“A True Kenyan Wildlife Adventure”
START: Nairobi, Kenya
FINISH: Nairobi, Kenya
COUNTRIES VISITED: Kenya
DURATION: 8days
PASSENGERS: 9 passengers maximum
- Wake to the snows of Kilimanjaro, omnipresent before you in the morning
- Scenic flight and aerial game viewing over the Amboseli swamplands *Maasai Cultural Visit at Elerai
- Scenic flight over vast swathes of flamingos on lakes Natorn & Magadi
- Scenic flight over the southernmost lakes in the Kenyan Rift Valley
- Scenic flight over the southern tip of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya
- Aerial game viewing over the Shompole marshes
- Canoe or tube down the Ewaso Ng’iro river past ancient fig trees
- Meet primate experts and walk with wild Baboons at Shompole
- Scenic flight over the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Dance with the Masai
This magnificent journey takes you to the foothills of Kilimanjaro, the shores of the Great Rift Valley soda sister Lakes, Natron and Magadi and onto the acclaimed Masai Mara National Game Reserve. Mix wildlife and culture as you traverse three contrasting ecosystems with spectacular aerial flights and exceptional photographic opportunities.
Wing your way across some of East Africa’s most beautiful and spectacular aerial scenery. Marry two of Kenya’s best known wildlife locations; Amboseli and the Masai Mara, add a complement of two unique and serene soda lakes in the southern most wilderness of Kenya’s southern Rift Valley and discover the synergy of Masaai culture and wildlife interaction, first hand, in its wildest and purest form. Wake with the snows of Kilimanjaro omnipresent before you, spend days trailing thousand strong herds of Wildebeest across the mara plains. Dance with the Masai and fly above the vast kaleidoscopes of colour that are hundreds of thousands of lesser pink Flamingos on Lake Natron, as Africa unveils her colours before you. Watch the mist clear above Shompole Hill, as Aardwolf stalk their prey early in the morning. You’ll meet primate experts at the base of the impressive Nguruman escarpment and learn about the complex social structures of Baboon troops. On clear day, catch a glimpse of the still active volcano sacred to the Masai; Ol Donyo Lengai ‘Mountain of God’ and watch Elephants quenching their thirst at sunset in the marshes of Amboseli.Includes
- VIP Meet and assist on arrival in Nairobi
- Safari in Cessna 206 Stationair for 4pax or less
- Safari in Executive Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft for 5 - 10 pax max
- Flights from Nairobi to Amboseli to Magadi to Masai Mara returning to Nairobi
- Services of 1 professional guide and 1 pilot
- All ground transfers throughout the tour
- All game drives in Safari 4x4 vehicles
- Accommodation on full board basis at all properties featured on the itinerary
- All park entrance fees & conservation fees throughout trip
- Activities at all destinations include; game drives in customised safari 4x4 vehicles, guided bush walks, bush picnics & bush sundowners
- Activities at selected destinations include canoeing, night game drives, bush breakfasts, fishing (seasonal), Masai cultural experience
- All laundry throughout the tour
- Soft drinks, beer and house wines at Shompole Wilderness only
Excludes
- As this itinerary is offered on a private tailor-made basis, please ask for further details on applicable Child rates
- For child discounts to apply, children MUST agree to sit on the rear aft bench seat of the aircraft.
- Children travelling luxury seats will be charged the normal adult rate
Safari Routes
Itinerary is offered on a tailor-made basis with pricing dependent on the number of guests and specific dates of travel
Safari Routes
Safari Routes
*Special Note: This itinerary is available as a private tailor-made flying safari and is fully flexible, starting or ending in either Nairobi or Addis Ababa. Offered on a fully guided and all inclusive basis and subject to availability of accommodation at the time of enquiry.
Scenic Air Safaris reserves the right to offer, at a surcharge, suitable changes to the itinerary, accommodation or sequence of excursions, as may be required on certain departures due to seasonality and proximity of certain wildlife species in specific locations
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli
Meet your guide and pilot at Wilson airport departures. With the executive Cessna Grand Caravan, fly to Amboseli with a scenic flight over the swamplands, home to large herds of Elephant. Arriving at the bush airstrip, your 4x4 safari vehicle and expert driver guide will meet you and drive you to Satao Elerai with a game drive en-route (25mins). Satao Elerai is located on a hill and offers a stunning view of the park and of Mount Kilimanjaro Lunch at the lodge by the waterhole and afternoon at leisure, swim in the pool or have a siesta. Mid-afternoon, why not discover the secrets of the African wilderness by foot with a bush walk. Accompanied by a Masaai warrior, he will show you secrets of the African bush, the ecosystem, the abundance of bird life and other park inhabitants. When the sun starts to go down behind the horizon, open the bubbly and enjoy a bush sundowner. Brief night game drive back to camp and another unique day in Africa comes to an end.
