7-Day Unrivalled Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania Flying Safari
- 7 days
- Kenya & Tanzania
- From $4,838
For seniors, couples, and first-time safari-goers seeking both meaning and ease, this immersive journey combines Kenya’s and Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes with comfort and peace of mind. Fly over vast savannahs, witness the Great Migration, track the Big Five, and stay at senior-friendly lodges with thoughtful amenities. With optional balloon safaris and culturally rich moments, this is your chance to fulfill a dream — without the fatigue of long drives or crowded buses. Return home with stories of lions, sunsets, and personal renewal.
Tour Highlights
- Fly from destination to destination for a smoother, easier journey
- Experience the Great Migration in Masai Mara or Serengeti
- Enjoy full-day game drives with plenty of time to rest and recharge
- Float over the Mara or Serengeti on an optional sunrise balloon safari
- Marvel at elephants under Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
- Visit a Maasai village and connect with authentic culture
- Sleep in midrange and luxury lodges designed for senior comfort
- Travel privately with an expert guide and customized pacing
- Covered by AMREF Flying Doctors airlift insurance for peace of mind
Tour Map
Tour Features
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Day 1
Nairobi To Maasai Mara NR (1 Hr. Flight)
You’ll be met at your hotel or airport by your friendly travel consultant and transferred to Wilson Airport for a scenic flight over the Great Rift Valley into the Masai Mara. Upon arrival, your private driver and guide will welcome you with refreshments before heading out on an afternoon game drive as you head to your lodge in the wild savannah. Watch herds of elephants, lions on the prowl, and zebra-dotted plains as the golden sun begins to dip. In the evening, unwind at your beautiful lodge — senior-friendly, serene, and surrounded by nature.
Approximate flight time: 1 hour.
Accommodation
Muthu Keekorok Lodge
A Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara National Reserve
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to October and January to February
Best Weather
June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy)
Activities
- Meet and greet your travel consultant in Nairobi
- Transfer to Wilson Airport for your flight to Masai Mara
- Meet your Safari Driver and Guide at Keekorok Airstrip
- Checking at your Lodge for Luch
- Enjoy an Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara
- Dinner and an overnight stay at the Lodge
Day 2
Full Day Maasai Mara NR
Rise early for a thrilling full-day game drive in Kenya’s most iconic reserve. Your guide leads you through migration routes, lion territories, and picnic spots shaded by acacia trees. If you choose the optional hot air balloon safari, you’ll float silently above the savannah at sunrise, followed by a champagne breakfast in the wild. Return to your lodge for a quiet evening around the fire, the sounds of the Mara soothing your soul.
Book a balloon safari if desired. Float silently above the savannah at sunrise and witness Africa awaken beneath you — herds, horizons, and golden light. It’s an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime view you’ll carry in your heart forever.
Accommodation
Muthu Keekorok Lodge
A Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara National Reserve
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to October and January to February
Best Weather
June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy)
Activities
- Optional Early Morning Once ina lifetime Balloon Safari
- Enjoy a Full Day Game drive in Masai Mara
- Enjoy a Picnic Lunch in the wild under a flat top acacia tree
- Overnight at your select Accommodation
Day 3
Masai Mara to Serengeti (4 Hrs Flight)
After breakfast, bid farewell to Kenya’s wilderness as you transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Tanzania. You’ll land in the world-renowned Serengeti, where your Tanzanian guide awaits. After checking in to your well-appointed senior-accessible lodge or camp, you venture out for your first Serengeti game drive—vast savannahs, golden grasses, and unforgettable sightings unfold. The air feels different here, and the wildlife stories continue.
Approximate flight time: 4 hours.
Accommodation
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
Best Weather
June to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
July to February (The park gets very busy)
Activities
- Enjoy breakfast at your Masai Mara camp.
- Transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Serengeti, via Migori/Tarime border crossing.
- Clear immigration with full assistance provided.
- Meet your Tanzanian guide and transfer to your Serengeti lodge or camp.
- Check in and refresh before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
- Spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and more in the Central or Northern Serengeti.
- Return for dinner and overnight stay in the Serengeti.
Day 4
Full Day in Serengeti
Spend a full day immersed in the endless beauty of the Serengeti. Begin early with a game drive at sunrise, when predators are most active. Your guide navigates through varied landscapes—from acacia-dotted plains to kopjes teeming with lions. Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush, and optionally, choose a balloon safari for a sweeping view of the wildlife below. As the day ends, you return to your lodge with a deeper connection to wild Africa.
Accommodation
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
Best Weather
June to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
July to February (The park gets very busy)
Activities
- Wake early for tea/coffee before morning game drive.
- Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast.
- Explore multiple Serengeti regions in search of the Big Five.
- Enjoy a bush picnic lunch surrounded by nature.
- Visit seasonal migration routes (based on travel dates).
