Nairobi: Amboseli National Park Day Trip Sunrise Safari
Description
Book a safari to Amboseli National Park for an experience that captures the true beauty of Africa. The park offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, close encounters with large herds of elephants, and rich wildlife spread across open plains and lush swamps. One of the highlights is climbing Observation Hill, a perfect vantage point where you can take in panoramic views of the park, its wildlife, and the shimmering wetlands below — especially magical at sunrise or sunset. The park’s compact size makes game drives easy and rewarding, while visits to nearby Maasai villages provide a fascinating glimpse into their traditional way of life. With its breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable viewpoints, Amboseli is a safari destination that promises memories to last a lifetime.
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Itinerary
Discover the wildlife of Amboseli National Park on a full-day safari from Nairobi. Enjoy a hot lunch at Kibo Safari Camp and take a dip in the pool before returning to your hotel. Start your day by picking up from your hotel in Nairobi and heading to Amboseli National Park. Drive for 3 hours via the Maasai land, and look out for Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Kenya, visible from the park. Spot the main animals in the park, including African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes, impala, Maasai lions, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, Maasai giraffes, plains zebras, and blue wildebeest. There is also a host of Kenyan birds, both large and small. Enjoy a hot lunch at Kibo Safari Camp. Take a dip in the swimming pool if you want to cool off. After lunch, begin the journey back to Nairobi, with a drop-off at your hotel or the international airport.
During your tour at the park, you will visit the obervation hill, the top most part of the park, where you can view every part of the park even the farthest point. You can also choose to have your packed lunch there while observing your surroundings, the wildlife nature.
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
It was a very enriching and exciting experience. The guide was the best (Jack) and always allowed us to take the best photos. The information was clear. It's a pity that we didn't see lions and Kilimanjaro, but it doesn't depend on him.
Dear Santiago, Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you had such an enriching and exciting experience with us. Jack is truly one of our best guides and we will make sure to pass on your kind words to him, he will be delighted. We completely understand the wish to see lions and Kilimanjaro, nature always has its own plans, and that is part of what makes every safari unique. We hope this gives you a great reason to come back and try again, the wildlife and scenery here never disappoint twice. We look forward to welcoming you back to Day 2 Day Tours and Safaris for another unforgettable adventure.
We had a great day out to the Amboseli National Park and also visited a Masai village on the way back, near the park. I think it took about 5 hours to get there due to the everyday traffic; the road is full of trucks transporting goods to neighbouring countries. We travelled comfortably in 4WD minibus, with one short break on our way to the park. Managed to see Kilimanjaro in the early morning. Arrrived to the park and bought the tickets there. (This needs to be done online, filling in the purchase details on the website, but there is an option to pay locally by card or via the website. I would recommend buying the ticket on the way to the park, and saving time that way.) The park is great, full of animals everywhere you look. Elephants, hypos, zebras, giraffes, birds, antelopes. There is a lot to see. Many of the animals came so close to us that we could even take decent photos with our phones. (I would still recommend taking any sort of camera with proper optical zoom for much better results.) Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew the park very well, so we saw hundreds of animals. In the afternoon, we stopped in a beautiful lodge inside the park, where we had an option for lunch. The lodge is just like in the movies. Our group opted to have lunch outside the park (which I think was our mistake), should have eaten here. Much better scenery. After the break, we were heading back, but just after leaving the park, we stopped by a Masai village, which was a great experience. They were very welcoming and we also visited the school there. (Just a note, if you go on weekdays, the school will be full of kids, so take some pencils and maybe a paper or a notepad for the kids as they have nothing literally. English language books are also appreciated, so any donation). We had a chance to purchase some gifts there as well. (They are not cheap and we had to bargain as usual, but the money goes to the village from the sales, so consider it a donation.) So in the village, you have to pay the entrance fee, which is the only mandatory payment, but then you can donate specifically to the school, which is optional, so if purchasing gifts. After the village, we had a lunch break at the same place where we stopped in the morning and headed back to Nairobi. I recommend taking drinks and some food (or snacks) for the trip. We really enjoyed the day, and we would go back again if we could. The trip is well worth the money. Seen other companies advertising the same for a lot more than this.
Dear traveler, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for recommending our tourr to Amboseli National Park and visit to Maasai Village. We are thrilled to hear you had such a great day and enjoyed both the park and the Maasai village experience. It's fantastic to know you found the trip well worth the money, and we appreciate your helpful tips for other travelers, especially regarding purchasing tickets and bringing donations for the school. We're glad your guide was knowledgeable and that you had such close encounters with the animals. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.
