Duration
6 Days
Destination
Kenya
Style
Tailor-Made
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Wildlife & Adventure
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Fly Between Maasai Mara and Amboseli on a 6-Day Kenya Safari
This 6-day Kenya fly-in safari pairs the Maasai Mara’s big-cat country with Amboseli’s famous elephant herds and Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop. Internal flights keep the route comfortable and efficient, so your days are spent on game drives rather than long road transfers.
It is an ideal Kenya safari for photographers, couples and travellers with limited time. Saringi can personalise the accommodation level, flight schedule and special experiences while retaining the best wildlife rhythm in both parks.
Trip Highlights
Scenic flights: Nairobi–Amboseli and Amboseli–Maasai Mara (all included)
Amboseli: iconic elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop
Maasai Mara: Big Five, Great Migration (July–October), and cheetah sightings
More time in the parks, less time on the road
Optional hot air balloon over the Mara at dawn
Expert guides in both parks
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Nairobi – Amboseli (Scenic Flight, 45 min)
Morning transfer to Wilson Airport for your scenic flight to Amboseli. Land at Amboseli's grass airstrip with Kilimanjaro towering overhead. Met by your guide, you'll transfer straight to your lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive across the park's open plains and swamp edges: the elephant families are often concentrated here in the afternoon light with the mountain as backdrop.
Day 2Amboseli – Full Day
A full day in Amboseli from dawn to dusk. Morning drives are superb: Kilimanjaro is often cloud-free at first light and the elephant herds gather at the swamp as the sun rises. Observation Hill provides a sweeping 360-degree view of the park: elephants, buffalo, and wildebeest spread across the floodplains. Afternoon drive targeting cheetah and lion in the open acacia woodlands.
Day 3Amboseli – Flight to Maasai Mara
Early morning game drive in Amboseli: a final farewell to Kilimanjaro and the great elephant herds. Return to the airstrip for your scenic flight west to the Maasai Mara (approx. 1 hr), flying over the Chyulu Hills and Loita Plains. Arrive in the Mara by midday, check in, and start your first afternoon game drive in Africa's greatest wildlife reserve.
Day 4Maasai Mara – Full Day
A full day of game drives in the Mara. Morning focus on predators: the Mara's lions are abundant and the cheetahs of the Mara Triangle are legendary. Picnic lunch by the Mara River: hippos surfacing, crocodiles on the bank, and the constant traffic of wildebeest (seasonal). Afternoon drive into the heart of the reserve. Optional hot air balloon at dawn.
Day 5Maasai Mara – Full Day
Another full day in the Mara. Explore different sectors of the reserve: the Ol Kinyei, Mara North, or Naboisho conservancies if your camp has access, offering exclusive wildlife encounters with fewer vehicles. Visit a Maasai boma in the afternoon to learn about traditional lifestyle and warrior culture. Sundowner drinks on an elevated kopje with the plains below.
Day 6Maasai Mara – Morning Drive – Flight to Nairobi
Final sunrise game drive before breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip for your scenic flight back to Wilson Airport, Nairobi (45 min). End of services.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert English-speaking guide and driver
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- Scheduled light aircraft flights: Nairobi–Amboseli–Mara–Nairobi
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional balloon flight in the Maasai Mara, booked and priced separately; other activities not listed as included
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
Good to Know
Your route covers Amboseli & Maasai Mara, Kenya. The arrival arrangements on Day 1 and the final-day transfer form part of this itinerary; share your flight times with us before booking so we can check the connections.
Entry documents: check the passport, visa and entry-permission requirements for Kenya before travel. Requirements depend on your passport and can change. We confirm the planned crossings and arrival points with your itinerary.
Flights listed as included: Scheduled light aircraft flights: Nairobi–Amboseli–Mara–Nairobi. Schedules, aircraft baggage allowances and onward connections are confirmed before booking. Any additional air upgrade is quoted separately.
Allow time for the road journeys shown in the daily plan. Driving times are estimates, with stops, road conditions affecting the day. Tell us about mobility needs or a preference for shorter travel days while we plan the route.
Ask us to confirm the scope and validity of any operator-arranged emergency evacuation cover for this route. Keep your own comprehensive medical and travel insurance suitable for the countries and activities in your itinerary.
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An excellent trip to parts of Kenya that are not on the main tourist routes, northern Kenya. Everything went smoothly Victor and Abdi, took care of everything. The choice of accommodation provided a great range of experiences. I would recommend Saringi to anyone.
read moreGot to see lots of animals and the experience was out of this world .
read moreI had an absolutely wonderful time in Kenya, all thanks to Millcent / Saringi Travel. From the incredibly friendly and reliable communication, to the flexible and thoughtful travel planning, all the way to the outstanding care on the ground, everything was simply perfect. I always felt well taken care of and in the best hands. What impressed me most was not only their professionalism, but also the sheer beauty of the entire experience. I'm still completely in awe! Thank you Millcent and thank you Letaloi!!!
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