3-Day Amboseli Group Joining Safari
Shared group safari to Amboseli National Park — Mt Kilimanjaro views, Big Five game drives, full board
2027 prices • updated November 2026Departure Calendar
These are the dates currently open. Tap a month to open it — the rest stay closed so the list stays short. Dates marked Both run the Classic Morning (07:00) and the Mara Connection Afternoon (14:00) departure. Every date uses the same camps and the same rates, so pick your date here and your camp in the price finder below. The Mara Connection departure exists so travellers finishing a Maasai Mara group safari can roll straight into Amboseli without a night back in Nairobi.
November 2026 3 departures
| Departs | Returns | Departure type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Nov 2026 | Sun 15 Nov | Classic Morning | 📋 Planned |
| Fri 20 Nov 2026 | Sun 22 Nov | Classic Morning | 📋 Planned |
| Fri 27 Nov 2026 | Sun 29 Nov | Both | 📋 Planned |
December 2026 5 departures
| Departs | Returns | Departure type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 4 Dec 2026 | Sun 6 Dec | Classic Morning | 📋 Planned |
| Fri 11 Dec 2026 | Sun 13 Dec | Both | 📋 Planned |
| Fri 18 Dec 2026 | Sun 20 Dec | Classic Morning | 📋 Planned |
| Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Fri 25 Dec | Both | 📋 Planned |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 | Mon 28 Dec | Classic Morning | 📋 Planned |
January 2027 8 departures
| Departs | Returns | Departure type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2 Jan 2027 | Mon 4 Jan | Both | 🔄 Building a group |
| Fri 8 Jan 2027 | Sun 10 Jan | Classic Morning | 📋 Planned |
| Fri 15 Jan 2027 | Sun 17 Jan | Both | 📋 Planned |
| Sat 16 Jan 2027 | Mon 18 Jan | Classic Morning | 🔄 Building a group |
| Fri 22 Jan 2027 | Sun 24 Jan | Both | 📋 Planned |
| Sat 23 Jan 2027 | Mon 25 Jan | Classic Morning | 🔄 Building a group |
| Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Thu 28 Jan | Both | 🔄 Building a group |
| Fri 29 Jan 2027 | Sun 31 Jan | Classic Morning | 📋 Planned |
February 2027 5 departures
| Departs | Returns | Departure type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 5 Feb 2027 | Sun 7 Feb | Both | 📋 Planned |
| Fri 12 Feb 2027 | Sun 14 Feb | Classic Morning | 📋 Planned |
| Thu 18 Feb 2027 | Sat 20 Feb | Both | 🔄 Building a group |
| Fri 19 Feb 2027 | Sun 21 Feb | Classic Morning | 📋 Planned |
| Fri 26 Feb 2027 | Sun 28 Feb | Both | 📋 Planned |
March 2027 5 departures
| Departs | Returns | Departure type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 5 Mar 2027 | Sun 7 Mar | Classic Morning | 📋 Planned |
| Fri 12 Mar 2027 | Sun 14 Mar | Both | 📋 Planned |
| Fri 19 Mar 2027 | Sun 21 Mar | Classic Morning | 📋 Planned |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Sun 28 Mar | Both | 📋 Planned |
| Wed 31 Mar 2027 | Fri 2 Apr | Classic Morning | 📋 Planned |
Amboseli is good all year. June to October and January to February are the driest months, with the clearest Kilimanjaro views; the short rains in November and the long rains from late March bring green plains, newborn animals and lower rates.
Find Your Price
Pick your travel month and group size — the correct season and price appear instantly for every camp.
Dates near a season boundary may shift by a few days — contact us with your exact dates to confirm. Children: 75% of the adult rate.
Itinerary
1 Nairobi to Amboseli
- 07:00 — Departure from the Nairobi CBD pick-up point
- Drive south via Athi River, Kapiti Plains and Namanga (~240 km, ~4.5 hours)
- Arrive at your chosen camp in time for lunch
- Check in, lunch at camp
- From 15:00 — Afternoon game drive: Amboseli swamps, Observation Hill, views of Mt Kilimanjaro
- Dinner and overnight at camp
2 Full-Day Game Drive
- Full-day game drive with picnic lunch
- Explore Amboseli's diverse habitats — marshlands, open savanna, acacia woodland
- Wildlife: elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffes
- Mt Kilimanjaro backdrop — bring your camera
- Return to camp for dinner and overnight
3 Departure
- Breakfast and check-out
- Depart for Nairobi via Namanga
- Arrive Nairobi CBD by mid-afternoon
1 Nairobi to Amboseli
- 14:00 — Departure from the Nairobi CBD pick-up point
- Drive south via Athi River, Kapiti Plains and Namanga (~240 km, ~4.5 hours)
- Arrive at your chosen camp in the evening
- Dinner and overnight at camp
2 Full-Day Game Drive
- Full-day game drive with picnic lunch
- Explore Amboseli's diverse habitats — marshlands, open savanna, acacia woodland
- Wildlife: elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffes
- Mt Kilimanjaro backdrop — bring your camera
- Return to camp for dinner and overnight
3 Dawn Drive & Departure
- Breakfast and check-out at camp first
- 06:30 — Dawn game drive
- No return to camp afterwards — the drive runs straight on, so the vehicle is out of the park gate by 09:00
- Packed lunch for the return journey
- Depart for Nairobi via Namanga
- Arrive Nairobi CBD by mid-afternoon
Park Entry Fees
| Departure variant | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning (07:00) | Entry ticket — afternoon game drive | Full-day game drive (ticket valid) | No game drive — departure day |
| Afternoon (14:00) | No park entry — evening arrival | Full-day game drive (ticket 09:00 – 17:00) | Dawn drive 06:30 – 09:00 (Day 2 ticket still valid) |
Camp Prices & Seasonal Dates — Full Reference
Every camp sets its own seasonal calendar. The finder above handles this automatically. This table is the complete picture — all eight camps, all three seasons, in one place.
