6-Day Masai Mara Migration & Amboseli Elephants Safari

Masai Mara National Reserve & Amboseli

Rates From $3,520

About This Tour

Northern Mara plains meet the dramatic shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro in this focused fly-in journey. The safari prioritizes time in the field by connecting Kenya’s most iconic wildlife regions via scheduled light aircraft. It is designed for travelers who value efficiency and high-quality wildlife viewing without long road transfers.

The journey begins in Nairobi before moving to the heart of the Maasai Mara for three nights of intensive game viewing. The rhythm then shifts to the Amboseli ecosystem, known for its massive elephant herds and views of Africa’s highest peak. Each transition is managed with assisted flight connections to maintain a steady, relaxed pace.

Comfort remains central to the experience through the use of established luxury camps positioned for optimal wildlife access. The flow ensures a deep connection to the landscape while providing soft landing points at the end of each day. It offers a balanced approach to Kenya’s premier southern circuit.

Our Community Impact

This safari supports local livelihoods by prioritizing camps that employ heavily from neighboring Maasai communities. Conservancy fees included in the rate go directly toward land lease payments for local families, ensuring wildlife habitat remains protected.

Our Sustainability Promise

Johnbow selects partners who operate with a low physical footprint. These camps use solar power and manage waste responsibly to protect the fragile Mara and Amboseli ecosystems for future generations.

Why This Safari Works

The itinerary uses a fly-in model to maximize time spent on game drives rather than on the road. By flying directly into the Maasai Mara and Amboseli, travelers avoid the fatigue of long drives across the Rift Valley. This routing allows for three full nights in the Mara, providing the necessary depth to witness the Great Migration. The transition to Amboseli introduces a completely different ecosystem and pace, ensuring the journey feels varied and fresh. It works best for photography enthusiasts and couples who prefer a seamless, high-comfort transition between destinations.

Your Trip at a Glance

A snapshot of your entire experience, from key highlights to where you'll stay and what to expect each day.

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • All-Inclusive Meals
  • Big Five Experience
  • Cultural Visits
  • Family
  • Flight Transfer (Fly-in)
  • Fly-In Safari
  • Friends
  • Game Drives
  • Great Migration
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Luxury Safari

Trip Summary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
  • Day 2: Fly to Maasai Mara – Afternoon Game Drive
  • Day 3: Full-Day Game Viewing – Great Migration Focus
  • Day 4: Full Day in the Maasai Mara – Optional Balloon Safari
  • Day 5: Fly to Amboseli – Afternoon Game Drive
  • Day 6: Morning Game Drive – Fly Back to Nairobi

Destinations

  • Nairobi
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Amboseli National Park

Where You Stay

  • Four Points By Sheraton, Nairobi (1 Night)
  • Rekero Camp, Maasai Mara (3 Nights)
  • Elerai Camp, Amboseli (1 Night)

Safari Highlights

  • Aerial views of the Great Rift Valley during the flight to the Mara
  • Three nights in a luxury tented camp near the Talek River
  • Exclusive 4x4 game drives focused on the Great Migration
  • The sight of large elephant herds against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro
  • Quiet sundowners overlooking the Amboseli plains
  • Morning light breaking over the savanna during early game drives
  • Smooth logistics with all internal flights and transfers included
  • Expert insights from professional English-speaking driver-guides

Featured Destinations

Where You Stay

Route Map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Itinerary Highlights

  • Airport meet and greet
  • Short transfer to the hotel
  • Rest after international travel

Itinerary information

The journey begins with a warm welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. A representative assists with the short transfer to the airport hotel for a comfortable night’s rest. The evening is spent unwinding and preparing for the flight to the bush the following morning.

  • Meals: Bed and Breakfast

  • Accommodation: Four Points By Sheraton

Itinerary Highlights

  • Scenic flight to the Mara

  • Afternoon game drive in the reserve

  • First evening in a luxury tented camp

Itinerary information

A morning flight departs from Wilson Airport, soaring over the escarpment and into the Maasai Mara. Upon landing, a guide meets the aircraft for a transfer to the camp. After lunch and a short rest, the first game drive explores the plains as the afternoon light softens across the landscape.

