Amboseli · Samburu · Maasai Mara · 8 days · 7 nights · Best Jun – Oct & Jan – Mar
Ultimate Fly-In Kenya
This is Kenya at its most effortless. Instead of long transfers, you hop between the country's greatest parks by light aircraft — landing on bush airstrips minutes from camp, with a game drive on the way in. Three contrasting worlds in one trip: Amboseli, where great elephant herds cross the marshes beneath a snow-capped Kilimanjaro; Samburu, the wild, arid north with its own cast of species — reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, the gerenuk and Somali ostrich; and the Maasai Mara, the finest big-cat country on earth. You stay in intimate, high-end tented camps with private guiding, so every day is unhurried and every sighting feels like yours alone. It's the honeymoon trip, the milestone trip, the once-in-a-lifetime trip.
From $5,900 per person
Specimen itinerary for planning purposes only — not a confirmed booking document.
Logistics & transport
- Pickup
- Confirmed 24 hours before departure on WhatsApp
- Guide language
- As selected at booking
- Group
- Private / small group · max 6 guests
Where you'll stay
Lodging varies by trip — tented camp, safari lodge, beach hotel, or city hotel as your package requires. The property for this package is confirmed in writing after you book — ask us on WhatsApp if you want options before paying.
Included in your package price — exact camp, lodge, or hotel confirmed after booking.
Indicative schedule — day by day
Planned rhythm for your trip — your guide may adjust on the day for conditions, light and wildlife.
Day 1: Nairobi → Amboseli by air
Morning light-aircraft flight from Nairobi to Amboseli, met on the airstrip and driven to camp through the herds. Afternoon game drive across the marshes — the great tusker elephants, and Kilimanjaro clearing at dusk. Overnight at a boutique tented camp.
Day 2: Amboseli
A full day beneath the mountain — dawn and late-afternoon game drives for the famous elephant families and big skies, with time to relax at camp over the heat of the day. Optional Maasai community visit or a guided nature walk.
Day 3: Amboseli → Samburu by air
A morning flight north (via Nairobi) to the Samburu National Reserve — a different Kenya entirely, arid and dramatic along the Ewaso Ng'iro river. Afternoon game drive for the 'Samburu Special Five' — reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. Overnight at a riverside camp.
Day 4: Samburu
A full day in the north — big elephant herds at the river, leopard in the doum palms, and the special species you won't see further south. Samburu warriors often host a visit or an evening of song at camp. Overnight at the riverside camp.
Day 5: Samburu → Maasai Mara by air
A scenic flight south-west across the Rift to the Maasai Mara, the grand finale. Landing on a Mara airstrip, a game drive brings you into camp — and into the greatest concentration of big cats in Africa. Overnight at a luxury Mara camp.
Day 6: Maasai Mara
A full day in the Mara with your private guide — lion prides, cheetah on the mounds, leopard in the riverine forest, and (July–October) the wildebeest massing at the Mara River crossings. An optional dawn hot-air balloon safari and champagne breakfast is the morning of a lifetime.
Day 7: Maasai Mara
A second full day to go deeper — the conservancies beyond the reserve boundary offer off-road access and near-private sightings, or simply slow mornings and long lunches at camp. A farewell sundowner on the plains. Overnight at the Mara camp.
Day 8: Maasai Mara → Nairobi
A final morning game drive and breakfast, then the light-aircraft flight back to Nairobi in time for your onward connection — or on to Diani for a beach finish, which we're happy to arrange.
Trip inclusions
- 7 nights all-inclusive in boutique & luxury tented camps
- All scheduled light-aircraft flights between parks
- All park & conservancy fees
- Shared game drives with professional guides (private vehicle on request)
- All meals, most drinks & in-camp laundry
- Airstrip transfers throughout
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
Trip exclusions
- International flights
- Kenya eVisa ($51 — we help you apply)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Optional experiences — balloon safari, private vehicle (see below)
- Premium champagne & spa treatments
- Tips for guides & camp staff
Preparation & packing
Before you go
- This section is general Kenya travel guidance — not a substitute for official advice or your doctor.
- We confirm trip-specific details (property, pickup times, park rules) with you on WhatsApp before departure.
- Questions about Ultimate Fly-In Kenya? Message us anytime — we'd rather you ask than guess.
Visa & entry
- Most visitors need a Kenya eVisa before travel — apply at evisa.go.ke and check current fees and rules.
- Passport usually needs 6+ months' validity and blank pages — verify with your airline and immigration.
- Keep a printed copy of this itinerary and your eVisa for border control.
Health
- Yellow fever certificate may be required depending on where you are travelling from — check Kenya's latest entry rules.
- Malaria prevention is commonly recommended for safari areas — ask your doctor well before you fly.
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is strongly recommended.
- Bring personal medication in original packaging.
Weather & clothing
- Safari mornings and evenings are often cooler than midday — layers work better than one heavy coat.
- Neutral colours (khaki, olive, beige) are standard for game drives.
- Rain can appear in any season — a light waterproof layer is worth packing.
- We send a short weather note for your dates once your trip is confirmed.
Packing list
- Comfortable closed shoes for walking + sandals for camp or lodge
- Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Binoculars if you have a pair (optional — ask us if you'd like a recommendation)
- Power bank + travel adaptor (Kenya commonly uses Type G plugs, 240V)
- Soft bag often works better than a hard suitcase if your trip includes light-aircraft legs — we'll confirm luggage limits for your routing
- Some cash in USD (clean, newer bills) or KES for tips and small purchases
- Insect repellent
Money & connectivity
- Cards work in Nairobi and at many properties; cash is still useful for tips and markets.
- M-Pesa is widely used in Kenya — we can walk you through it on arrival if helpful.
- Wi‑Fi varies by property (lodge, camp, or hotel) — signal on game drives is usually limited.
- Tipping customs vary by property and guide — we share current guidelines for your trip before you travel.