Fly-In & Tailor-Made
5 Days Amboseli & Masai Mara Fly-In Safari
From $2,800
Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, then the Mara's classic plains
Picture a herd of elephants moving across open swampland, Kilimanjaro’s snowcap suspended above the heat-shimmer behind them — then, a short flight later, stepping into a vehicle as a cheetah stands on a termite mound scanning the Mara’s endless grass for its next move. Five days, two of Africa’s most photographed scenes, no time lost to the road between them.
5 Days Amboseli & Masai Mara Fly-In Safari At a glance
| DETAIL | INFORMATION |
| Duration | 5 Days/4 nights |
| Destinations | Amboseli, Masai Mara |
| Start | Nairobi |
| Finish | Nairobi |
| Style | Private, Fly-In, Tailor-Made |
| Vehicle | Private 4×4 Land Cruiser safari Jeep |
| Game Drives | Private |
| Accommodation Options | Premium, Signature or Ultra Luxury |
| Price From | $2,800 |
Itinerary at a Glance
The shape of the trip, before the detail
Day 1. Nairobi-Amboseli
Day 2. Amboseli full day game drive
Day 3. Amboseli-Masai Mara
Day 4. Masai Mara Full day game drive
Day 5. Masai Mara-Nairobi
Plan your safari now
Tell us about your dates, travellers and preferences and we’ll prepare the most suitable version of this journey for you.
Why Choose This Safari?
Two of Africa's most photographed scenes, without a single road transfer
Imagine your first afternoon: engine off, elephants moving unhurried across Amboseli’s open swamp, the mountain that gives the park its postcard fame rising clear behind them if the clouds allow. There is no dust, no long drive behind you to make the moment feel earned — you flew in an hour ago, and this is already what you came for.
“Two days later you’re somewhere else entirely — grass to the horizon, a lion pride resting in its shade, the particular hush of the Mara settling over the vehicle as the light goes gold.”
The honest trade-off: five days means two nights at each destination, enough for a genuine first impression of both but not the depth a longer, single-destination stay offers. Every leg connects through Wilson Airport as a same-day transfer, which we state plainly rather than imply a seamless hop. If you’d rather have more time in the Mara alone, our 4-Day Classic Masai Mara Safari gives that single destination three full nights instead.
Safari Highlights
What this itinerary actually delivers
Amboseli’s large, easily observed elephant herds, with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop
Classic Big Five game drives in the Masai Mara
A private vehicle and dedicated guide at each destination
No road transfers — every leg flown, maximising time on the ground
Two of Kenya’s most recognisable landscapes in under a week
What Makes This Safari Different?
Amboseli + Mara
Two of Africa’s most photographed scenes in one short trip — elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, then classic Big Five plains, with no road transfer between them.
Your Journey at a Glance
How this itinerary actually moves
Designed to minimise long road transfers and maximise your time in camp and the bush.
Your 5 Days Amboseli & Masai Mara Fly-In Safari Itinerary
Exactly how each day unfolds
A short flight south from Wilson Airport puts you in Amboseli before lunch, the open, low-lying terrain that makes this park so photogenic visible from your seat as you descend.
Depart Wilson Airport, roughly 30-40 minutes in the air.
Settle into camp, then head straight into your first game drive among Amboseli’s famously large, calm elephant herds.
What this day gives youAn almost immediate introduction to one of Africa’s most reliable elephant-viewing landscapes.
A full day to properly work with Amboseli’s clear sightlines and, if the sky cooperates, the mountain behind every scene.
An early drive for the clearest Kilimanjaro views and elephant families on the move.
Rest at camp through the heat.
A second drive, perhaps up Observation Hill for a wide view across the swamps before returning for dinner.
What this day gives youReal time to move from seeing Amboseli’s elephants to actually watching their behaviour.
A final Amboseli morning, then a flight that trades the mountain for grassland — a genuinely different Kenya waiting on arrival.
A last game drive before breakfast.
Transfer to the airstrip and fly to the Mara, connecting via Wilson Airport.
Arrive and head directly into your first Mara game drive.
What this day gives youTwo safaris in one short trip, with almost no time lost to the transition.
A full day in the ecosystem most people picture when they imagine an African safari — open grass, scattered acacia, and wildlife in genuinely large numbers.
