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Seven days. Two of the most photographed landscapes on Earth. One seamless fly-in route. Begin in Amboseli, where the largest-tusked elephant population in East Africa — studied continuously since 1972 — drifts across the dusty plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro’s snows. Then trade the mountain for the Mara: Africa’s most celebrated big cat country, and, between July and October, the stage for the greatest wildlife spectacle on the planet, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Two handpicked camps, six nights, three short flights — and not a single wasted hour. Game drives begin from the airstrip, your guide already knows where the action is, and all you have to do is show up and look out the window. This is Kenya’s definitive double act.
| Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
| Destinations | Nairobi → Amboseli → Masai Mara → Nairobi |
| Travel Style | Fly-in luxury safari |
| Activity Level | Easy to Moderate |
| Best Season | Jul – Oct (Migration) | Jan – Feb (Kilimanjaro views) | Jun (Dry season) |
| Ideal For | First-time safari-goers, couples, photographers, families & migration chasers |
You’ll be met at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — or collected from your Nairobi hotel — and transferred to Wilson Airport for your morning scheduled flight. Less than an hour later, the city is gone and the plains of Maasailand stretch out below you.
Land at the Amboseli airstrip, where your guide is waiting. The game drive starts immediately: this is your first sight of the great dust plains, the acacia woodlands, and — if the clouds behave — Kilimanjaro rising above everything, impossibly large on the horizon.
After lunch and a short rest at camp, head out for an afternoon game drive as the heat fades. Amboseli’s elephants move toward the swamps in the late afternoon — follow them, and watch the light go gold behind the mountain.
Sundowners in the bush, then dinner at camp. Tomorrow begins at dawn — the mountain’s best hour.
Overnight: Elephant Gorge Camp (Luxury) / Praro Camp Amboseli (Mid-Luxury).
Rise before sunrise — this is when Kilimanjaro is most likely to be cloud-free, and when Amboseli’s elephants are already on the move.
Morning game drive through the park’s famous wetlands, Enkongo Narok and Longinye swamps, which hold water year-round and draw elephant families in their dozens: matriarchs leading, calves splashing, big bulls feeding at the reed edges. Your guide will read tusks, ear notches and family lines — some of these lineages go back generations of research.
Climb Observation Hill, one of the only places in the park where you may walk on foot. From the top, the panorama is complete: swamps alive with elephants and hippos below, the shimmering dry bed of Lake Amboseli to the horizon, and Kilimanjaro presiding over it all.
Return to camp for a late breakfast and a midday rest. Late afternoon drive across the open plains — lion, cheetah, spotted hyena, giraffe, zebra and the dry-country specialists of the park’s fringes: gerenuk, lesser kudu and fringe-eared oryx.
Overnight: Elewana Tortilis Camp (Luxury) / Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Mid-Luxury).
One last dawn drive in Amboseli — a farewell procession across the plains, cameras ready.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your late-morning flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, connecting onto your afternoon scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. Two short hops, one travel day — and you land in the middle of the action.
Arrive at the airstrip nearest camp, where your Mara guide is waiting. The game drive begins from the airstrip: across the golden plains and into the riverine corridor, with your first chance at lion, cheetah or leopard before you’ve even reached camp.
Sundowners as the light fades, dinner under canvas, and the sounds of the Mara on your first night.
Overnight: Mara Ngenche Safari Camp (Luxury) / Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Mid-Luxury).
Rise before dawn for the golden hour — the Mara at its most electric, when predators are active and the light across the grass is extraordinary.
The reserve’s resident wildlife delivers year-round: one of the densest lion populations in Africa, cheetah scanning from termite mounds, leopards draped in the riverine forest, and vast herds of elephant, buffalo, topi and hartebeest.
Return for a late breakfast and a midday rest — swim, siesta, edit your photos — before an afternoon drive into the softening light.
This evening, your guide briefs you on the migration’s movements, planning tomorrow’s route around where the herds are massing.
Overnight: Mara Ngenche Safari Camp (Luxury) / Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Mid-Luxury).
Today is the big one. Set out early with a picnic breakfast and lunch and spend a full, uninterrupted day in the heart of the reserve — no returning to camp, no clock-watching.
If you’re visiting July–October, your guide positions you along the Mara River, where walls of wildebeest and zebra gather at the crossing points. A river crossing is nature at its most dramatic — thundering hooves, dust, crocodiles lying in wait — and completely unpredictable. Your guide tracks the herds daily to put you in the right place at the right time. Patience is rewarded here.
Outside migration season, the full-day format simply goes wherever the wildlife is — and the Mara never disappoints.
Optional (highly recommended, extra cost): swap this morning for a hot-air balloon safari — drift silently over the herds at sunrise, then land to a champagne bush breakfast. Spaces are limited; book early.
Overnight: Mara Ngenche Safari Camp (Luxury) / Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Mid-Luxury).
Your final full day on safari. Make every drive count.
Morning drive focused on predators — your guide knows the prides, the cheetah mothers with cubs and the leopard haunts along the river. The Mara rewards sharp eyes and patience.
