What to Expect

6 Days Amboseli & Masai Mara Fly-in Safari

Safari highlights: 

- Drive to Amboseli to see Kilimanjaro and large elephant herds
- Fly to Masai Mara to watch the big five animals
- Game drives in Private safari vehicle with pop up roof
- Complimentary airport transfers 
- Full board accommodation in mid range camps as stated
- Services of an experienced tour driver / guide

Day 1: Drive from Nairobi to Amboseli

Our team meets you on your arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and after a short safari introduction and briefing you will be transferred to Amboseli which is about 4hrs drive via Emali Town and Kimana Town. Arrive in Amboseli for hot lunch then embark on an afternoon game drive in the park, also known as the land of elephants and the Majestic Kilimanjaro. You will spend the afternoon enjoying game drives till sunset with a beautiful view of Kilimanjaro as the sun sets. Amboseli is also very good for seeing many elephants at the same time. In the evening you will be transferred back to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Kibo Safari Camphttps://kibosafaricamp.com/   
Meals: Lunch, dinner

Day 2: Amboseli National Park

Early wakeup call then have an early morning pre breakfast game in the park for a chance to see the animals and the mountain clearly when there is less cloud cover. You will return to the camp for late breakfast then proceed for more game drives and photography. You will carry picnic lunch to eat during the game drives. The driver will drive you at a leisurely pace as you stop often to enable you watch animals, take pictures and enjoy bird watching. Also drive to the observation hill where you will see a scenic aerial view of the park as you take photos and watch the animals at the nearby swamp. In the evening you are transferred back to your camp for rest and overnight.

Overnight: Kibo Safari Camphttps://kibosafaricamp.com/    
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3: Fly from Amboseli to Masai Mara

Early breakfast then check out of the hotel at 0830hrs for a short transfer to the airstrip to board the morning flight to Masai Mara which departs at 0915hrs. You will reach Masai Mara (Keekorok Airstrip) at 1030hrs and meet the camp driver waiting for you ready for a mid-morning game drive en route to the camp for check in and hot lunch. By this time of year, the wildebeest crossing is very active therefore there are many animals in Masai Mara. After lunch, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park for a chance to spot the big five animals and bird species as well as many herbivores. As the sun sets in the evening, you are transferred back to the camp for dinner and rest. 

Overnight: Basecamp Masai Mara 
https://www.basecampexplorer.com/kenya/hotels/basecamp-masai-mara/  
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 & 5: Masai Mara

Enjoy 2 full days of game viewing with picnic lunch for a chance to explore the park.  The river banks and the marsh regions are also best to spot the cats. After lunch continue with an afternoon game drive with an option of visiting a Masai village. Balloon safaris are also available on request and take place early in the morning before sunrise at a cost of $450 per person. After the game drives you are transferred back to the camp for rest and dinner.

Overnight: Basecamp Masai Mara 
https://www.basecampexplorer.com/kenya/hotels/basecamp-masai-mara/  
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: Drive back to Nairobi / Transfer to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

After breakfast you will check out of the camp and enjoy a final morning game drive in Masai Mara for a chance to see animals as the sun rises. You will then exit from the park and drive back to Nairobi with a lunch stop at Narok Town. Proceed to Nairobi arriving in the evening. On arrival you are transferred to your most preferred location in the city (hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport).

Cost in 2021: From $1705 - $2225

Cost includes:

- All park fees / conservation fees in Amboseli and Masai Mara
- Game drives in a private safari vehicle with pop up roof 
- Bottled water during the safari
- Complimentary airport transfers in Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli 
- Accommodation and all meals in stated lodges and camps
- Services of an experienced professional English speaking guide
- Domestic flights as indicated in itinerary (AMBOSELI / MASAI MARA) 
- All applicable government taxes

Cost excludes: 

- International flights
- Tips to driver
- Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, beers, wines or spirits
- Optional activities e.g hot air balloon ride, cultural tour to a Masai village, etc
- Personal items etc
- Any other item not included in the itinerary