Day Tour To Amboseli National Park
Description
Amboseli is set on the Kenyan plains with Mt Kilimanjaro as a backdrop in the distance, the park is world-famous for its substantial population of African Elephants which can be seen in herds of over 100 individuals. In particular the large bull elephants have some of the largest tusks in the animal kingdom. Also to be spotted are ample herds of buffalo, wildebeest, zebra and impala, as well as giraffes and warthog. With all this variety you can be sure a healthy population of predators also call Amboseli home. Lions, leopards, caracals, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas and serval cats are all frequently seen in the park.
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0500hrs:Pick up from your Nairobi Hotel/ Residence Depart for the Amboseli National Park via the Nairobi - Mombasa highway. We catch the African sunrise as we progress towards Amboseli The morning drive is via African savanna country dotted with local homesteads and colorful Masai herdsmen grazing their cattle. There shall be a brief breakfast stop on the way On arrival at the Amboseli, proceed for a game viewing drive in search of Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Cheetah, Warthog, Ostrich and more… The Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the skyline and surrounding country. It is the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free standing mountain in the world. While Mount Kilimanjaro remains in the background we shall marvel at the wildlife and scenery found in this park. Enjoy buffet lunch at a lodge e.g Oltukai lodge, lodge, serena e.t.c. A short early afternoon game viewing drive as we exit the park. Later depart for Nairobi to arrive in the early evening. Drop off at your Nairobi hotel / Nairobi Airport or residence
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Watch elephants bathe in a swamp from the summit of Observation Hill, a pyramid-shaped volcanic hill rising over the predominantly flat Amboseli National Park. Admire a view of the plains and swamps against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro. One of the best places to see elephants, the observation point draws lots of tourists, both local and international. In addition to large mammals gathering here to drink, you can also see flocks of pink flamingos. Bring binoculars and a powerful lens for good pictures
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Please provide flight details in case you are to be picked up from the airport. We also pick from Private Residence and apartments within Nairobi.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
Very good! my guide did everything possible to make it super comfortable, and the place lunch very good.
Hello, Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that your guide went the extra mile to ensure your comfort — that’s exactly the experience we aim to provide. We're also glad you enjoyed the lunch spot! We truly appreciate you choosing to travel with us and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Warm regards, Clara
We had an absolutely amazing day exploring Amboseli National Park with Perfect Wilderness, and our incredible guide and driver Paul made it all the more special! From the moment we set off, Paul was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional — making the journey smooth, enjoyable, and full of insight. While Mt Kilimanjaro stayed hidden behind the clouds during our visit, the wildlife more than made up for it! We were blown away by the sheer number of animals — elephants everywhere, along with giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and even hippos. Paul had a great eye for spotting wildlife and always positioned us perfectly for photos without ever feeling rushed. His passion for the park and its animals really came through, and we appreciated how he made the whole experience feel personal and relaxed. Although it was a long day from Nairobi, it was completely worth it. If you’re short on time but want a truly rewarding safari experience, Amboseli is a must — and Paul is the guide to ask for!
Hello, Thank you so much for your heartfelt and detailed review! We are thrilled to hear that your day in Amboseli National Park was such a memorable experience, and we are especially glad that Paul helped make it so special. He will be delighted to know his friendly nature, wildlife expertise, and thoughtful guiding left such a strong impression. While it’s a shame Mt. Kilimanjaro didn’t show itself, it’s great to hear that the incredible wildlife more than made up for it! Amboseli never disappoints, and your kind words capture its spirit beautifully. Thank you again for choosing Perfect Wilderness. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon — perhaps next time with clear views of Kilimanjaro! Warm regards, Clara.
Our day trip to Amboseli was amazing with the perfect wilderness tour company. Everline handled our booking efficiently. Our driver and tour guide Harrison was exceptional at his job including his driving skills and at sharing his wildlife knowledge with us during the game drive. Harrison was very welcoming, knowledgable, kind, and helpful. We had lunch at Oltukai Lodge which was a delicious buffet with a variety of intercontinental and local cuisine. The best experience of this game drive was being able to see herds of elephants crossing from the swamp location back to their resting location.
