10 Days Kenya safari Amboseli and Masai Mara
Authentic Safari Camping in Amboseli & Masai Mara
Activities
Game Drive
Best Season
May to January
Start/End Point
Nairobi
7 Days, 6 Nights Kenya safari Amboseli and Masai Mara
Experience Kenya’s highlights within a week on this fly-in safari, tailor-made for time-conscious travelers. Swift flights between destinations save you travel time, maximizing your safari enjoyment. You’ll be accommodated in top eco-lodges, leaving a light footprint.
Begin your 10 Days Kenya safari Amboseli and Masai Mara in Amboseli National Park, where majestic elephant herds roam against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. A private conservancy tented camp offers thrilling game drives, nature walks, sundowners, and bush meals.
Next, uncover Laikipia’s hidden gem – a tapestry of wildlife reserves, community conservancies, and tribal lands. Here, camelback safaris, Samburu-guided walks, and starlit sleep-outs offer extraordinary experiences.
Transition to the famed Masai Mara, staying at a secluded camp by the Sand River. Positioned on the Wildebeest Migration route, it grants exceptional views of this awe-inspiring phenomenon. Your final days will be immersed in game drives, unveiling the Mara’s diverse wildlife, including iconic elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and renowned big cats.
Tour Highlights:
- Iconic world-famous game park – see the Big Five
- Private guide, conversant in English or language of your choice
- Unlimited game drives with exclusive use of pop-top safari vehicle
- Elephant, giraffe, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest and more
- Immense herds of wildlife
- Unforgettable Savannah vistas
- Masai people and culture
- Unique accommodations – safari lodges/tented camps
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival into Nairobi
Day 2-4: Meet Amboseli's Gentle Giants
Following a satisfying breakfast and a leisurely morning, accompanied by a sumptuous lunch at Hemingways, you’ll be seamlessly transported to Wilson Airport. There, a 45-minute flight ushers you into Amboseli National Park. Upon landing, the welcoming Tortilis team extends a heartfelt reception, initiating your safari adventure with a captivating game drive en route to your camp.
Nestled in a prime position affording breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tortilis Camp invites you to unwind in spacious tented suites featuring expansive verandas and well-appointed en suite bathrooms. A distinctive advantage of this camp is its location within a private conservancy that borders Amboseli National Park, affording you the privilege of engaging in unique activities such as guided walking safaris. Renowned for hosting some of Africa’s largest elephants, Amboseli’s gentle giants and their familial histories are well-known to the experienced guides at Tortilis. If your aspiration is to capture the iconic photograph of elephants against the backdrop of majestic Kilimanjaro, Amboseli stands as the quintessential location to immortalize this scene.
Day 4-7: Discover Laikipia’s Safari Secrets
Continue your Kenya fly-in safari with a visit to Loisaba Tented Camp, a luxurious retreat perched on an escarpment with sweeping vistas across Laikipia’s diverse landscape. A charter flight from Amboseli whisks you away after breakfast, landing you in gorgeous Laikipia in just 75 minutes. Arriving in time for a delectable lunch, your spacious tent awaits, featuring expansive floor-to-ceiling doors, contemporary furnishings, and a large veranda that frames captivating views of the Laikipia plains.
Immerse yourself in Loisaba’s rich variety by embarking on guided walks with traditional Samburu guides, who impart remarkable insight into local flora, fauna, culture, and history. Engage in game drives to spot iconic animals like giraffes and elephants, along with the elusive wild dog, Grevy’s zebra, and beisa oryx. Loisaba also offers an array of unique experiences, from river fishing to camelback safaris, promising a fresh perspective on wildlife.
An unforgettable highlight awaits during your final evening at the Loisaba Star Beds – exquisite handcrafted four-poster beds, placed on elevated wooden platforms and rolled out nightly for an unforgettable sleep beneath the stars. Overlooking a perennial waterhole frequented by resident wildlife, these beds offer an exceptional vantage point for celestial encounters, enhancing your romantic experience under the Milky Way.
Day 7-10: Masai Mara Splendour
Embark on the next leg of your Kenya fly-in safari, whisking you to one of the planet’s renowned wildlife havens, the Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival at Sand River, a delectable lunch awaits, followed by an afternoon game drive crowned by sundowner drinks in a picturesque setting.
