8-Day Flying Safari to Amboseli, Samburu, and Masai Mara National Reserve

Embark on an unrivaled 8-day flying safari through Kenya’s iconic parks, blending wildlife abundance with cultural immersion. Begin in Amboseli, where Mount Kilimanjaro frames vast elephant herds, then explore Samburu’s rare Northern Five and meet the Samburu tribe. Conclude in Masai Mara, renowned for its Big Cat population and the Great Migration (July-October). This unhurried adventure offers breathtaking scenery, cultural encounters, and a refreshing African experience.

Day 1: Nairobi (Wilson Airport) – Amboseli National Park
Picked up from your Nairobi hotel by the driver guide, transfer to Wilson Airport for a 07:30hrs flight to Amboseli National Park (Air Kenya Airlines), arriving at 08:05hrs. Met by the driver/guide for an en-route game drive to Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge for check-in and lunch. Afternoon game drive with Mount Kilimanjaro’s peak above the clouds, spotting huge elephant herds, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and other plains animals. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. Included: Transport, flight, accommodation, all meals, game drive, park fees, drinking water.

Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Early morning game drive in a 4x4 lodge vehicle before breakfast, targeting big cats and large elephant herds. Return for breakfast or opt for a morning game drive from 10:00hrs to midday. Afternoon game drive follows, then dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. Included: Accommodation, all meals, game drive, park fees.

Day 3: Flight from Amboseli to Samburu National Reserve Via Nairobi
After breakfast, transfer to Amboseli airstrip for a flight departing at 08:20hrs to Wilson Airport (09:00hrs), then connect to Samburu at 09:15hrs, arriving at 10:30hrs or 12:30hrs. Met by the driver/guide for an en-route game drive to Ashnil Samburu Camp. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp. Included: Transport, flight, accommodation, all meals, game drive, park fees.

Day 4: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
Early breakfast at the lodge, then explore Samburu on the Ewaso Nyiro River banks, rich with the Northern Five—Grévy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and beisa oryx—plus lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants. Enjoy scenic rocky outcrops and Domas palms. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp. Included: Accommodation, all meals, game drive, park fees.

Day 5: Flight from Samburu to Masai Mara
After breakfast, transfer to Samburu airstrip for a flight to Masai Mara, departing at 08:30hrs and arriving at 10:15hrs. Met by the lodge driver/guide for an en-route game drive to Mara Serena Safari Lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive follows, then dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. Included: Transport, flight, accommodation, all meals, game drive, park fees.

Day 6: Full Day in Masai Mara
Two game drives: early morning (06:00hrs-08:30hrs) before breakfast and afternoon (15:30hrs-18:30hrs). Explore untamed wilderness with exotic wildlife in open vehicles. Optional safe walking safari offers intimate encounters with flora and fauna. Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. Included: Accommodation, all meals, game drive, walking safari (optional), park fees.

Day 7: Full Day in Masai Mara
Two game drives: early morning (06:00hrs-08:30hrs) and afternoon (15:30hrs-18:30hrs). Known as the Kingdom of the Lions, spot prides of 400 resident lions, increasing leopard sightings, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, black-backed and side-striped jackals, bat-eared foxes, and possibly a serval. Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. Included: Accommodation, all meals, game drive, park fees.

Day 8: Flight from Masai Mara to Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Mara Airstrip for a flight to Wilson Airport. Met by the driver/guide, enjoy lunch at Carnivore Restaurant or a city restaurant, then transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your next flight or to a city hotel. Included: Transport, flight, accommodation, breakfast, lunch, airport transfer.

Pricing Per Person Sharing From:

• High Season (02 January - 31 March 2025, 18 April - 21 April 2025, 01 June - 30 June 2025): USD 4,170

• Low Season (01 April - 31 May 2025): USD 3,780

• Peak Season (01 July - 31 October 2025): USD 5,160

• Shoulder Season (01 November - 22 December 2025): USD 4,850

• Festive Season (23 December 2025 - 02 January 2026): USD 5,050

What’s Included

• Airport transfers on arrival and departure

• Round trip flight fares (Nairobi – Amboseli – Nairobi – Samburu – Masai Mara – Nairobi)

• Pickup and drop off at hotel/residents/airport

• Park fees (for non-residents)

• All activities (e.g., 2 game drives per day)

• Full board in all accommodation provided

• Meals (as specified)

• A professional English driver/guide

• All ground transportation

• All government taxes/VAT and other levies

• Drinking water (on all days)

What’s Excluded

• International flights (from/to home)

• Local or domestic flights unless mentioned

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

• Tips (guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Contact for Bookings & Inquiries

• WhatsApp: +254732259003

• Call: +254793822433

• Email: bookings@evaratravelescapes.com

*All packages are subject to availability on demand.