All prices in USD per person. 2027 rates.
| Camp | Low season | High season | Peak season | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 2 sharing | 3 sharing | Single | 2 sharing | 3 sharing | Single | 2 sharing | 3 sharing | |
| Osotua Rafiki Camp | $470 | $440 | $450 | $515 | $460 | $465 | $540 | $495 | $480 |
| 16 Mar – 30 Jun | 4 Jan – 15 Mar; 1 Oct – 20 Dec | 1 Jul – 30 Sep; 21 Dec – 3 Jan | |||||||
| Nyati Camp | $540 | $480 | $480 | $540 | $490 | $490 | $660 | $515 | $515 |
| 1 Jan – 30 Jun; 1 Nov – 22 Dec | 23 Dec – 31 Dec | 1 Jul – 31 Oct | |||||||
| Oilepo Amboseli | $685 | $630 | $555 | $835 | $715 | $635 | $905 | $760 | $695 |
| 6 Jan – 30 Jun; 1 Oct – 19 Dec | 20 Dec – 5 Jan | 1 Jul – 30 Sep | |||||||
| AA Amboseli | $540 | $480 | $475 | $660 | $565 | $540 | $760 | $650 | $645 |
| 1 Apr – 30 Jun; 1 Nov – 22 Dec | 3 Jan – 31 Mar; 1 Sep – 31 Oct; 23 Dec – 2 Jan | 1 Jul – 31 Aug | |||||||
| Sentrim Amboseli | $585 | $515 | $485 | $630 | $585 | $550 | $685 | $615 | $570 |
| 1 Apr – 30 Jun; 1 Nov – 19 Dec | 1 Jan – 31 Mar | 1 Jul – 31 Oct; 20 Dec – 2 Jan | |||||||
| Amboseli Sopa | $605 | $535 | $505 | $710 | $625 | $575 | $745 | $650 | $600 |
| 1 Apr – 31 May | 2 Jan – 31 Mar; 1 Jun – 30 Jun; 1 Nov – 21 Dec | 1 Jul – 31 Oct; 22 Dec – 1 Jan | |||||||
| Kilima Safari Camp | $530 | $530 | $530 | $900 | $700 | $675 | $940 | $725 | $695 |
| 1 Apr – 30 Jun; 1 Nov – 20 Dec | 3 Jan – 31 Mar; 1 Oct – 31 Oct | 1 Jul – 30 Sep; 21 Dec – 2 Jan | |||||||
| Kibo Safari Camp | $845 | $660 | $665 | $910 | $700 | $620 | $1,075 | $815 | $710 |
| 1 Mar – 31 May; 1 Nov – 22 Dec | 4 Jan – 28 Feb; 1 Jun – 14 Jun; 1 Oct – 31 Oct | 15 Jun – 30 Sep; 23 Dec – 2 Jan | |||||||
Prices are US dollars per person for the whole 3-day safari, 2027 rates. The small line under each camp is that camp’s own season calendar. On a narrow screen, swipe the table sideways or tap one season above.
What's Included & Not Included
✓ Included
- 2 nights' accommodation at your chosen camp or lodge
- Meals on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Shared group-joining 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Amboseli National Park entry fees (KWS, 24-hour)
- Game drives as outlined in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
✗ Not Included
- Transport to/from the Nairobi CBD departure point
- Drinks and beverages not specified
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Optional: Maasai village visit — US$20 per person
- Optional: Balloon safari — US$480 per person
- Tips and gratuities
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Booking & Payment
Deposit: US$100 per person to confirm your seat. Balance due before departure.
Children: 75% of the adult rate at every camp and season.
Kenyan citizens & East African residents: contact us for special KES rates.
Dietary requirements: vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and other dietary needs can be arranged — please notify us at least seven days before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add a morning in Nairobi National Park
Flying in a day early, or with a spare morning after your safari? A Nairobi National Park morning game drive is the natural warm-up or wind-down for an Amboseli trip — lion, rhino, buffalo and giraffe on open plains barely 20 minutes from the city centre, with the skyline behind them. A half-day drive from US$150 per person, easy to slot onto your Nairobi arrival or departure day. Tell us your dates and we will add it to your Amboseli booking.
Ready to book your Amboseli safari?
Pick your camp and dates above, then message us to confirm your seat. US$100 deposit holds your place.
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