Afternoon options: one more game drive into the golden light, or a visit to a nearby Maasai village for a genuine cultural exchange — traditional dances, a walk through the homestead, and the chance to shop directly from local artisans.
Tonight is the farewell dinner at camp — stories by the fire, a toast to the week, and the sounds of the Mara one last time.
Overnight: Mara Ngenche Safari Camp (Luxury) / Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Mid-Luxury).
One last early game drive — the Mara always has one more sighting in it.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi, arriving in time for onward connections — or, if your schedule allows, a stop at the Giraffe Centre, a visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s elephant nursery (advance booking required), or a final lunch in the city. For evening international departures we recommend adding a Nairobi night; we’ll book it.
Transfer to JKIA for your departure. The mountain and the migration stay with you.
Elewana Tortilis Camp (Amboseli) Set in the private Kitirua Conservancy adjoining the park, Tortilis is renowned for having one of the finest Kilimanjaro views of any camp in Africa. Elegant canvas suites, game drives in both the conservancy and the park — plus night drives and guided walks on the private land.
Mara Ngenche Safari Camp (Masai Mara National Reserve) A boutique tented camp at the confluence of the Mara and Talek rivers, inside the reserve. Hippos grumble in the river below your deck and the big cats are quite literally your neighbours — beautifully designed, brilliantly located.
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Amboseli National Park) A classic safari lodge set beside the Enkongo Narok swamp — the wetland Amboseli’s elephants favour — with comfortable rooms, a swimming pool and Kilimanjaro views from the terrace.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Masai Mara National Reserve) Set on a hilltop with sweeping views over the reserve, Serena delivers classic Mara safari vibes — a pool, excellent facilities and experienced guides — with the relaxed warmth of a well-run safari lodge.
Alternates on request: Tawi Lodge & Ol Tukai Lodge (Amboseli) · andBeyond Kichwa Tembo & Sarova Mara Game Camp (Masai Mara).
July – October: The star window. The Great Migration is in the Mara with river crossings possible throughout, and Amboseli is dry and superb. Book early — this fills up fast.
January – February: Short dry season. Kilimanjaro is at its clearest for Amboseli, and the Mara’s resident game and big cat viewing are excellent with thinner crowds.
June: The dry season begins across both parks — green-gold plains, concentrated wildlife and great value before peak.
November – December: Short rains. Lush landscapes, dramatic skies, superb birding and lower rates. Kilimanjaro hides more often.
April – May: Long rains — tracks can be difficult and some camps close. Not recommended for first-time safari guests.
Amboseli National Park (392 km²)
Masai Mara National Reserve (1,510 km²)
Easy: Game drives across all days — relaxed, seated, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Easy–Moderate: Observation Hill — a short, gentle climb on foot (optional; alternative is the vehicle viewpoint). The full-day migration drive (Day 5) — longer hours on bumpy tracks, broken by picnic stops.
Optional: Hot-air balloon safari — pre-dawn start, no physical exertion, unforgettable payoff. Maasai village visits — short guided walk-throughs, suitable for all ages.
Plase note: Walking safaris and night drives are not permitted inside the national parks. If you’d like them, ask about adding conservancy nights — Tortilis Camp offers both on its private land.
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Yes. Most nationalities require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Apply online at etakenya.go.ke at least 2 weeks before travel. The fee is USD 30 for most nationalities.
Meru is one of Kenya’s least-visited major parks — and that’s exactly the point. You’ll rarely share a sighting with another vehicle. The wildlife is equally impressive to more famous parks, and the atmosphere is completely different. It’s safari as it should be.
The Samburu Special Five — reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich — are northern species not found in Kenya’s southern parks. They’re endemic to the arid north, making Samburu the only place in Kenya to reliably spot all five.
Yes — Ol Pejeta offers guided close-up encounters with Najin and Fatu, the world’s last two northern white rhinos. This is one of the most extraordinary wildlife experiences in Africa. Numbers are limited and advance booking is essential.
Nanyuki sits at around 1,900m altitude, so mornings and evenings can be genuinely cool, especially compared to Samburu or Meru. Pack a warm fleece or light jacket — you’ll thank yourself on early-morning drives.
Exceptional. Meru has over 300 species, Samburu over 450, and Ol Pejeta is equally rich. If you’re a birder, let us know and we’ll tailor the guiding accordingly.
Most light aircraft restrict luggage to 15kg (33lbs) in a soft-sided bag only — no rigid suitcases. This is a firm weight limit. All camps have laundry facilities so packing light is easy.
Yes. Game drives are suitable for all ages. Guided walks and rhino encounters are recommended for children aged 10 and above. Let us know in advance and we’ll adjust the pace and activities to suit your family.
The Kenyan Shilling (KES). USD is widely accepted at lodges and for tipping. Carry some cash for smaller purchases. ATMs are available in Nairobi and Nanyuki town.
Absolutely — this is our starting point, not a fixed route. We can add nights, swap lodges, combine with the Masai Mara or the coast, or build in specific experiences. Just tell us what you want and we’ll make it happen.
