2 Days Amboseli Safari from Nairobi
The 2-day Amboseli safari from Nairobi gives you an afternoon and a morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, staying one night in a budget tented camp.
From USD 211per person
Amboseli vs Masai Mara: Which Should You Visit?
Amboseli vs Masai Mara compared: elephants and Kilimanjaro vs big cats and the migration, distance from Nairobi, park fees and the best time to visit each.
Short answer
Choose Amboseli for big elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, about 4 hours from Nairobi, with a park fee of USD 90. Choose the Masai Mara for big cats and the Great Migration, about 5–6 hours from Nairobi, with fees of USD 100–200 per day. With 5 or more days, visit both.
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Comparison
| Amboseli | Masai Mara | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Elephants, Kilimanjaro views | Lions, leopards, cheetahs, the migration |
| From Nairobi | About 4 hours | About 5–6 hours, or a 45-minute flight |
| Non-resident fee | USD 90 / day | USD 100–200 / day |
| Minimum stay | 1 night | 2 nights |
Visit both
The 6-day safari and the 7-day safari include both parks plus Lake Nakuru.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Amboseli or the Masai Mara?
Amboseli, because the park fee is lower and it works as a 2-day trip. The Mara costs more in July–December, when its fee doubles.
Safaris mentioned in this guide
3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining Safari (Budget)
The 3-day Masai Mara group joining safari is the most affordable way to see the Mara: you share a pop-up roof vehicle with up to 6 other travellers, leave Nairobi daily, stay two nights in a budget tented camp and get a full day of game driving in search of the Big Five.
From USD 308per person
6 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Safari
The 6-day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli safari covers Kenya's three most popular parks: big cats in the Mara, rhinos at Nakuru and elephants under Kilimanjaro at Amboseli, on a budget group itinerary that starts and ends in Nairobi.
From USD 712per person
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