The 3-Day Amboseli Fly-In Safari is an incredible experience in one of Kenya’s most recognizable national parks. Beginning and ending in Nairobi, the safari includes pickup from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, as well as all transfers to and from Wilson Airport. A scheduled flight takes you directly to Amboseli, letting you trade a lengthy road journey for more time exploring the park’s wildlife-rich plains, wetlands, and acacia woodlands.
Amboseli is best known for its large elephant herds and extraordinary views of Mount Kilimanjaro, which rises across the border in neighboring Tanzania. Over three days, you’ll have the opportunity to explore different areas of the park on guided game drives, searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and a variety of birdlife. The additional night compared to shorter itineraries brings a more relaxed pace and greater flexibility when it comes to wildlife viewing and photography.
While game drives remain at the heart of the experience, the flexibility of a fly-in safari also allows you to enrich your stay with optional experiences such as guided bush walks, visits to local Maasai communities, and sunrise balloon flights over the reserve.
The safari package includes return flights between Nairobi and Amboseli, accommodation, park fees, game drives, meals as outlined in the itinerary, unlimited drinking water, emergency Flying Doctors cover, and the services of a professional English-speaking safari guide. Throughout your stay, you’ll travel in a private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser, while a selection of mid-range and luxury lodges lets you choose the level of comfort that best suits your travel style.
You can watch the sunrise over the plains of Africa in the Balloon Safari.
You have an opportunity to watch unique birds here.
Visit Masai village to meet the welcoming traditions of Masai people.
Walking Safari gives you the opportunity to move at the pace of nature.
(45 minutes Flight)
Your personal Africa Flash McTours guide will meet you at your hotel in the morning. Once acquainted, you will be escorted to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport in time for a direct flight to Amboseli National Park. After roughly 40 minutes, you’ll descend alongside Mt Kilimanjaro, touching down at an airstrip within the national park. A vehicle awaits to transport you to your appointed lodgings for the next two nights. There is an excellent chance that you will see wildlife en route to your camp. On arrival, you will be shown your accommodation, after which lunch is served.
Amboseli National Park covers 392 square kilometres (151 sq. mi) and forms part of a greater ecosystem that extends across the nearby Kenya-Tanzania border. Boasting some impressive ‘tuskers’ (elephant bulls with unusually large tusks), the park is home to three members of the Big 5, with rhinos absent and leopards only seen on rare occasions. The park has a good population of large predators. Lions and spotted hyenas are frequently seen throughout, while cheetahs are normally seen in the park’s open grasslands. General game species are well represented. Among them, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and warthogs are common, interspersed with various antelope species.
You’ll enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning to camp for dinner and a comfortable night’s rest.
We have multiple amount of accommodations, which fits any type of budget
Nestled in the heart of Kenya's Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Sopa Lodge offers breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and provides a tranquil retreat where guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of Africa's wildlife and landscapes.
Praro Amboseli Camp is a contemporary tented experience framed by one of Africa’s most recognizable backdrops, Mount Kilimanjaro rising beyond open plains. Amboseli is renowned for its vast elephant herds and dramatic photographic landscapes.
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge offers a graceful blend of stark beauty and lavish comfort in the heart of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. The lodge comprises of Maasai-inspired design, with a sundeck which provides uninterrupted views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Kibo Safari Camp is located at Amboseli National Park. All tents have flushing toilets, showers, and wash basins. You can enjoy your shower as you like: bubbling hot or refreshing cold.
Tortilis Camp, named after the Acacia Tortilis tree, sits on a hill in Amboseli’s woodland and offers exclusive game drives, walks, sundowners, and bush meals in both the national park and its private conservancy.
Tawi Lodge, set within Amboseli National Park and surrounded by indigenous trees and gardens, offers an oasis-like retreat with comfortable rooms featuring private decks, chimneys, showers, and Victorian baths, complemented by gourmet cuisine and fine wines from the cellar.
Generally speaking, wildlife is most active when it is relatively cool. Accordingly, you will wake up at dawn and set off on a full-day game drive after breakfast. Your guide is well-versed in the ways of the African bush. While looking for wildlife, he may stop to point out various plants that are still used in traditional medicine. Or, he might pause to show you how to identify the tracks of various species of game. In the process, you’ll get to appreciate Nature’s complexity and that there is so much more to game viewing than the Big 5.
However, for many, the chance to see these species, especially lions, is in high demand. Our guides are in radio contact with other game drives, and information about sightings is shared. As such, should lions or other interesting sightings be reported, they will do their best to let you share the excitement firsthand.
At lunchtime, your guide will stop at a scenic picnic spot where you can enjoy some food while stretching your legs.
Returning to your vehicle, you might be interested to learn more about the park’s birdlife. For a relatively small park, Amboseli boasts an excellent variety of birds (about 500), each inhabiting their preferred habitats. In particular, the Enkongo Narok Swamp is frequented by impressive flocks of greater and lesser flamingos.
As dusk approaches, you’ll return to camp for dinner and bed.
(45 minutes Flight)
Rising early once again, breakfast will be served before you depart on the final game drive of your visit. This is a great opportunity to see if you can capture a few iconic images of your stay in Amboseli. Most sought after is a picture of a herd of elephants ambling through the grass with the backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. Or, keep a lookout for a giraffe browsing from a flat-topped acacia tree, against the warm light of the rising sun.
