3 Days, 2 Nights Amboseli Safari from Nairobi, Amboseli Safari packages

3 Days, 2 Nights Amboseli Safari from Nairobi: Tour Highlights

This is a 3-day Amboseli safari that starts and ends in Nairobi. Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, the Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya's most popular parks. The name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust", and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here, ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulfur springs, the savanna, and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community, who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.

How to get to Amboseli National Park

• By Road: The main road into the park is from Nairobi via Namanga (240 km) on the Nairobi-Arusha Road, through Meshanani Gate. The other road is from Nairobi via Emali (228 km) on the Nairobi-Mombasa Road. Access from Mombasa is mainly through Tsavo West National Park via Kimana (Olkelunyiet) Gate.
• By Air: Airstrips: The park has a single airstrip for light aircraft at Empusel gate. Other airstrips exist at Kilimanjaro Buffalo Lodge and Namanga t

Key Attractions of Amboseli National Park

• Large Herds of Elephants
• Mt. Kilimanjaro
• The Big Five
• Observation Hill, which allows an overall view of the whole park, especially the swamps and elephants,
• The swamp below Observation Hill hosts many elephants, buffalo, hippos, and a variety of waterfowl like pelicans, Egyptian geese
• Contemporary Maasai culture and indigenous lifestyle