5 Days Diani beach to Amboseli & Masai Mara flight safari

Full-Day at Amboseli

The safari life means an early rise to enjoy this peaceful time of the day and the quickening light upon the fields, hills, and marshes of the park.

Under the towering presence of Mt. Kilimanjaro, we’ll head out to look for the big game but also smaller and delightful sights like the warthog and ostrich.

Amboseli is also known for its busy avian life, especially around its marshes – look for pelicans and Egyptian goose.

We’ll head up the aptly named Observation Hill to take in views of the park. Look for elephants marching to their favorite waterholes and the busy birdlife below. We’ll be able to leave the Jeep, stretch, and enjoy views of Kilimanjaro.

As the sun begins to set we’ll point our Jeep back to our Amboseli accommodation for dinner and relaxation.

Amboseli – Masai Mara (One-Hour Flight)

By now you may have some favorite spots in the park that you’d like to revisit. We have plenty of time before our afternoon flight to the Masai Mara.

We’ll enjoy lunch and then pack up for our quick trip to the airstrip. After goodbyes with our guide, we’ll again take to the skies at 14:00 hrs. (2:00 pm) for the one-hour flight.

We touch down at a convenient airstrip bordering the great park where you’ll be met by your second Natural World Kenya Safaris driver/guide in another open-sided 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep.

It’s an easy drive to your accommodation to get settled in and then we’ll have time for a game driver before dinner.

The Masa Mara is vast and the richest ecosystem in the region with over 95 types of mammals and hundreds of bird species. Here, you won’t have to look hard to see large and small predators and grazers.

We’ll be tracking for lions, cheetahs, leopards, jackals, hyenas, rhino, elephants, antelope and so much more.

As the day wanes, we’ll head back to our safari lodge or tented camp for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Full Day at the Masai Mara

As at Amboseli, we have the day to go on as many game drives as we please. With your driver/guide, you can design the safari to suit your wishes and head to those areas where you’re more likely to find certain species.

But no trip to the Mara is complete without a drive down to the Mara River, site of the Great Migration’s crossing. From July to October uncountable wildebeests, zebras, gazelle, and more pour into the reserve in a display of moving wildlife unequaled on the planet.

And waiting for them are the park’s many predators – crocodiles, lions, cheetah, leopards, and more. To witness this spectacle from above, sign up for our optional early morning hot air balloon safari. As the light breaks, you’ll rise to watch the park come alive with the great trains of migrating wildlife. It’s a sight few will ever see.

Another wonderful option is a visit to the local Maasai village. Get to learn about another side of the human experience as you meet the villagers and see up close their pastoral lifestyle.

Then, we’ll look for one of the Mara’s signature sunsets of blazing orange and gold before heading back to our safari lodge or tented camp for dinner on our final safari night.

Masai Mara – Diani Beach (2 ½ Hour Flight)

It’s our final day on safari so let’s celebrate with an early game drive and then a big breakfast at our accommodation.

We’ll have time for another game drive before lunch so let’s revisit some favorite viewing spots or try out some new locations. The Mara always has new sightings and vistas waiting for us.

After lunch, we’ll enjoy the park once more as we exit for the airstrip.

Again, we’ll take leave of our guide and board our flight for the 14.00 hrs. (2:00 pm) departure.

In just 2 ½ hours we’ll touch down at Diani Airport where a Natural World Kenya Safaris driver will transfer you back to your hotel or resort.

You’ve seen the best of Africa by air and close up on the ground. It’s been a busy five days filled with beautiful landscapes and wildlife. We hope you’ll treasure this time and these memories. From the guides and support team at Natural World Kenya Safaris a big thanks for your commitment to our incredible world of wildlife.