Fly-in · two wildlife landscapes

Amboseli & Mara Fly-in Safari

Elephant country and Mara plains, with connecting flights and private ground guiding. Compare the daily route, accommodation and included arrangements, then request a tailored seasonal quote.

6 days / 5 nights

Nairobi Wilson → Amboseli → Maasai Mara → Nairobi Wilson

From USD4,900per person sharing

Prices vary by season. From amounts are per adult sharing; dates, accommodation and party size determine your written quote.
Elephants in Amboseli National Park

Duration

6 days / 5 nights

Start & finish

Nairobi Wilson

Travel style

Scheduled flights; private ground safari

Stay options

Four Mara comfort levels; route-specific accommodation

Why choose this Amboseli safari?

Elephant country and Mara plains, with connecting flights and private ground guiding. This private itinerary is designed around contrasting wildlife settings and useful time in the Mara, with travel days shown as part of the holiday.

This safari starts and ends at Wilson Airport. Wilson is separate from Nairobi’s international airport; hotel and international-airport transfers are outside this package unless specifically added. The route can connect from Amboseli to the Mara through Wilson. The written itinerary confirms the actual operating services, airstrips and connection; no nonstop service or fixed flying time is assumed.
The scheduled aircraft cabin may be shared. Private airstrip transfers, vehicles and professional guiding are arranged separately at Amboseli and the Mara. Those private ground services and compulsory selected-property charges are included in the complete quote.

Elephants in Amboseli National Park

A distinct route

Elephant country and Mara plains, with connecting flights and private ground guiding.

Private ground experience

Your party has its own scheduled transfers, vehicle and professional guiding. Flights may be shared.

Clear daily arrangements

Activities, wildlife interests, meals and overnight stops are listed separately, with optional additions identified.

Your 6 days Amboseli safari itinerary

Amboseli & Mara Fly-in Safari follows the route below. Transfer days and flight connections are shown honestly; arrival viewing fits the actual travel and entry arrangements. Full wildlife days can use separate drives with camp breaks or the agreed longer outing with a picnic.

Wildlife is free-ranging. The animals and bird groups listed are relevant interests for the destination, not guaranteed sightings. Your private guide adapts permitted routes to your camp location, conditions and what is encountered.

  1. Nairobi Wilson
  2. Amboseli
  3. Maasai Mara
  4. Nairobi Wilson
Elephants in Amboseli National Park

Day 1

Wilson flight to Amboseli and a private arrival drive

Activities: Check in at Wilson Airport for the confirmed Amboseli flight. Meet your private guide and vehicle at the selected airstrip, transfer to your accommodation and have lunch. Settle in before an afternoon park drive where the flight and entry timetable allow. Watch the landscape change between open ground and wetter habitats, then return for dinner. The scheduled aircraft cabin is shared; the quoted ground service is private.

Wildlife to look for: Elephants are a key interest, with zebra, buffalo and birds possible on suitable routes. Kilimanjaro is a weather-dependent backdrop, rather than a guaranteed view.

Meals: Lunch · dinner

Stay: Selected Amboseli accommodation

Elephants in Amboseli National Park

Day 2

An Amboseli wildlife day: elephants, plains and wetlands

Activities: Take private morning and afternoon drives, or the agreed longer outing with a packed lunch. Contrast open plains with accessible swamp and marsh edges, allowing time to watch elephant behaviour and scan for waterbirds. Use permitted woodland or thornbush routes where practical. Break for lunch and rest according to the route before the afternoon’s observation and dinner at your accommodation.

Wildlife to look for: Look for elephant families, zebra, buffalo and antelope. Wetland edges provide different birdwatching opportunities from dry plains; predators may be encountered, without being promised.

Meals: Breakfast · lunch · dinner

Stay: Selected Amboseli accommodation

Zebras grazing on open plains below wooded hills

Day 3

Connect from Amboseli to the Mara

Activities: Have breakfast and transfer privately to the confirmed Amboseli departure airstrip. Take the booked connection to the Mara; this may route through Wilson and is not promised as a nonstop service. Your private Mara guide meets the aircraft and transfers you to the selected camp. Lunch is coordinated with the flight plan. An introductory game drive fits around arrival, access and check-in, followed by dinner.

Wildlife to look for: Aerial landscape views depend on the route and conditions. On a practical arrival drive, look for zebra, giraffe, elephants and plains antelope; wildlife is not a substitute for the confirmed connection time.

