Amboseli & masai mara Kilimanjaro Safari

The journey

Explore Amboseli National Park on a private journey through open grass plains, acacia woodland, marshes and the Amboseli lake basin. Enjoy close encounters with large elephant herds, prolific birdlife, panoramic views from Observation Hill and meaningful cultural experiences with the Maasai community. 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS AMBOSELI + MAASAI MARA BY FLIGHT FROM DIANI "Kilimanjaro Views + Big Cats - Fly-in Kenya Safari from Diani Beach" TOUR DESCRIPTION The ultimate fly-in safari from the beach to the bush. In just 4 days you’ll see 2 of Kenya’s most famous parks without long road transfers. Start with Amboseli at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro - famous for giant elephant herds and postcard views. Finish with Maasai Mara - home of the Big 5, Big Cats, and Great Migration from July to Oct. All transfers are by domestic flight for maximum safari time. Perfect for honeymooners and guests who want luxury + wildlife after Diani. Duration 4 Days 3 Nights | Start 6:00am Day 1 | End: 7:00pm Day 4 Accommodation: Amboseli Lodge + Mara Lodge | Flights: Diani → Amboseli → Mara → Nairobi → Diani ITINERARY Day 1: DIANI → AMBOSELI 06:00am Pick up Diani hotel → Ukunda Airport 07:30am FLIGHT Ukunda → Amboseli via Nairobi - 2hr 30min Meet guide at Amboseli Airstrip 11:00am GAME DRIVE 1: AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE Check in and enter Amboseli National Park Drive with Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background. Famous for 500+ elephants, buffalo, lion, cheetah + wetlands full of birds Overnight: Amboseli Lodge Meals Day 2: AMBOSELI → MAASAI MARA 06:00am GAME DRIVE 2: MORNING GAME DRIVE Best time to see Kilimanjaro clear + elephants at swamps Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views 10:00am Transfer to airstrip 11:30am FLIGHT Amboseli → Maasai Mara - 1hr 15min 03:00pm GAME DRIVE 3: AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE IN MARA Enter Maasai Mara National Reserve Search for Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Hyena + plains game If July-Oct: look for Wildebeest Migration + river crossings Overnight Maasai Mara Lodge Meals Day 3: MAASAI MARA - FULL DAY 06:00am GAME DRIVE 4: FULL MORNING GAME DRIVE Explore different areas of the Mara. Highest density of big cats in Africa Return for brunch + relax at lodge 04:00pm GAME DRIVE 5: EVENING GAME DRIVE Optional Maasai Village visit $30 pp can be added Sundowners on the plains Overnight Maasai Mara Lodge Meals Day 4: MAASAI MARA → DIANI 07:00am Breakfast 08:30am FLIGHT Maasai Mara → Nairobi - 50min 11:00am FLIGHT Nairobi → Ukunda/Diani - 1hr 15min 01:00pm Pick up + Drop off Diani hotel Meals Total: 5 Game Drives - 2 in Amboseli, 3 in Maasai Mara HIGHLIGHTS 1. Mt. Kilimanjaro Views - Best elephant photography in Africa 2. Amboseli Elephants - Huge herds and swamps 3. Maasai Mara - Big 5 + Big Cats + Great Migration Jul-Oct 4. All Flights - No 8-hour road drives. More time for safari 5. Luxury Lodges - With pool and views WHAT YOU WILL SEE Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo, Rhino, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Zebra Migration: 1.5M wildebeest Jul-Oct | Birds 400+ species.

Highlights

• Large elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
• Observation Hill panoramas
• Amboseli marshes and prolific birdlife
• Maasai cultural experience

Day by day

1. 1

   Nairobi to Amboseli

   Meet your private guide and travel to Amboseli for an afternoon game drive beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.

   Stay: Safari lodge or tented camp · Meals: Lunch, dinner

2. 2

   Full-day Amboseli safari

   Explore the marshes, open plains and elephant habitats with sunrise and afternoon game drives.

   Stay: Safari lodge or tented camp · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

3. 3

   Observation Hill and Maasai culture

   Enjoy panoramic views from Observation Hill, birdwatching and an optional respectful Maasai cultural visit.

   Stay: Safari lodge or tented camp · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

4. 4

   Morning safari and departure

   Take a final early game drive before returning to Nairobi or continuing your East Africa journey.

   Stay: Not included · Meals: Breakfast, lunch