Kenya · 3 days · Budget
3 Days Kenya Camping Safari - Amboseli
Two nights in Amboseli National Park, known for its large elephant herds and, on clear days, views of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania. A relaxed budget safari staying at Nyati Safari Camp.
- Duration
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi
- Tier
- Budget
- Format
- Group joining
01 / Overview
The journey in brief.
Two nights in Amboseli National Park, known for its large elephant herds and, on clear days, views of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania. A relaxed budget safari staying at Nyati Safari Camp.
This 3-day budget itinerary starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi. Accommodation: Nyati Safari Camp.
- Ideal for
- Elephant lovers · Photographers · Budget travellers
- Safari style
- Budget · Group Joining
Destination guides: Amboseli
Route
Nairobi
Start
Amboseli
Stop 1
Nairobi
Finish
02 / Highlights
What stays with you.
- 01
Amboseli's elephant families on open plains and swamps
- 02
Views of Kilimanjaro when the weather is clear
- 03
Picnic lunch in the park on the full day
- 04
Budget stay at Nyati Safari Camp
03 / Day by day
Travel it day by day.
3 days · driving times are approximate
Day 1 · Approx. 4 hours by road
Nairobi to Amboseli
Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel around midday. After meeting your driver-guide you head south-east on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway and then through Maasai country to Amboseli, arriving at camp in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Amboseli — Nyati Safari Camp
Day 2
Full day in Amboseli
After breakfast, set out with a picnic lunch for a full day of game viewing. Amboseli's swamps, fed by snowmelt from Kilimanjaro, attract elephants, buffalo, hippo and a wide range of birds, while the dry plains hold zebra, wildebeest and gazelle. Lunch is taken within sight of the mountain when the clouds allow. Return to camp around 5:00 pm.
- Full-day game drive
- Picnic lunch
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Amboseli — Nyati Safari Camp
Day 3 · Approx. 4 hours by road
Sunrise game drive and return to Nairobi
Start early with tea or coffee and a sunrise game drive, often the best time for photographs of Kilimanjaro. Return to camp for a full breakfast at around 8:30 am, then check out and drive back to Nairobi.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch
- Overnight
- End of safari
04 / Where you stay
Budget camps and hotels.
Named properties are the budget stays we use on this route. Where the itinerary says “overnight at the camp/lodge”, your quotation confirms the exact stay.
- Amboseli2 nights
Nyati Safari Camp
Quick planning facts
- Duration
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi
- Tier
- Budget
- Format
- Group joining
- Accommodation
- Nyati Safari Camp
- Best for
- Elephant lovers · Photographers
05 / What’s included
Clear from the start.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Meals: lunch and dinner on day 1, all meals on day 2, breakfast and lunch on day 3
- Park and reserve entry fees for the parks visited
- Game drives as listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle (1 litre per person per day)
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and phone calls
- Optional activities not listed as included
06 / Pricing
Honest, complete pricing.
Prices are per person, in US dollars, for the complete 3-day package — not per day.
| Option | Complete package |
|---|---|
| From, per person | USD 350 |
Optional extras (not included)
- Maasai village visitPrice confirmed when you book.
07 / Good to know
Questions, answered.
Important notes
- Kilimanjaro is often hidden by cloud; early morning and late afternoon usually offer the clearest views.
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will adapt the day to recent sightings, weather and road conditions.
- Driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions, stops and wildlife encountered along the way.
- Park and conservancy fees are set by the authorities and may change; any change is passed on at cost.
How much does this safari cost?
From USD 350 pp for the complete 3-day package (per person, complete package). Prices are per person in US dollars. The pricing section lists exactly what is included.
Where does the safari start and finish?
It starts in Nairobi and finishes in Nairobi.
Is this a private or group-joining safari?
This itinerary usually runs as a group-joining safari, sharing the vehicle with other travellers to keep costs down. It can also be quoted as a private trip.
What accommodation is used?
The accommodation pattern is: Nyati Safari Camp. Each night is listed in the day-by-day itinerary.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation level and the order of stops can usually be adjusted. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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