10 Days Kenya Flying Safari | Maasai Mara & Amboseli
- Duration
- 10 days · 9 nights
- From
- USD 6,000 per person sharing
- Best time
- January to December
Worth knowing
What makes this one different.
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Fly between Kenya's iconic safari destinations
Spend more time experiencing wildlife and less time travelling between parks.
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Two legendary safari destinations
Experience the wildlife rich Maasai Mara and the elephant kingdom of Amboseli.
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Big Five Safari Experience
Search for lion. leopard. elephant. buffalo and rhino with an experienced safari guide.
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Mount Kilimanjaro Views
Enjoy one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife backdrops in Amboseli.
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Maasai Cultural Experience
Connect with local Maasai communities and discover their traditions and way of life.
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Private Safari Experience
Enjoy your own safari vehicle and professional English speaking driver guide.
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Flexible Game Drives
Your safari can be tailored around wildlife activity. photography and your personal interests.
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Seamless Flying Safari
Scheduled domestic flights connect Nairobi. Maasai Mara and Amboseli.
Accommodation
Where you sleep, night by night.
Camps and lodges of this standard, named where we have a firm allocation. We will confirm the exact property before anything is booked.
Budget Flying Safari
Smart. Comfortable. Authentic. Designed for travellers who want the convenience of flying while keeping the safari affordable. Suggested accommodation Nairobi Eka Hotel or similar Maasai Mara Mara Sentrim or similar Mara Simba or similar Jambo Mara Safari Lodge or similar Amboseli Sentrim Amboseli or similar Kimana Amboseli Camp or similar Expect comfortable accommodation. delicious full-board meals. scheduled flights. professional safari guiding and excellent wildlife experiences without the premium luxury price tag.
Midrange Flying Safari
Comfort. Style. Exceptional Wildlife. Our most recommended option for travellers seeking an excellent balance between comfort. location and value. Suggested accommodation Nairobi Eka Hotel Tamarind Tree Hotel Hemingways Nairobi or similar Maasai Mara Mara Serena Safari Lodge Basecamp Maasai Mara Muthu Keekorok Lodge Mara Simba Lodge or similar Amboseli Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Ol Tukai Lodge Sopa Lodge Amboseli or similar Expect beautifully located lodges. spacious rooms or luxury tents. excellent cuisine. personalised service and superb access to wildlife.
Luxury Flying Safari
Exclusive. Elegant. Unforgettable. For travellers seeking the ultimate Kenya safari experience. upgrade to our luxury flying safari featuring some of the country's finest safari camps and lodges. Suggested accommodation Nairobi Hemingways Nairobi or similar Maasai Mara Elewana Sand River Masai Mara JW Marriott Masai Mara Angama Mara Mara Bushtops or similar Amboseli Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli Tawi Lodge Enjoy luxury tented accommodation. gourmet dining. personalised service. premium safari experiences and breathtaking locations. Amboseli's luxury camps also provide an exceptional setting for experiencing the park's famous elephant herds and Kilimanjaro scenery.
Day by day.
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Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Welcome to Kenya | Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where your Duma Tours representative will meet you and provide a warm welcome to Kenya.
Transfer to your Nairobi hotel for check in and relaxation.
Depending on your arrival time. you may enjoy an optional visit to the Giraffe Centre or Nairobi National Park. Nairobi National Park is located close to the city and offers the unique experience of viewing wildlife against the Nairobi skyline.
Spend the evening relaxing at your hotel and preparing for your African safari adventure.
Overnight: Nairobi
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
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Maasai Mara
Days 2 to 5: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 2: Fly Nairobi to Maasai Mara Into the Heart of the African Wilderness
After breakfast transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to the Maasai Mara.
The scenic flight takes you over the Great Rift Valley and across the spectacular Kenyan countryside before landing at a Mara airstrip.
Meet your safari guide and begin your first game drive as you travel towards your lodge or luxury tented camp.
The afternoon is dedicated to your first exciting Maasai Mara game drive.
Look out for lions. leopards. cheetahs. elephants. giraffes. zebras. buffaloes and large herds of plains game.
Return to camp as the African sun sets across the savannah.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Full Board
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Maasai Mara
Day 3: Full Day Maasai Mara Safari
A Day of Extraordinary Wildlife
Rise early for a sunrise game drive when the Mara is at its most magical.
This is the perfect time to search for predators returning from their nocturnal hunts while the golden morning light creates spectacular photography opportunities.
Return to your camp for breakfast before heading out for a full day of wildlife exploration.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness and continue exploring the reserve throughout the afternoon.
The Maasai Mara offers some of Kenya's finest opportunities for big game viewing and is one of the country's signature safari destinations.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Full Board
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Maasai Mara
Day 4: Maasai Mara Safari
Predators. Wildlife and the Great Migration
Enjoy another full day in the Maasai Mara with flexible game drives designed around wildlife activity.
Your experienced safari guide will help you search for the Big Five while introducing you to the incredible ecosystem of the Mara.