  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Rekero Camp
4 Days Budget Amboseli and Masai Mara

Itinerary Highlights

  • Full day of wildlife viewing
  • Search for river crossings
  • Bush lunch on the plains

Itinerary information

The day is dedicated to following the movement of the Great Migration. The vehicle moves across the savanna, stopping at key points along the river where herds gather. It is a day of patient observation, watching the natural rhythm of the herds and the predators that follow them.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Accommodation: Rekero Camp

Itinerary Highlights

  • Optional sunrise balloon flight
  • Extended game drives
  • Quiet evening by the campfire

Itinerary information

The exploration continues into different sectors of the Mara. The day allows for deeper immersion in the landscape, observing specialised animal behaviours and diverse birdlife. Guests may choose to start the day with an optional balloon safari to see the plains from above before continuing with ground-based game drives.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Rekero Camp

Itinerary Highlights

  • Flight connection via Nairobi
  • Views of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Evening drive in Amboseli

Itinerary information

The journey moves south toward the border with Tanzania. After a flight connection, the landscape changes to the marshes and dry lake beds of Amboseli. The afternoon game drive focuses on the region’s famous elephant populations, often seen grazing with the snow-capped mountain in the background.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Elerai Camp

Itinerary Highlights

  • Early morning wildlife viewing
  • Flight back to Nairobi
  • Transfer for international departure

Itinerary information

A final morning drive catches the animals at their most active. After breakfast, a flight returns to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. A driver assists with the transfer back to the international airport or a local point of interest, marking the end of the safari.

  • Meals: Breakfast

  • Accommodation: End of journey

JohnBow Safari Expert Insight

❝ We designed this fly-in route to maximize your time with the wildlife. It balances the intense energy of the Mara with the iconic, steady pace of Amboseli. ❞

~Johnbow Customer Service Executive

Rates

Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences

SeasonDate Range2 Guests4 Guests6 Guests
Peak Migration SeasonJuly – Sept, 2026$4,195$3,650$3,520

Important Rate Notes

  • Rates vary based on seasonal availability and rooming configurations.
  • Single room supplements may apply during peak travel months.
  • Child policies differ across lodges and require confirmation at the time of booking.
  • Internal flight timings may vary, but all connections are fully assisted.

What's Included

  • All 5 nights accommodation
  • All domestic flights:
  • All airstrip and airport transfers
  • 4x4 safari vehicles during game drives
  • All meals in Maasai Mara and Amboseli (full board)
  • Conservancy fees
  • Professional, English-speaking driver-guides

Optional Addons

  • Hot air balloon safari in the Maasai Mara
  • Maasai cultural village visit
  • Night game drives (where offered by the lodge)

What's Not Included

  • International flights to/from Nairobi
  • Premium alcoholic beverages (wines & spirits)
  • Laundry services are not included in the lodges
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance
  • Costs arising from delays, weather, or unforeseen circumstances

Ready to start planning your Safari? Tell us your travel dates, who you are traveling with, and what matters most to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Elerai Camp offers excellent views of the mountain, though visibility depends on daily cloud cover.
This specific package includes exclusive use of your safari vehicle for private game viewing.
Yes, light aircraft have a strict limit of 15kg per person in soft-sided bags.

