Safari Overview

The Kenya Highlands and Savannah Safari by Air (8 Days) offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife, experienced through a seamless fly-in itinerary. Starting in Nairobi, the safari includes visits to Amboseli National Park, renowned for its elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to rare rhinos and chimpanzees, and concludes in the Masai Mara, a world-famous reserve teeming with the Big Five and endless plains.

Main Highlights

  • Nairobi
  • Ol Pejeta
  • Masai Mara

Itinerary - Daily Safari Information

Day 01: Nairobi

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you will be met by our Safari manager for a transfer to your Nairobi Hotel and pre tour briefing.

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Accommodation: Nairobi Serena Hotel or Similar

Sweetwaters Tented Camp

After breakfast, depart hotel at 7:30am for transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Nanyuki airstrip, about 250 Km north of Nairobi (flight time is about 40minutes).  You will be received at the airstrip and transferred to SweetWaters Serena Tented Camp. Ol Pejeta is East Africa’s Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary and the only place in Kenya to see Chimpanzees. Ol Pejeta also holds some of the highest predator densities in Kenya. A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Serena Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury. This afternoon you will be treated to your first game drive.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp / Similar

Ol Pejeta

Full day at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy with morning and evening game drives searching for the Big Five among other wildlife found here. The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views of Mt Kenya and the open plains will guarantee you an unforgettable safari experience. Optional activities at the Ol Pejeta include night game drive and camel rides.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp/ Similar

After breakfast and check out, depart Ol Pejeta for a 10:00am scheduled flight to Masai Mara.  You will fly South West over the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the unspoiled wild savannahs of the Masai Mara. This modern World’s Seventh Wonder is famous for Black manned lions among a dense wild animal’s population and the Mara River cuts through the Mara and Serengeti eco system.The spectacular Natural wildebeest, zebra and gazelle instinct led migration from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya take place here. On arrival at the Airstrip you will be transferred to the Camp for check in and lunch followed by afternoon game drive.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Eagle View Luxury Camp or Similar / Similar

Depending on the wildlife migration patterns and the weather, you could either opt for morning and evening game drives or alternatively venture out for a full day. Optional activities on this day would be an early morning hot air balloon flight over the Masai Mara plains and a visit to the nearby Masai communities.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Eagle View Luxury Camp / Similar

After breakfast, your will be driven to the Airstrip for your 11:00am scheduled flight to Nairobi, Wilson Airport.  Upon arrival at Nairobi, you will be picked and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi for overnight.

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Accommodation: Safari Park Hotel / Similar

After breakfast at your hotel, you will visit the Giraffe Centre and David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Optional lunch will be served at one of the several restaurants around Karen. Proceed to the Karen Blixen Museum and Kazuri Beads Factory. Later transfer to the Airport for your evening homebound flight.

END KENYA Highlands and Savannah SAFARI by Air.

  • Domestic flights between Nairobi, Amboseli, Ol Pejeta, and Masai Mara
  • Airport transfers

  • Full board accommodation (B, L, D) while on safari

  • Bed and Breakfast in City Hotel

  • PRIVATE transport

  • Game drives on a safari customized Land Cruiser

  • Park entrance fees to all quoted Game Reserves

  • Services of a professional English speaking safari driver guide

  • Applicable Government taxes

  • International flights

  • Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary

  • Items of a personal nature such as; laundry, phone calls

  • Tip for driver guides and porters

  • Drinks/beverages during meals

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