3 Day Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli National Park Safari by road from Nairobi in 4×4 Safari Landcruiser or Safari Mini-vehicle
On this short 3 Day Kenya safari, you travel by road from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, enjoying the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and the vast open plains of southern Kenya.
You spend two nights at the Ol Tukai Lodge, a renowned property inside Amboseli, offering comfort, exceptional service, and unparalleled views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli’s famed wetlands.
Amboseli National Park Highlights
✓ Optional cultural encounters with the Maasai people
✓ Home to Kenya’s largest herds of free-ranging elephants
✓ Panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain
✓ Visit Observation Hill, overlooking swamps, plains, and roaming wildlife
✓ Excellent opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, wildebeest, and buffalo
✓ Magical experiences: sundowners, bush dinners, and stargazing under the African sky
✓ Convenient road access from Nairobi, making it ideal for short safaris and photographic adventures
✓ Birdwatching paradise with over 400 recorded species, including bee-eaters, pelicans, kingfishers, and raptors
3 Day Road Safari Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Amboseli National Park
Your safari begins in Nairobi, where you depart by road for Amboseli National Park (approximately 4–5 hours). Along the way, enjoy views of rural Kenya and local homesteads before arriving at Ol Tukai Lodge in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, set out on your first game drive in Amboseli, exploring the park’s swamps, grasslands, and open plains. Amboseli is world-famous for its elephants, often seen in large herds against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Other possible sightings include zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and lions.
Dinner and overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Explore Amboseli National Park
Today is dedicated to discovering Amboseli’s wildlife and scenery in depth. After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive through the park before returning to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the late afternoon, embark on another game drive when the soft evening light creates the perfect setting for photography.
Highlights of your day may include:
✓ Watching Amboseli’s legendary elephants up close
✓ Visiting Observation Hill for sweeping views of the park and swamps
✓ Relaxing at the lodge with uninterrupted views of Mount Kilimanjaro
✓ Optional visit to a Maasai village to experience their culture and traditions
✓ Birdwatching with opportunities to spot pelicans, kingfishers, and African fish eagles
Dinner and overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Amboseli – Drive Back to Nairobi
On your final day, rise early for a morning game drive as the park awakens with the first light of dawn. After breakfast at Ol Tukai Lodge, depart by road for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon (around 1600 hrs).
Your 3-Day Amboseli Road Safari concludes upon arrival back in Nairobi.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Amboseli Safari Transport
Your road safari is conducted in custom-built 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs, ideal for photography and wildlife viewing. Each car is equipped with a cooler box to keep drinks chilled while in the bush. To ensure comfort and excellent visibility, safaris operate with a maximum of six guests per vehicle, guaranteeing every traveler a window seat.
Safari itinerary in Summary
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Amboseli National Park
Day 2: Explore Amboseli National Park
Day 3: Amboseli National Park – Drive to Nairobi
Safari itinerary in Detail
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Depart Nairobi and drive south to Amboseli National Park (a 4-hour journey of 102 miles), arriving at Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge before lunch. Following afternoon tea, you will enjoy an evening game drive for a first view of the wildlife species for which the Amboseli is famous.
Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge
Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Amboseli National Park
Awake to the noisy calls of the birds. After an early breakfast, we drive through the bush on our private track into Amboseli National Park, for a full morning of game viewing. The Game Park also contains huge populations of buffalos, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, hippos, and various antelope species, such as impala.
Amboseli National Park is also home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, and many other species of plains game. The park also boasts an abundance of birds, including bee-eaters, kingfishers, pelicans, African fish eagles, and falcons.
Breakfast at Oltukai Lodge then visit a Masai Village (at an Extra Cost) or relax at the Lodge. After lunch enjoy some more leisure time before the evening game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
An early morning game drive followed by breakfast and then we head back to the chaotic city of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, arriving at about 1600 hours in the afternoon. This safari ends upon arrival back in Nairobi.
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
3 Day Road Safari Package Oltukai Lodge Amboseli Non-Resident Prices
3-Day Road Safari Package Oltukai Lodge Amboseli Non-Resident Prices Include
2 Nights full board Accommodations at Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge Safari + Nairobi-Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge return road transfers + 2 Game drives per day in an exclusive safari vehicle + Park entrance fees & Conservancy fees + Services of a KPSGA-qualified Driver/Guide & Bottled water for use during the safari
Dates From |
Dates To | Single Room (1 Guest) |
Double Room (2 Guests) |
1st Jan 2025 | 15th Dec 2025 | Request For Rates |
Request For Rates |
Notes
* Minimum of 1 Guest
* 2 children in their own tent pay 75% of the adult rate each
* Children (8-12years) each pay 75 % if sharing with two adults
* For Children sharing with one adult, the adult pays a single supplement, and the child pays 60%
3-Day Road Safari Package Oltukai Lodge Amboseli Non-Resident Prices Exclude
* Hot Air Balloon Ride
* Items of a personal nature
* Airport transfers in Nairobi, where applicable
3 Day Road Safari Package Oltukai Lodge Amboseli Prices
3-Day Road Safari Package Oltukai Lodge Amboseli Resident Prices Include
2 Nights full board Accommodations at Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge Safari + Nairobi-Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge return road transfers + Park fees + 2 Game drives per day in an exclusive safari vehicle + Services of a KPSGA-qualified Driver/Guide & Bottled water for use during the safari
Dates From |
Dates To | Single Room (1 Guest) |
Double Room |
1st Jan 2025 | 15th Dec 2025 | Request For Rates |
Request For Rates |
Notes
* Minimum of 2 Guests
* 2 children in their own tent, 75% of the adult rate each
* Children (8-16years) each pay 75 % if sharing with two adults
* For Children sharing with one adult the adult pays a single supplement, and the child pays 60%
Road Safari Package Oltukai Lodge Amboseli Resident Prices Exclude
* Hot Air Balloon Ride
* Items of a personal nature
* Airport transfers in Nairobi, where applicable
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