8 Days / 7 Nights Kenya Mid Range Safari Fly Inn Safari

8-Day Kenya Fly-In Wildlife Safari

An Unforgettable 8-Day Mid Range Safari Experience in Kenya

Safari Overview & Highlights

Experience an unforgettable 8-Day Kenya Fly-In Wildlife Safari designed to maximize your time in Kenya’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Begin in Nairobi before flying to the wildlife-rich Samburu National Reserve, known for its unique northern species and dramatic landscapes. Continue by air to Masai Mara National Reserve, where you can enjoy exceptional Big Five viewing and, seasonally, witness the Great Migration. Finish your adventure in Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. With scheduled or chartered flights between key destinations, private game drives, and comfortable midrange lodges and camps, this itinerary offers an efficient and relaxed way to explore Kenya while reducing long road journeys.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Follow your complete day-to-day schedule, wildlife tracking routes, meal plans, and premier lodge stays for this 8-day East African expedition.

Day 1 Arrival & Scenic Transfer to Samburu National Reserve

Drive north past Mount Kenya and the Equator into the rugged, arid lands of Samburu National Reserve. Check in at your lodge along the banks of the brown Ewaso Nyiro River and embark on an afternoon game drive across the red-earthed wilderness.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Ashnil Samburu Camp Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 2 Full Day Exploring Samburu National Reserve – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Full day in Samburu tracking the "Samburu Special Five"—the rare Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the long-necked gerenuk antelope feeding on its hind legs. Encounter lions, leopards, and elephant families drinking at the river.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Ashnil Samburu Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 3 In-Depth Safari Exploration in Samburu National Reserve

Morning game drive followed by a visit to a Samburu pastoralist community to learn about traditional warrior traditions and nomadic life. Afternoon game drive along the doum-palm fringed riverbanks.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Ashnil Samburu Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 4 Transit Game Drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve. Depart Nairobi in your custom 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, descending down the Great Rift Valley escarpment with a scenic stop at the panoramic viewpoint. Continue across the Narok plains to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Check in at your lodge or luxury tented camp, savor a hot buffet lunch, and set out on your inaugural afternoon game drive tracking pride lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras across the golden plains.

Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp / Mara Sopa Lodge / Zebra Plains Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 5 Full Day Exploring Maasai Mara National Reserve – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara savannah. Head out at dawn when big cats are active on the hunt. Explore diverse ecosystems from the Talek and Mara riverbanks to open grasslands teeming with wildebeests, topis, and gazelles. Enjoy a scenic bush picnic lunch under an acacia canopy while watching hippos wallow in the river pools, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp / Mara Sopa Lodge / Zebra Plains Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 6 In-Depth Safari Exploration in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Another exhilarating day in the Mara. You may opt for an early morning sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Mara plains followed by a champagne bush breakfast, or embark on a morning tracking drive. In the afternoon, visit an authentic Maasai cultural boma to experience traditional songs, rhythmic jumping dances, and ancient bushcraft.

Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp / Mara Sopa Lodge / Zebra Plains Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 7 Transit Game Drive to Amboseli National Park

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Amboseli National Park. Depart for Amboseli National Park, situated at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. As you enter the park, the majestic snow-capped dome of Africa's highest peak creates an awe-inspiring backdrop. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive across the open savannah where massive elephant herds graze among yellow fever trees.

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge / Ol Tukai Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 8 Final Sunrise Game Drive & Departure from Amboseli National Park

Take a final sunrise game drive in Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro glowing in pink morning hues. Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before checking out and heading north to Nairobi or south across the Namanga border into Tanzania.

Accommodation: Drop-off at Airport or City Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch En Route

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Package

Exclusive transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and high-clearance suspension
Services of a professional, licensed English-speaking safari guide & driver
All national park conservation fees, concession fees, and government entry permits
Full-board accommodation at selected safari lodges and luxury tented camps as per itinerary
Daily game drives with unlimited mileage within statutory park hours
Unlimited chilled bottled mineral drinking water in the safari vehicle throughout the tour
AMREF Flying Doctors 24/7 Emergency Medical Evacuation Cover across East Africa
All government taxes, tourism development levies, and 18% VAT included
Complimentary airport meet-and-greet road transfers upon arrival and departure
Scheduled internal domestic bush flights connecting safari airstrips

Excluded in Package

International and intercontinental airfares to and from East Africa
Tourist entry visa fees (Kenya ETA $35 / Tanzania Single Entry Visa $50-$100)
Comprehensive international travel, baggage, and medical cancellation insurance
Discretionary gratuities and tips for your safari driver-guide ($15–$25 per car per day) and lodge staff
Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast ($599 per person)
Optional cultural visits to Maasai or Hadzabe tribal villages ($30–$50 per person)
Premium alcoholic beverages, vintage wines, and personal laundry services at lodges
Personal expenses, telephone calls, souvenir shopping, and excess baggage fees