Nestled on the banks of the Sand River in an idyllic corner of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Sand River camp encapsulates the allure of 1920s safari elegance, infused with a contemporary ‘low impact’ ethos. This exquisite camp stands directly along the Wildebeest Migration route, frequently treating guests to the awe-inspiring spectacle of wildebeest and zebras crossing the river from the comfort of their tents.
Days unfold with exhilarating game drives across the Masai Mara, where an abundance of wildlife awaits discovery – from majestic elephants and graceful giraffes to the regal lion, elusive leopard, and swift cheetah. A memorable highlight includes indulging in a picnic lunch amidst the wilderness, immersing yourself in nature’s embrace. Further enrich your journey by visiting an authentic Maasai village, fostering meaningful interactions with one of Africa’s most renowned tribes. Your exploration of the Mara will be an unforgettable blend of breathtaking encounters and cultural enrichment.
Day 10: A Day in Nairobi
After your final breakfast in the Masai Mara, you fly back to Hemingways in Nairobi where you can enjoy the comfort and convenience of the hotel’s day room. Later, you are transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight.
Tour Price Includes
Courtesy Nairobi airport-hotel pick up/drop off transfers
Services of an experienced English/ other language speaking safari tour guide/driver
Transport in a customized 4×4 pop up top Land Cruiser jeep
Pick up /drop off at your Nairobi airport/ Nairobi hotel or residence
Government taxes and local levies
Tour Price Excludes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the common questions which our clients ask as they plan for their African safari.
Do i need visa/passport?
Yes! To visit Kenya you will definitely require a passport and a visa. Your passport should have at least 2 blank pages and should be valid for a minimum of 6 months past your arrival date. This is to ensure that its validity does not expire before your safari is over.
There are 3 ways to obtain a tourist visa to Kenya;
- Visit a Kenyan embassy and apply
- On entry to Kenya you can apply for a landing visa. For a landing visa, you need to present your passport. A visa application form and a landing cad will be provided for you to fill out. You will then be required to pay the visa fee in US dollars, which is 50 USD.
- For a Visa to Kenya you can apply only by visiting http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html
Can my children accompany me during the safaris?
Of course! The most beautiful African safari experiences are had as a family. Your children will enjoy seeing the many animals they only read about in books or watch in the movies.
It will be a memorable experience for them. However, it would help if you continually keep your children in sight, especially when in the bush or in a camping site or lodge. Some camps and lodges are not fenced and wild animals roam around freely. Safari guides, however, are always on the lookout to keep you and your children safe.
Kindly let us know during booking if your children will accompany you so that we can make prior arrangements to make their stay comfortable.
What do you mean by unlimited game drives?
A safari is all about freedom and flexibility in exploring the wild. This is what we give our guests. We give you freedom to exclusive wildlife viewing with no restriction on fuel and mileage.
As long as you are within the designated game drive area and the park’s operational hours you can drive for as long as you want. The game drive area also has to be in accordance to your itinerary. For example, if your itinerary reads ‘explore Maasai Mara National Park’, you can drive within Maasai Mara all day but at no one point can you cross over the Mara River into The Serengeti.
Are there bathrooms in the bush?
Your bathroom needs will catered for throughout the safari. There are several public bathroom facilities around picnic sites, camps, lodges ranger stations, visitor centers and museums.
This being a private safari there might not be any public bathroom facilities in sight. However, you will be given an opportunity to use bush bathrooms when no vehicle can be spotted nearby.
The big safari vehicle will keep you hidden as you go about your business. Bush bathrooms are convenient and you will adapt to them.
What kind of clothing should i bring with me?
For comfort throughout the safari, bring with you light casual clothes. Avoid extreme colors; not too dark (black and dark blue are a no) and not too bright. Try neutral colors.
Safari clothing tips
- Avoid dark colors like black and dark blue. Recommended safari colors are brown, green, khaki, olive and beige.
- Lightweight jacket or windbreaker
- Casual, loose-fitting clothes
- Comfortable walking shoes (i.e. Sneakers, hiking shoes)
- Sandals or flip-flops
- Swimsuit
- Hat
- Extra cotton socks and underwear
- One warm sweater
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