7-Day Amboseli, Meru & Masai Mara Fly In Safari

Amboseli, Meru & Masai Mara

Rates From $7,315

About This Tour

This gentle journey connects three distinct ecosystems through convenient domestic flights. The adventure begins in the arid plains of Amboseli, transitions into the green springs of Meru, and concludes in the iconic grasslands of the Masai Mara. It is perfectly suited for couples and families who want a seamless, unhurried wildlife experience without long road journeys.

The rhythm of the safari moves steadily from the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro to the northern wilderness, before heading south for classic big cat viewing. Travel between these distant regions is swift and comfortable, maximizing time spent on the ground observing nature. Guests can expect a balanced pace that blends active wildlife viewing with deep relaxation in camp.

The entire travel experience is grounded in comfort, local warmth, and reliable logistics. Careful planning ensures smooth transitions from airstrips to comfortable midrange lodges. The journey leaves travelers feeling deeply connected to the landscapes, resting well at every stop along the way.

Our Community Impact

Johnbow carefully selects lodges that employ team members from neighboring villages to ensure safari income stays within the community. Your visit directly supports local livelihoods and funding for nearby primary schools.

Our Sustainability Promise

We partner exclusively with properties that manage water responsibly, use solar energy, and actively minimize plastic waste. By utilizing domestic flights instead of long drives, we reduce vehicle wear on fragile wilderness tracks.

Why This Safari Works

This itinerary is smartly designed to eliminate the exhaustion of long-distance driving in Kenya. By utilizing scheduled flights, guests save days on the road and arrive at each wilderness destination fresh and ready to explore. The route builds beautifully from the dramatic, elephant-filled plains of Amboseli to the untamed, quiet wilderness of Meru, before hitting a grand crescendo in the wildlife-dense Masai Mara. It provides an ideal rhythm of morning exploration and quiet afternoon rest, making it exceptionally well-suited for first-time safari goers, couples, and seniors who value comfort and energy conservation. Small adjustments can easily be made to fit your specific timing.

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.

  • Big Five Experience
  • Children Allowed
  • Couple
  • Cultural Visits
  • Family
  • Flight Transfer (Fly-in)
  • Fly-In Safari
  • Friends
  • Full Board
  • Game Drives
  • Great Migration
  • Group Travel
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Private Safari
  • Rare Wildlife Sightings

Trip Summary

  • Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli
  • Day 2: Amboseli National Park
  • Day 3: Amboseli to Meru via Nairobi
  • Day 4: Meru National Park
  • Day 5: Meru to Masai Mara
  • Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Day 7: Masai Mara to Nairobi

Destinations

  • Amboseli National Park
  • Meru National Park
  • Masai Mara National Reserve

Where You Stay

  • Amboseli Tortilis – 2 nights
  • Elsa's Kopje – 2 nights
  • Sand River Mara – 2 nights

Safari Highlights

  • Watching large elephant herds walk before Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Flying smoothly over the changing textures of the Great Rift Valley.
  • Exploring the wild, uncrowded river paths of Meru.
  • Enjoying an afternoon drink as the sun sets over the African bush.
  • Sharing a fresh breakfast in the open savannah.
  • Rolling hills and endless wildlife encounters in the Masai Mara.
  • Walking through the wild on foot with a professional guide.
  • Falling asleep to the sounds of the nearby river from your tent.

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Where You Stay

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Itinerary Highlights

  • Soft afternoon light over the savannah.
  • First views of the grand Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • A warm welcome at the safari camp.

Itinerary information

The journey begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi into the heart of Amboseli. The dusty plains open up to reveal vast wetlands fed by the snows of Mount Kilimanjaro. Guests check into the lodge and enjoy a hearty lunch before heading out for a late afternoon drive. The park is famous for its massive elephant bulls, which stand out beautifully against the mountain backdrop. As dusk approaches, the air cools and the animals gather near the waterholes. The evening settles in with a relaxed dinner and storytelling around the campfire.

  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner

  • Accommodation: Amboseli Tortilis

Itinerary Highlights

  • Watching elephants graze in the marshes.
  • Walking through the wilderness with a guide.
  • Dining under the shade of acacia trees.

Itinerary information

A full day unfolds in the open plains of Amboseli. An early morning start offers the best chance of seeing Kilimanjaro’s peak clear of clouds. Travelers spend hours tracking wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and large herds of buffalo. A highlight of the day is a guided walking safari, where a professional guide points out tracks and small wonders of the bush. Lunch is served out in the wild, surrounded by nature. The afternoon brings more exploration before returning to camp for a peaceful evening under the stars.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Amboseli Tortilis

Itinerary Highlights

  • A smooth flight over central Kenya.
  • Arriving in the green wilderness of Meru.
  • Looking out over the iconic rocky hills.

