9-Day Luxury Wildlife Safari: Amboseli, Samburu & Masai Mara
9-Day Luxury Wildlife Safari: Amboseli, Samburu & Masai Mara
Target Audience: Luxury travelers
Highlights: Exclusive lodges, private game drives, and scenic flights.
Indulge in an ultimate luxury safari with exclusive game drives, hot air balloon rides, and private dinners in the wild. From the stunning Mount Kilimanjaro views of Amboseli to the rich wildlife of Masai Mara, this safari offers the very best of Kenya in the lap of luxury.
Itinerary at a Glance
Arrival in Nairobi
Nairobi to Amboseli
Amboseli Safari
Amboseli to Samburu
Samburu Safari & Cultural Visit
Samburu to Masai Mara
Masai Mara – Full-Day Safari
Masai Mara – Hot Air Balloon Safari
Departure
Extend Your Journey
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive in style! Enjoy a luxury transfer to a five-star hotel in Nairobi, where you'll be treated to a champagne reception. After checking in, embark on a private city tour, including visits to local markets, art galleries, and historical landmarks.
Nairobi to Amboseli
Fly to Amboseli, a stunning park famous for its Mount Kilimanjaro views and large elephant herds. In the afternoon, enjoy a private game drive where you’ll spot elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and more. Stay at an exclusive lodge offering world-class service and stunning views of the mountain.
Amboseli Safari
Spend your day on a private game drive, spotting herds of elephants and other wildlife. In the evening, enjoy a sunset bush dinner overlooking the plains, offering the perfect combination of fine dining and spectacular views.
Amboseli to Samburu
Fly to Samburu National Reserve, where you’ll experience game drives with an emphasis on spotting rare animals like Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe. Enjoy a bush dinner under the African stars.
Samburu Safari & Cultural Visit
After an early morning safari, visit a Samburu village to learn about their rich traditions. In the evening, enjoy a sundowner by the river while soaking in the beauty of the landscape.
Samburu to Masai Mara
Fly to the world-renowned Masai Mara and take an afternoon private game drive to witness the stunning wildlife. End your day with sundowners in the wild, surrounded by Mara's breathtaking beauty.
Masai Mara – Full-Day Safari
Embark on an exclusive full-day safari, where you'll track lions, cheetahs, and elephants. Enjoy a gourmet picnic in the wild, followed by more wildlife encounters as you continue to explore the vast savannah.
Masai Mara – Hot Air Balloon Safari
Option for an early morning hot air balloon safari, offering spectacular aerial views of the Mara. Afterward, enjoy a champagne breakfast in the bush. Spend the afternoon unwinding with a luxury spa treatment at your lodge.
Departure
Fly back to Nairobi for your departure or extend your stay with a custom beach or city experience.
Your Journey
Climate Charts
Your Accommodations
Hotels hand selected by A&K for an unmatched experience.
Hemingways Nairobi
Exclusive boutique, all-suite hotel, located near Nairobi National Park.
Tawi Lodge
Thirteen cottages, each with a view of Mount Kilimanjaro, on a private reserve.
Sanctuary Swala
Twelve elegant pavilions near a waterhole, with panoramic vistas.
Gibb's Farm
Travel + Leisure World’s Best boutique inn featuring modern amenities.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Amazing lodge set deep within Serengeti National Park.
Sanctuary Olonana
Superb luxury safari lodge with 14 spacious suites with king-size beds.
CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2023 WINNER
Sanctuary Olonana voted one of the best resorts in the world
View Image GalleryPrices are in USD, including internal air, per person, double occupancy
Victoria Falls Pre-Tour Extension
Experience epic Victoria Falls from both sides, and stay in a luxurious tree house beside the Zambezi River in Zambia.
4 days from $4,645 per person
Single Supplement from $895 per person
Internal Air Included (Economy Class, $1,950 value)
Johannesburg/Livingstone/Nairobi
Jun-Aug; Priced from $4,945 | Single Supplement $1,195
Oct; Priced from $4,645 | Single Supplement $895
Available to add to select departure dates.