Dinner and overnight stay at Satao Elerai.(FB Basis)
Day 2: Amboseli
Wake early and after breakfast, embark on a morning game drive into Amboseli National Park to visit the ‘Elephant swamps’ that you saw from the air. Watch large herds basking in the cool springs waters of the marshlands, teeming with bird and wildlife. Back to camp for lunch, and afternoon siesta. In the afternoon head out on cultural excursion to gain an insight into the local Masaai way of life. Visit a Masaai village, meet the chief and help with walking a herd of cattle back to village before sunset. This is a unique experience!
Dinner and overnight stay at Satao Elerai. (FB Basis)
Day 3: Amboseli to Shompole
After breakfast bid farewell to your hosts at Elerai and transfer to the airstrip for the flight to Shompole. The flight will take 45mins. Flying from Amboseli to Lake Natron, there is some of the most spectacular scenic flying. Within the southern-most tip of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, lie the alkaline lakes of Magadi and Natron where you will enjoy a low level scenic flight over the plethora of Flamingoes. Onto Lake Magadi over spectacular colours of the salt pans and onto Rangers airstrip. On arrival you will be met by your host and transferred with a game drive to Shompole Wilderness tented eco-camp. Lunch at the camp and afternoon canoeing down the Ewaso Ng’iro river through a cathedral of ancient fig trees that line the river bank. Ending the day with sundowners by the river.
Dinner and overnight stay at Shompole Wilderness Eco-camp. (FB Basis)
Day 4: Shompole
Early morning breakfast and departure to the nearby Lale’enok primate research camp with a game drive en-route. This is the base for the Walking with Baboons programme. It is a short drive up-river, departing first thing in the morning before the baboons leave their sleeping site. Accompanied by Sisco or Joel, the local Maasai baboon experts, you will walk with the baboons and learn the how they live and interact with each other. Bush Picnic lunch followed by a cultural visit to the nearby Masaai village. With little outside influences the Maasai here are remain relatively traditional and unchanged in their ways. On the way back to camp, the drive will take you to the shores of Lake Magadi where you can visit the hot springs.
Dinner and overnight stay at Shompole Wilderness Eco-camp. (FB Basis)
Day 5: Shompole to the Masai Mara
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip and board your executive Caravan and fly to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. On arrival to the Masai Mara, your pilot will do a low level scenic flight over the reserve and your camp. Your personal safari guide awaits at the airstrip to take you on a game drive towards the Karen Blixen Tented Camp. Set on the banks of the Mara River the camp consists of 22 luxurious tents. The location is spectacular, with the great Mara plains behind the camp and the impressive escarpment and the river in front. Enjoy a delicious lunch, relax in the heat of the afternoon and then out onto the spotted plains for a game drive The vistas of the Masai Mara are quite unique, as is the wildlife experience - If lucky, you may see the big five in one afternoon!
Dinner and overnight stay at Karen Blixen Camp. (FB Basis)
Day 6: Masai Mara
You can have a full day game drive with a picnic lunch or split the day into two, returning to camp at midday for lunch. Either way, the day is yours to explore this wildlife haven to the max! The game reserve is best known for its wildebeest and zebra migration, which tends to pass through the area during the months of July to October. Many areas offer excellent game viewing year round, with large herd of Elephants, Zebra, Buffalo and antelope. We offer you the option to go on a balloon safari (additional cost) and to enjoy the bird’s eye view of Kenya. Dinner and overnight stay at Karen Blixen Camp.(FB Basis)
Day 7: Masai Mara
Morning bush walk with a local Masai guide. Walking in middle of the African bush with armed Masai guides is truly an amazing safari experience. Oloisuk is a private concession area offering plenty of wildlife experience and breath taking view of the Mara plains. Lunch at camp and late afternoon game drive within the Oloisuk conservation area. Ending your day with bush sundowners and ‘bitings’ (canapes) by the river.
Dinner and overnight stay at Karen Blixen Camp.(FB Basis)
Day 8: Masai Mara
Leisurely breakfast in camp. Transfer to airstrip for the flight back to Nairobi and transfer to your hotel. (departure time will be dependent upon your onward travel arrangements)
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