All too soon, your time at Amboseli will come to an end. Invigorated by all you’ve seen, you’ll board your return flight to Nairobi. Once there, it’s time for you to bid farewell to your Africa Flash McTours guide and head on to your next destination. We hope that, having tasted the magic of Africa’s wildlife, scenery and people, it won’t be long before we see you again.
| Date | 1 person | 2-3 people | 4-5 people | 6+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 - Mar 31, 2026 |
|
|
|
| |
| Apr 1 - May 31, 2026 |
|
|
|
| |
| Jun 1 - Oct 31, 2026 |
|
|
|
| |
| Nov 1 - Dec 20, 2026 |
|
|
|
| |
| Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027 |
|
|
|
|
| Date | 1 person | 2-3 people | 4-5 people | 6+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 - Mar 31, 2026 |
|
|
|
| |
| Apr 1 - May 31, 2026 |
|
|
|
| |
| Jun 1 - Oct 31, 2026 |
|
|
|
| |
| Nov 1 - Dec 20, 2026 |
|
|
|
| |
| Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027 |
|
|
|
|
| Date | 1 person | 2-3 people | 4-5 people | 6+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 - Mar 31, 2026 |
|
|
|
| |
| Apr 1 - May 31, 2026 |
|
|
|
| |
| Jun 1 - Oct 31, 2026 |
|
|
|
| |
| Nov 1 - Dec 20, 2026 |
|
|
|
| |
| Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027 |
|
|
|
|
All trip prices are per person based on double occupancy or single occupancy unless otherwise noted. Optional activities are at an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars. Children below 3 years are free of Charge, children between 3 and 12 years will pay 75% of the adult rate.
Not included: International flights and taxes, Passports and visa applications and processing, Travel insurance, Tips and gratuities for drivers/guides, Personal laundry, Alcoholic drinks, Entrance fee for activities noted as optional.
By joining this trip you are directly supporting positive impact projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We’ve offset the carbon emitted by this trip by purchasing credits that support important projects that address the UN’s seventeen SDGs, like reducing poverty, affordable and clean energy, reducing hunger, clean water and climate action.
Proceeds from this adventure purchase carbon credits through the local and most awarded carbon project developer, which are invested into projects accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources in our developing countries.
Supported projects are based on internationally recognized standards and are third-party audited. They entail a series of positive impacts on the ground, which benefit local communities and ecosystems, that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
In Amboseli National Park, elephants roam against a backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Located in southern Kenya, you can take your Kenyan safari through one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet.
Price From
The wonders of two of Kenya’s most famous national parks await, with iconic scenery and the beasts of Africa you’re travelling so far to see. Kilimanjaro will be your faithful backdrop during your
Price From
The 2-Day Amboseli Fly-In Safari is a quick escape from Nairobi into one of Kenya's most iconic wildlife destinations. The safari begins and ends in Nairobi, with pickup from your hotel, residence, or
Price From
In Amboseli National Park, elephants roam against a backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Located in southern Kenya, you can take your Kenyan safari through one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet.
Price From
The wonders of two of Kenya’s most famous national parks await, with iconic scenery and the beasts of Africa you’re travelling so far to see. Kilimanjaro will be your faithful backdrop during your
Price From
The 2-Day Amboseli Fly-In Safari is a quick escape from Nairobi into one of Kenya's most iconic wildlife destinations. The safari begins and ends in Nairobi, with pickup from your hotel, residence, or
Price From
Flights from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to Amboseli typically take between 40 and 50 minutes. Flying is the quickest and most convenient way to reach the park.
Most scheduled safari flights arrive at Amboseli Airstrip, located within the national park. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your guide or lodge representative and transferred directly to your accommodation or begin your first game drive.
Yes. A 3-day safari is ideal for travelers who want to experience Amboseli at a more relaxed pace. With two nights in the park, you’ll have multiple game drives and more opportunities to explore different habitats, enjoy wildlife encounters, and potentially experience Mount Kilimanjaro in varying light and weather conditions.
Amboseli has rewarding wildlife viewing throughout the year, but the dry seasons from June to October and January to February are generally considered the best times to visit. During these months, animals gather around water sources, vegetation is less dense, and wildlife is easier to spot.
Yes. Amboseli is famous for its spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Clear views are most common during the early morning and late afternoon before clouds gather around the summit. While visibility can never be guaranteed, Kilimanjaro provides one of the most iconic backdrops in African safari photography.
Most safari flights have a baggage allowance of 15kg (33lbs) per person, including hand luggage. Soft-sided bags are required, as they are easier to load into the aircraft than hard-shell suitcases.
Yes. Amboseli is an excellent destination for families, and the short flight from Nairobi makes it particularly appealing for those traveling with children. Many lodges offer family-friendly accommodation and facilities, making it a comfortable safari experience for all ages.
No. Amboseli is not known for rhino populations, and rhino sightings are extremely unlikely. The park is instead famous for its large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and rich birdlife. If seeing rhinos is a priority, destinations such as Ol Pejeta Conservancy or Lake Nakuru National Park are better options.
Absolutely. Amboseli combines exceptionally well with several other destinations in Kenya. Pairing Amboseli with the Masai Mara offers a classic safari combination featuring different landscapes and wildlife experiences. Tsavo East and Tsavo West work particularly well for travelers wanting to explore more of southern Kenya, while combining Amboseli with Mombasa, Diani Beach, Watamu, or Malindi creates a popular bush-and-beach itinerary that showcases the best of Kenya’s wildlife and coastline.
Do you have any other questions?
Get in touch with one of our experts for a free consultation.
Ella A Rocklin, CA1
1 contribution
Katharina W
2 contributions
Alicia W
3 contributions
Sree G
2 contributions
Sherpa13714816037
1 contribution
Personalized service by travel experts with first-hand knowledge
Customizable tours to your preference
400+ 5-star TripAdvisor and Google reviews
Booking Security - Money - back guarantee & 24/7 support
If you have any query call us on
