Amboseli 1 Day Fly-In Safari from Nairobi

Our Amboseli 1-Day Fly-In Safari from Nairobi is an exciting and convenient one-day safari that begins and ends in Nairobi. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this full-day adventure takes you deep into Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most famous safari destinations, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Amboseli National Park Fly-In Safari Highlights

✔ Uninterrupted views of Mount Kilimanjaro from the park’s open plains
✔ Scheduled return flights between Nairobi and Amboseli (45 minutes each way)
✔ Morning and afternoon game drives in a safari vehicle with an experienced guide
✔ A full-day Big 4 Safari in Amboseli National Park (lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo)
✔ Unique dry-land wildlife such as fringe-eared oryx, gerenuk, caracal, serval cats, jackals, and bat-eared foxes
✔ Rich savannah wildlife including giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hartebeest, gazelles, eland, waterbuck, and more
✔ The largest concentration of elephants in Africa – over 1,500 swamp-loving giants, including the famous big tuskers
✔ Picnic lunch inside Amboseli National Park and visits to Amboseli’s swamps where animals gather to drink and bathe
✔ More than 400 bird species – a paradise for birdwatchers with wetlands, swamps, and plains attracting raptors and water birds alike

Amboseli National Park Fly-In Safari Itinerary

Your Amboseli Fly-In Safari begins early in Nairobi. At 0530 hours, you will be collected from your accommodation and transferred directly to Wilson Airport. At 0700 hours, we board our scheduled flight to Amboseli. The 45-minute flight offers breathtaking aerial views of Kenya’s diverse landscapes before landing at Amboseli Airstrip around 0745 hours.

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your African Spice Safaris driver-guide and set off immediately on your morning game drive. Amboseli is renowned for its spectacular wildlife, including its legendary elephant herds, lions, and buffalo. We stop for wildlife sightings, photography, and birdwatching along the way.

By midday, we pause at a picnic area in Amboseli National Park for a relaxing lunch break. Afterward, the adventure continues with an afternoon game drive through Amboseli’s famous swamps, where large herds of elephants and other animals gather to drink, feed, and bathe.

In the afternoon, we make our way back toward the Amboseli Airstrip, watching for last-minute wildlife action along the tracks. At 1645 hours, we board our return flight to Nairobi, arriving at 1730 hours. Upon landing, you will be transferred either to your residence or to one of Nairobi’s excellent restaurants, bringing your thrilling 1-Day Amboseli Fly-In Safari to a close.

Wildlife and Birdlife in Amboseli National Park

Amboseli is home to a wide range of wildlife species. The savannah plains are teeming with giraffes, Grant’s and Thompson’s gazelles, zebras, wildebeest, hartebeest, waterbuck, eland, and buffalo. In the drier regions, sightings may include the gerenuk, fringe-eared oryx, bat-eared foxes, jackals, caracal, and serval cats. Lions and hyenas are regularly seen, though leopards and cheetahs remain more elusive.

The park is especially famous for its elephants. Around 1,500 elephants thrive in Amboseli, making it one of the highest concentrations anywhere in Africa. Thanks to conservation efforts and excellent protection, elephants here reach maturity with their enormous tusks intact — and the big tuskers dominate the Amboseli landscape.

For bird enthusiasts, Amboseli is a dream destination with over 400 recorded bird species. The varied habitats of swamps, seasonal lakes, and open plains attract an abundance of species.

These include raptors such as martial eagles, fish eagles, and secretary birds, along with water birds like long-toed lapwings, rufous-bellied herons, crowned cranes, kingfishers, pelicans, and hammerkops.

The Taveta golden weaver is commonly seen, while the endangered Madagascan squacco heron and numerous Palearctic migrants make appearances depending on the season.

0530 Hours: You are collected from your accommodation in Nairobi at 0530 hours in the morning and transferred straight to Wilson Airport.

0700 hours: We catch a flight to the Amboseli Airstrip in Amboseli National Park. Our 45-minute flight offers captivating aerial views of the ever-changing African landscapes.