Itinerary information

After a relaxed breakfast, guests transfer to the airstrip for a flight back to Nairobi. From there, a connecting flight heads north to Meru National Park. This region offers a complete change of scenery, featuring lush rivers, dense woods, and dramatic rocky kopjes. The atmosphere here is quiet and exclusive, with very few other vehicles in sight. Guests arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and a restful afternoon. A short evening drive introduces travelers to this unique northern habitat before dinner.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Elsa’s Kopje

Itinerary Highlights

  • Searching for rare northern wildlife species.
  • Visiting a protected rhino sanctuary.
  • The peaceful sound of rushing rivers.

Itinerary information

The day is dedicated to discovering the secrets of Meru National Park. This wilderness is famously wild and untamed, offering a raw safari feel. Drivers navigate through doubling riverbanks and open plains to spot reticulated giraffes, lesser kudus, and leopards. Guests also visit the local rhino sanctuary, which provides an excellent opportunity to view these heavily protected animals up close. The pace is relaxed and unhurried, allowing for long observations of animal behavior. The day ends with a quiet dinner overlooking the hills.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Elsa’s Kopje

Itinerary Highlights

  • Flying directly into the Maasai Mara savannah.
  • First sights of the sweeping plains.
  • Listening to the river from your tent.

Itinerary information

Travelers board a morning flight from Meru straight into the world-famous Masai Mara. The view from the aircraft reveals an endless carpet of green and gold grass. Upon landing, a vehicle transfers guests to the camp, spotting wildlife along the way. The Masai Mara is legendary for its exceptional big cat populations and massive herds of plains game. After a warm lunch and some rest, an afternoon drive explores the river loops and open ridges. Dinner is served near the murmuring waters of the Sand River.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Sand River Mara

Itinerary Highlights

  • Endless views of the Mara plains.

  • Watching predators interact in the wild.

  • A classic sundowner stop at twilight.

Itinerary information

A classic safari day takes place in the richest wildlife reserve in Kenya. Guests head out at dawn when predators are most active, watching lions on patrol or cheetahs scanning the plains from termite mounds. The vast landscape is filled with zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles moving in constant rhythm. A picnic lunch allows travelers to stay out in the field for longer periods without returning to camp. In the late afternoon, the vehicle stops at a scenic viewpoint for a traditional sundowner drink before heading back for a farewell dinner.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Sand River Mara

Itinerary Highlights

  • One last morning drive across the ridges.

  • A final flight back to the capital.

  • Warm farewells from your guiding team.

Itinerary information

The final morning begins with a shorter drive to capture the sunrise over the Mara plains. It is a wonderful time to take last-minute photographs and say goodbye to the wilderness. Returning to camp for a fresh breakfast, guests then pack their bags and head to the airstrip. The scheduled flight glides smoothly back to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. A Johnbow representative meets travelers on arrival to help with transfers to the international airport, bringing this beautiful African journey to a close.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: None (Departure)

JohnBow Safari Expert Insight

❝ We designed this flying route to save you twenty hours of bumpy driving, letting you wake up fresh for elephants in Amboseli and sleep peacefully in the Mara. ❞

~JohnBow Safari Expert Team

Rates

Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences

SeasonDate Range2 Guests4 Guests6 Guests
Peak Season1 July – 30 Sept, 2026$7,610$7,465$7,315

Important Rate Notes

  • Internal flights have a strict luggage limit of 15kg per person in soft bags.
  • Similar standard alternative lodges may be offered if the listed properties are fully booked.
  • Single room supplements apply during peak and festive travel seasons.
  • Child policies and age limits vary across the three selected safari camps.

What's Included

  • Accommodation for six nights as listed in the itinerary.
  • Scheduled domestic flights linking Nairobi, Amboseli, Meru, and the Mara.
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser for all airstrip and ground transfers.
  • Scheduled and shared game drives conducted twice daily.
  • All daily meals from lunch on day one to breakfast on day seven.
  • A two-hour guided walking safari with a professional guide.
  • Kitirua Conservancy fees and bush breakfast experiences.

Optional Addons

  • Early morning Hot Air Balloon Safari in the Masai Mara.
  • Traditional Maasai Cultural Village visit.
  • Relaxing massage and spa treatments at the lodges.

What's Not Included

  • International flights to and from Nairobi.
  • Entry fees for Amboseli National Park (paid directly at the gate).
  • Optional activities like balloon safaris or village visits.
  • Laundry services and drinks outside the standard meal plans.
  • Personal travel insurance and entry visas for Kenya.
  • Gratuities and tips for camp staff and driver-guides.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Meru offers an incredibly wild, uncrowded experience where you rarely see other vehicles. It gives you a raw, peaceful sense of old Africa that popular parks cannot match.
Amboseli fees must be paid directly by the guest using cashless payments at the gate. Your Johnbow driver-guide will assist you with the simple digital payment process on arrival.
No, these are small, scheduled bush aircraft specifically designed for short dirt airstrips. They offer magnificent low-altitude views of the Kenyan landscape and Rift Valley.

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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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