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6-Day Luxury Kenya Flying Safari

Duration

6 days, 5 nights

Parks

Amboseli, Masai Mara

Travel style

Private, luxury

Vehicle

Light aircraft and 4×4

Best time

Jun to Oct, Jan to Feb

Overview Route Itinerary Lodges Prices What’s included Reviews FAQ

Trip overview

This six-day luxury safari covers two of Kenya’s best parks without the long drives. Start in Amboseli National Park for large elephant herds against Mount Kilimanjaro. Then fly to the Masai Mara for classic Big Five viewing and, if you’re there July to October, a shot at seeing the migration river crossings.

Using scheduled flights between parks makes sense for travelers from Australia. You’ve already done the long haul, so spend your time watching wildlife instead of sitting in a vehicle for six hours. The camps are properly luxurious but still feel like you’re on safari.

Designed as a luxury fly-in safari experience, this journey includes convenient domestic flights and carefully selected premium lodges.

Amboseli’s elephant research program started in 1972. Guides often recognise individual elephants and can tell you about family relationships. The Mara has lions, leopards, buffalo, rhino, and elephants year-round. Predator viewing is very good.

Accommodations:

Amboseli: Tortilis Camp or Ol Tukai Lodge
Masai Mara: Angama Mara, Mara Plains Camp or Mahali Mzuri

Your route

Amboseli 2 nights · Masai Mara 3 nights. Starts and ends in Nairobi.

Flights between parks are included.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Flight Time: 45 minutes · Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport, then transfer to Wilson Airport. Flight to Amboseli takes 45 minutes in a light aircraft. You’ll fly over the Athi-Kapiti Plains with views of Kilimanjaro if it’s clear.

At Amboseli airstrip, transfer to either Tortilis Camp or Ol Tukai Lodge. Tortilis sits in a private conservancy just outside the park with open Kilimanjaro views. Ol Tukai is inside the park next to a swamp where wildlife passes through all day.

After lunch, first game drive around 4:00 PM. Amboseli is compact at 392 square kilometers but wildlife concentrates around the swamps fed by underground springs from Kilimanjaro. Elephants, buffalo, zebra, and various antelope use these permanent water sources. Your guide will position you for photos as elephant families move through.

Dinner and overnight at Tortilis Camp or Ol Tukai Lodge.

Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning drive starts around 6:30 AM when Kilimanjaro is usually clear. Focus on the swamps where elephants feed and drink. The research project here has tracked families since 1972, so guides often recognize individual animals and know family relationships.

Amboseli also has buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and antelope. Lions are present but harder to find than in the Mara. Cheetahs hunt on the dry lake bed. Return to camp around 11:00 AM for lunch and rest.

Afternoon drive at 4:00 PM. Visit Observation Hill for views across the basin and good bird watching. Pelicans, Egyptian geese, herons, and egrets are common around the wetlands.

Dinner and overnight at Tortilis Camp or Ol Tukai Lodge.

Day 3: Amboseli to Masai Mara National Reserve

Flight Time: 1 hour · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early drive, then breakfast and transfer to the airstrip. Flight to the Mara takes about an hour, crossing the Rift Valley. The scenery shifts from dry plains to greener grassland.

Land at the airstrip closest to your camp. Angama sits on the escarpment 300 meters above the reserve. Mara Plains is in Olare Motorogi Conservancy with good predator numbers. Mahali Mzuri is also in Motorogi under Virgin Limited Edition.

After lunch, first Mara drive around 4:00 PM. Different scenery from Amboseli with rolling grassland, rivers, and scattered forest. Wildlife density is immediately noticeable. First couple of hours you’ll likely see lions, possibly cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and plains game.

Dinner and overnight at Angama Mara, Mara Plains Camp, or Mahali Mzuri.

Day 4: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Full day exploring the Mara with morning and afternoon drives. Lions are easy to find, often in prides of ten or more. Leopards take more work but sightings are regular near the rivers. Buffalo herds can be hundreds strong. Rhinos are less common but present. Elephants are everywhere.

