Quick Facts
| Duration | 5 days / 4 nights |
|---|---|
| Style | Private fly-in safari — your own vehicle and guide at each park |
| Vehicle | 4x4 Land Cruiser |
| Flights | 3 scheduled flights: Diani–Amboseli (~1–1.5 hrs), Amboseli–Masai Mara (~1 hr), Masai Mara–Diani (~2–2.5 hrs) |
| Parks Covered | Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve |
| Price From | USD 2,050–3,300 pp (season-dependent, 2–6 people sharing, including flights) |
| Best For | Coastal travellers who want two parks without sacrificing beach time, honeymooners, first-time Kenya visitors, and photographers wanting both Kilimanjaro and Mara predator shots |
This 5-day fly-in safari links Diani Beach to two of Kenya's most iconic parks, Amboseli and the Masai Mara, using three short scheduled flights instead of long road transfers. You start and end on the coast, so there's no backtracking through Nairobi.
Amboseli sits under Mount Kilimanjaro and holds one of Africa's densest elephant populations. The Masai Mara is Kenya's flagship reserve, home to the Big Five and, from July to October, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Combining both in one trip gives you Kilimanjaro views and big elephant herds, followed by the Mara's predator density and open plains, two very different safari landscapes in five days.
This is a private safari. You travel in your own 4x4 Land Cruiser with your own driver-guide in each park, no shared vans, no joining a group vehicle. Group size only changes how the vehicle cost is split, not who's in your vehicle.
Safari Highlights
- 3 scheduled flights linking the coast to two parks, no road transfers
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser and driver-guide at each park
- Amboseli's dense elephant herds and Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop
- Masai Mara Big Five game drives and open savanna
- Wildebeest migration potential (July–October)
- Starts and ends at your Diani hotel, no Nairobi stopover
- Optional Maasai village visit and hot air balloon flight
- Can also depart from Mombasa hotels on request
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Diani to Amboseli
Morning pickup from your Diani hotel. Transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Amboseli, approximately 1–1.5 hours.
Land at Amboseli airstrip, met by your driver-guide in a private Land Cruiser. Short game drive en route to camp. Lunch, check-in, and afternoon game drive with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli
Morning and afternoon game drives tracking elephant herds, buffalo, lion, and the marsh birdlife around Amboseli's swamps. Optional stop at Observation Hill for panoramic park views.
Amboseli's compact size means wildlife is easier to find here than in larger parks.
Day 3: Amboseli to Masai Mara
Morning game drive and breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip for your afternoon flight to the Masai Mara, approximately 1 hour.
Land at a Mara airstrip, met by your driver-guide. Short game drive en route to camp. Check-in, dinner, and rest.
Day 4: Full Day in the Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives across the Mara's open savanna, tracking lion, leopard, cheetah, and, in season, the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River.
Optional Add-Ons
A Maasai village visit or hot air balloon flight, both available on request at an additional cost.
Day 5: Masai Mara to Diani
Final early morning game drive and breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Diani, approximately 2–2.5 hours, often with a scheduled stop.
Arrive back at your Diani hotel by mid-to-late afternoon.
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Private safari, 4x4 Land Cruiser, based on a mid-range camp in both Amboseli and the Masai Mara. Rates are per person and include all three flights, full-board accommodation, park fees, and a private vehicle with driver-guide in each park. Per-person rates drop as group size grows because the vehicle and guide cost is shared.
Season Guide
- Low SeasonApril–June
- High SeasonMid-November–March
- Peak SeasonJuly–mid-October, 23 December–2 January
Private Fly-In Safari Rates (Per Person)
| Season | 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season | $2,400 | $2,150 | $2,050 |
| High Season | $2,700 | $2,400 | $2,300 |
| Peak Season | $3,300 | $2,800 | $2,700 |
What's Included & Excluded
| ✓ | Three scheduled flights: Diani–Amboseli, Amboseli–Masai Mara, Masai Mara–Diani |
| ✓ | Airport and airstrip transfers at every stage |
| ✓ | Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with driver-guide in Amboseli and the Masai Mara |
| ✓ | Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner) |
| ✓ | All game drives per itinerary |
| ✓ | Park entrance fees for Amboseli and Masai Mara National Reserve |
| ✓ | Bottled water during game drives |
| ✗ | International flights and visa fees |
| ✗ | Travel insurance |
| ✗ | Tips for driver-guides and camp staff |
| ✗ | Alcoholic and premium drinks |
| ✗ | Hot air balloon safari (available on request, extra cost) |
| ✗ | Maasai village visit (available on request, extra cost) |
| ✗ | Laundry and personal purchases |
| ✗ | Conservancy fees, if staying in a private conservancy instead of the main reserve |
| ✗ | Any park fee increase applied after booking confirmation |
Getting There
The safari starts and ends at Diani Airport (Ukunda), with a short transfer available from Mombasa hotels too if needed. Scheduled flights connect Diani to Amboseli, Amboseli to the Masai Mara, and the Masai Mara back to Diani, all short hops on light aircraft, some with a brief interim stop at another airstrip, which is normal for this route.
Book early if travelling in July–October; this is the busiest window for both parks and flight seats sell out ahead of the migration season.
Baggage
Baggage allowance is 15kg per person, soft-sided bags only. Hard suitcases aren't accepted on light aircraft.
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