Meals: Breakfast · lunch · dinner

Stay: Selected Mara camp

Zebras grazing on open plains below wooded hills

Day 4

Mara plains: grazing herds and predator observation

Activities: Set out after breakfast for a private game drive across the open plains. Pause at grazing herds and spend time with any predators your guide locates. Break for lunch at camp or take a picnic when the agreed route suits a longer outing. Continue wildlife viewing in the afternoon, looking at different grassland areas before returning for dinner. Your guide chooses permitted routes around the day's sightings and your camp location.

Wildlife to look for: Look for zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, gazelles, elephants and buffalo. Lions, cheetahs and spotted hyenas are possible encounters. Resident wildlife remains the focus even outside the main migration period.

Meals: Breakfast · lunch · dinner

Stay: Selected Mara camp

Elephants walking through golden grass

Day 5

Mara river habitats and a contrasting full wildlife day

Activities: Take a daytime drive towards an accessible river sector, with wildlife stops on the surrounding plains. Watch the water and banks from permitted viewing places, then explore nearby grassland and woodland routes with your guide. Use the planned picnic lunch or camp break to fit the route. In migration periods, spend time observing herds where they are present before continuing the afternoon drive and returning to camp.

Wildlife to look for: Look for hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds around the river, plus elephants or buffalo nearby. Zebra and wildebeest may gather on the plains; migration crossings depend on herd movements and conditions.

Meals: Breakfast · lunch · dinner

Stay: Selected Mara camp

A safari vehicle travelling through dry grassland

Day 6

Early wildlife viewing and the return flight to Wilson

Activities: Have breakfast and take a short early game drive if the confirmed flight and camp schedule permit; entry for this scheduled wildlife day is included in the existing package basis. Your private guide then transfers you to the agreed airstrip for the scheduled return to Wilson Airport. The starting itinerary departs before lunch. Camp lunch, a later flight and onward Nairobi ground transfers are separate unless named in your written quote.

Wildlife to look for: On any scheduled morning drive, look for grazing zebra, giraffe and antelope, with possible elephants or predators along the route. Wildlife viewing remains subject to the actual flight timetable.

Meals: Breakfast; no departure lunch

Stay: Safari ends at Wilson Airport

Your private safari, with four Mara accommodation choices

Choose the Mara accommodation level that suits your priorities. Other overnight stops use appropriate camps, lodges or hotels for the route; comfort and facilities can differ between destinations. The quote names every property, room and board plan. Photographs illustrate accommodation styles, rather than guaranteeing a particular room.

Prices vary by season. From amounts are for two non-resident adults sharing a double or twin room, with private ground services, the listed itinerary and compulsory charges. Dates, availability, party size and rooming determine the final written quote.

A timber walkway leading to tents beneath trees

Budget

Simple comfort, more time outside

Straightforward full-board safari accommodation with the essentials for the route.

From USD4,900per person sharing

Twin beds inside a canvas tent with a timber floor

Mid-range

A comfortable Mara base

Comfortable camps and lodges, selected for the daily journey and wildlife areas.

From USD6,200per person sharing

A tent bedroom opening onto a green landscape

Luxury

Classic safari hospitality

A characterful luxury Mara stay paired with suitable accommodation at the other stops.

From USD8,450per person sharing

A spacious tent suite with seating and a view over the plains

Ultra-luxury

Space, privacy and considered service

An exceptional Mara stay, paired with appropriate premium rooms elsewhere on the circuit.

From USD16,200per person sharing

Flights are included only where this itinerary lists them. The quoted total includes scheduled park or conservancy entry, applicable activity charges and compulsory selected-property charges. Optional extras, premium drinks, single occupancy and child arrangements are quoted separately.

What your land package covers

Included

Excluded

The written quote identifies the actual routing, properties, flights where listed, private ground arrangements and full compulsory charges. Any itinerary change is agreed before booking rather than added as an unexpected arrival charge.

Wildlife and landscapes along your route

Elephants in Amboseli National Park
Elephants walking through golden grass
Zebras grazing on open plains below wooded hills

Choose dates for the whole route

Discuss the destinations and wildlife interests together when choosing dates. Rainfall, road and trail conditions, air services and camp availability can affect the practical plan. Accommodation seasons and park tariff calendars do not necessarily match.

Wildlife throughout the route

Resident wildlife remains a focus beyond the migration period. Different habitats create different opportunities; no animal or landscape photograph is guaranteed.

