Overview
Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro
This 3-day Amboseli budget camping safari takes you to one of Kenya’s most iconic parks, famous for its large elephant herds and postcard views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Over multiple game drives you’ll look for elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras and giraffes across Amboseli’s swamps and open plains, guided by professional driver-guides.
Day by Day
Your 3-day Amboseli itinerary
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park & afternoon game drive
Depart Nairobi and drive south across the Maasai plains to Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. After lunch at your camp, head out on an afternoon game drive among elephants, lions and plains game. Dinner and overnight.
Full day of Amboseli game drives
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. Watch huge elephant herds and look for hippos, buffalo and a wealth of birdlife around Amboseli’s swamps and grasslands. All meals and overnight.
Morning game drive & return to Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you exit the park, then drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
What to expect
What’s included & excluded
Included
- Return transport from Nairobi in a safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park & conservancy entry fees
- Full-board accommodation (camping or budget lodge)
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water on game drives
Not included
- International & domestic flights
- Kenya visa and travel insurance
- Personal items, drinks & tips
- Optional activities & balloon safaris
- Anything not listed under “Included”
Why book with us
Why travellers choose Nairobi Tour Promoters
Local experts
A Nairobi-based team running Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda safaris for years.
Honest budget pricing
Affordable camping & lodge options with no hidden costs.
Expert guides
Professional driver-guides who know where the wildlife is.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Why is Amboseli famous?
Amboseli is renowned for its large, free-ranging elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, making it one of the best places in Kenya for wildlife photography.
Will I see Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli?
On clear days, often early morning and late afternoon, Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit rises dramatically behind the wildlife. Cloud cover varies, but the views can be spectacular.
What animals live in Amboseli?
Amboseli is home to elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, hippos and more than 400 species of birds, especially around its swamps.