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HomeRoad TripsAmboseli & Kilimanjaro
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Amboseli & Kilimanjaro

3 days · Round trip from Nairobi

Big elephant herds against the snows of Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, just across the border in Tanzania.

  • 450 km
  • 3 days
  • 4x4 recommended
  • Jun–Oct and Jan–Feb

Price
On request

Depends on travel style, group size and season.

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  • Self-drive, our fleet or a convoy
  • Flexible start dates
  • 24/7 roadside support
  • Secure booking
Route MapItineraryTravel StylesChecklistMore Trips
NaivashaMount KenyaAmboseliMaasai MaraThe CoastCape Town
MachakosKajiadoKituiNarok50 kmNairobiNamangaAmboseliEmali
Round trip from Nairobi
km450 km

3 days · 4x4 recommended

Route at a Glance

450 kmTotal distance
≈ 9 hDriving time
3 daysTrip length
4x4 recommendedVehicle
  1. Nairobi → NamangaAbout 3 h on the road165 km
  2. Namanga → AmboseliAbout 1.5 h on the road75 km
  3. Amboseli → EmaliAbout 2 h on the road85 km
  4. Emali → NairobiAbout 2.5 h on the road125 km

Distances and driving times are approximate.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Nairobi to Amboseli

    Drive south via Kajiado and Namanga, check in and head out on an afternoon game drive.

    240 km
  2. Day 2
    Full day in Amboseli

    Kilimanjaro at sunrise, elephants in the swamps, and the view from Observation Hill.

  3. Day 3
    Back via Emali

    Morning drive, then out through Emali and up the Mombasa road to Nairobi.

    210 km

Pack & Bring

  • Neutral-coloured clothing
  • Binoculars & camera with zoom
  • Scarf or buff for the dust
  • Warm layer for early mornings

Self-Drive Vehicle Kit

Recommended if you're driving yourself or joining a convoy.

  • Full tank & a spare jerrycan
  • Spare tyre, jack & wheel spanner
  • Tow rope & basic tools
  • Two warning triangles
  • Logbook, licence & insurance papers

Your way

Choose How You Travel This Route

Self-Drive Your Own Vehicle

4x4 recommended. Park tracks get rough and dusty.

Available · 4x4 required
PriceOn request
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Ride in Our Fleet

Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, the best way to game-view.

Available on this route
PriceOn request
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Join a Tag-Along Convoy

Guide leads the way on park tracks.

Available on this route
PriceOn request
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