3-Day Wild Elephants Mid-Range Safari – An Iconic Amboseli Kenya Safari Tour
The 3-Day Wild Elephants Mid-Range Safari is designed for travelers seeking a focused Kenya safari tour centered on close-up wildlife encounters, relaxed pacing, and excellent value.
Amboseli National Park is world-famous for its large elephant herds and dramatic Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop, making it ideal for a short yet deeply rewarding safari experience.
You will travel privately from Nairobi in a comfortable safari minivan, perfectly suited for road travel and wildlife viewing.
With handpicked mid-range lodges, an experienced driver-guide, and flexible game drives, this safari delivers a smooth, stress-free journey for travelers who want quality without excess.
✨ Availability is limited due to lodge capacity and seasonal demand — enquire early to secure the best options.
✨ This safari is fully customizable — we adjust pace, lodges, and activities to suit you.
✨ Optional upgrades and add-on experiences can be arranged on request.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Travelers short on time but wanting a true wildlife safari
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Couples seeking a relaxed Amboseli safari experience
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Seniors preferring shorter drives and comfortable lodges
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First-time safari travelers wanting everything handled
This safari may not be ideal for travelers seeking multiple destinations or luxury-tier accommodation.
Why This Safari Best
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Short, direct route from Nairobi to Amboseli
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Two nights inside one park for deeper wildlife immersion
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Strong elephant sightings year-round
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Comfortable road travel by safari minivan
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Well-paced itinerary with no rushed game drives
Tour Highlights
Close encounters with Amboseli’s famous elephant herds
Mount Kilimanjaro views (weather permitting)
Open plains, swamps, and classic savannah scenery
Privately guided game drives
Mid-range lodges with excellent park access
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses tented camps
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi → Amboseli National Park
Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel, departing south toward Amboseli National Park in a private safari minivan.
The drive passes through open countryside and small towns before arriving in the park in time for lunch at your mid-range lodge or camp.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive across Amboseli’s open plains and swamp areas, where large elephant herds are commonly seen.
With Mount Kilimanjaro rising in the distance on clear days, this introduction sets the tone for a classic African safari before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Road transfer by safari minivan (approx. 4–5 hours)
Accommodation
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 2
Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Spend the day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives, allowing time to follow wildlife movements across different habitats.
Your guide focuses on elephant families, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and predators that frequent the park’s swamps and grasslands.
Between game drives, return to your lodge for lunch and rest, enjoying views of the surrounding plains.
The afternoon drive continues until sunset, offering excellent photography opportunities before dinner and overnight at the lodge or camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Game drives by safari minivan
Accommodation
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 3
Amboseli National Park → Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as the park comes alive in the cooler hours.
This is often a rewarding time to see elephants moving between feeding areas and predators returning from night hunts.
Later, exit Amboseli and begin the return journey to Nairobi by private safari minivan, arriving in the afternoon where your safari concludes with a hotel or airport drop-off.
Meals: Breakfast
Transport: Road transfer by safari minivan (approx. 4–5 hours)
Accommodation
No Accommodation ( End of tour )
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Price per Person (Solo, Single Supplement) | Price per Person (2 People Sharing) |
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| Jan 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 | $1,650 | $1,130 |
| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $1,440 | $990 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $1,410 | $970 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $1,440 | $990 |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $1,650 | $1,130 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $1,650 | $1,130 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 | $1,440 | $990 |
| Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $1,650 | $1,130 |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | $1,650 | $1,130 |
| Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027 | $1,440 | $990 |
| Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 | $1,410 | $970 |
| Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 | $1,440 | $990 |
| Jul 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027 | $1,650 | $1,130 |
| Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | $1,650 | $1,130 |
| Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 15, 2027 | $1,440 | $990 |
| Dec 16, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $1,650 | $1,130 |