From Kilimanjaro Shadows To Mara's Plain

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Experience Kenya’s most iconic safari landscapes on this unforgettable journey from Amboseli National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Your adventure begins in Amboseli, famous for its vast elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising across the border in Tanzania. Here, enjoy thrilling game drives across open plains, swampy wetlands, and acacia woodlands, where lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife thrive. Sunrise and sunset safaris offer spectacular photography moments with Africa’s highest peak as your backdrop.

The journey continues to the legendary Maasai Mara, one of Africa’s richest wildlife reserves and home to the Big Five. Endless golden savannahs and dramatic river crossings create the perfect setting for unforgettable safari encounters. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, as thousands of wildebeest and zebras traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing. Expert-guided game drives, optional hot air balloon safaris, and authentic cultural experiences with the Maasai people complete this immersive 6-night Kenyan safari adventure.

Duration:6 Nights, 7 Days

Location : Nairobi, Amboseli , Masaai Mara

Start: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

End : Wilson Airport

Day 1
Arrival In Nairobi
Nairobi,Kenya

Upon arrival at Nairobi, you will be met by our representative for a warm meet-and-greet at the airport. After a brief introduction and assistance with your luggage, you will be transferred to your hotel in the city. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and recover from your journey, allowing you to adjust to the new environment before beginning your safari adventure. Overnight stay in Nairobi.

Accommodation
HOTEL
Platinum
Kwetu Hotel Nairobi
Day 2
Nairobi To Amboseli
Amboseli,Kenya

After breakfast, you will be transfered to Wilson airport and depart Nairobi and journey south toward the spectacular Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park where you may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and many other animals. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay

Day 3
Full Day In Amboseli
Amboseli,Kenya

Today you will spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park. The day typically begins with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. You may spot elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and numerous bird species roaming the open plains and wetlands of the park. After returning to the lodge for breakfast and some relaxation, you will head out again later in the day for another exciting game drive across the diverse landscapes. With clear skies, the magnificent snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro can often be seen towering above the park. Dinner and overnight in Amboseli.

Day 4
Exploring Amboseli
Amboseli,Kenya

Another day of exploration of Amboseli National Park offers a compact but unforgettable safari experience set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Begin at dawn, when the park comes alive with soft golden light and clear views of the snow-capped peak, heading out on an early game drive across the open plains where large herds of elephants—Amboseli’s most iconic residents—move gracefully through the dust, often accompanied by zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles. As the morning unfolds, explore the swampy areas fed by underground springs from Kilimanjaro’s glaciers, attracting hippos and a rich array of birdlife including herons and kingfishers. Midday brings a slower pace; retreat to a lodge or shaded picnic site to rest while observing animals congregating near water sources to escape the heat. In the afternoon, venture out again toward Observation Hill for sweeping panoramic views of the park’s varied landscapes—dry lake beds, savannah, and wetlands—before continuing your search for predators like lions or cheetahs as temperatures cool. The day concludes with a breathtaking sunset, as the sky glows orange and pink behind Kilimanjaro, silhouetting giraffes and acacia trees, creating a quintessential African safari moment before you exit the park or settle into your lodge under a canopy of stars.

Day 5
Amboseli to Mara
Maasai Mara,Kenya

Start your day early with a sunrise game drive in Amboseli,when wildlife is most active and the views of Mount Kilimanjaro are often clearest. This is your last chance to see the park’s famous elephant herds, along with buffalo, zebras, and possibly predators returning from a night hunt. After the drive, head back to your lodge for a quick breakfast and transfer to Amboseli Airstrip.Board a scheduled bush flight heading toward the Mara.The journey takes a few hours, but it’s scenic—watch the terrain shift from dusty plains to lush savannah. Instead of a simple transfer, your drive from the airstrip to your lodge becomes your first game drive in the Mara. Expect to see giraffes, elephants, antelope, and—if lucky—big cats like lions or cheetahs. Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch or a late meal, followed by a short rest.

In the late afternoon head out for a full game drive across the rolling plains of the Mara, one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems. Depending on the season, you might witness part of the Great Migration or spot predators in action. End your day with a classic African sunset over the savannah before returning to camp for dinner and an overnight stay, having seamlessly transitioned between two of Kenya’s most iconic safari landscapes in a single day.

Day 6
Full Day In Mara
Maasai Mara,Kenya

Enjoy a full-day adventure in the Maasai Mara with an early morning departure and a scenic game drive through the reserve to spot wildlife in their natural habitat, followed by a picnic breakfast served in the bush, then proceed for lunch at the hotel , continue with a second game drive across the diverse landscapes of the Mara, and end the day with a relaxing sundowner experience as you watch the sunset over the savannah before your overnight stay.

Day 7
Mara To Nairobi
Maasai Mara

After breakfast at your lodge, enjoy a scenic transfer to the airstrip with a game drive en route, offering a final chance to spot wildlife along the way,to your scheduled light aircraft flight back to Nairobi. Enjoy scenic aerial views of Kenya’s landscapes during the journey before landing at Wilson Airport in Nairobi marking the end of your unforgettable solo safari adventure.

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What's Included

Inclusions
Meet & Greet At JKIA
Transfer from JKIA to Nairobi Hotel
1 Night accommodation on bed & breakfast
Transfer from Nairobi Hotel to Wilson Airport
One way flight from Nairobi
Return airstrip transfers
3 Nights accommodation
Meals on Full Board
Shared Game Drives
One Way Flight To Mara from Amboseli
Sundowner
Picnic Breakfast
2 Nights Accommodation at Masai Mara
Shared game drives
Park Fees
Community Fee
Conservancy Fees
Flight back to Nairobi
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Selected drinks

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Travel insurance

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Rates

Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences
Low season (March, April, May and 1st of November - 19th of December)
Low Season
$ 5400
Mid Season (the rest of the year)
Mid Season
$ 6950
High season (January, July, August, September and 20th to 31st of December)
High Season
$ 8100
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