An early drive, when predators are typically most active.
A picnic lunch in the bush, or a return to camp to rest.
A second drive as the light softens, closing with a sundowner on the plains.
What this day gives youThe density and drama that Amboseli, for all its charm, doesn’t attempt to match.
One final morning drive before the flight home — often the sharpest sightings of the whole trip, precisely because the light and the animals are both at their calmest.
A final game drive.
Breakfast, then transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Wilson Airport.
What this day gives youA safari that ends on wildlife, with two of Kenya’s signature landscapes now genuinely behind you.
Why These Four Destinations?
Each stop earns its place on the route
Amboseli — Elephants & Kilimanjaro
Amboseli sits beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and is best known for its large, easily observed elephant herds moving across open swampland. The park's flat, low vegetation means sightings here are often clearer and closer than almost anywhere else in Kenya, especially with the mountain as a backdrop.
Masai Mara — The Classic Kenyan Safari
The Masai Mara is Kenya's most celebrated wildlife reserve, an open grassland ecosystem supporting some of Africa's highest concentrations of lion, leopard and cheetah. It closes this journey with a scale and density Amboseli's intimate landscape doesn't offer.
Accommodation & Your Preferred Level
Three accommodation levels, so the safari can be designed around your style and budget
Premium Luxury
Comfortable, well-appointed safari accommodation with strong locations, good service and a relaxed atmosphere.
Signature Luxury
More intimate accommodation with distinctive character, enhanced privacy and a stronger connection with the surrounding environment.
Ultra-Luxury
Exceptional safari accommodation with highly personalised service, refined hospitality and an elevated level of privacy.
Specific properties are selected according to availability, location, season and your preferred style of travel. Your final quotation will identify the recommended properties for your dates.
Inclusions and exclusions on the quote
Your final quotation will clearly specify all inclusions
What is Included on the price
- Four nights’ accommodation across two destinations
- Meals according to the selected accommodation plan
- All scheduled flights, including the Wilson Airport connection
- Private vehicle and dedicated guide at each destination
- Private game drives
- Applicable park fees
- Airstrip transfers, drinking water, safari planning and pre-travel assistance
What is not Included on the price
Unless specifically included in your quotation:
- International flights
- Kenya entry requirements / eTA
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (hot-air balloon, cultural visit)
- Tips and gratuities
Make This Safari Yours
Two days is the foundation. The journey can be adapted around you.
Add a Third Night in the Mara
Extend if wildlife density matters more to you than balance.
Upgrade Your Accommodation
Choose Premium, Signature or Ultra-Luxury at either stop.
Add Diani Beach
Close the trip with several days on the Indian Ocean.
Hot-Air Balloon Safari
A dawn flight over the Mara, followed by a champagne bush breakfast.
Our Approach to Responsible Travel
Part of how a safari is designed, not an afterthought
We aim to work thoughtfully with wildlife areas, local communities and accommodation partners, while encouraging respectful behaviour in Kenya’s natural environments.
Looking for Something Different?
This safari is designed for travellers who want to experience three iconic Kenyan landscapes in five days
If your priorities are different, consider:
4-Day Classic Masai Mara Safari
- Masai Mara
- From $2,250
Three full nights focused entirely on one ecosystem.
6-Day Samburu & Masai Mara Fly-In Safari
- Samburu, Masai Mara
- From $4,000
The dry north’s rare species, paired with the Mara.
10-Day Grand Kenya Fly-In Safari
- Samburu, Masai Mara, Amboseli
- From $10,000
Samburu, Amboseli and the Mara, each given real time.
Frequently Asked Questions
7-Day Kenya Classics Safari — common questions, answered directly
The road route between them runs via Nairobi and takes most of a day; flying protects your limited time for actual game drives instead of transit.
A road transfer between the two would consume the better part of a day; the flight, including the Wilson Airport connection, typically takes under two hours in total.
It's possible but not recommended on a five-day timeline; the road journey would use time that would otherwise go to game drives at either destination.
This depends on your specific camp; we confirm the correct airstrip for each property once your accommodation is selected.
Yes for a genuine first impression of both, though travellers wanting more depth in one destination may prefer a longer, single-focus itinerary instead.