7 Days 6 Nights Flying Safari to Samburu and Maasai Mara
Soar into Kenya’s remote wilderness on this luxurious 7 day flying safari that takes you deep into two of the country’s most iconic and contrasting reserves, Samburu National Reserve in the north and the legendary Maasai Mara in the south. From rare endemic species and dramatic arid landscapes in Samburu to the wildlife rich plains and riverine forests of the Mara, this journey offers a captivating mix of biodiversity, scenery, and cultural richness. With short, scenic flights connecting the destinations, you spend less time traveling and more time on unforgettable game drives, immersive experiences, and relaxing in top tier safari camps.
7 Days 6 Nights Flying Safari to Samburu and Maasai Mara
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Safari Overview
Begin your safari in Nairobi, where you are met upon arrival and transferred to Wilson Airport. From here, take a scheduled flight to Samburu National Reserve, located in Kenya’s northern frontier. Samburu’s stark, semi-arid terrain is home to unique wildlife found nowhere else in Kenya, such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich, collectively known as the “Samburu Special Five.”
Stay at Samburu Intrepids Camp, a luxury tented camp nestled along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. During your two full days here, enjoy expertly guided game drives that offer thrilling encounters with elephants, lions, leopards, and large herds of plains game. The Ewaso Nyiro River is a lifeline to the region’s wildlife, and sightings of animals gathering here to drink are frequent and dramatic. The rugged beauty of the landscape, dotted with doum palms, dramatic hills, and open plains, adds a wild, cinematic dimension to your safari.
Following your time in Samburu, board another scenic bush flight to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, the crown jewel of Kenya’s wildlife areas. Known for its abundance of Big Cats and the annual Great Migration, the Mara offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Stay at LOYK Camp, an eco-luxury camp set in a serene, wildlife-rich location ideal for exploring the heart of the reserve.
Spend three nights in the Mara, with full days dedicated to morning and afternoon game drives across vast savannahs teeming with wildlife. Expect to encounter lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and more, with the possibility of witnessing river crossings and predator-prey interactions if visiting during the migration season. The landscape here is classic Africa: endless plains, scattered acacia trees, and the winding Mara River.
Between game drives, relax at the camp, enjoy freshly prepared meals, and soak in the tranquil atmosphere of the African bush. Optional activities include hot air balloon safaris, Maasai cultural visits, and bush breakfasts or sundowners in stunning wilderness settings.
On your final day, enjoy a morning game drive followed by breakfast at camp. Then, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Upon landing, you are transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure, marking the end of an extraordinary journey through Kenya’s wild north and south.
Safari Itinerary
7 Days 6 Nights Flying Safari to Samburu and Maasai Mara
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On arrival at JKIA, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Samburu in the Northern Safari circuit of Kenya, a reserve characterized by an arid and semi-arid climate, is famous for the great variety of animals that can be seen and above all for the fact that some species can be observed only here, like the reticulated giraffe and Grevy zebra.
Get there in time for lunch. After lunch, you will check in to the camp and later enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Get back to the camp for dinner and overnight.
- Location: – Samburu National Reserve
- Camp of Stay:- Samburu Intrepids Camp
- Meal Plan :- Full Board Basis
- Activities :- Game Drives
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Safari Costings
These rates are just estimates, please get in touch with us for a more precise and exact cost of your safari. We will help you customize, and tailor make your safari holiday to fit you safari preferences and interests.
What does this safari include?
7 Days 6 Nights Flying Safari to Samburu and Maasai Mara
Inclusives
- Return Flights from Nairobi and end in Mombasa
- Return road Transfers with our 4×4 land cruiser jeeps.
- Return Bush Transfers
- Concessions and Park entrance fees to all parks being visited
- Accommodation on Twin / Double basis in luxury camps
- Meals are on full board basis (Vegetarian Options are available and Gluten Free)
- Comprehensive game drives in our 4×4 open sided land cruiser jeeps with amazing spaces with window seats, freezers electric sockets and binoculars.
- Services of a professional photographer, English speaking, private birding safari guide.
- Maasai Community Visit in Masai Mara and Bush Dinner
- Evacuation Covers with Amref International
- • Mineral drinking water all through the safari
Exclusives
- Personal Items (Visas, Medical and Travel Insurances)
- Alcoholic beverages where not applicable (Mostly international brands)
- Tips and Gratuity (We recommend you tip our guides directly)
- Activities not mentioned above
- Any other item / activity not mentioned above
Extra activities to book for safari Include (Should be booked prior)
These are activities per destinations per day
- Balloon Safari in Masai Mara: – USD 650 Per Person
- Bush Breakfast (USD 50 per person)
- Bush Dinner (USD 100 per person)
- Sundowner (USD 100 per person)
- Game and Bush Walks (USD 30 per person
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7 Days 6 Nights Flying Safari to Samburu and Maasai Mara
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7 Days 6 Nights Flying Safari to Samburu and Maasai Mara
Pack For a Purpose
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In this case, we request our guests booking with us, to bring an extra back of supplies. This can be in terms of books, sports materials, and any other items that would change the lives of these kids.
- Education
- Sustainable Travel
- Wildlife Conservation
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