5-Day Migration To Mt Kilimanjaro Fly-In Safari

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Overview

  • Duration:5 days 4 nights
  • Tour Type:Fly-In Safari
  • Language:English

Experience a seamless fly-in safari linking the legendary plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve with the elephant-rich landscapes of Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. This exclusive journey features scenic domestic flights, bypassing long road transfers to keep you in the heart of the action. With private airport transfers and personalized guiding throughout, this premier safari begins and ends in Nairobi, ensuring absolute comfort, efficiency, and unforgettable wildlife moments.

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Highlights

  • Luxury Fly-In Experience
  • The Famous Big Five
  • Wildebeest Migration Action
  • Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • 4x4 Luxury Land Cruiser

Includes/Excludes

  • Round-trip luxury airfare between Nairobi and the Maasai Mara
  • Full-time transport in a premium 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at your specified Nairobi location
  • Services of an experienced, friendly English-speaking driver-guide
  • All national reserve park entrance fees and daily game drives
  • Luxury camp accommodation and all meals while on safari
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
  • All local government taxes and tourism levies
  • International flights and entry visas
  • Premium bottled beverages, alcoholic drinks, and soft drinks
  • Optional activities (Maasai village cultural visit, hot air balloon safari)
  • Items and services of a strict personal nature (laundry, souvenirs)
  • Tips and gratuities for safari guides and camp staff

Itinerary

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Day 1: Flying From Nairobi To Masai Mara National Reserve

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, you will be privately transferred to Wilson Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Keekorok Airstrip. Enjoy scenic aerial views of the Great Rift Valley and rolling savannah before landing in the Masai Mara, where your professional safari guide will warmly welcome you.

Transfer to Mara Sand River Camp for check-in and lunch. Later, embark on an extensive game drive across the vast plains in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest. The open landscapes provide excellent photographic opportunities before returning to camp prior to dusk.

Enjoy an en-route game drive as you head to the camp, taking in the spectacular scenery. Arrive at your luxury lodge in time for check-in and a fresh lunch. In the afternoon, set out for an exhilarating game-viewing drive to track the Mara's famous big cats—including lions, cheetahs, and elusive leopards. Return to the camp in the evening for a gourmet dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve Full Adventure

Spend a full day exploring the diverse ecosystems of the Masai Mara with extended game drives across different sectors of the reserve. The Mara is world-renowned for its dense predator population and dramatic wildlife encounters.

Visit the Mara River area, where hippos and crocodiles inhabit the waters and seasonal river crossings unfold during the migration period. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the reserve, allowing uninterrupted exploration of the rolling plains and riverine forests. Your guide will share insights into animal behavior, track wildlife movements, and position the vehicle for prime viewing before returning to the camp for relaxation.

Day 3: Flight From Masai Mara To Amboseli

Enjoy breakfast, followed by check-out and a transfer to Keekorok Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Wilson Airport. Upon arrival, quickly connect to your onward flight to Kimana Airstrip in Amboseli. After landing, you will be met by your Amboseli guide and transferred to Elewana Tortilis Camp for check-in and a fresh lunch.

Later, proceed for a game drive across the park’s open plains and lush swamp areas fed by underground streams from Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is celebrated for its large elephant herds, often seen moving gracefully against the mountain backdrop. You may also encounter lions, zebras, wildebeests, and diverse birdlife before returning to camp prior to dusk.

Day 4: Exploring Amboseli's Varied Habitats

Dedicate the day to exploring Amboseli’s varied habitats with extended game drives. The park’s relatively flat terrain allows for excellent wildlife viewing and sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro when weather conditions permit.

Visit Observation Hill for panoramic vistas over the expansive wetlands and plains, and explore the swampy areas where elephants, buffalo, and numerous bird species congregate. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed within the park, maximizing your time in the wild. Throughout the day, your guide will interpret animal movements and ensure rewarding sightings across the ecosystem before returning to camp for a relaxing evening.

Day 5: Amboseli – Fly To Nairobi – Departure

Begin the day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active and the golden light beautifully illuminates Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the camp for a hearty breakfast and check out, followed by a transfer to Kimana Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi.

Upon arrival, you will be privately transferred either to your Nairobi hotel or directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure flight, marking the end of your exceptional fly-in migration safari.

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