Hi , Thank you for sharing your incredible experience with us! We are so delighted to hear that your day trip to Amboseli was everything you hoped for and more. Everline and Harrison will be thrilled to know their efforts made your journey seamless and memorable. Harrison truly embodies our commitment to excellence, and we are glad his knowledge and hospitality stood out during your game drive. Oltukai Lodge is indeed a gem, and we are glad you enjoyed the delicious buffet there. Seeing herds of elephants up close is such a magical moment – we are so happy you got to witness that! Thank you for choosing us for your adventure. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable memories! Warm regards, Clara
Thank you Antony for a fantastic day! This was so worth it to see one of the world’s largest natural parks where the animals are free. I had a safari van to myself which was such a lovely experience to view the animals and the landscape with out my view compromised. Antony made the day so wonderful by sharing mor elf the history of the land and park and local tribes. He also made every effort to ensure I could see every animal since it is not guaranteed you’ll see animals since it is a natural park. He was radioing with park rangers to see if they had seen the lions somewhere in effort to see if I could see them. For me, my heart was full just getting to see the elephants alone but I was fortunate to see all the animals except for the lions. The lunch that is included was so delicious and at one of the lodges in the park. Antony shared how portion of the profits from the lodges goes to the local Maasai community since the land was initial Maasai land. And as expected, everyone was so kind and welcoming. Been telling anyone who will listen to go do this adventure. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Hello Loren, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're thrilled to hear that Antony provided you with a fantastic day and an unforgettable experience at one of the world's largest natural parks. It's great that you had the safari van to yourself, allowing for an unobstructed view of the animals and landscape. We appreciate your appreciation for Antony's efforts to share history, locate animals, and ensure a memorable day. Thank you for recommending this adventure, and we hope to welcome you back for more experiences in the future. Regards Sylvia
We had a great time in Amboseli! Our guide, Nathan had amazing knowledge of the animals, we got to know some funny facts of them. We saw lots of elephants, girrafes, Zebras, Gnus, warthogs, buffalos. The lions were hiding in the bushes unfortunately. We had a lunch in an amazing lodge with a view to the park. We did already Masaai Mara Safari before Amboseli and Masaai is better,that's why 4stars. but we enjoyed our time here also! Worth to visit! I definitely recommend the company!
Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience in Amboseli. It's great to hear that you had a wonderful time with Nathan, learning interesting facts about the animals. Despite the elusive lions, it sounds like you had a fantastic safari experience. We appreciate your recommendation, and we hope you have the chance to explore more incredible destinations in the future with us. Safe travels. Regards Sylvia
Lovely day at Amboseli. Moffat was a great guide, knew where the Animals were going and always Had the car positionef to take the Perfect shot. Safe driver. Great resource for info around the Park. Can recommend 100%. Thank you!
Hello, Sounds like you had a fantastic day at Amboseli with Moffat as your guide. It's wonderful to hear that he was knowledgeable and helped you get the perfect shots. Thank you for choosing us and the recommendation. Regards Sylvia
Enjoyed every moment of this trip. The guide was friendly and ensured i saw some good spots in the park
Hello, We're delighted you had a great time during your trip and enjoyed every moment. It's wonderful that our friendly guide could enhance your experience by showing you some of the park's highlights. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback. Regards Sylvia
Wonderful experience. You can really appreciate a lot of fauna in the wild. The only problem is the state of the roads, which is awful. Fortunately, Thomas, my guide was an expert driver. Thus, if you have problems with extremely bumpy rides, do not take this tour. Otherwise, I totally recommend taking this eye-opening experience.
Hello, Thanks for writing to us the review. We are happy that you got to enjoy your safari. Its always our main goal as the company to provide the best services to our clients. We apologize for the little challenges about the terrains, thats always the nature of the wild and its always the part of the experience. We hope to serve you and many others in the near future. Regards, Faith
Tony was my driver. He arrived on time to pick me up. The drive to Amboseli National Park was an amazing experience. Upon arrival at the park, Tony shared so much information with me about the animals, Mt. Kilimijara and the land. I really enjoyed myself and was able to take some wonderful photos.
Hi Melva, Thanks for writing to us such a great review with a 5 star rating. We are glad to hear that your day trip to Amboseli was an amazing experience with our guide Tony. He is among our best professional guide very knoledgeable and always very informative. Thanks for spreading such a good vibes We are looking forward to serving you again in the near future. Regards, Faith
We left early from Nairobi with our guide Joel as a private tour. After few hours of driving we were in Amboseli. Joel is very friendly and full of knowledge. It was our first safari and saw a lot of animals and were also informed the status of the environment. The lunch was a great stop and then we had another a short drive. We got more than we expected, and actually we joined Joel next day with Nairobi National park safari too. I would definitely choose this company again and I recommend to others too. In total we got 4/5 of big five, but who counts them anyway?
Hello Maikkel, Thanks for giving us opportunity to serve you.We are grateful you have written us a 5 star review.Joel is one of our proffessional guide very informative and knowledgeable. He always ensure that our clients get satisfied. We appreciate your valuable time for spreading the good word. Looking forward to serving you again in the future. Regards, Faith.
