Duration: 7 Days
A perfectly balanced introduction to Kenya’s best-known wildlife regions—Amboseli and the Masai Mara—designed for travelers seeking exceptional wildlife, comfort, and value. Enjoy sweeping Kilimanjaro views, large elephant herds, and big-cat encounters on the Mara plains, all while staying in well-run, stylish lodges that keep this itinerary accessible without compromising the experience.
Ideal for first-time safari travelers or anyone seeking a memorable, affordable luxury safari.
Stunning Kilimanjaro panoramas in Amboseli
Some of Africa’s largest elephant herds
Optional Maasai community visits in Amboseli
Big cats and (seasonally) the Great Migration in the Mara
Comfortable safari lodges with excellent guiding
A streamlined 2-stop itinerary with minimal transit time
Optional hot-air balloon flight over the Mara
First-timers • Value-conscious luxury travelers • Couples • Families
Travelers seeking the essentials: elephants + big cats + classic landscapes
Amboseli: Tortilis Camp (Standard Rooms), Ol Tukai Lodge
Masai Mara: Karen Blixen Camp, Basecamp Masai Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Fly from Nairobi to Amboseli for sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro and some of Africa’s largest elephant herds. Spend three days exploring Amboseli’s wetlands, acacia woodlands, and salt pans—ideal terrain for relaxed game drives and photography. Optional Maasai community visits add cultural depth. Afternoons offer time to unwind at camp or head out for sunset drives.
Overnights: Ol Tukai Lodge or Tortilis Camp (Classic Room)
Fly north into the Masai Mara for Kenya’s best-known safari landscapes. Enjoy full days on the plains with lion prides, cheetah, elephants, and (Jul–Oct) the Great Migration. Optional sunrise balloon flights add to the experience. Lodges are comfortable, well-run, and ideal for first-time safari travelers seeking great guiding and value.
Overnights: Karen Blixen Camp; Basecamp Masai Mara; or Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Enjoy a final morning game drive before flying back to Nairobi. Depending on flight timing, add lunch or last-minute shopping before your onward connection.
Plan on from $5,500 per person; the final figure turns on season, availability and room choice.
Customize this tripThe following is included in the price of your trip:
All accommodations
All meals and selected beverages
All internal flights & airport transfers
All guided activities (game drives and walks)
Park fees and conservation fees
24/7 support on the ground from the local operator, with us as your point of contact
The following is excluded from the price of your trip:
International flights
Premium spirits
Travel insurance
Optional activities (balloon flight, helicopter, etc.)
Tips and gratuities
Every itinerary begins with a 20-minute planning call. From there, a $250 planning fee, credited in full toward your booked trip and non-refundable if you don’t book. I brief the property before you arrive — that's what the fee funds.
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