Migration interests in the Mara

Herd movements follow rainfall and grazing. A longer stay can provide more observation opportunities but cannot secure a crossing or a fixed herd location.

A complete seasonal quote

The offer uses the actual travel dates, operating flights where listed, selected properties and all compulsory charges. Child ages, rooming, equipment and mobility needs are considered before confirmation.

Details that make the trip work

This safari starts and ends at Wilson Airport. Wilson is separate from Nairobi’s international airport; hotel and international-airport transfers are outside this package unless specifically added. The route can connect from Amboseli to the Mara through Wilson. The written itinerary confirms the actual operating services, airstrips and connection; no nonstop service or fixed flying time is assumed.

The scheduled aircraft cabin may be shared. Private airstrip transfers, vehicles and professional guiding are arranged separately at Amboseli and the Mara. Those private ground services and compulsory selected-property charges are included in the complete quote.

Follow the operating airline’s confirmed soft-bag and total baggage allowance, including camera equipment and hand luggage. Ask about excess baggage before booking; an international allowance does not automatically transfer to a safari aircraft.

Departure includes breakfast, private transfer and the scheduled flight to Wilson. A short wildlife outing runs only if flight and camp arrangements allow; its scheduled entry is included. Camp lunch, later flights, a further night and Nairobi ground transfers are separate unless expressly quoted.

Amboseli combines open ground with wetland and woodland habitats; the Mara adds expansive grassland and accessible river habitats. Plan around those contrasts rather than a fixed list of animals. Kilimanjaro can be hidden by cloud, and neither a clear summit view nor a river crossing can be scheduled. Your camp locations determine the practical viewing routes.

Scheduled ground transfers, wildlife drives, vehicle and professional guiding are private to your party. Some properties use a separate private camp vehicle and guide after a handover. Dining rooms, pools and other communal areas may be shared with other guests; exclusive use of the camp is a separate arrangement.

The quote names the property, room and board plan. Camp location affects which wildlife areas are practical to reach. The comfort choice describes the Mara stay and appropriate accommodation elsewhere; not every regional overnight has the same facilities. Accommodation photographs illustrate the style of stay rather than a guaranteed room. A family room, single supplement, accessible room or adapted vehicle must be confirmed for the actual party; a comfort tier alone does not establish these facilities.

The meals listed for each itinerary day are included. A packed lunch can replace camp lunch on an agreed longer outing; it is taken at a permitted stopping place. Bottled drinking water is included. House drinks and laundry follow the selected camp’s quoted package; premium drinks and personal purchases are extra unless listed.

Tell us about allergies, dietary requirements and preferred rest breaks before booking. A specially hosted bush meal is included only when named in this itinerary; an ordinary picnic does not imply a separately hosted dining experience.

Mara drives explore grassland, woodland edges and accessible river habitats according to your camp location and interests. Grazing herds, elephants, birds and predators offer different subjects; named animals, hunts and repeat encounters cannot be guaranteed. River outings depend on a practical route and permitted access, rather than being an automatic visit to every crossing point.

Migratory herds respond to rainfall and grazing, and a river crossing has no fixed timetable. Outside the migration period, drives focus on resident wildlife. Your guide follows the applicable routes and viewing rules; private transport gives you a flexible pace, not unrestricted access. See the migration guide when choosing dates.

Bring layers, comfortable footwear, sun and insect protection, familiar binoculars or camera equipment, and protection from dust and rain. Keep essential medication and travel documents accessible. Discuss mobility needs before selecting the camp and vehicle. Check nationality-specific entry requirements and exemptions through Kenya’s eTA portal; document charges and comprehensive travel, medical and evacuation insurance are outside the package price.

Additional Nairobi accommodation and ground transfers outside the listed itinerary are separate unless expressly included. Share onward connections before booking so the return plan allows for the relevant roads, airport transfers and check-in arrangements.

Prices vary by season. The displayed From amounts are adult per-person sharing starting prices, not a child rate or a total for the whole family. Dates, accommodation availability, party size and rooming determine the final offer. Scheduled entry and compulsory selected-property charges belong in the quoted total; optional extras are identified separately.

An optional balloon flight normally uses a shared basket, even on a private ground safari. Eligibility, weather decisions and cancellation or rescheduling terms follow the selected operator. Community visits, spa treatments and other additions are included only when expressly listed.

MaasaiMara.ke quotes and books through authorised tour operator partners. You pay the operator named in the written offer, which plans and fulfils the trip. Review the named accommodation, meals, transport, access, payment and cancellation terms before confirming.

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