2 Days Luxury Amboseli New Year Safari Beneath Kilimanjaro

Welcome the year on a 2-day luxury Amboseli New Year safari with private game drives, premium lodging, elephants and Kilimanjaro views.

Welcome the New Year with two days of luxury hospitality, private wildlife drives and inspiring Amboseli landscapes.

End one year and begin the next amid elephants and the beautiful landscapes of Amboseli National Park on this private 2-day luxury New Year safari from Nairobi. You will enjoy premium accommodation, an afternoon wildlife drive and an early-morning safari that may offer the year’s first view of Mount Kilimanjaro when conditions are clear. Depending on the selected lodge, the evening programme may include a gala dinner, music, a countdown, sparkling wine or a quieter private celebration. Festive activities, drinks and supplements vary by property and must be confirmed in the final quotation. New Year rooms are limited, so early booking is essential.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli – Final Wildlife Drive of the Year
Day 2
First Amboseli Sunrise of the New Year – Return to Nairobi

Tour Features

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Duration 2 Days
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Tour Mode Drive In – Drive Out
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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari
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Tour Type Private Safari
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Special For NIL
Destination/Accommodation
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Start/End
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Tour Starting & Ending Point
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Day 1
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Overnight: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
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Day 2
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Overnight: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
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Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli – Final Wildlife Drive of the Year

Nairobi to Amboseli – Final Wildlife Drive of the Year

Our guide will collect you in Nairobi at approximately 6:30 a.m. and assist with your luggage before beginning the 230–250-kilometre journey to Amboseli. The drive generally requires four and a half to five and a half hours, with a scheduled comfort and refreshment stop. You will reach your luxury lodge around lunchtime, complete check-in and enjoy lunch before resting. At approximately 3:30 p.m., you will begin the final afternoon game drive of the year. Our guide will search Amboseli’s plains and wetlands for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, birds and predators. After photographing the last safari sunset of the year, you will return at around 6:30 p.m. for dinner and the lodge’s confirmed New Year programme, which may include entertainment or a quieter celebration.

Destination:
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Overnight:
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch, Dinner
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury 4 star lodge)

Day 2: First Amboseli Sunrise of the New Year – Return to Nairobi

First Amboseli Sunrise of the New Year – Return to Nairobi

You will begin the New Year with tea or coffee at approximately 5:45 a.m. before departing for the year’s first game drive at around 6:15 a.m. The early light can create beautiful views across the plains, while clear conditions may reveal Mount Kilimanjaro beyond Amboseli’s wildlife. Our guide will search for fresh animal activity and allow time for photographs and personal reflection. You will return to the lodge at approximately 9:00 a.m. for a relaxed New Year breakfast, then freshen up and check out by around 10:30 a.m. The return journey includes a lunch or refreshment stop, with Nairobi arrival expected between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Drop-off will be arranged at your hotel, residence or airport when the flight schedule permits.

Destination:
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)
  • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour
  • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rateβ€”ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

    Gamedrive Cost

    No of pax Adult Price Child Price
    1 Pax From $760 pp From $570 pp
    2 Pax From $510 pp From $383 pp
    3 Pax From $427 pp From $320 pp
    4 Pax From $385 pp From $289 pp
    5 Pax From $360 pp From $270 pp
    6 Pax From $343 pp From $258 pp
    7+ Pax From $331 pp From $249 pp

    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  •  Rescue fee
  •  Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  •  All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  •  All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  •  All Taxes/VAT
  • Exclusions
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Tips: tipping guideline
  •  Personal items
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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    RELATED FAQS ABOUT 2 Days Luxury Amboseli New Year Safari Beneath Kilimanjaro

    1. Can this safari cover 31 December and 1 January?

    Yes. It can be scheduled specifically for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, subject to availability.

    2. Does the lodge organise a midnight countdown?

    Some properties provide a countdown or entertainment, while others offer a quieter programme.

    3. Is a New Year gala dinner included?

    Gala dinner inclusion depends on the chosen lodge and final package price.

    4. Can we request a private celebration?

    A private dinner or quieter arrangement may be requested, subject to the lodge’s facilities and availability.

    5. Will the morning drive still start early after midnight?

    The standard departure is early, but a later private start can be arranged if preferred.

    6. Is sparkling wine included?

    Drinks are included only when clearly stated in the confirmed meal or beverage plan.

    7. Can children join the New Year programme?

    Yes. A family-friendly lodge and suitable celebration can be selected.

    8. How early should we book?

    Reservations several months in advance are recommended because New Year accommodation is in high demand.

    9. Can we celebrate an anniversary or birthday as well?

    Yes. A cake, room decoration or special dinner can be requested in advance.

    10. Can the safari continue to another destination?

    Yes. Tsavo, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara or the Kenyan coast can be added.

    REVIEWS FOR Welcome the New Year with two days of luxury hospitality, private wildlife drives and inspiring Amboseli landscapes.

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    The Best Beginning to a New Year

    5/5

    Our first major sighting of the year was an elephant family crossing the plains. We could not have imagined a better beginning.

    By: Chloe and Ethan R.
    From: Flag PT

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    Luxury New Year Adventure

    5/5

    The celebration was elegant, and both private game drives were excellent.

    By: Oliver J.
    From: Flag GW

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    An Inspiring First Sunrise

    5/5

    Watching the first sunrise of the year over Amboseli gave the holiday a meaning that a city party could never provide.

    By: Amelia W.
    From: Flag CF

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    Elephants on New Year’s Day

    5/5

    Our guide found elephants soon after sunrise, and we watched them peacefully before returning for breakfast

    By: Marcus H.
    From: Flag AU

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    Festive and Professionally Managed

    5/5

    Despite the busy travel season, our transfers, lodge and game drives operated smoothly.

    By: Isabella F.
    From: Flag BW

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    Beautiful New Year Escape for Two

    5/5

    The combination of a private celebration, luxury accommodation and wildlife made this a romantic start to our year.

    By: Laurent and Camille D.
    From: Flag BR

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    A Wonderful Family Celebration

    5/5

    Our children enjoyed the evening programme and still woke enthusiastically for the first game drive of the year.

    By: Sarah P.
    From: Flag DE

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    Kilimanjaro Appeared at the Perfect Moment

    5/5

    As the morning clouds lifted, Kilimanjaro appeared behind the elephants. The timing felt extraordinary.

    By: Marta C.
    From: Flag US

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    A Refreshing Alternative to City Celebrations

    5/5

    Peaceful, festive and unforgettable.

    By: Erik N.
    From: Flag KE

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    Amboseli New Year to Remember

    5/5

    We ended the old year with a glowing safari sunset and began the new one surrounded by wildlife. Every part of the journey felt thoughtful, hopeful and beautifully organised.

    By: Yumi K.
    From: Flag MX

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