Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

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Where to stay

Lodges in Amboseli National Park.

4 lodges across this destination, ordered by what guests pick most. Rates per person sharing, per night.

  1. Tawi Lodge
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    Tawi Lodge

    Set on Kenya’s south-eastern border with Tanzania, Amboseli is a place of ever changing landscapes, from acacia woodland, giant palm forest, dusty dry lake beds, volcanic plains, to lush, cool, green swamps fed by the snowmelt of Kilimanjaro.

    Per person sharing, per night, from

    $855

  2. Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
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    Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

    Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is nestled in a dense growth of acacia trees in adjacent to a gentle natural spring.

    Per person sharing, per night, from

    $275

  3. Amboseli Sopa Lodge
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    Amboseli Sopa Lodge

    Amboseli Sopa Lodge sits on 200 acres of private land between Amboseli and Tsavo West National Parks, with uninterrupted views of Mount Kilimanjaro from every cottage. 83 thatched cottages, a swimming pool and easy access to Amboseli's elephant herds make this a relaxed family-friendly base in Kenya's southern safari circuit.

    Per person sharing, per night, from

    $170

  4. Ol Tukai Lodge
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    Ol Tukai Lodge

    Ol Tukai Lodge sits at the heart of Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, on the original site of the 1948 film crew base for The Snows of Kilimanjaro. Eighty chalet-style rooms look out over wetlands famous for the largest concentration of elephants in Africa, with Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit as a constant backdrop.

    Per person sharing, per night, from

    $325

    Current offers

    Honeymoon

    Honeymoon package from USD 600 per couple per night in low season, USD 650 in high season and USD 700 in peak and Easter periods. Includes a candlelit dinner, late check-out, a bottle of wine and a couples massage. Minimum stay 2 nights, park fees not included.

    Family

    Children under 3 stay free. Children aged 3 to 11 sharing with parents pay 50% of the accommodation rate, or 70% on the ground package.

The basics

Why, when, and where.

Why

Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kenya. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and more. The park also offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, such as game drives, bird watching, and guided walks. The park is also home to a variety of cultural attractions.

When

The wildlife in Amboseli National Park congregate around very few watering holes during the dry season and disperse when the rains increase the availability of water throughout the park. The average temperatures in the park are moderate throughout the year. Little to no rainfall occurs during the dry season from July to October, this is the best time to consider travelling to Amboseli Park. Dry season is peak tourist season, as the wildebeest migration in Masai Mara brings visitors from around the world, many of those combine the trip with a stay in the Amboseli Park.

Where

The name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust", and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.

Imagery

Amboseli National Park, in pictures.

Recent travellers

Word from people who have just been to Amboseli National Park.

Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Amboseli National Park, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.

"Five Star level treatment. I booked our Safari in Sabi Sans at Arathusa lodge, and our stay in Cape Town South Africa back in August of 2026 and the experience had been amazing. Safari.com agents have every detail thought from travel insurance, eSIM for phones, private transportation, and booked us amazing experiences. We saw the Big 5 in the Safari, went ca…"
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June 2026 · USA · with Izanne Meyer · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"The team from Safari.com has been very competent in advising and making offers for wonderful places to book. They always responded immediately and very friendly to all questions and offered great support, taking care of everything. We feel well prepared and in good hands, starting our journey tomorrow. A special thank to Anja, our great and reliable contact…"
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