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Amboseli 3-Day Fly-In Safari from Mombasa

  • Duration3 days / 2 nights
  • Group size1–12 guests
  • DifficultyEasy
  • AvailabilityOn request
From KES 135,000 per person
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Amboseli 3-Day Fly-In Safari from Mombasa

Overview

Amboseli straight from the coast

Reaching Amboseli overland from Mombasa means a long day on the road each way. Scheduled light-aircraft services link the coast directly with Amboseli in about an hour and a half, so a three-day trip becomes a proper Amboseli safari rather than mostly a road trip — the park's swamps hold large elephant herds year-round, often with Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind them.

How the three days work

Day one begins with an early pickup from your coast hotel for the morning flight to Amboseli, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge and an afternoon game drive. Day two is a full day in the park, ideally starting with a sunrise drive for the best chance of a clear Kilimanjaro view. Day three includes a final game drive or a relaxed morning at the lodge, depending on the flight times on your dates, before the flight back to the coast.

Getting there by air

Some scheduled coast-to-Amboseli services need a minimum of two passengers to operate, so we confirm availability for your dates before quoting — solo travellers should ask about options. Light aircraft have strict baggage allowances, commonly around 15 kg per person in a soft-sided bag, confirmed with your booking.

Good to know

The price shown is a guide per adult sharing a twin room, full board, including the return flights, park fees and game drives, and is confirmed with your quote before you pay because airfares vary by season and airline. For a road-based alternative that also covers Tsavo East, see our Tsavo East & Amboseli 3-Day Safari from Mombasa.

Highlights

  • About an hour and a half in the air instead of a long overland journey
  • Elephant herds against Mount Kilimanjaro
  • A single-park safari with more time on the ground than the road-trip alternative
  • An easy safari add-on for a coast beach holiday

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 – Fly coast to Amboseli

    An early pickup from your hotel and a scheduled flight to Amboseli (about an hour and a half), arriving for lunch at your lodge and an afternoon game drive.

  2. 2

    Day 2 – Full day in Amboseli

    A sunrise game drive for the best chance of clear Kilimanjaro views, with further drives through the day. An optional Maasai community visit can be added at extra cost.

  3. 3

    Day 3 – Final game drive and fly to the coast

    A game drive or relaxed morning depending on the flight schedule, then the flight back to the coast with a transfer to your hotel.

What’s included

Included

  • Scheduled light-aircraft flights between the coast (Mombasa or Diani) and Amboseli, return
  • transfers between your coast hotel and the departure airstrip or airport
  • airstrip meet-and-greet and transfers to your lodge
  • 2 nights full board at a mid-range to upper-mid-range lodge
  • Amboseli park fees
  • game drives with a driver-guide
  • bottled water

Not included

  • International flights
  • visas
  • travel insurance
  • drinks
  • tips
  • optional activities such as a Maasai community visit
  • excess baggage charges
  • personal expenses

Practical information

Departure
Mombasa, Nyali, Bamburi and Diani hotels, early morning
Pickup
Mombasa, Nyali, Bamburi and Diani hotels
Meeting point
Confirmed after pickup location is provided
Accommodation
A mid-range to upper-mid-range lodge in or beside Amboseli, matched to your dates
Best time to go
June–October and January–March (dry seasons) for wildlife and Kilimanjaro visibility
Recommended age
All ages — ask us about child and infant seating on light aircraft
Cancellation & changes
Free request changes before final confirmation; final terms depend on the selected supplier.
How to book
Submit your dates and guest details. Our team confirms availability and the final itinerary before payment.
Guide price basis
Per person sharing a twin room, 3-day fly-in safari from Mombasa or the coast, including scheduled light-aircraft flights coast–Amboseli return, airstrip transfers, 2 nights full board at a mid-range to upper-mid-range lodge, park fees and a 4x4 game-drive vehicle. This is an estimate based on current market rates; the final price is confirmed in writing before any payment.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum number of passengers?

Some scheduled coast-to-Amboseli services require a minimum of two passengers; we confirm this for your dates before quoting, and solo travellers should ask about options.

How long is the flight?

Roughly an hour and a half from the coast to Amboseli, on a scheduled light-aircraft service.

Is Kilimanjaro guaranteed to be visible?

No — the mountain is often cloud-covered, especially later in the day. Early morning gives the best chance of a clear view.

What is the baggage allowance?

Light aircraft have strict limits, commonly around 15 kg per person in a soft-sided bag; your exact allowance is confirmed with your booking, and larger luggage can stay at your coast hotel.

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