Kenya Classic Sky Safari by Elewana
8 Days
The allure of Kenya is legendary, and this 8-day safari captures its true essence. Marvel at Amboseli’s famed elephants; lose yourself in the Hollywood romance of Meru, and be awed by the finest wildlife viewing in the world in the Masai Mara.
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Itinerary Highlights
- Amboseli National Park is one of the best wildlife-viewing areas on the planet, perfect for Game Drives!
- Migration of over 1 million wildbeest and over 400,000 zebras from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara
- Unrivalled views of the snow-capped Kilimanjaro mountain from your camping grounds
- Enjoy bush breakfasts, sundowners and natural walks with experienced Guides
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi
- Day 2: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
- Day 3: Amboseli National Park
- Day 4: Amboseli - Meru National Park
- Day 5: Meru National Park
- Day 6: Meru - Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Day 8: Masai Marra - Depart Nairobi
Tailor-made Packages
- Why not extend your trip to Kilindi Zanzibar for 6 days relax on this Exotic Spice Island?
- Not ready to leave yet? Why not spend an extra 3 days in Serengeti National Park for more Game Drives?
- Stay longer to explore the immense Masai Mara Reserve for 3 days.
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi
Welcome to Kenya!
You shall arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where upon arrival, you will be welcomed and met by your representative and chauffeured to your hotel in Nairobi.
Day 2: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Check-out and transfer to Wilson Airport Nairobi, gateway to the flying safaris in Kenya.
Time to board the Elewana Executive Grand SkySafari which will take to the air! Flight to Amboseli National Park. 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 will arrive in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive. Your stay at Tortilis Camp is for 2 nights in an en-suite safari tent, and is on all-inclusive basis (includes all meals, bush activities and drinks – excluding premium drinks).
Day 3: Amboseli National Park
Rise early to watch the African plains game wake up on a game drive, and 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 there is 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.
Day 4: Amboseli - Meru National Park
Rise early for a game drive, back in time to the lodge for breakfast. Check out, and transfer back to the Amboseli Airstrip. The plane will now 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 will be offered a massage for pure relaxation, or alternatively, go on a game drive.
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge. Your stay at Elsa’s Kopje is for 2 nights is in a cottage suite, and is on all-inclusive basis (includes all meals, bush activities and drinks – excluding premium drinks).
Day 5: Meru National Park
Your best chance of spotting game 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 to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Explore more of Meru National Park on a game drive with sundowner drinks served overlooking the park, before returning to the lodge in time for dinner.
Day 6: Meru - Masai Mara Game Reserve
Take 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. Have the rest of the morning at leisure before lunch is served overlooking Meru National Park.
Your SkySafari 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. You will be transferred to the camp with a game drive en-route. Dinner and overnight at the Camp Your stay at Sand River Masai Mara is for 2 nights in a luxurious safari tent, and is on all inclusive basis (includes all meals, bush activities and drinks – excluding premium drinks).
Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve
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 wild. Stop at an authentic Masai Village to interact and learn about the customs and culture of this colourful tribe.
Back to the Camp for a farewell dinner.
Day 8: Masai Mara - Nairobi Departure
Bush breakfast followed by game drive, back to Camp for lunch.
Mid-afternoon, you will be transferred back to the Keekorok Airstrip for your flight to Wilson Airport Nairobi.
Your Elewana representative will welcome you upon arrival. You will be chauffeured to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Before arriving there we will stop at one of Nairobi’s restaurants where dinner will be served. You will arrive at the airport in time for your outbound flight.
Suggested Accommodation
City | Accommodation |
---|---|
Nairobi | Hemingways Nairobi or similar |
Amboseli National Park | Tortilis Tented Camp or similar |
Meru National Park | Elsa's Kopje Meru by Elewana or similar |
Masai Mara | Sand River Mara or similar |
Whats included?
- Nairobi overnight is at Hemingways on Half board, drinks* included
- All domestic flights in Sky Safari’s executive aircraft
- All statutory taxes for the flights mentioned above
- Full board accommodation, drinks* and laundry services at Amboseli Tortillis Camp - 2 nights, Meru
- Elsa’s Kopje - 2 nights, Sand River Masai Mara Camp - 2 nights
- Shared daytime game drives in specially adapted 4x4 game drive vehicles
- Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Safari activities such as bush breakfast, walking safari, scenic sundowners, massage, nature walk, authentic Maasai village visit, farewell dinner
- All transfers, including to / from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Medical Emergency Evacuation Insurance
*Drinks included: Mineral water, soft drinks, juices, tea/coffee, beer, house wines, selected spirits
What’s not included?
- All international and domestic flights (unless stated.)
- Festive season supplements (will be indicated separately)
- Visas, travel and personal accident insurance
- Laundry (unless stated), massage and personal expenses such as telephone calls, etc.
- Optional activities and excursions
- All tips and porterage
- Any services not mentioned in the programme
Notes
This tour departs every second day from Nairobi.