See Dates & Prices for details
Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa, and transfer to your hotel.
Arrive in Livingstone, Zambia. Continue to your luxury tree house beside the Zambezi River. Then, enjoy lunch. For two days, take advantage of the activities on offer, such as game drives in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Walk on both sides of Victoria Falls — in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Meet the residents of a local village supported by A&K Philanthropy.
Fly to Entebbe. Enjoy use of a dayroom until your flight departs.
Uganda Post-Tour Extension
Encounter endangered mountain gorillas up close during your trek into lush Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
4 days from $5,545 per person
Single Supplement from $1,095 per person
Internal Air Included (Economy Class, $1,250 value)
Nairobi/Entebbe/Bwindi/Entebbe
Jun, Oct 16-31; Priced from $5,545 | Single Supplement $1,095
Jul-Oct 15; Priced from $6,245 | Single Supplement $1,195
Gorilla permits (valued at $800) are included in the journey price, paid at time of deposit and non-refundable.
Available to add to select departure dates.
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Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda, and transfer to your tranquil hotel.
Fly to your tented campsite in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Visit a nursing school supported by A&K Philanthropy. The next day, set out for an up-close encounter with endangered mountain gorillas.
Fly to Entebbe. Enjoy use of a dayroom until your flight departs.
Add a Night in Nairobi Before Your Journey Begins
2 days from $1,095 per person
Single Supplement from $375 per person
Price includes $100 per adult for increases in Kenya park fees.
Arrive in Nairobi, where you are met by an Abercrombie & Kent representative and escorted to your hotel.
Meet your guide and depart on an excursion to view remarkable African species in two special settings. Visit the Giraffe Center, where you may hand-feed endangered Rothschild’s giraffes from a platform that brings you to eye level with these majestic giants, who gently snatch food with their long blue tongues. At the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, watch young elephants at play with attentive keepers, who explain the process of reintroducing the elephants into the wild. Continue to the Oloolua Forest, once a hiding place for the Mau Mau Freedom Fighters during the war for independence but today a tranquil respite from the city. Here you enjoy an A&K-exclusive forest folklore stories experience, listening to tales handed down from one generation to the next, followed by lunch. Afterwards, relive a small part of Kenya’s colorful history at the Karen Blixen Museum located in her former home, Mbogani House, made famous by the film Out of Africa. Continue to the innovative Ocean Sole workshop to see how recycled flip-flops are transformed into incredible works of art. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure and begin The Great Migration Safari in Style.
Explore Dubai: Stopover Package
3 days from $2,495 per person
Single Supplement from $1,695 per person
Take advantage of an incredible opportunity to spend two nights in Dubai before or after your journey.
Taj Dubai from $2,495 | Single Supplement from $1,695
Atlantis The Royal from $2,995 | Single Supplement from $2,395
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai from $3,395 | Single Supplement from $2,495
International air not included.
Fly to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and check in to your luxury hotel. Discover the best of this dazzling city, viewing its remarkable architecture; visiting the Spice Market and the colorful shops at Deira Gold Souk; and ascending the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper. On the last day, continue on to your journey or board your flight home.
Your Journey
Climate Charts
Your Accommodations
Hotels hand selected by A&K for an unmatched experience.
Hemingways Nairobi
Exclusive boutique, all-suite hotel, located near Nairobi National Park.
Tawi Lodge
Thirteen cottages, each with a view of Mount Kilimanjaro, on a private reserve.
Sanctuary Swala
Twelve elegant pavilions near a waterhole, with panoramic vistas.
Gibb's Farm
Travel + Leisure World’s Best boutique inn featuring modern amenities.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Amazing lodge set deep within Serengeti National Park.
Sanctuary Olonana
Superb luxury safari lodge with 14 spacious suites with king-size beds.
CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2023 WINNER
Sanctuary Olonana voted one of the best resorts in the world
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Complimentary Safari Duffel
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Travel Privately with A&K | This itinerary is available as a private journey, Private Great Migration Safari.