Safaris

Kenya Special Fly-In Safari Tour — 10 Days

A fly-in luxury safari visiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya Safari Club, Samburu, and the Masai Mara in style.

10 Days / 9 Nights
From USD 3,499 per person (Fly-In Luxury)
Year-round

Overview

What this trip is

Traverse 3 of Kenya's biggest wildlife reserves with the added advantage of domestic bush flights that save hours of road travel. Rest at the foot of Mount Kenya with stunning mountain views, explore the elephant herds of Amboseli, track the Northern Special Five in Samburu, and immerse yourself in the world-famous Masai Mara in luxury tented camps.

Departure: Arrival in Nairobi on Day 1

Highlights

Historic Norfolk Hotel in downtown Nairobi
Amboseli Serena Lodge facing snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro
Flight to Nairobi & scenic drive into central highlands to Mount Kenya Safari Club
Animal Orphanage visit at Mount Kenya Safari Club
Samburu National Reserve with the Northern Special 5
Flight into the Masai Mara National Reserve for 3 nights of luxury game viewing
Domestic flights included: Amboseli to Nairobi, Samburu to Masai Mara, and Mara to Nairobi

Wildlife you may see

The Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino)
Samburu Northern Special Five (Grevy's Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, Somali Ostrich)
Mountain Wildlife & Orphanage Animals (Mt. Kenya)
Cheetahs & Wildebeests

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi — Historic Norfolk Hotel
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet your safari representative, and transfer to the landmark Norfolk Hotel in downtown Nairobi. Relax by the heated pool or explore the historic gardens.
Stay: Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel Nairobi
Day 2
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
08:00 AM departure south to Amboseli National Park. Check in at Amboseli Serena Lodge for lunch with views of animals drinking at the swamp. Afternoon game drive facing Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Stay: Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 3
Amboseli Full Day — Dawn Game Drive & Nature Walk
Dawn sunrise game drive photographing Kilimanjaro. Breakfast at lodge. Midday relaxation by the pool, followed by an afternoon nature walk with a specialist naturalist and evening game drive. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Stay: Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 4
Fly Amboseli to Nairobi — Mount Kenya Safari Club
Transfer to Amboseli airstrip for a scheduled flight to Nairobi. Meet your driver and drive north through Kikuyu coffee and tea plantations to Mount Kenya Safari Club for lunch. Visit the adjacent animal orphanage and enjoy mountain views. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Stay: Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
Day 5
Mount Kenya to Samburu National Reserve
Drive north into the semi-arid desert landscape of Samburu country along the Uaso Nyiro river. Game drive en route to Samburu Serena Lodge / Intrepids for lunch. Afternoon game drive spotting the rare Northern Special 5. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Stay: Samburu Serena Safari Lodge / Samburu Intrepids
Day 6
Samburu National Reserve Full Day
Morning and afternoon game drives tracking lions, leopards, elephants, and unique northern species. Midday leisure by the pool. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Stay: Samburu Serena Safari Lodge / Samburu Intrepids
Day 7
Fly Samburu to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, transfer to Samburu Airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight to the world-famous Masai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp. Afternoon game drive in the Mara. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Stay: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp
Day 8
Masai Mara Full Day Safari & Great Migration
Full day in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives (or full day with picnic lunch) tracking lion prides, cheetahs, leopards, and migration herds along the Mara River. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Stay: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp
Day 9
Masai Mara Wilderness & Optional Balloon Safari
Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Mara plains followed by champagne bush breakfast. Afternoon game drive tracking rhinos and big cats. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Stay: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp
Day 10
Fly Masai Mara to Nairobi & Departure
Morning game drive and breakfast. Transfer to Mara Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Wilson Airport Nairobi. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast

Included

All domestic scheduled flights: Amboseli–Nairobi, Samburu–Masai Mara, Masai Mara–Nairobi
All airport and airstrip transfers
Luxury accommodations at Fairmont Norfolk, Amboseli Serena, Fairmont Mt Kenya Safari Club, Samburu Serena & Mara Serena
Full board meals throughout safari
All National Park & Reserve entrance fees
Game drives in dedicated 4x4 safari vehicles with professional guides
Flying Doctors emergency medical airlift cover
Bottled mineral water throughout

Not included