July to October is migration season. Over a million wildebeest plus zebra and gazelle come from the Serengeti. River crossings are dramatic but unpredictable. Guides stay in radio contact and will position you if something’s happening.

Outside migration, resident wildlife provides consistent viewing. Cheetahs hunt the open plains, and over 500 bird species have been recorded.

Dinner and overnight at Angama Mara, Mara Plains Camp, or Mahali Mzuri.

Day 5: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Second full day covering new areas or revisiting productive spots. Option for a full-day drive with picnic lunch, staying out from breakfast until sundowners. This gives flexibility to follow wildlife activity without rushing back for meals.

By now your guide knows your interests and will adjust accordingly. Time at the Mara River is worthwhile even without crossings. Hippos in the pools, crocodiles on the banks, different birds and animals using the riverine forest.

Optional Maasai village visit available to learn about local culture and how communities coexist with wildlife.

Dinner and overnight at Angama Mara, Mara Plains Camp, or Mahali Mzuri.

Day 6: Masai Mara to Nairobi, Departure

Flight Time: 45 minutes · Meals: Breakfast

Final early morning drive before breakfast. Back to camp, then transfer to the airstrip for your mid to late morning flight. Land at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, then transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.

Most Australian travelers use Emirates via Dubai, Qatar via Doha, or Kenya Airways via Bangkok. Evening departures work well with morning Mara flights. Day rooms or overnight accommodation near the airport can be arranged if needed based on your flight times.

Where you'll stay

Elewana Tortilis Camp in Amboseli — Elewana Tortilis Camp, Amboseli

Angama Mara in the Masai Mara NR — Angama Mara, Masai Mara

Bed at Angama Mara — Angama Mara, Masai Mara

“Or similar” means we may swap a lodge of the same standard if one is full on your dates. We always tell you before you book.

Prices for 2026 and 2027

Season	2 people	3	4	5	6
Jan to Jun	AUD $4,500	AUD $4,100	AUD $3,850	AUD $3,700	AUD $3,600
Jul to Dec	AUD $5,200	AUD $4,750	AUD $4,500	AUD $4,300	AUD $4,200

Prices are per person sharing in Australian dollars. Single supplements and child rates on request.

What's included

Included

Park entry fees
All accommodation as listed
All meals as indicated
Game drives with a professional guide
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or the airport
Private 4x4 game drive vehicle at each park
All government levies and taxes
Domestic flights (Nairobi-Amboseli-Mara-Nairobi)
Flying Doctors cover

Not included

International flights
Spirits and premium wines (house wine and beer are included at most lodges)
Travel insurance
Single room supplement
Expenses of personal nature
Kenya eTA fees
Tips for guides and staff (AUD $20-30 per person per day)

Deposit: 30% to confirm your lodges
Balance: due 60 days before travel
Cancellation: full refund if you cancel more than 60 days before travel. Full cancellation policy

Reviews from our guests

    
 
 
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   Cameron M 
 
 
 
 Verified A Couple in December 2025 - 5 Stars
We booked with Stanley and Majestic Safari for the 6-day luxury tour through Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. The trip completely exceeded our expectations, even despite it not being ‘peak season’ we were able to tick off Africa’s Big 5 on the very first game drive. This was in no small part down to our guide, Bonnie, who was an essential part of tracking these animals - you have to request him if booking through Majestic. Each accommodation also exceeded our expectations in terms of location, comfort, quality and service of the staff. Being a first time safari for us, we weren’t sure what to expect - but selecting the luxury option was well worth it. All aspects of travel and organisation was seamless. Once booked, there was next to nothing for us to think about as we were in experienced hands - and we were glad to have partnered with Majestic as there was significantly more organisation required in the background than we originally realised. Stanley also went above and beyond the itinerary, picking us up from the airport late at night despite the tour not starting until a few days later and ensuring we had some food to take into the hotel. This was after providing us with in-depth packing lists and general guidance on exploring Nairobi. I couldn’t recommend Majestic enough and hope to arrange another trip with Stanley in the future.
  
