2 Days Premium Amboseli Birdwatching Kenya Safari

Join a 2-day premium Amboseli birdwatching Kenya safari with private transport, luxury lodging, wetland birds, elephants and scenic plains.

Explore Amboseli’s wetlands, plains and woodlands while enjoying private birding drives and premium comfort.

Our 2-Day Premium Amboseli Birdwatching Kenya Safari is designed for travellers who want to combine focused bird observation with elephants, scenic landscapes and comfortable private travel. The road journey from Nairobi covers 200–240 kilometres and normally takes four to five hours, depending on your pickup point, route and accommodation. Your itinerary includes an afternoon birding drive and an early-morning safari through swamps, marshes, open grass plains, bushland and acacia woodland. Depending on the season and local conditions, you may observe herons, egrets, pelicans, storks, kingfishers, raptors, ground birds and many smaller species. Our guide will help identify birds using their size, colour, calls, habitat and behaviour while also interpreting elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and antelopes encountered along the route. Premium accommodation and a private safari vehicle provide the flexibility required for binocular use, bird photography and patient observation.

Tour Highlights

Day 1

Nairobi to Amboseli Birding Experience

Day 2

Morning Birding and Nairobi Transfer

Tour Features

⏱

Duration 2 Days

🚙

Tour Mode Drive In – Drive Out

🎯

Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari

⛺

Tour Type Private Safari

🌟

Special For Birdwatching

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli Birding Experience

Early Nairobi Departure

At approximately 5:45 AM, our birding journey begins from your Nairobi hotel, residence or agreed pickup point. Binoculars, cameras and field guides will be secured before the 200–240-kilometre road transfer toward Amboseli, normally taking four to five hours.

Roadside Bird Observation

Between 6:15 AM and 11:00 AM, our guide may point out common raptors and open-country birds along the Nairobi–Mombasa Road and Amboseli approach whenever stopping or observing is safe. A comfort and refreshment break will be included at a suitable facility.

Lodge Arrival and Preparation

At around 11:00 AM, you will check into your premium Amboseli lodge or luxury camp and enjoy lunch. The early afternoon allows time to rest, prepare binoculars and review the habitats that will be explored during the first birding drive.

Wetland and Plains Birding

From approximately 3:00 PM to 6:15 PM, our guide will explore wetland edges, grasslands and woodland in search of waterbirds, raptors and smaller species. Elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and zebras may also be encountered while you move between birding locations.

Destination:

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Satao Camp

premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

Satao Camp (Premium Luxury 5 star lodge)

Day 2: Morning Birding and Nairobi Transfer

Sunrise Birdwatching Drive

At around 6:00 AM, you will return to Amboseli National Park when many birds are feeding or calling. Our guide will explore habitats not fully covered the previous afternoon and allow sufficient time for identification, photography and checklist notes.

Breakfast and Species Review

At approximately 9:30 AM, you will return to the lodge for breakfast and review the species recorded during both drives. Photographs and field guides can be used to discuss uncertain identifications before check-out.

Amboseli to Nairobi

From around 10:45 AM, you will begin the four-to-five-hour road journey back to Nairobi. A lunch or refreshment stop may be included before your guide delivers you to the agreed hotel, residence or meeting point.

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 rate—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

The Booking Form

2 Days Premium Amboseli Birdwatching Kenya Safari

Join a 2-day premium Amboseli birdwatching Kenya safari with private transport, luxury lodging, wetland birds, elephants and scenic plains.

N.B: After you send your booking we will get back to you with in 24 hours.

1 2 3 4 5

Booking form

This form has four short pages please enter valid details. Filling this forms marks the official first step of your booking with us. After its submission you will receive an e-mail in the coming few hours telling you what to do next.

Personal Details

Contact Details

Travelers in Numbers

Number of Adults

Number of Children

Dates & Reach

When do you want to travel?

