6-Day Amboseli & Masai Mara Fly-In Safari

Your Kenya fly-in safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel, residence, or Nairobi airport, followed by a transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Amboseli National Park. As you fly south across Kenya's spectacular landscapes, enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the savannah, rural homesteads, and the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Upon arrival at the Amboseli airstrip, meet your professional Across Wilderness Expedition safari guide and transfer to your private 4x4 Land Cruiser safari jeep.

After check-in at your luxury lodge or tented camp, embark on your first Amboseli game drive. Famous for its large elephant herds and stunning Kilimanjaro backdrop, Amboseli offers incredible wildlife photography opportunities. As the day ends, witness one of Africa's most iconic sights as the clouds clear over Mount Kilimanjaro, creating a spectacular backdrop for wildlife viewing.

Dinner and overnight at your Oltukai Lodge lodge.

Enjoy a full day exploring Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's premier wildlife destinations and the best place in East Africa to observe free-ranging elephants up close. Start with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active and the golden light creates ideal photography conditions.

Discover Amboseli's diverse habitats, including: Swamps fed by underground springs from Mount Kilimanjaro. Visit the famous Observation Hill, which offers panoramic views across the park and surrounding wetlands. From this elevated viewpoint, you'll enjoy excellent opportunities to spot hippos, pelicans, Egyptian geese, and other waterbirds. Spend the afternoon enjoying additional game drives or relaxing at your lodge while taking in the breathtaking scenery.

Dinner and overnight at Oltukai Lodge lodge.

After a final morning game drive and breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy another spectacular flight across Kenya before landing in one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations.

Upon arrival, meet your Masai Mara safari guide and begin your adventure immediately with a game drive en route to your luxury safari camp or lodge. The Masai Mara is renowned for: Big Five wildlife viewing, Exceptional predator sightings, The Great Wildebeest Migration, Endless golden plains and Outstanding wildlife photography. Even your first game drive may reward you with sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, or zebras.

Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Spend a full day exploring Kenya's most famous wildlife reserve. The Masai Mara supports one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife and offers some of the finest game-viewing opportunities on the continent. Your private guide will tailor the day's activities based on your interests, ensuring a personalized safari experience.

As evening approaches, enjoy a spectacular African sunset over the vast savannah before returning to camp.

Dinner and overnight at your Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Today offers another full day to explore the incredible wildlife of the Masai Mara. Visit the famous Mara River, the stage for the annual Great Wildebeest Migration between July and October. Witness thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles crossing crocodile-filled waters in one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles.

Optional experiences include:
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Float above the Masai Mara at sunrise and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of wildlife roaming the plains below. Complete the experience with a champagne bush breakfast.
Maasai Cultural Village Visit
Meet the Maasai people and learn about their traditions, customs, and unique way of life through an authentic cultural experience.

Return to camp for your final safari evening at Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast while taking in your final views of the African wilderness. Depending on your lodge location and flight schedule, transfer to the Masai Mara airstrip for your return flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival at Wilson Airport, an Across Wilderness Expedition representative will meet you and transfer you to your Nairobi hotel, residence or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.

Leave Kenya with unforgettable memories of giant elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, thrilling Big Five encounters, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Masai Mara.