Depending on the season you may witness enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra crossing the plains during the Great Wildebeest Migration.
For an even more memorable experience you can add an optional Maasai cultural experience or hot air balloon safari.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Full Board
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Amboseli
Day 5: Maasai Mara to Amboseli
From the Mara Plains to Mount Kilimanjaro
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at camp.
Transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Amboseli.
Flying allows you to connect these two iconic safari destinations efficiently without spending most of the day travelling by road.
Upon arrival in Amboseli. meet your safari guide and transfer to your lodge.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you explore the open plains of Amboseli.
The first sight of elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro rising dramatically in the background creates one of Kenya's most iconic safari scenes.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Full Board
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Amboseli
Day 6: Full Day Amboseli Safari
Elephants Beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
Wake up to spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro before heading out for an early morning game drive.
Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular mountain scenery. The park also features open plains. acacia woodland. wetlands and the Amboseli lake basin.
Enjoy a picnic breakfast or return to your lodge for breakfast before continuing your safari.
Spend the afternoon exploring Amboseli's diverse habitats in search of elephants. lions. cheetahs. buffaloes. giraffes. zebras. hippos and abundant birdlife.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Full Board
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Amboseli
Day 7: Amboseli Wildlife and Maasai Culture
Wildlife Meets Culture
Enjoy another exciting day in Amboseli.
Begin with a sunrise game drive followed by breakfast at your lodge.
Later visit a traditional Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience.
Meet members of the Maasai community and learn about their traditions. pastoral lifestyle. traditional dances and close relationship with the surrounding wildlife ecosystem.
Return to your lodge for relaxation before an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Full Board
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Amboseli
Day 8: Amboseli National Park
A Photographer's African Dream
Spend another day discovering Amboseli at your own pace.
Early morning and late afternoon are ideal for wildlife photography when the soft light creates dramatic scenes across the plains.
Keep your camera ready for elephants walking across the savannah with Mount Kilimanjaro as the ultimate backdrop.
Amboseli is also recognised as an important birding destination with more than 400 recorded bird species.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Full Board
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Amboseli
Day 9: Final Amboseli Safari
Your Last Day in the Wild
Enjoy your final full day in Amboseli.
Take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast.
Spend the remainder of the day relaxing at your lodge or exploring the park on another game drive.
This is your final opportunity to capture those unforgettable photographs of Kenya's wildlife and the magnificent Kilimanjaro landscape.
Enjoy your final African sunset at your safari lodge.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Full Board
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Day 10: Amboseli to Nairobi
Farewell to Kenya
Enjoy your final breakfast overlooking the Amboseli wilderness.
Take a final short game drive before transferring to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi.
On arrival at Wilson Airport. your Duma Tours representative will meet you and transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward international flight.
If your flight departs later in the evening. an optional Nairobi day room or city excursion can be arranged.
Meals: Breakfast
Safari Ends
Before you book
Per person sharing
| Season | When | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Explorer | Jan-Jun / Nov-Dec | USD 6,000 |
| Classic Luxury | Jan-Jun / Nov-Dec | USD 7,700 |
| Ultimate Luxury | Jan-Jun / Nov-Dec | USD 10,500 |
| Budget Explorer | Jul-Oct | USD 7,200 |
| Classic Luxury | Jul-Oct | USD 9,200 |
| Classic Luxury | Jul-Oct | USD 12,500 |
Subject to availability when you book. A single supplement applies to solo travellers.
What is included
Your safari includes
- Meet and greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Airport transfers in Nairobi
- 1 night accommodation in Nairobi on bed and breakfast
- 4 nights accommodation in the Maasai Mara on full board
- 4 nights accommodation in Amboseli on full board
- Scheduled domestic flights from Nairobi to Maasai Mara
- Scheduled domestic flight from Maasai Mara to Amboseli
- Scheduled domestic flight from Amboseli to Nairobi
- Private safari vehicle during game drives
- Services of a professional English speaking safari driver guide
- Daily morning and afternoon game drives
- Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fees
- Amboseli National Park entry fees
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- All applicable government taxes and service charges
- All accommodation as specified in the selected safari category
- Maasai cultural village visit
- Airport and airstrip transfers
- Wildlife viewing and photography opportunities
- 24 hour Duma Tours safari assistance while travelling
Not included
- International flights to and from Kenya
- Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation fees
- Travel insurance
- Visa or immigration related costs
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Laundry services
- Telephone calls and internet charges where applicable
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Souvenirs and personal shopping
- Optional Maasai Mara hot air balloon safari
- Optional Nairobi excursions
- Optional spa and wellness treatments
- Additional activities not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Any increase in park fees or government taxes after confirmation
- Medical and emergency evacuation insurance
- Meals and drinks not specifically included in the itinerary
- Any costs arising from flight delays or changes outside Duma Tours' control
- Anything not specifically listed under "Safari Inclusions"
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