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Great planning and communication. My trips have been smooth. All expectations met 💯
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Our driver, Patrick, made the experience even more special with his outgoing personality and his knowledge of each park. He always made certain that he positioned his vehicle just right so we could get a perfect photo. He shared a lot about African culture an answered our questions. His keen eye spotted a cheetah from a long distance and we experienced the animal stalk and catch his prey (only to have a hyena steal it from him at the end). The accommodations were excellent at Massai Mara but were a bit too primitive at Amboseli. The large openings between the sleeping area and the bathroom brought way too many bugs into the tent. Wonderful memories of the entire experience!! We hope to come back next year and Patrick will be our choice of guide.
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Wonderful team, very warm, helpful and well coordinated!
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I recently booked my 1st trip with Johnbow Tours and Travel and it was an outstanding experience from the start to finish. The team was professional, well-organised, helpful and incredibly friendly. Transfer to my hotel room and back was handled smoothly allowing us to relax and enjoy our journey. The fact that they allow lipa mdogo mdogo was not overwhelming paying for the package...I can't wait to book again with Johnbow 😊
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Jonbow has offers seamless travel service with a personal touch.
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Safaris de 5 jours depart Nairobi et arrivée à Diani beach Visite des parcs d’amboseli, tsavo ouest et est , t.hills Découverte d une faune magnifique Notre chauffeur Chombo a tout fait pour rechercher les animaux et il était à notre écoute ! Dépaysement total garanti Les hôtels étaient tout confort avec des conditions d’alimentation en eau et électricité précaire ! Nous remercions vraiment Morris et Chombo pour ce magnifique Safari
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Excellent services, the team was friendly, efficient and went above and beyond to meet my need.Their service was prompt and effective. I highly recommend
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We had a two day tour with Johnbow Tours & Travel to Tsavo West. The park itself is not that good to be honest, but we stayed at Salt Lick lodge and that was amazing. The animals are coming so close to the lodge, it is really beautiful to see. The driver Pius was also really nice and he had a lot of knowledge about the animals. I have been in contact with Morris and that was also really pleasant because of the arrangement we had.
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As a team of 12pax..we had an exceptional good experience with the Johnbow team. Well informed and humble team who contributed a lot to an enjoyable trip and creating memories.
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Customer Servive Customer service was great!Communication was timely and effective especially as there were some flight changes.Either way the bookings were perfect, customer service was exceptional and we even got a treat for our anniversary, at no extra costElijah and Sam were very helpful.
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Exceptional Experience with Johnbow Tours and Travel! I had an unforgettable trip to Bali and Thailand, the guides were amazing, the places beautiful and the itinerary on point. Bali has very many temples and beautiful rice terraces, the swings and sunset views unforgettable. thank you Johnbow for the tour.
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Memorable Safari with a Great Team and Guide We had a really good experience with Johnbow Tours during our Kenya safari. Morris, our main point of contact, was communicative and professional throughout. He stayed in touch via WhatsApp both before and during the trip, answering all our questions quickly and clearly, which gave us a lot of confidence going in.The pricing felt fair for what we received, and the Land Cruiser was comfortable, especially considering the long drives. They also provided snacks at the start of the trip upon request, which was thoughtful.Our guide, Paul, was very knowledgeable. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals and shared interesting facts about everything we saw. We had plenty of game drives and were lucky to spot a wide variety of wildlife.The only small issue was around water. We had been told water would be included throughout, but at a couple of the lodges, we were charged for drinking water, tea, or coffee during meals. It wasn’t a big deal, but having clarity on that from the start would’ve been helpful.Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable safari. The team was dependable, the schedule was well planned, and we felt taken care of from start to finish. I’d absolutely recommend Johnbow to anyone planning a private safari in Kenya.
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A great experience, a must for everyone who reads this Jonbow, our driver who has the same name as the agency, took very good care of us. He was on time for the appointment. Once on the road he was super attentive. In the park he was always the first to spot the game. He gave us very good explanations about all the animals we saw. No effort was too much to make us spot all the game. Super friendly and helpful guy. He operates from Mombasa/Diani Beach. He made sure that our safari will remain unforgettable.
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Dubai tour 2024 was a birthday gift to my son who turned lucky number seven. I writing to thank you for coordinating our trip to UAE, dubai. Everything was perfect; the flight, the hotel was clean and all staff were friendly and professional. Special thanks to Mary Gathua as she was the one who coordinated everything for us.The tour guides were excellent! They made things as easy for us as possible. I really appreciate these and that indicate the quality services that they provide.We had dubai town tour and our guide, Mr. Albert did exceptionally well. We learnt about the origin of UAE and the important features in dubai. We had dhow cruise with dinner, and the dessert safari with dinner.Desert safari was the best of the trip (the driver , Mr . Zaheer was very professional, and the overall experience was thrilling and amazing). The desert safari remains in my priority to do list when I visit dubai next.I would certainly recommend Johnbow Tours and travel to anyone wanting to visit Dubai. Thank you again and look forward to plan our next vacation with you.
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Awesome Best tour company ..travelled to Dubai in Emirates .Booked the best hotel in Dubai..Johnbow staff are friendly and accommodatve I rate them10/10 they're affordable too .
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Superb service Happy New Year! Eunice managed our travel plans superbly, and I’m grateful. Our stay at Pride Inn was delightful; the staff’s service, food, attention, and entertainment made our holiday special and memorable. Thanks again for your excellent services.
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Efficient Eunice of John Bow ,was pretty helpful from getting us a hotel to SGR tickets, and transfers to the hotel.She also called to ensure we arrived safely.I loved the seamless process and especially because we chat on whatsapp mostly. Johnbow tours keep their word! I would choose them again.
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Awesome experience This travel company was very efficient. I engaged them on whatsapp in the morning and by afternoon they had finalised everything including the sgr tickets. Their staff Eunice was readily available even at night because we did night travel. And early morning at 4 am, she called to find out if the driver had picked us. I would recommend them anytime
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It was a time of relaxation and fun. The trip was well planned from Nairobi to Maasai Mara. We had so much fun and took so many photos. We saw lions, cheetahs, elephants and other animals. If we could do it again, we would still chose Johnbow tours and travel.
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