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5-Day Masai Mara & Amboseli Fly-In Safari | Big Five
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5-Day Masai Mara & Amboseli Fly-In Safari | Big Five

Fly Between Kenya's Two Greatest Parks

Two iconic parks connected entirely by scenic bush flights — maximum wildlife, minimum travel time. Expect three days of Great Migration drama and big cat encounters in the Masai Mara, then soar over the Loita Plains and Maasai rangeland to Amboseli for two days of elephant photography beneath Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak. The aerial views alone are breathtaking — the Great Rift Valley, volcanic landscapes, and endless savannah unfolding below. Every hour spent on safari, not on the road. The premium Kenya wildlife experience for those who value their time.

Masai Mara National ReserveAmboseli National Park
Starting from
$1,850/ person

Tour Highlights

Fly between the Masai Mara and Amboseli — no long drives
Maximum safari time, minimum travel time
Masai Mara — the Great Migration and Africa's predator capital
Amboseli — the world's best elephant photography with Kilimanjaro
Scenic bush flights over the Great Rift Valley

Wildlife You'll Encounter

Species commonly sighted on this safari route

Lion prides with cubs in the open savanna
Leopards draped across sausage tree branches
Cheetah families hunting on the plains
Great Migration wildebeest river crossings (Jul–Oct)
Nile crocodiles in the Mara River
Hippo pods in the Mara River pools
Topi and eland on the rolling grasslands
Spotted hyenas at den sites
Martial eagles and secretary birds
Black-maned lions of the Mara Triangle
Enormous elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
Lion prides in the Amboseli swamps

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Fly Nairobi to Masai Mara

45-min flight

Morning flight from Wilson Airport to the Mara. Afternoon game drive — lions, cheetahs, elephants, Migration herds.

Meals:Lunch · Dinner
Day 2 — Full Day Masai Mara
2

Full Day Masai Mara

All-day Mara exploration. Optional hot air balloon at dawn.

Meals:Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3 — Masai Mara — Morning Drive, Fly to Amboseli
3

Masai Mara — Morning Drive, Fly to Amboseli

45-min flight

Morning game drive. Afternoon flight to Amboseli. Sunset game drive with Kilimanjaro.

Meals:Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4 — Full Day Amboseli
4

Full Day Amboseli

Full day exploring Amboseli — elephant herds at the marshes, open plains, Observation Hill.

Meals:Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
5

Amboseli — Fly to Nairobi

45-min flight

Morning game drive with golden light on Kilimanjaro. Fly to Nairobi.

Meals:Breakfast · Lunch

Booking Information

  • All prices are per person sharing in a double/twin room
  • Single room supplement available on request
  • Children under 12 receive discounted rates
  • Custom itineraries available — contact us for a personalised quote
  • Prices valid for 2025/2026 season — subject to park fee changes

What's Included

  • Return bush flights as per itinerary
  • All airstrip transfers
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Accommodation in economy, comfort, or luxury lodge/tented camp (your choice)
  • Game viewing drives as per itinerary
  • All park entrance fees
  • All meals on safari
  • Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
  • Government taxes and levies

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges
  • Items and services of a personal nature
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional Maasai village visit ($25 per person)

Safari Season Guide

Peak SeasonJul – Oct & Dec – Mar

Best wildlife viewing. Great Migration in the Mara (Jul–Oct). Dry weather, sparse vegetation makes animals easy to spot.

Shoulder AJan – Mar

Calving season in the Serengeti. Good birding. Pleasant weather with occasional showers.

Shoulder BJun

Transition to dry season. Fewer crowds, good rates. Early migration movements begin.

Low SeasonApr – May & Nov

Long rains (Apr–May) and short rains (Nov). Lowest prices. Lush landscapes, excellent birding, newborn animals.

Safari Pricing

Prices per person sharing in double/twin room. Single supplement applies.

Group SizeEconomyComfortLuxury
1 Person$3,380$3,720$4,060
2 Persons$2,420$2,660$2,900
3 Persons$2,340$2,570$2,810
4 Persons$2,300$2,530$2,760
5 Persons$2,250$2,480$2,700
6-7 Persons$2,180$2,400$2,620
Single Room Supplement$360$400$430
Child Rates: Children below 3: FreeChildren 3-11: 75% of adult rateChildren 12+: Adult rate

Prices are in USD per person sharing. Exact rates may vary based on specific accommodation choice and availability at time of booking. Contact us for a personalized quote.

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Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park

Starting from

$1,850

per person sharing

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