Flying Safari: One Week in Kenya
7 Days - daily
Wonderful 7 day safari in Kenya visiting Amboseli and Masai Mara. Make the most of your time in the parks by flying into them instead of long road transfers. Spend 3 days exploring elephant rich Amboseli, from where you can view the magnificent Mt Kilimanjaro, and 4 days in Masai Mara will give you plenty of opportunities to get as many wildlife experiences as possible.
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Itinerary Highlights:
- Plenty of wildlife sightseeing opportunities in Amboseli and Masai Mara
- Witness the incredible wildebeest and zebra migration (June - October)
- Admire the view of the Africa's highest peak - Mt Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park
- Fly in to the parks instead of driving to save time
Itinerary Overview:
- Day 1: Arrive to Nairobi
- Day 2: Fly to Amboseli
- Day 3: Amboseli National Park
- Day 4: Fly to Masai Mara
- Day 5 - 6: Masai Mara
- Day 7: Fly to Nairobi
Airport to Hotel
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred from the airport to your hotel.
Transfer to Wilson Airport
At the appropriate time today you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Wilson Airport.
Flight from Wilson Airport to Amboseli
At the scheduled time you will take the light aircraft flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to the Amboseli airstrip.
Please note: Your luggage is restricted to 15kg and only soft bags will be accepted - no hard suitcases or bags with wheels can be transported as they physically cannot fit the aircraft.
3 Day Amboseli Safari
The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants among other wildlife species. Other attraction of the park includes opportunities to meet the Maasai people and also offers spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
We offer 3 levels of accommodation here: comfort, superior and deluxe.
Arrival
On arrival into the local airstrip you will be met by your camp guide and game driven back to the camp to get settled in and enjoy lunch. This afternoon you will head out on your first game drive in the national park before returning to the lodge for a delicious dinner.
Lunch and Dinner included.
Game viewing activities
Enjoy a full day going on shared morning & afternoon game drives in open-sided 4x4 vehicles with your expert local guide.
Amboseli belongs in the elite of Kenya’s national parks, and it’s easy to see why. Its signature attraction is the sight of hundreds of big-tusked elephants set against the backdrop of Africa’s best views of Mt Kilimanjaro (5895m). Africa’s highest peak broods over the southern boundary of the park, and while cloud cover can render the mountain’s massive bulk invisible for much of the day, you’ll be rewarded with stunning vistas when the weather clears, usually at dawn and/or dusk. Apart from guaranteed elephant sightings, you’ll also see wildebeest and zebras, and you’ve a reasonable chance of spotting lions, cheetahs and hyenas. The park is also home to over 370 bird species.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Departure
After breakfast this morning you will bid farewell to the lodge as you are game driven back to the local airstrip.
Breakfast included.
Flight from Amboseli to Masai Mara (via Nairobi Wilson)
At the scheduled time this morning you will take the light aircraft flight from your local airstrip in Amboseli to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, where you will connect on to a second light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara.
Please note: Your luggage is restricted to 15 kg per person (including hand luggage) and only soft-sided bags will be accepted. No hard suitcases can be transported as they physically cannot fit the aircraft's luggage compartment.
4 Day Masai Mara Safari
The Masai Mara ecosystem holds one of the highest lion densities in the world and this is where over two million wildebeest, zebra and Thompson gazelle migrate annually. It hosts over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded species of birds. The wildlife of the Masai Mara is world-renowned, with the so-called “Big Five”- buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhinoceros – evident throughout the year. The “Big Nine” - including cheetah, zebra, giraffe and hippo - extends this experience.
We offer 3 different levels of accommodation here: comfort, superior, deluxe
Arrival in the Masai Mara
On arrival to an airstrip in Masai Mara you will be met by lodge representative and game driven to camp to get settled into your room and enjoy lunch. This afternoon you will head out on your first game drive in the Masai Mara before returning to camp for a delicious dinner.
Dinner included.
Masai Mara Game Viewing Activities
Over next couple of days you will get to explore the incredible Masai Mara Game reserve. Game drives offer the unforgettable opportunity to enjoy the diversity of animals and birds living permanently in the Masai Mara, as well as many migratory species.
Each morning you will rise early to go out on a thrilling morning game drive in search of some of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife, returning to the camp in time for a late breakfast. Afterwards you have time to relax in the camp's lounge or bar, or in the comfort of your safari tent. After lunch at the lodge you will head back out on an afternoon game drive, returning to the lodge in time for a sundowner drink and delicious dinner by candlelight.
Optional activities at additional cost include hot air balloon safaris and Masai village visits.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Masai Mara Departure
After a final morning game drive (time permitting)and breakfast at the camp, you will check out and be transferred back to the closest airstrip for your scheduled flight.
Breakfast included.
Light aircraft flight from the Masai Mara to Nairobi Wilson Airport
At the scheduled time you will take the light aircraft flight from your local airstrip in the Masai Mara to Wilson Airport in Nairobi.
Please note: Your luggage is restricted to 15 kg per person (including hand luggage) and only soft-sided bags will be accepted. No hard suitcases can be transported as they physically cannot fit the aircraft's luggage compartment.
Wilson Airport to JKIA Airport
Upon arrival at Wilson Airport you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Comfort
Nairobi, Kenya - Eka Hotel
Amboseli National Park, Kenya - Ol Tukai Lodge
Masai Mara, Kenya - Basecamp Masai Mara
Superior
Nairobi, Kenya - Ole Sereni Hotel
Amboseli National Park, Kenya - Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Masai Mara, Kenya - Tipilikwani Tented Camp
Deluxe
Nairobi, Kenya - Nairobi Serena Hotel
Amboseli National Park, Kenya - Tortilis Tented Camp
Masai Mara, Kenya - Sand River Mara
Whats included?
- All road transfers
- Light aircraft flights Nairobi - Amboseli - Nairobi - Masai Mara - Nairobi
- Accommodation with private facilities
- Meals and beverages as specified
- Activities as specified
What’s not included?
- International flights
- Visa, travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Any other items of personal nature
- Optional activities
Notes
- Please note: Park fees are quoted based on current rates and are subject to change at any time. If the local Wildlife Authority decides to increase their park fees after you have booked a safari trip, Eclipse Travel will need to add a supplement to your booking to cover the additional cost.
- The prices on our website will give you a very good estimate of the cost of this itinerary, however there might be a small variation in price due to the fluctuating costs of the internal flights and potential overlap between the rate seasons of different suppliers. To get an exact quote, please speak to one of our consultants who will provide you with a detailed itinerary and quote based on your specific travel dates.