9 Days / 8 Nights Kenya & Tanzania High-End Safari Fly Inn Safari

9 Days Fly-In Safari Kenya & Tanzania | Great Migration & High-End- Experience

An Unforgettable 9-Day High-End Safari Experience in Kenya & Tanzania

Safari Overview & Highlights

This 9-day fly-in safari is designed for travelers who want to experience the Great Migration across both Kenya and Tanzania without long driving hours. By flying between key locations, you spend more time on safari and less time on the road. The journey takes you from the famous Masai Mara in Kenya to the endless plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania, following the movement of the wildebeest while staying in carefully selected lodges and camps. It is smooth, comfortable, and focused on delivering the best wildlife experience in a short time.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Follow your complete day-to-day schedule, wildlife tracking routes, meal plans, and premier lodge stays for this 9-day East African expedition.

Day 1 Arrival & Scenic Transfer to 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: Angama Mara / Governors' IL Moran / Mara Bush Tops Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 2 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: Angama Mara / Governors' IL Moran / Mara Bush Tops Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 3 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: Angama Mara / Governors' IL Moran / Mara Bush Tops Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 4 In-Depth Safari Exploration in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Angama Mara / Governors' IL Moran / Mara Bush Tops Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 5 In-Depth Safari Exploration in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Angama Mara / Governors' IL Moran / Mara Bush Tops Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 6 Cross-Border Transfer to Serengeti National Park (Kenya to Tanzania)

Depart after breakfast and travel to the border crossing between Kenya and Tanzania (Namanga or Isebania). After smooth customs and immigration clearance with the assistance of your guides, enter Tanzania and journey directly to Serengeti National Park, taking in magnificent scenery and en-route game viewing before checking into your lodge.

Accommodation: Singita Sasakwa Lodge / Four Seasons Safari Lodge / Sayari Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 7 Full Day Exploring Serengeti National Park – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Dedicate a full day to tracking the legendary wildlife of the Serengeti. Following the seasonal movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration or central predator territories, navigate through diverse ecosystems including riverine woodlands, open savannahs, and towering granite kopjes. Enjoy an open-air picnic lunch in the wild surrounded by untamed African wilderness.

Accommodation: Singita Sasakwa Lodge / Four Seasons Safari Lodge / Sayari Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 8 In-Depth Safari Exploration in Serengeti National Park

Explore the northern or southern corridors of the Serengeti depending on the seasonal migration movements. Marvel at dramatic predator-prey dynamics, spot hyena dens, towers of giraffes browsing on whistling acacias, and vibrant raptors. Savor sundowners overlooking the endless horizon.

Accommodation: Singita Sasakwa Lodge / Four Seasons Safari Lodge / Sayari Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 9 Final Sunrise Game Drive & Departure from Serengeti National Park

Begin with a peaceful early morning game drive in the Seronera Valley as the sun illuminates the African landscape. After breakfast at the camp, embark on your transfer towards Ngorongoro or your scheduled bush flight.

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