A fly-in trip to Amboseli National Park is one of the best ways to enjoy Africa’s wild scenery, beautiful views, and luxury all in one experience.
This trip is ideal if you want to see Africa’s wild beauty without sacrificing comfort or privacy.
Your adventure begins at Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Soon after, you’ll spot Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the plains, see elephants crossing the savannah, and arrive at luxury lodges where you’re greeted with champagne, friendly service, and stunning views.
This is more than a safari; it’s a thoughtfully planned escape in the famous Amboseli National Park.
Safari highlights
Why the Safari is Unique
What to Wear for the Safari
Measures and safety
Your safari begins with an early morning ride to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, where you’ll board a luxury flight to Amboseli. Along the way, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of Kenya’s hills and open savannahs filled with wildlife.
Upon arrival at the Amboseli airstrip, you are warmly welcomed by your professional private safari guide and transferred in a luxury safari vehicle to your lodge.
Your safari begins as soon as you leave the airstrip. You could spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and gazelles along the way.
At the lodge, you’re greeted with cool drinks, chilled towels, and a smooth check-in before heading to your suite. The rooms are spacious, with safari-style decor, king beds, private decks, outdoor showers, and views of the wilderness and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Savor a pleasure-seeking lunch prepared with fresh, local ingredients.
Unwind with a spa or wellness treatment.
In the late afternoon, you’ll set out on your first game drive in Amboseli National Park. Look out for elephant herds with Kilimanjaro behind them, lions resting under acacia trees, cheetahs on the hunt, buffalo near the wetlands, hippos in the swamps, and many birds around the marshes.
Your guide will help you find wildlife across the plains and swamps, sharing interesting facts about the area’s ecosystem.
As the sun sets, enjoy a drink in the wilderness with fine wines, cocktails, champagne, and snacks.
Return to the lodge for a candlelit dinner under the stars, then relax in your luxury suite for the night.
Before sunrise, enjoy freshly brewed Kenyan coffee, tea, and pastries in your suite, then head out for an early morning game drive.
Start your day with a morning game drive to explore Amboseli’s landscapes and look for elephants, lions, cheetahs, and wetland birds.
During your drive, you’ll pass grasslands with grazing animals, swamps with elephants and hippos, and seasonal lakebeds that are great for photos. Your guide will explain what you see along the way.
The experience is personalized, so you can take your time watching and photographing the wildlife.
Have a special bush breakfast out in the wilderness, with beautiful views of Amboseli.
Spend your afternoon relaxing with spa treatments, a massage, or simply enjoying your private deck with views of Kilimanjaro.
Later, visit a Maasai village for a close-up cultural experience. Meet Maasai elders and community members, and learn about their traditions, ceremonies, beadwork, music, and dance. Head back to the lodge for a multi-course dinner with fine wines and attentive service.
Finish your evening around the campfire, listening to stories, music, and the sounds of nature.
On your last morning, begin with a sunrise game drive. At dawn, you might see mist over the swamps, elephants in front of Kilimanjaro, and predators returning after a night of activity.
After the drive, have a relaxed breakfast and soak in your last views of the wilderness from your terrace.
Your safari wraps up with a private ride to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. As you fly over the plains, enjoy one last look at Amboseli and Mount Kilimanjaro before heading back to the city with memories to last a lifetime.