Rates are per person in US dollars and exclude international flights.
Before you book
Questions, answered
What travellers ask us most about a safari like this one. Anything else, ask below and a specialist in Nairobi replies within one business day.
Is this a private safari?
Yes. This safari is private: your own vehicle and guide for the whole trip, and we never merge your party with another to cut costs.
How do we book, and how much is the deposit?
Press Book this safari. You can hold your dates for three days without paying while a specialist checks availability with the lodges and parks, or pay a deposit of 30, 40 or 50 percent, or the full amount, by credit or debit card through Pesapal. You can also pay by bank transfer, or in person at our Nairobi office by card. The standard schedule is a 30 percent deposit to confirm and the balance 60 days before arrival; bookings made within 60 days of departure, and gorilla or chimpanzee permits, are paid in full at booking. Card details go to Pesapal, never to Volcan.
Do we need a visa?
Kenya: most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online before travel at etakenya.go.ke. Rules depend on your passport and change from time to time, so check them before you book flights, and always apply through the official government portal, never a third-party agent. We tell you what applies to your route when we confirm your trip.
Which vaccinations and health precautions do we need?
See a travel clinic at least six weeks before you go. Malaria is present in most safari areas of East Africa, so ask about antimalarials, insect repellent and cover-up clothing for the evenings. A yellow fever certificate can be required depending on your route and where you arrive from.
What vehicle will we travel in?
A Toyota Land Cruiser from Volcan’s own fleet, in the company’s colours, with the same driver-guide from the first day to the last. It is yours alone for the whole safari, and every vehicle carries reusable water bottles.
Can children come on this safari?
Yes, and a private vehicle makes it easy to set the pace around them. Child rates depend on the lodges, and some camps and activities set minimum ages, so tell us the ages of everyone travelling and we confirm what applies before you pay anything.
What happens if we need to cancel?
Tell us in writing as early as possible. The cancellation charges for your trip are set out in your written booking confirmation. Gorilla permits, internal flights and non-refundable lodge deposits already paid on your behalf cannot be recovered, so they are charged in full. Refunds go back to the card or account the payment came from. The detail is in our Booking & Payment Terms.
Can we change this itinerary?
Yes. Every route on this site is a starting point. The dates, the number of nights, the lodges and the pace can all change, and we re-price the trip before you commit to anything. There are no fixed departures and no minimum group size.
Enquire
Plan this safari with us
Send your dates and who is travelling. A specialist checks availability with the lodges and parks and replies within one business day with an itemised price.
- Free, and no obligation
- Ask about changing the dates, lodges or pace
- Answered by the team in Nairobi who plan the trip
Availability
3-Day Mid-Range Amboseli Safari
Dates are held for 72 hours without payment while you check flights. Nothing is charged until the itinerary is confirmed in writing.
From
$830
Per person in US dollars, from $830 up to $1,030 depending on travel dates and party size. Subject to availability. All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.
Prices are for guidance and are confirmed against current lodge and park rates before any payment.
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