0745 hours: Touching down, you are met by an African Spice Safaris driver guide and embark on a game drive in the untamed bush.

Amboseli National Park is in the south of Kenya on the border with Tanzania, a stone’s throw away from Mount Kilimanjaro, and is a stronghold for African elephants, which we are sure to see, along with an array of other large mammals, including lions, and buffalos. During the game drive, we pause to watch any interesting animal or bird sightings and take photographs.

As many as 400 bird species have been counted at Amboseli National Park. The combination of seasonal lakes, permanent swamps, and dry plains make it a bird-watcher utopia. There are about 47 species of raptors, including martial eagles, fish eagles, and secretary birds. Taveta golden weavers are common and the endangered Madagascan squacco heron is also present.

Palearctic migrants make their appearance in the safari low season. With many of Amboseli’s tracks running close to bodies of water, water birds are abundant. Long-toed lapwings, rufous-bellied herons, crowned cranes, kingfishers, pelicans, hammerkops, and more.

With so much on offer, our 1 full-day Amboseli National Park Safari is the best way to experience the park if you have limited time and want to learn more about it from a knowledgeable guide.

1300 Hours: You will enjoy your packed lunch at the picnic site before proceeding with your game drive

1645 Hours: We catch our flight to Nairobi at 1645 hours and arrive back in the city at 1730 hours.

1730 hours.: Arrive back in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel/ residence

1-Day Amboseli National Park Safari Package Prices Include:

Picnic Lunch + Relevant Government Taxes + Amboseli Park entrance fees + Drinking bottled water in the safari vehicle + Services of our English-speaking safari driver/ guide + Return flights from Nairobi Wilson – Amboseli National Park +  Amboseli airstrip Transfers + Full day game drive in an open safari vehicle accompanied by experienced English speaking safari guide

Notes

* This tour operates throughout the year
* Additional information confirmation will be received at the time of booking
* You could also opt for our 1-Day Amboseli Road Safari Package from Nairobi
* Arrival and departure times to/from Nairobi may vary depending on the aircraft routing
* Check-in time is 60 minutes to departure time in Nairobi (Wilson) and in Amboseli airstrip 30 minutes before departure time

1-Day Amboseli National Park Safari Package Prices Excludes:

* Visa Fees
* International flight
* Personal Insurance
* Accommodation in the Amboseli or Nairobi
* Expenses of a personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary, and optional activities

1.) Is Amboseli worth visiting?

Yes, Amboseli National Park is worth visiting. It offers a unique safari experience with its diverse wildlife, including large herds of elephants, and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Despite its smaller size compared to other parks like Masai Mara, Amboseli’s beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife make it a worthwhile destination​.

2.) What time of year is best for Amboseli?

The best time to visit Amboseli is during the dry seasons from June to October and January to February. During these months, the weather is cooler and drier, making it easier to spot wildlife congregating around water sources. The clear skies also offer better visibility of Mount Kilimanjaro​.

3.) Can you fly to Amboseli National Park?

Yes, you can fly to Amboseli National Park. There are scheduled flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Amboseli’s airstrip, which provide a quick and convenient way to reach the park.

4.) Can you see Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park?

Yes, Mount Kilimanjaro is visible from Amboseli National Park. The park is located at the foot of the mountain, providing breathtaking views, especially during the dry season when the skies are clear.

5.) What is the vegetation of Amboseli National Park?

Amboseli National Park features a variety of habitats, including savannah grasslands, acacia woodlands, marshes, and swamps. These diverse environments support various plant and animal life, making the park a biodiversity hotspot.

6.) What animals will you see in Amboseli?

In Amboseli, you can see various animals such as elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species. The park is particularly famous for its large elephant herds​.

7.) What to expect on the Amboseli 1-day fly-in safari?

On a 1-day fly-in safari to Amboseli, you can expect an early morning flight from Nairobi, followed by guided game drives in the park. You’ll have the opportunity to see diverse wildlife, including elephants, and enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

The day typically includes a lunch break at a lodge or picnic site before a late afternoon return flight to Nairobi. This type of safari offers a convenient and immersive experience for those with limited time.

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