7 Days Kenya Classic Air Safari
A 7-day Kenya air safari across Amboseli, Meru and the Masai Mara
Overview
7-day Kenya air safari
Flying between Amboseli, Meru and the Masai Mara, our 7-day Kenya air safari swaps long road transfers for more time in the parks.
Known as the historical home of the East African safari, Kenya is a land of rolling savannah grasslands inhabited by assorted mega-fauna and magnificent wildlife, including the Big Five, large predators and just about everything in between. The landscapes here stir the soul with iconic sights, fascinating tribal cultures, and natural wonders, resulting in the adventure of a lifetime!
Begin your holiday in the bustling capital city of Nairobi, then explore some of Kenya’s most famous safari parks. We want to accommodate any special requests you may have to enhance your safari vacation. You shall arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where upon arrival, you will be welcomed and met by your Kenyan Representative and then chauffeured to your hotel in Nairobi. Your one night stay at Hemingways Nairobi is on half board basis and drinks (excluding premium drinks).
Travel logistics
Start / Finish
Start
- Nairobi
- NBOJomo Kenyatta International Airport
Finish
- Nairobi
- NBOJomo Kenyatta International Airport
Highlights
What Makes This Safari Special
Guided walking safari
Authentic cultural encounters
Sunset drives & sundowners
Game drives with a professional guide
Explore Amboseli National Park
Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
Day by Day
7-day Kenya air safari itinerary
Breakfast at Hemingways Nairobi, then checkout and transfer to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, the gateway to the flying safaris in Kenya.
After a scenic 45 minutes flight, you will land in the middle of the Park, where the team from Tortilis Camp will warmly welcome you. Enjoy your first game drive en-route to the camp, where you should arrive just in time for lunch. There’s also an afternoon game drive. Your stay at Tortilis Camp is for 2 nights in an en-suite Safari Tent, and is on an all-inclusive basis (includes all meals, bush activities, and drinks, excluding premium drinks).
Rise early to watch the African plains and spot various wildlife on your morning game drive, then stop for a bush breakfast. Hot lunch will be served at the lodge. If you feel like stretching your legs and seeing the wilderness from a different perspective this afternoon, you can go on a walking safari.
Alternatively, you can have another game drive, with both activities culminating in cocktails watching the sunset, before returning to camp for dinner.
Rise early for a quick game drive and back in time to the lodge for breakfast. Check out, and transfer back to the Amboseli airstrip. The plane will take you to Meru National Park located in the region of Mount Kenya. The Elsa’s Kopje Team will welcome you and you will be transferred to the Lodge, where lunch will be served. You can opt for a relaxing massage or if you’re up for it, go on a game drive.
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge. Your stay at Elsa’s Kopje is for 2 nights in a Cottage Suite, and is on an all-inclusive basis (includes all meals, bush activities, and drinks, excluding premium drinks).
Your best chance of spotting the game here is early in the morning or late afternoon, so rise early and head off into the wilderness. After a morning filled with excitement, return to the lodge to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Explore more of Meru National Park on a game drive with sundowner drinks served at a spot overlooking the park, before returning to the lodge in time for dinner.
Enjoy a brisk nature walk and enjoy the views from up the hill which forms the Kopje (or small rocky outcrop) that Elsa's is built on. Enjoy the rest of the morning at leisure before lunch will be served overlooking Meru National Park.
Your pilot will be waiting to take you on a 90-minute flight to the world-famous Masai Mara where you land in the middle of the reserve.
The Sand River Masai Mara Team will welcome you at the Keekorok airstrip and you will be transferred to the camp with a game drive en-route.
Your stay at Sand River Masai Mara is for 2 nights in a Luxurious Safari Tent, and is on an all-inclusive basis (includes all meals, bush activities, and drinks, excluding premium drinks).
Early breakfast, followed by a full day of game viewing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
A picnic hamper lunch will be served out in the wilds. Stop at an authentic Masai Village to interact and learn about the customs and culture of this colorful tribe.
Back to the camp for a farewell dinner.
Bush breakfast followed by game drive, back to camp for lunch. Mid-afternoon, you will be transferred back to Keekorok airstrip for your flight to Wilson Airport Nairobi.
Your Kenya Safari Representative will welcome you upon arrival and stop at one of Nairobi’s restaurants where dinner will be served, after which you will be chauffeured to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your outbound flight.
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Where You Stay
Handpicked
Retreats
Every lodge and camp is chosen for its location, character and comfort, so the place you rest is as memorable as the adventure itself.
What's Included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
Not Included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcoholic drinks
Questions
Frequently Asked
The price covers park fees; all activities (unless labeled as optional); all accommodation as stated in the itinerary; a professional driver/guide; all transportation (unless labeled as optional). Budget separately for international flights (from/to home); additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour; tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day). Your personalized quote confirms the full breakdown line by line.
The prime months for this itinerary are June, July, August, September and October. That said, Kenya rewards visitors in every season. Tell us your travel dates and we'll advise exactly what to expect.
This is a private, tailor-made safari for your own party of 2 to 12 guests. You won't be grouped with strangers. The itinerary, vehicle and guide are yours alone.
You'll stay at Amboseli Tortilis Camp, Elsa's Kopje and Sand River Masai Mara, as laid out in the day-by-day itinerary. If availability requires it, we substitute properties of a similar or better standard and always confirm before you travel.
Send an inquiry through the form on this page and our safari experts will come back with a personalized quote within 24 hours, free and with no obligation. Once the plan feels right, we lock in your dates and lodges.
Absolutely. Treat the 7-day program as a starting point. We can adjust the pace, upgrade or change lodges, add days, or combine it with other destinations. Tell us what your ideal trip looks like and we'll shape it around you.
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