07 Nights / 08 Days Circuit Flying Package
Maasai Mara
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Fly between Amboseli, Samburu, and Maasai Mara for the ultimate Kenya circuit.
Fly-in safaris are the perfect option for travelers with limited time or those who want to visit several parks without long road drives between destinations. This 8-day circuit covers three of Kenya's most spectacular wildlife areas: Amboseli with its iconic Kilimanjaro views and massive elephant herds, Samburu with its rare Special Five wildlife, and the legendary Maasai Mara. All destinations are reached by light aircraft from Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Accommodation is on full board basis and a minimum of two game drives per day is included. Optional activities such as cultural village visits, balloon safaris, and guided bush walks are available at extra cost.
Safari Highlights
- Fly between Amboseli, Samburu, and Maasai Mara, no long road drives
- Amboseli's elephant herds set against Mount Kilimanjaro
- Samburu's rare Special Five wildlife of northern Kenya
- The Maasai Mara, Africa's greatest wildlife spectacle
- Minimum 2 game drives per day in a private Land Cruiser
- Return flights from Wilson Airport included
- Optional hot-air balloon safari over the Mara (USD 550)
- Optional cultural village visits (USD 30)
Circuit Flying Package: Tortilis, Elephant Bedroom & Sand River Camp
| Validity | Per Person Sharing | Solo Traveller |
|---|---|---|
| High SeasonPer Person Sharing | USD 8,510 | USD 11,200 |
| Low SeasonN/A | N/A | N/A |
Cancellation Policy
- •0–2 days / No show: 100% charge
- •3–7 days prior to departure: 75% of the total booking
- •7–14 days prior to departure: 50% of the total booking
- •More than 14 days prior to departure: 25% of the total booking
- •Specific hotel and airline cancellation policies also apply.
- •Full payment is required 5 days before the travel date.
Begin your adventure at Nairobi's Wilson Airport with a short scenic flight to Amboseli National Park. On arrival, your guide will transfer you to your luxury lodge for check-in and refreshments. Afternoon game drive in Amboseli with sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro on the horizon. Overnight at Tortilis Camp on full board.
Amboseli is one of the best places in Africa to observe large herds of African elephants in a natural environment with Kilimanjaro as a dramatic backdrop. Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives for the best wildlife activity. Lions, buffalo, wildebeest, and over 400 bird species are also abundant. Overnight at Tortilis Camp on full board.
After a morning game drive and breakfast, fly back from Amboseli to Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Transfer to your Nairobi city hotel for a comfortable overnight stay before the next leg of your circuit. Overnight in Nairobi on bed & breakfast.
After breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport for your flight north to Samburu Game Reserve. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in this semi-arid reserve where the Ewaso Ng'iro River sustains an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Look for the Special Five: Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, and Somali Ostrich. Overnight at Elephant Bedroom Camp on full board.
Spend a full day in Samburu, one of Kenya's most beautiful and underrated wildlife destinations. Morning game drives along the riverbanks offer spectacular sightings of lions, elephants, crocodiles, and leopards. Afternoon drives venture deeper into the reserve for encounters with cheetahs and remarkable birdlife. Overnight at Elephant Bedroom Camp on full board.
After breakfast, fly from Samburu to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Your guide will transfer you to your camp for check-in and an afternoon game drive across the vast golden plains teeming with wildlife. Overnight at Sand River Camp on full board.
Dedicate an entire day to the Maasai Mara. Cover the triangle's diverse ecosystems, open grassland, acacia forest, and the Mara River zone. If visiting between July and October, witness the Great Migration as wildebeest brave the crocodile-infested Mara River crossing. Overnight at Sand River Camp on full board.
Enjoy one final early morning game drive at sunrise before returning to camp for breakfast. Transfer to the Mara airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi's Wilson Airport. You will be met on arrival and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure.
What's Included
- Return flights from Wilson Airport to Amboseli, Samburu, and Maasai Mara
- Park entrance fees for all three reserves
- 1 night accommodation in Nairobi on bed & breakfast
- Minimum 3 game drives per destination in a Land Cruiser
- Airstrip transfers at all destinations
- English-speaking professional driver/guide
- Full board accommodation at all bush lodges
- Local emergency evacuation cover
What's Excluded
- Bottled water
- Beverages at the lodges
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry
- Balloon safari (optional, USD 550 per person)
- Cultural village visit (optional, USD 30 per person)
- Two-hour guided bush walks (optional, selected locations only)