Amboseli safari FAQ

One day is possible from Nairobi. Two days gives you a dawn game drive. Three days gives you a full day in the park and two dawns for Kilimanjaro.

January to February and June to October are the driest and clearest. March to May is the long rains season. November and December bring short rains and green landscapes. See the best time guide.

Often, but it is never guaranteed. Dawn gives the clearest views. Mountain weather changes fast, so a longer stay helps.

Yes. Popular combinations are Tsavo West and the Masai Mara. Ask us about custom routes.

Yes. See our family safari for child-friendly pacing.

KWS gives 204 km via Emali to Iremito Gate and 220 km via Namanga to Meshanani Gate. Both take about 4 to 5 hours.

The three main gates are Iremito, Kimana and Meshanani. Iremito is reached via Emali, Kimana via the Loitokitok road and Meshanani via Namanga.

Yes. Flights from Wilson Airport to the Amboseli airstrip take about 40 to 50 minutes. See the fly-in safari.

Yes, by road or by taking the SGR train to Emali and meeting our guide. See the Mombasa safari.

Elephants first. Lions, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and hippos are common. Cheetahs and hyenas are often seen too. More than 400 bird species have been recorded.

Observation Hill (Nomatior in Maasai) is a viewpoint with a panoramic view over the swamps and plains. It is one of the few places where you can leave your vehicle.

Springs fed by Kilimanjaro's snows surface as swamps, such as Enkongo Narok, Longinye and Ol Tukai Orok, which draw elephants and other wildlife through the dry months.

It supports the Amboseli Elephant Research Project, begun in 1972 by Cynthia Moss and Harvey Croze. It is the longest running study of wild elephants in the world.

Message us on WhatsApp. We send a plan and a price, then confirm with a deposit. Read the booking policy.

A 30 percent deposit confirms your booking, and the balance is due 30 days before arrival. See the booking policy for cancellation charges and date changes.

KWS sets them and they change. The Amboseli park fee for non-residents is USD 90 per adult per 24 hours as of Oct 2026, paid via KWSPay (eCitizen). Please confirm the current rate at booking, and we state it in your quote.

Each package page lists what is included and not included. Typically transport, a driver-guide, accommodation, meals as listed and park fees.

See our cancellation policy. We recommend travel insurance.