- Return for relaxation, sundowners, and dinner.
- Overnight at your Serengeti lodge or camp.
Day 5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed transfer through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing Maasai villages and sweeping highlands. Arrive at your lodge perched near the crater rim and savor a hot lunch. In the afternoon, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in this wildlife-rich Eden, home to rhinos, lions, buffaloes, and flamingos. As the sun begins to drop behind the crater walls, return to your lodge and enjoy a cozy evening by the fire.
Approximate driving time: 3 – 4 hours:
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Lions Paw
Luxury tented camp on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
Best Weather
June to October (Rainfall is little to none)
High Season
Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Activities
- Enjoy breakfast at your Serengeti camp or lodge.
- Begin a scenic road transfer to Ngorongoro through the highlands.
- Optional pit stop at Olduvai Gorge or viewpoint along the route.
- Arrive and check in to your Ngorongoro lodge near the crater rim.
- Have lunch with panoramic views over the highlands.
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon game drive.
- Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6
Ngorongoro to Amboseli
After breakfast, begin your transfer toward the Kenya–Tanzania border, watching the landscape shift from volcanic highlands to acacia-dotted plains. Clear immigration and board a scenic bush flight to Amboseli, where the snowcapped peak of Kilimanjaro greets you on arrival. Settle into your lodge with views of elephants wandering the savannah and enjoy a restful afternoon soaking in your final full safari destination.
Approximate driving time: 5 – 6 Hours
Accommodation
Kibo Safari Camp
Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to October and January to February
Best Weather
June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy)
Activities
- Have breakfast at your lodge in Ngorongoro.
- Begin transfer toward the Namanga border post.
- Stop for a comfort break or scenic photo opportunity en route.
- Clear immigration at the Kenya–Tanzania border.
- Transfer to nearby airstrip and fly to Amboseli National Park.
- Arrive and check in to your Amboseli lodge or tented camp.
- Enjoy lunch and a free afternoon at leisure.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Amboseli.
Day 7
Amboseli NP to Nairobi
Wake early for a final game drive in Amboseli, where golden light bathes the elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro often reveals itself in full majesty. Listen to the soft crunch of hooves, birdsong, and distant lion calls—one last sensory memory of wild Africa. Return to your lodge for breakfast, relax for a short while, then transfer to the airstrip. A scenic flight brings you back to Nairobi, where your safari concludes. You’ll leave with more than just photos—memories etched with meaning, adventure, and connection.
Approximate flight time: 1 hour.
Optional: Farewell lunch or dinner at Carnivore Restaurant.
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)
Main Destination
Nairobi
Activities
- Early morning game drive in Amboseli as the sun rises behind Mt. Kilimanjaro.
- Return to your lodge for breakfast and check-out.
- Transfer to Amboseli airstrip for your flight to Nairobi.
- Scenic bush flight back to Nairobi Wilson Airport.
- Optional airport transfer or lunch in Nairobi depending on your departure time.
- Farewell from your travel consultant and end of tour services.
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Important to know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 3 are free.
Our Per Person Rates
Low Season (1st April to 31st May, and 1st November – 20th December)
- Solo$7,298
- 2 People$5,633
- 3 people$5,388
- 4 people$5,033
- 5 People$5,006
- 6 People$4,833
Mid Season (January, February, March, and June )
- Solo$7,058
- 2 People$5,393
- 3 people$5,148
- 4 people$4,793
- 5 People$4,766
- 6 People$4,593
High Season (July, August, September, October, December 21st – January 3rd)
- Solo$8,210
- 2 People$6,209
- 3 People$6,076
- 4 people$5,609
- 5 people$5,649
- 6 People$5,409
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Included
- Full board accommodation in comfortable midrange & Luxury lodge or tented camp
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi (hotels or airport)
- Gamedrives in a private 4x4 open roof safari jeep with an experienced driver-guide
- Transportation from one destination to anothe using flight (mostly in Kenya)
- Unlimited game drives in All game parks and reserves
- All park entry fees to all game parks and national reserves
- Cultural visit to a Masai village (included if selected in advance)
- AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover for peace of mind in remote areas
- Assistance in choosing a suitable travel insurance plan for your safari
- Electricity and hot showers accommodations, with backup solar or generator power
- Daily housekeeping and mosquito protection in all lodgings
- 24/7 on-ground support during your safari
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (but can be arranged on request at an aditional fee)
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Sundowners, private dinners, or spa treatments
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Tour Cost
Low Season (April, May, and 1st November – 20th December)
- 2 People$5,633
- 4 people$5,033
- 6 People$4,833
Mid Season (January, February, March, and June )
- 2 People$5,393
- 4 people$4,793
- 6 People$4,593
High Season (July, August, September, October, December 21st – January 3rd)
- 2 People$6,209
- 4 people$5,609
- 6 People$5,409