10-Day Luxury Kenya Fly-In Safari: Amboseli, Lewa & Maasai Mara
A ten-day luxury Kenya fly-in safari from Amboseli's tusker elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, to the exclusive 60,000-acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, ending in the Maasai Mara and Naboisho Conservancy for the Great Migration and big-cat country.
About this safari
This ten-day fly-in safari showcases Kenya's premier wildlife sanctuaries with swift bush flights and breathtaking views. It opens in Amboseli National Park, where the giant tusker elephants roam beneath snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. From there you fly to the renowned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy — 60,000 acres of rolling savannah and acacia woodland beneath Mount Kenya, home to maneless lions, thriving rhino populations and the Northern Special Five, where guided walking safaris are part of the experience.
The finale is the Maasai Mara ecosystem, including the private Naboisho Conservancy, celebrated for one of the highest big-cat densities in Africa. Full-day game drives track the Big Five, and from July to October the Great Wildebeest Migration crosses the Mara River. Luxury camps, exclusive conservancies and seamless flights make this one of the most rounded luxury journeys in Kenya.
What makes this one special
- Panoramic scenic flights connecting Nairobi, Amboseli, Lewa and the Maasai Mara
- Amboseli's giant tusker elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
- Exclusive Lewa Wildlife Conservancy — 60,000 acres of protected wilderness beneath Mount Kenya
- Maneless lions, endangered rhinos and the Northern Special Five at Lewa
- Guided walking safaris on the conservancy
- High-density big-cat tracking in Naboisho Conservancy
- Full-day Maasai Mara Big Five safaris and the Great Migration (July–October)
The journey, morning by morning
Welcome to Nairobi — VIP arrival
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for a VIP meet-and-assist welcome and a seamless transfer to your luxury Nairobi city hotel to relax before your fly-in safari begins.
Fly to Amboseli — land of gentle giants
Transfer to Wilson Airport for a quick 35-minute flight to Amboseli. Enjoy a bush breakfast on the savannah and a morning game drive, then check into your luxury camp with uninterrupted Kilimanjaro views. An afternoon game drive tracks big tusker elephants, lion, cheetah and abundant birdlife.
Full-day Amboseli safari beneath Kilimanjaro
A full day on Amboseli's salt-dust plains and swamps, tracking massive elephant herds against Kilimanjaro on morning and afternoon game drives, with an optional afternoon visit to a traditional Maasai village.
Fly to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
After breakfast, fly to the world-renowned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, touching down on 60,000 acres of rolling savannah and acacia woodland with views of Mount Kenya. A game drive en route to camp, lunch and a siesta precede an afternoon tracking maneless lions, leopard, rhino and the Northern Special Five.
Explore Lewa & guided walking safaris
A full day on Lewa with unlimited game drives, guided bush walking safaris and excellent birdwatching, watching for elephants bathing in the rivers and the conservancy's thriving rhino populations.
A second full day on Lewa
More time immersed in Lewa's protected wilderness — further game drives and walks across the plains beneath Mount Kenya, with strong rhino sightings and the chance of the maneless lions the conservancy is known for.
Fly to the Maasai Mara & Naboisho Conservancy
A scenic 45-minute flight to the Maasai Mara ecosystem. Your guide greets you at the airstrip for a game drive to your luxury tented camp in the Naboisho Conservancy, then lunch and an afternoon drive tracking the Mara's abundant wildlife (with the migration herds from July to October).
Big Five safaris in Naboisho & the Maasai Mara
A full day across the private Naboisho Conservancy and the main Maasai Mara Reserve — among the highest concentrations of big cats and wildlife on earth — tracking the Big Five, with a scenic riverfront picnic near the Mara River.
The Maasai Mara — at your own pace
A final full day in the Mara ecosystem, moving between the low-vehicle conservancy and the main reserve for its big cats and, in season, the migration crossings. An optional sunrise balloon safari is available on request.
Fly the Maasai Mara to Nairobi — departure
A final morning in the bush before flying back to Nairobi. A gourmet lunch at the historic Karen Blixen Restaurant and a day-use room to refresh precede a VIP transfer to JKIA for your international flight home.
How this journey unfolds — 5 stops in 10 days
- 1Nairobi
- 2Amboseli
- 3Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
- 4Mara Naboisho Conservancy
- 5Maasai Mara
The year on this safari, month by month
Available year-round. June to October is the dry season and prime window, with the Mara's migration typically July to October. January and February bring clear Kilimanjaro views and quieter camps; the long rains around March to May are green and lower-season.
Indicative pattern for Kenya's safari circuit. The long rains (around March–May) and short rains (around November) shift year to year.
Conditions along the route
Live readings where this safari spends its days.
The world this journey moves through
Representative photography of the landscapes and wildlife on this route — tap any photo to view it full screen. Client photography replaces these once our own library arrives.
Included and not included
Included
- VIP meet-and-assist and all airport and airstrip transfers
- Accommodation in a double/twin room sharing at the camps named
- Full-board meal plan on safari
- Scheduled shared game drives in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser
- Guided walking safaris on Lewa Conservancy
- Scheduled light-aircraft flights between Nairobi, Amboseli, Lewa and the Maasai Mara
- Sundowners
- Soft drinks, house wines, selected beers and house spirits (at all-inclusive camps)
- All national park and conservation fees
- Laundry
- AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- All government taxes and levies
Not included
- International flights from your home country
- Kenya visa fees
- Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
- Souvenirs and gifts
- Champagne, private-cellar wines and premium spirits
- Tips and gratuities
- Telephone calls, room service and items of a personal nature
Travellers who want iconic parks and exclusive private conservancies in one journey, with walking safaris and low-vehicle game viewing. Suits couples, photographers, active travellers and small groups.
A set luxury package: luxury safari camps in Amboseli, on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, and in the Naboisho Conservancy / Maasai Mara, with a luxury Nairobi city hotel on arrival. Room types and extensions are arranged by the Wildtouch team.
Questions travellers ask
- What makes Lewa Wildlife Conservancy special?
- Lewa is a 60,000-acre private conservancy and UNESCO World Heritage site beneath Mount Kenya, a pioneer of community-based rhino conservation. It offers low-vehicle game viewing, guided walking safaris, thriving black and white rhino populations, maneless lions and the Northern Special Five — an exclusive, wilder alternative to the busy national parks.
- Can I do walking safaris on this trip?
- Yes. The private conservancies at Lewa and Naboisho permit guided bush walking safaris with armed rangers — an intimate, on-foot way to read the tracks, plants and birdlife of the bush that the main national reserve does not allow. Walks are gentle and optional.
- Why include a private conservancy alongside the Maasai Mara?
- The Naboisho Conservancy caps vehicle numbers and allows off-road driving and walking, giving quieter, more private sightings, while the main Mara Reserve delivers the highest big-cat density and the river crossings. Combining the two gives you the best of both.
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