Amboseli National Park
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Kenya Kajiado / south Kenya 7 tours

Amboseli National Park

Iconic elephants in front of Mt Kilimanjaro — the classic Africa postcard.

Country

Kenya

Region

Kajiado / south Kenya

Best time

June–October; January–February

About Amboseli National Park

Amboseli sits beneath the 5,895m ice-cap of Kilimanjaro just across the Tanzanian border. Dust and acacia woodland frame famous elephant herds, plus buffalo, cheetah, lion, and over 400 bird species. Observation Hill offers 360° swamp-and-mountain views.

Highlights

  • Elephants with Kilimanjaro backdrop
  • Observation Hill panorama
  • Maasai cultural visits
  • Sundowner photography

Best time to visit

June–October; January–February

Itineraries

Tours that visit Amboseli National Park

Choose a curated departure or use any of these as a starting point — we'll tailor the itinerary, dates and pace to you.

Southern Kenya: Amboseli + Tsavo East + Tsavo West — 8 Days
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Kenya
From
$2390/pp
8 days / 7 nights
Wildlife Safaris Easy

Southern Kenya: Amboseli + Tsavo East + Tsavo West — 8 Days

Kilimanjaro's elephants, Tsavo's red giants, and Mzima Springs' underwater hippos.

  • Airport transfers (Nairobi pick-up and Mombasa or Nairobi drop-off)
  • 7 nights accommodation on full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • All ground transport in a customised 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof hatch
Kenya Coast + Safari Combo — 10 Days
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Kenya
From
$3140/pp
10 days / 9 nights
Honeymoon & Luxury Easy

Kenya Coast + Safari Combo — 10 Days

Mara game drives + Mombasa beach days — the classic 'bush and beach' honeymoon.

  • Airport and inter-property transfers in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • 5 nights accommodation on full-board basis at safari lodges/camps
  • 4 nights accommodation at a 4-star Diani beach resort on half-board basis (breakfast and dinner)
Amboseli Big Tuskers Photography — 4 Days
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Kenya
From
$1490/pp
4 days / 3 nights
Birding & Photography Easy

Amboseli Big Tuskers Photography — 4 Days

Kilimanjaro backdrops and great-tusked elephants — built for photographers.

  • Private photographic 4×4 safari vehicle with beanbags and low-window mounts (max 4 guests per vehicle)
  • 3 nights full-board accommodation at a lodge or tented camp in/adjacent to Amboseli National Park
  • All Amboseli National Park entry fees and conservation levies