Amboseli Overnight Safari: Elephants, Lions & Birdwatching Tour

Wildlife Adventure in Amboseli National Park

You’ll get up close to Amboseli’s famous elephants and spot lions, cheetahs, hippos, even rare birds if you’re lucky. With meals included and a local guide leading the way, it’s an easy escape into real wildlife territory.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife Viewing in Amboseli

• Observe elephants, antelope, lions, cheetahs, zebra, giraffes, hyenas, hippos, and birds

The experience

The first thing that hit me was the wide-open sky: clouds drifting over Mount Kilimanjaro’s outline, just visible behind the acacia trees. We rolled down the windows as we entered Amboseli, and I caught a whiff of damp earth from last night’s rain. Our guide, Daniel, pointed out a herd of elephants almost right away: massive creatures with tusks curving low to the ground, moving slow and steady through the grass. There were zebra scattered nearby, flicking their tails at flies, and a couple of giraffes munching quietly on thorny branches.

Later in the afternoon, we found ourselves parked near one of the swampy patches where hippos wallow. The air was thick with birdsong: honestly, I’d never seen so many different types in one place. Daniel said over 350 species pass through here. I spotted bright bee-eaters and a pair of crowned cranes picking their way along the water’s edge. Just before dusk, we watched a pride of lions lounging under a fever tree, not far off at all. It surprised me how relaxed they seemed with our vehicle nearby. Dinner that night was simple but filling (grilled chicken and ugali), and I slept with the sounds of hyenas whooping somewhere out in the dark.

What’s included

Your overnight Amboseli trip covers bottled water to keep you refreshed during drives plus lunch, dinner, and breakfast. All sorted so you can focus on spotting wildlife.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 65 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Epic Views Tours & Travel Limited

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

Are there any health restrictions?

This trip isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or heart issues.

What animals are we likely to see?

You’ll have good chances to see elephants, lions (over 40 here), cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, antelope species, giraffes, zebras, and lots of birds.

Are meals provided?

Yes, lunch and dinner on day one plus breakfast on day two are included along with bottled water.