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Classic Luxury Kenya Flying Package

An eight day luxury safari taking in three of Kenya’s most renowned wildlife reserves. Stay in luxury safari lodges and camps in stunning settings along the way, and travel by scheduled, light aircraft between the reserves, allowing for more time in the parks. Seek out the big cats in Maasai Mara, enjoy safari drives in the remote and beautiful Meru National Park, the inspiration for the best-selling Born Free, and in Amboseli marvel at the sight of elephants crossing the vast open plain against a backdrop of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro. 

 

9 days/8 nights | Prices from £5,890 per person

Including international return flights with Kenya Airways, internal transfers, the services of English-speaking representatives and guides, and accommodation mainly on a full board basis.

Highlight of the trip

Rising early and heading off into the wilderness in the remote, wild and beautiful Meru National Park seeking out elephants, Grevy’s zebras, Bohor reedbucks, buffalos and Dik Dik, one of Africa’s smallest antelope.   

 

Route

  • Nairobi for 1 night 
  • Amboseli National Park for 2 nights 
  • Meru National Park for 2 nights 
  • Maasai Mara for 2 nights 

Day 1– Flying from the UK to Nairobi, Kenya

Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Nairobi

Day 2 – Arrival into Nairobo

Be met by your English-speaking driver/guide at Nairobi airport and transferred to your hotel, Hemingways Nairobi. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World this elegant boutique hotel boasts magnificent views of the nearby Ngong Hills. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and dinner at the hotel. Stay at Hemingways Nairobi for 1 night with dinner & breakfast included.

Day 3 – Nairobi to Amboseli National Park 

After breakfast catch your light aircraft flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. After a 45 minute scenic flight land in Amboseli National Park and transfer to Tortilis Camp where you will stay for two nights. Enjoy your first game drive en route to the camp arriving in time for lunch. Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli is set in one of Amboseli’s areas of Acacia Tortilis woodland and enjoys views of the snow-capped Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest free-standing mountain. Lodge in spacious tents with en suite bathrooms. Stay at Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli for 2 nights on a full board basis.

Day 4 – Amboseli National Park 

Rise early to witness the African plains’ game wake up. Enjoy a bush breakfast. Return to the lodge for lunch, and in the afternoon choose either seeing the wilderness from a different perspective on a guided walking safari, or take another game drive. Both activities conclude with sunset cocktails  before returning to camp for dinner.

Day 5 – Amboseli National Park to Meru National Park 

An early morning game drive before breakfast. Transfer back to the Amboseli airstrip for a light aircraft flight to Meru National Park. You will be met at the airstrip in Meru and transferred to Elewanta Elsa’s Kopje Meru, one of the most elegant lodges in Africa in one of the most spectacular of settings. On arrival at the lodge you will be offered a relaxing massage, or alternatively, a game drive before dinner. Stay at Elewana Elsa’s Kopje Meru for 2 nights on a full board basis.

Day 6  – Meru National Park 

A wild and semi-arid landscape, dotted with doum palms and criss-crossed by multiple rivers, Meru National Park offers excellent game watching opportunities and is one of the best locations for viewing rhino in their natural habitat. The park’s rich wildlife diversity includes a number of rare species that are specific to Northern Kenya including Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe and a sanctuary at the heart of Meru is home to over seventy black and white rhino. Your best chance of spotting the wildlife is early in the morning or late afternoon, so rise early this morning and head off into the wilderness. Return for lunch and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Explore further on an afternoon game drive with sundowner drinks served overlooking the park before returning in time for dinner.

Day 7 – Meru National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve 

This morning enjoy a brisk nature walk and views from the hill which forms the Kopje upon which the  camp is built.  The rest of the morning is at leisure until lunch is served overlooking the park. Afterwards, head for Nanyuku airport for the 90 minute flight to Maasai Mara, landing in the reserve. Transfer to the camp with a game drive en route. Stay at Elewana Sand River Maasai Mara for 2 nights on a full board basis.

Day 8 – Maasai Mara 

This morning’s option of activities includes a visit to a traditional Maasai village, a Manyatta, to gain an insight into the Maasai tribes’ culture, or a guided walking safari, or opt for an adventurous hot air balloon safari* over the plains (additional cost). Then head out with a picnic hamper lunch to be served in the wild on a game drive. Return to camp for a farewell dinner.

Day 9 – Return to the UK 

Enjoy a bush breakfast and a game drive before returning to camp for lunch. Mid-afternoon transfer to the Keekorok airstrip for the light aircraft flight to Wilson airport in Nairobi. Transfer to Nairobi’s international airport for your return flight to the UK.

  • Porterage and tips paid locally
  • Game drive vehicle are shared 6/8-seater safari landcruiser
  • Average game drive lasts 3h30min
  • Complimentary bottle of water per person each day
  • Single travellers – please call us for prices if you wish to book a single room or twin for sole use

Includes:

  • Return international economy flights and domestic transfers
  • Meet and greet services upon arrival in Kenya
  • Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
  • Shared Camps’ ground transportation in a 6/8-seater safari land cruiser
  • Services of shared English-speaking professional Driver Guide
  • Shared game drives and activities
  • Park entry fees as indicated in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
  • Flying doctor’s evacuation cover

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Optional Excursions

Day 7 – Maasai Mara 

  • Hot air balloon safari in Maasai Mara 

Beach Extensions

Add a beach stay to your tour and make the most of Kenya’s white sandy beaches.