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Kilimanjaro's snow cap above cloud, flat Amboseli plain in front

Amboseli overnight

One night under Kilimanjaro. Elephants by afternoon, the mountain at sunrise.

Length
2 days, 1 nights
Where
Amboseli
From
US$420per person, 2 sharing
Best months
Jul to Sep

Amboseli is close enough to Nairobi for a single night. Arrive for an afternoon drive, then go out at dawn when Kilimanjaro is most likely to be clear of cloud.

  • Sunrise view of Kilimanjaro
  • Elephant families crossing between the swamps
  • Short enough to fit around a work trip

The route

  1. Nairobi

    Start

    ↓ 4 to 5 hrs by road

  2. Amboseli

    1 night

    ↓ 4 to 5 hrs by road

  3. Nairobi

    End

Day by day

  1. 01

    Nairobi to Amboseli

    Morning departure south on the Mombasa road, turning off at Emali. Lunch at the lodge and an afternoon game drive around the swamps.

    Travel
    About 4 to 5 hours
    Stay
    Lodge on the edge of the park
    Meals
    Lunch, dinner
  2. 02

    Sunrise and back

    Out before breakfast for the clearest view of the mountain. Return to the lodge, then drive back to Nairobi.

    Travel
    About 4 to 5 hours
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch

What's included

Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Driver-guide for the whole trip
  • Park and conservancy entry fees
  • Accommodation as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Bottled water in the vehicle
  • Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and camp staff
  • Drinks at lodges and camps
  • Optional activities (balloon flights, village visits)

When to go

  1. J: Good
  2. F: Good
  3. M: Rains, quieter
  4. A: Rains, quieter
  5. M: Rains, quieter
  6. J: Good
  7. J: Best
  8. A: Best
  9. S: Best
  10. O: Good
  11. N: Rains, quieter
  12. D: Good
  • Best
  • Good
  • Rains, quieter

Kilimanjaro is clearest in the dry months. In the rains the plain turns green but the peak is often hidden.

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