 
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   Coastal66646927528 
 
 
 
 Verified A Beautiful Safari with an Excellent Guide – Just Check the Route First
Majestic Kenyan Safaris gave us a wonderful Kenya experience, and our guide was genuinely lovely. He was calm, kind, and extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife, parks, and local environment, which made the safari both engaging and meaningful. One thing worth noting for future travellers is the itinerary structure. Over the six-day safari, the route involved long drives in a zig-zag pattern rather than a simple circular loop. This meant more transit time on some days. This was not the fault of the company or the guide, as the itinerary was clearly outlined, but something we wish we had paid closer attention to when booking. Overall, Majestic Kenyan Safaris were professional, warm, and well organised. With careful attention to route planning beforehand, they offer a truly memorable safari experience.
  
 
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   Anouchka905 
 
 
 
 Verified The most Unforgettable Safari
Stanley Gichuki crafted the journey of dreams Thanks to our incredible guide, Bonie whose fearless spirit turned every mile into magic. He welcomed us in Samburu National Park and led us off the beaten path with a deep, soulful knowledge of the land, its stories, its rhythms, its wild heart. Samburu was our favorite in terms of landscape. We stood in awe in Samburu as reticulated giraffes swept across the horizon, watched Grevy’s zebras stride with quiet elegance, and felt the earth tremble beneath African elephants. We held our breath as a cheetah emerged from the tall grass, and we followed Kamau Boniethrough wet, treacherous tracks to where lions rule their hidden kingdom. Our journey continued into Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a sanctuary of hope, where we encountered the gentle wisdom of chimpanzees at the Jane Goodall, Sweetwater Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and witnessed the immense beauty of both white and black rhinos, alongside more elephants, more lions… and countless unforgettable moments. Our journey ended in the Maasai Mara . Our last drive was unforgettabel as we watched a cheetah devouring a thompson gazelle, leaving the rest of the kill to a fight between two jackals and a flock of vultures. We had a brief encounter with a leopard walking down a river and watched more lions enjoying their buffalo lunch. Truly memorable experiences. Kenya, you are once in a lifetime. Thank you
  
 
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   goort g 
 
 
 
 Verified Safari with Majestick Kenya
We just returned from a 9 days safari, and we enjoyed it very much. Everything was arranged very well, our driver/guide Bonnie was outstanding. The tour company did everything to be helpfull in picking up from the airport, taking us with their jeep to all the place we visited, and we had very nice game drives. We went to Samburu, Oj Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. The lodges were great, good value for money and we were upgraded in 2 places. Thank you Majestick, and al your staff. We highly recommend you.
  
 
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   Sam G 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing Safari Experience!
Just got back from an amazing 7-day safari with Majestic Kenya Safaris! Our guide Samuel was fantastic - incredible wildlife knowledge and spotted animals from miles away. We saw the Big Five, including a pride of lions with cubs in the Maasai Mara. Everything was perfectly organized from airport transfers to accommodations. The mix of lodges and tented camps was great, and falling asleep to African bush sounds was magical. Vehicle was comfortable for the longer drives between parks. One activity got cancelled due to weather, but they quickly arranged something even better. Would definitely recommend to anyone planning a Kenya safari - unforgettable experience!
  
 
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   Tejl Kercova 
 
 
 
 Verified Best Safari experience!
Majestic Kenya Safaris in Nairobi exceeded all my expectations! From the moment we booked, their team was incredibly professional and attentive, ensuring every detail was taken care of. The safari itself was breathtaking—our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and knew the best spots for wildlife viewing. We saw the Big Five up close, along with stunning landscapes that felt like something out of a dream. The accommodations were luxurious yet blended seamlessly with nature. What stood out most was their genuine passion for conservation and community support. I highly recommend Majestic Kenya Safaris for an unforgettable, world-class experience in Kenya!