More detailed information on the cost overview and other charges can be accessed through the parks management website, the Kenya Wildlife Service. When visiting the park keep in mind that all payments are cashless and they accept Mpesa, Visa, and direct bank deposits.

Insider Tip: While the park can be visited all year round, the best time to visit Amboseli National Park is during the dry season beginning June to October and December to February. At this time, the park roads are easily accessible and in good condition for game drives.

Where to stay and eat at Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park offers diverse accommodation options ranging from mid-range to luxury accommodation. These are available both inside and outside the park. While staying inside the park you pay more, you get the benefit of experiencing beautiful sunrise and sunset and not having to rush to get out of the park before closing time.

Some of these options include:

Kibo Safari Camp: It is the most recommended accommodation facility in Amboseli and ranking in first place on Trip Advisor. The camp has a secure fence to keep off wildlife. It has 73 self-contained tents for single, double, triple and family accommodations. Each tent is equipped with flush toilets, showers and washbasins. Among other amenities is a lounge and bar, dining area, swimming pool, art gallery, spa, conference facilities, open terraced restaurant and a souvenir shop. Prices per night are upwards of $250.

Kilima Safari Camp: Located adjacent to the park, the camp offers spacious accommodation in a 4-poster bed fitted with mosquito net and other amenities. All rooms in the camp have a seating area and private bathroom. A night’s stay here will cost you $400.

Amboseli Serena Lodge: This is a private large group hotel and its brick and mortar model provides the conventional accommodation experience for visitors who are not used to the nighttime roar of the hunting lioness. Its hunkered down prime position in the park allows it to boast of the spectacular views of the Kilimanjaro. The standard cost for a night stay is approximately $290. The facility also provides special offer packages for tourists all year round and during specific seasons.

Porini Amboseli Camp: This camp is owned by the famous Porini Safari Company and it is located outside the park in the Selenkay conservancy. It has a total of nine en-suite tents with traditional safari design, simple furnishing, spacious rooms and comfortable thick rugs. Accommodation per night is $640 and this is inclusive of guided game drives, bush walks, sundowner, and access to the viewing platforms over watering holes.

Elewana Tortilis Camp: This 5-star private tented camp is to the south-west of the park adjacent to a private conservancy—Kitirua Wildlife Conservancy. Accommodation here entails 16 luxury makuti- thatched (sundried leaves of the coconut palms) tents, each with twin or double beds, en-suite baths, and verandah. It is slightly above up-market prices for the luxury experience. Facilities here include lounge and bar, swimming pool, spa, free Wi-Fi, gift shop, guided bushwalks, birding, children activities, sundowners, and cultural community visits.

Ol tukai Lodge: This eco-rated lodge is at the heart of the park presenting unique outdoor and indoor facilities. It is a getaway for a charming contemporary retreat. It is the prime spot for watching the elephant herds with the backdrop of the Kilimanjaro. Thus, the most preferred by visitors visiting the park. This facility is designed to create comfort for its visitors by prioritizing their safety and convenience while moving around the park.

Kilimanjaro Guest House: This is another accommodation facility in the park at Iremito gate managed by the KWS. This facility hosts up to 7pax and this is ideal for a family set-up. You can enjoy activities like camping, game viewing and picnicking at the banda. Notably, the banda is on self-catering basis. What better way to enjoy family time than cooking together while enjoying the panoramic views of the wild!

Simba Cottages: This banda is also managed by the KWS and hosts two people. Similar to the Kilimanjaro guest house, you can enjoy a picnic setting, game viewing, and camping here. It is also on self-catering basis.