8-Day Kenya | Amboseli, Meru & Mara | Fly In
Fly in to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large heard of resident elephant and scenic beauty, it's backdrop is the world’s highest free-standing mountain, snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro. Off to Meru National Park, wild and remote one of the prime destinations to see rhino in their natural habitat. Fly to The Masai Mara, famous for its large numbers of wildlife and classified among the “Seven Wonders of the World” due to the extraordinary annual seasonal wildebeest migration.
Tour Summary
You'll go to Kenya
You'll visit Nairobi, Amboseli NP, Meru NP & Masai Mara NR
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: minivan, normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
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1 |
Hemingways Nairobi
Luxury hotel in or near Nairobi
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Breakfast & Dinner Included |
2-3 |
Tortilis Camp Amboseli
Luxury+ tented camp inside Amboseli NP
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All Meals Included |
4-5 |
Elsa's Kopje
Luxury lodge inside Meru NP
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All Meals Included |
6-7 |
Sand River Masai Mara
Luxury+ tented camp inside Masai Mara NR
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All Meals Included |
8 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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All Meals Included |
Arrival
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 Welcome To Kenya
Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival, you will be met in the arrivals hall at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You will then be transferred by road to Hemingways Nairobi Hotel where you will enjoy dinner and stay overnight. While visitors flock to Kenya for the wildlife, it’s worth spending a night in its capital city and seeing the sights.
Main Destination: | Nairobi |
Accommodation: | Hemingways Nairobi
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 2 Off To Amboseli National Park
In the morning you will enjoy a breakfast at the hotel before you are transferred by road to Nairobi Wilson Domestic Airport. Your safari will now take to the air as you fly to Amboseli National Park. After a 45-minute flight, you will land in the middle of the Park where you will be welcomed at the airstrip. Boarding your safari vehicle, you will be transferred to camp with your first game drive en-route. After lunch, an afternoon game drive and scenic sundowners in the bush followed by dinner in the camp.
Main Destination: | Amboseli National Park |
Best Time to Visit
June to September and January to February
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather
Jul to Sep and Jan to Feb (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Amboseli National Park
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Buffalo
Abundant
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Hippo
Common
Hyena
Common
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
White Rhino
None
Black Rhino
None
Wild Dog
Rare to none
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Accommodation: | Tortilis Camp Amboseli
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 3 On Safari In Amboseli National Park
Awaken in the bush, with snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro in the background, to enjoy your early morning walking safari followed by a bush breakfast and game drive. Savour lunch, which will be served at the camp and will tide you over to your afternoon game drive.
Main Destination: | Amboseli National Park |
Accommodation: | Tortilis Camp Amboseli
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 4 Off To Meru National Park
Rise for an early morning game drive followed by a brunch back at the camp. You will then depart to Amboseli airstrip for your 75-minute, mid-day flight to Meru National Park, located in the region of Mount Kenya. Landing at the Meru Airstrip, you will be transferred by road to Elsa's Kopje in time for lunch, where after you can either be pampered with a massage or enjoy an afternoon game drive. Dinner will be at the Lodge.
Main Destination: | Meru National Park |
Best Time to Visit
June to September (Little to no rainfall)
High Season
December to March and July to October (Not busy)
Best Weather
June to September (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Meru National Park
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Common
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
White Rhino
Rare
Black Rhino
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
Wild Dog
Rare
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Accommodation: | Elsa's Kopje
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 5 On Safari In Meru National Park
Rise and shine for a morning game drive. Today your lunch will be served in the bush and the afternoon will be yours to relax at Elsa's Kopje. Enjoy sundowners in the Bush followed by an exhilarating night game drive. Dinner will be served at the Lodge.
Main Destination: | Meru National Park |
Accommodation: | Elsa's Kopje
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 6 Off To The Masai Mara National Reserve
Wake up for your morning walking safari which will be followed by lunch at the lodge. Transfer to Meru Airstrip for your mid-afternoon flight departure to Masai Mara Keekorok airstrip. The flight time will be approximately 90 minutes. From the airstrip, you will transfer by vehicle to Sand River Masai Mara in time for sundowners. Dinner will be served at the camp.
Main Destination: | Masai Mara National Reserve |
Best Time to Visit
June to October and September to October
High Season
June to October and December to March
Best Weather
June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Buffalo
Common
Hippo
Common
Hyena
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Black Rhino
Rare
Wild Dog
Very Rare
White Rhino
None
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Accommodation: | Sand River Masai Mara
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 7 On Safari In The Masai Mara
Enjoy a bush breakfast on your full day game drive exploring the Masai Mara Reserve, home to the highest populations of lion, leopard and cheetah in Africa, you may just be one of the lucky ones to watch one stalking its prey. You will return to camp to dine out under the stars.
Main Destination: | Masai Mara National Reserve |
Accommodation: | Sand River Masai Mara
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 8 Back To Nairobi For Your Onward Travel Arrangements
Choose to relax or enjoy a morning game drive followed by lunch at the camp. You will then be transferred by vehicle to Keekorok airstrip for your late afternoon SkySafari flight back to Nairobi Wilson Domestic Airport. The flight will take approximately 1 hour and you will arrive at approximately 17h00. Embark on a road transfer to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with dinner en-route to end your safari.
Main Destination: | Masai Mara National Reserve |
Accommodation: | No accommodation |
Meals & Drinks: |
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End of tour
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
- This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
- This tour is offered in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in USD?
- This tour accepts children of all ages.
- Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Rates Per Person
Start dates |
Single 1 room
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2+ people Sharing rooms
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Jan 3, 2020 - Mar 24, 2020
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$7608
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$5554
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Apr 1, 2020 - May 24, 2020
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$5085
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$5085
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Jun 1, 2020 - Jun 22, 2020
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$7608
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$5554
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Jun 30, 2020 - Oct 20, 2020
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$8042
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$5865
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Oct 28, 2020 - Dec 9, 2020
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$7608
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$5554
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Dec 17, 2020 - Dec 24, 2020
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$8042
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$5865
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
This operator can book your international flights help
Fly to/from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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