RELATED FAQS ABOUT 2 Days Premium Amboseli Birdwatching Kenya Safari

1. Is Amboseli suitable for a dedicated birdwatching safari?

Yes. Amboseli’s swamps, marshes, open plains, acacia woodland and bushland support varied birding environments. The park is rewarding for waterbirds, raptors, grassland birds and smaller woodland species, while larger wildlife adds variety to the experience.

2. Are binoculars included in the package?

Guests are encouraged to bring personal binoculars because magnification, weight and comfort preferences vary. Rental binoculars may be requested in advance, although availability should be confirmed before the safari.

3. Is a specialist ornithologist included?

The standard package includes an experienced safari driver-guide with birding knowledge. A dedicated specialist guide or ornithologist may be added at an extra cost, subject to availability and advance reservation.

4. Can beginners participate in this birdwatching safari?

Yes. Our guide can explain identification using simple features such as shape, colour, size, call, feeding behaviour and habitat. The safari can accommodate experienced birders, beginners and mixed-interest couples.

5. How many bird species will we observe?

No fixed number can be guaranteed. The total depends on season, weather, water conditions, observation time, guide experience and the natural movement of birds. The focus is on meaningful observation rather than promising an unrealistic checklist total.

6. Will the tour include elephants and other mammals?

Yes. Birdwatching remains the main theme, but Amboseli’s elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and antelopes may appear along the birding route. Our guide will not ignore significant mammal encounters.

7. Can we record bird calls?

Bird calls may be recorded from safe and authorised locations. Playback should be limited and used responsibly because repeated sounds can disturb territorial, nesting or feeding birds.

8. What clothing should birdwatchers wear?

Choose quiet, neutral-coloured clothing, closed shoes, a hat and sun protection. A light jacket is useful before sunrise. Avoid noisy materials and very bright colours that may make close observation more difficult.

9. Is the tour suitable for bird photography?

Yes. A private vehicle provides flexibility for long lenses and patient observation. A monopod or beanbag is generally more practical than a large tripod inside the safari vehicle.

10. Can we extend the birding safari?

Yes. Tsavo West, Tsavo East, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and other Kenyan habitats can be added. A longer itinerary allows you to compare different ecosystems and increase the diversity of birds observed.

Excellent Premium Amboseli Birdwatching Safari

5/5

Our guide explored several habitats rather than remaining in one wetland area. We observed waterbirds, raptors and smaller grassland species while also enjoying excellent elephant encounters. The bird checklist discussion after breakfast was especially useful.

By: Peter Andrew Collins and Susan Jane Collins

From:

Photos related to the place visited

Birds, Elephants and Kilimanjaro Views

The wetland areas provided excellent bird photography during the morning drive. A rewarding combination of birding, wildlife and premium comfort.

By: Anna Maria Schmidt and Hans Peter Schmidt

Two Productive Days of Amboseli Birding

The guide was patient during identification and gave us time to compare markings and behaviour. My partner was more interested in elephants, and the itinerary balanced both interests naturally.

By: Priya Ananya Patel and Aarav Raj Patel

Amboseli Raptors and Waterbirds Tour

We appreciated the variety of species and habitats. Our guide identified several raptors from a distance and later helped us confirm them using our photographs and field guide.

By: Sophie Claire Bernard and Luc Pierre Bernard

Short but Rewarding Kenya Bird Safari

Comfortable accommodation, good guiding and productive observation time, flexible, peaceful and professionally organised, Excellent bird diversity within a comfortable two-day itinerary.

By: Marco Antonio Silva and Fernanda Rosa Silva

Charlotte Louise Green and James Oliver Green

The private vehicle allowed us to spend additional time at productive birding areas. We saw excellent waterbirds and raptors while still enjoying the famous Amboseli elephant experience.

By: Charlotte Louise Green and James Oliver Green

Birds across Amboseli’s Varied Habitats

The wetlands, dry plains and woodland each produced a different group of birds. The elephants were a wonderful additional experience and never distracted from the birding focus.

By: Maria Elena Garcia and Carlos Miguel Garcia