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How far is Amboseli from Nairobi? About 240 km. This map shows the road route via Emali and the flight option. Trunktrails Safaris arranges both.
Nairobi to Amboseli route map
The dashed orange line is the usual route: the A104 Mombasa road to Emali, then south to the park. The orange block is Amboseli, with Kilimanjaro just beyond.
Boundaries from OpenStreetMap contributors and WDPA, simplified for display; roads and airstrips from OpenStreetMap; basemap © CARTO. Drive times are typical and vary with conditions.
The drive from Nairobi
It is about 240 km and around four hours. You take the A104 Nairobi-Mombasa road to Emali, then turn south on a tarmac-then-murram road to the Meshanani or Kimana gate. The last stretch is dusty but the Kilimanjaro views build the whole way in.
| Leg | Distance | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi to Emali | ~100 km | ~1.5 hr | A104 tarmac |
| Emali to Amboseli gate | ~140 km | ~2.5 hr | Tarmac then murram |
| Total | ~240 km | ~4 hr |
Or fly it in 45 minutes
Scheduled flights from Wilson Airport reach the Amboseli airstrip in about 45 minutes. See the map of Amboseli for the airstrip and lodges.
Nairobi to Amboseli: frequently asked questions
How far is Amboseli from Nairobi?
About 240 km, roughly a four-hour drive via Emali, or a 45-minute flight from Wilson Airport.
What is the road to Amboseli like?
Tarmac on the A104 to Emali, then a mix of tarmac and rougher murram south to the park gates. A normal saloon car can struggle on the last stretch; a 4×4 is better.
Can you fly from Nairobi to Amboseli?
Yes, scheduled flights from Wilson Airport take about 45 minutes to the Amboseli airstrip.
Book your Amboseli trip
Trunktrails Safaris arranges Amboseli by road or by air. Tell us your dates and we will handle the journey and the lodge.
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