We had a great day out to the Amboseli National Park and also visited a Masai village on the way back, near the park. I think it took about 5 hours to get there due to the everyday traffic; the road is full of trucks transporting goods to neighbouring countries. We travelled comfortably in 4WD minibus, with one short break on our way to the park. Managed to see Kilimanjaro in the early morning. Arrrived to the park and bought the tickets there. (This needs to be done online, filling in the purchase details on the website, but there is an option to pay locally by card or via the website. I would recommend buying the ticket on the way to the park, and saving time that way.) The park is great, full of animals everywhere you look. Elephants, hypos, zebras, giraffes, birds, antelopes. There is a lot to see. Many of the animals came so close to us that we could even take decent photos with our phones. (I would still recommend taking any sort of camera with proper optical zoom for much better results.) Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew the park very well, so we saw hundreds of animals. In the afternoon, we stopped in a beautiful lodge inside the park, where we had an option for lunch. The lodge is just like in the movies. Our group opted to have lunch outside the park (which I think was our mistake), should have eaten here. Much better scenery. After the break, we were heading back, but just after leaving the park, we stopped by a Masai village, which was a great experience. They were very welcoming and we also visited the school there. (Just a note, if you go on weekdays, the school will be full of kids, so take some pencils and maybe a paper or a notepad for the kids as they have nothing literally. English language books are also appreciated, so any donation). We had a chance to purchase some gifts there as well. (They are not cheap and we had to bargain as usual, but the money goes to the village from the sales, so consider it a donation.) So in the village, you have to pay the entrance fee, which is the only mandatory payment, but then you can donate specifically to the school, which is optional, so if purchasing gifts. After the village, we had a lunch break at the same place where we stopped in the morning and headed back to Nairobi. I recommend taking drinks and some food (or snacks) for the trip. We really enjoyed the day, and we would go back again if we could. The trip is well worth the money. Seen other companies advertising the same for a lot more than this.
Dear Andras, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear you had a fantastic day out in Amboseli and enjoyed your visit to the Maasai village. It's great to know you found the trip well worth the money and that our guide was knowledgeable. We appreciate your helpful tips for other travelers, especially about the school donations. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.
The whole process including pick up/drop off at the accommodation (Airbnb) was extremely smooth. Our driver (Jack) was excellent and provided many animal encounters up close in the park. Kilimanjaro we could only see briefly due to weather conditions but at least. A strenuous but worthwhile excursion.
Dear Martin p, Than you for your positive review. I apologise for the delayed response to your review. We're thrilled to know you had a seamless and pleasant trip, especially thanks to Jack's great service. It's wonderful that you were able to spot numerous animals and a glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro. We value your recommendation and we will be waiting for your next adventure with us.
This was an amazing experience and with a great tour guide/driver (Erick). He made sure I saw as much as possible in the park. He made sure I was able to get as many pics/photos possible. He was knowledgeable of the animals, area, behaviors, etc. I highly recommend this tour and guide!
Hello traveler, Thank you for writing us a review. We are glad to know you enjoyed your tour in Amboseli National Park. It's good to know your driver and guide was knowledgeable, I will make sure he knows that. We appreciate your recommendation to others. We hope to see you again soon for more of our tours and excursions.
I am full of pride and honour to go to Amboseli National park and see my country pride i was surprised of how much wildlife was there I saw the big 5 plus the driver was good Plus the money was worth it This was the best 👌
Hello traveler, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Amboseli and got to see so much wildlife, even the Big Five. It’s great to know our driver made your experience special and that you felt it was worth it. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again for another adventure soon.
Eric was an awesome host. This was a once in a lifetime experience and the day trip was fabulous. Would recommend it to anyone!
Hello traveler, Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to know your trip was fabulous. We hope to see you again soon for more of our tours and excursions.
The experience was great. I highly recommend. Animals. The guide was helpful and well-informed about the animals. For lovers of nature, such a trip is a must. My only negative point is that the way to the park is very bumpy. Very. The roads are uneven and the suspension needed a little tune-up. That being said, if you simply consider it part of the adventure you'll have a good story to tell. Enjoy!!
Hello traveler, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the trip, the wildlife sightings, and the guidance provided. We appreciate your feedback about the road conditions—unfortunately, some routes can indeed be bumpy, but we’re glad you embraced it as part of the adventure. We look forward to welcoming you on another journey soon.
The vehicle provided for the tour was not very good. It was not the typical 4 wheel drive safari vehicle but a converted van with small windows and very tight leg space. I got cramps in my legs sitting for the long ride. The driver was not so friendly or informative either. He was a good driver but not a guide .
Dear Jayant, thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is not true, and I would like to respond to your lies anyway. The vehicle is very new and 4x4, fitted with comfortable reclining seats that can be adjusted for ample space. We saw a lot of animals, including a family of lions with a kill. our guides a well-trained and experienced; we do not understand why you choose to lie.
Van was very uncomfortable. Bad seats, no leg room. Waste of time and money. Would not recommend it to any of our friends.
Dear Vijay, thank you for taking the time to write a review. we are sorry if we didn't meet your expectation, though our car fitted with comfortable seats and has enough space
