3 days, 2 nights
3 Day Amboseli Safari
A full day at the swamps and Observation Hill, with two dawns for Kilimanjaro.
Where to stay in Amboseli
Inside the park or outside it, by budget and traveller type, with the lowest published rate for each lodge.
Stay inside Amboseli National Park, at Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, for game drives from your door. Stay outside, near Kimana Gate or on a private conservancy, for more choice and lower starting rates, from about USD 65 per person sharing, plus extra activities such as night drives.
Should you stay inside Amboseli National Park or outside it?
Inside the park, you are already where the animals are. There is no gate to cross each morning, and your first drive can start at first light. Of the nine lodges we feature, two stand inside Amboseli National Park, Ol Tukai Lodge and Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, so book them early for June to October.
Outside the park you have more choice and often a lower price. The gates open at 6 am and close at 6 pm, so you plan a short drive to the gate each morning and leave the park by dusk. Private conservancies add activities that are not allowed inside the park, such as night drives and game walks, and some charge a conservancy fee per person per night. Either way, a KWS entry ticket is valid for 24 hours, and our packages include it.
| Topic | Inside the park | Outside the park |
|---|---|---|
| Lodges | Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge | Seven lodges and camps near Kimana Gate, on private land or on conservancies |
| First drive | From the door at first light | After a short drive to the gate, which opens at 6 am |
| Rates | Mid-range to luxury, from USD 190 pp sharing | Budget to luxury, from USD 65 pp sharing |
| Extras | Park views, wetlands and elephants close to the lodge | Conservancy activities such as night drives and walks, at some camps |
Which Amboseli lodge suits which traveller?
First safari, short stay: Ol Tukai Lodge for a stay inside the park, or Kibo Safari Camp for value. Families and groups: Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge and AA Lodge Amboseli offer family or interconnecting rooms. Honeymoons: Tortilis Camp, Tawi Lodge and Elerai Camp are quiet and face the mountain. Budget: Kibo Safari Camp and Kilima Safari Camp. Our lodge comparison sets all nine side by side.
How much do Amboseli lodges cost?
The lowest published rate for a night of full board, per person sharing a room, runs from about USD 65 at AA Lodge Amboseli to USD 360 at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. These are starting rates, found in October 2026, and they rise in the dry months. Tortilis Camp's published rate, for example, climbs from USD 317 in the green season to USD 715 in peak season. Tawi Lodge has no published rate we trust, so we quote it on request. Treat every figure as indicative, and ask us for a written price for your dates.
All nine lodges. Rates are the lowest published full board price per person sharing, found in October 2026. They are indicative and change with season and room type.
| Lodge | Tier | Location | Lowest published rate, per night, full board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibo Safari Camp | Budget | Outside the park, 1 to 2 km from Kimana Gate | From USD 205 pp sharing |
| Kilima Safari Camp | Budget | Outside the park, beside Kimana Gate | From USD 125 pp sharing |
| AA Lodge Amboseli | Mid-range | Outside the park, 2 to 4 km from Kimana Gate | From USD 65 pp sharing |
| Amboseli Sopa Lodge | Mid-range | Private land, about 20 km from Kimana Gate | From USD 110 pp sharing |
| Ol Tukai Lodge | Mid-range | Inside the park, central Ol Tukai area | From USD 190 pp sharing |
| Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge | Luxury | Inside the park, beside a natural spring | From USD 360 pp sharing |
| Elerai Camp | Luxury | Elerai Conservancy, about 12 km south-east of the park | From USD 265 pp sharing |
| Tawi Lodge | Luxury | Private conservancy, 5 minutes from Kimana Gate | Rates on request |
| Tortilis Camp | Luxury | South-western park edge, Kitirua Conservancy | From USD 317 pp sharing |
How does your lodge choice change the safari price?
Accommodation is the biggest variable in an Amboseli safari. Our packages price a mid-range lodge as the base and show the budget and luxury options alongside it. For example, the 3 Day Amboseli Safari starts at From USD 950 pp sharing as a draft price, and the Amboseli Luxury Safari starts at From USD 2,200 pp sharing. Our Amboseli safari cost guide explains what moves the price.
Gate names, distances and opening hours are on the Amboseli National Park facts page. For the days that suit each stay, read how many days to spend in Amboseli, and check Amboseli park fees before you budget.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to stay inside Amboseli National Park?
Staying inside Amboseli National Park puts you at the swamps at first light, with no gate to cross. Of the nine lodges we feature, only Ol Tukai Lodge and Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge stand inside, so book them early for the June to October dry season.
Which Amboseli lodge is the cheapest?
AA Lodge Amboseli has the lowest published rate we found, about USD 65 per person sharing a room on full board per night in the green season. Kilima Safari Camp starts around USD 125, and rates rise in peak season.
How far are the Amboseli lodges from the park gate?
Kilima Safari Camp stands beside Kimana Gate, Kibo Safari Camp is 1 to 2 km away and Tawi Lodge is five minutes away. Amboseli Sopa Lodge is about 20 km from the gate, and Elerai Camp is about 12 km from the park.
Do Amboseli lodges include park fees in their rates?
Lodge rates for Amboseli normally exclude the KWS park entry fee, which is USD 90 per non-resident adult for 24 hours. Our safari packages include the park fee, and conservancy camps may add a per person nightly fee.
Which Amboseli lodges face Mount Kilimanjaro?
Tortilis Camp, Tawi Lodge, Elerai Camp, Kibo Safari Camp and Kilima Safari Camp have tents or cottages that face Kilimanjaro. Cloud decides the view on any day, and dawn is usually the clearest time.
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