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5 Day | Samburu - Masai Mara Flying Safari
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Flying safaris are the ideal way to combine different game parks without spending too much time travelling. This 5 day safari visits two of Kenya’s beautiful parks, the stunning Samburu followed by the magnificent Masai Mara. Spend two nights in Samburu at Samburu Intrepids Camp and another two nights in the Masai Mara at Sarova Mara Camp.

Overview

Flying safaris are the ideal way to combine different game parks without spending too much time travelling. This 5 day safari visits two of Kenya’s beautiful parks, the stunning Samburu followed by the magnificent Masai Mara. Spend two nights in Samburu at Samburu Intrepids Camp and another two nights in the Masai Mara at Sarova Mara Camp.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • 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 meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks

Program

Samburu - Masai Mara Flying Safari
Day 1
Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel or airport and be transferred to the Wilson airport for your departure flight to Samburu airstrip. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to Samburu Intrepids Camp. After lunch, relax before a late afternoon game drive. Samburu has a lot to offer in terms of wildlife, birds and scenery. Four of the Big Five (elephant, leopard, lion & buffalo) are residents here.

  • Main Destination: Samburu Game Reserve
  • Accommodation: Samburu Intrepids Camp Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu
  • Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)

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Samburu - Masai Mara Flying Safari
Day 2
Samburu National Reserve

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the reserve, then back to the camp for breakfast. Relax at the camp before lunch. You can cool off in the lovely pool before a late afternoon game drive in this delightful national reserve. The reserve located in the north provides a strong contrast to other scenic areas in Kenya. In the desert-like landscape is dominated by the yellow-brown savannah grass, interspersed with acacia trees and thorny bushes. Along the many source pools and rivers that run through the region seasonally, growing gallery forest and doum palms. The rivers are colored brown and invite elephant to swim. You have here the opportunity to spot the rare species such as the Grevy’s Zebra or Gerenuk antelope, which are otherwise not found in Kenya.

  • Main Destination: Samburu Game Reserve
  • Accommodation: Samburu Intrepids Camp Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included

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Samburu - Masai Mara Flying Safari
Day 3
Samburu - Masai Mara

After breakfast you will enjoy a morning game drive in search of wildlife and later transfer to the airstrip for your departure flight to the world's famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. Upon arrival transfer to Sarova Mara Camp. Have lunch. Afterwards go for an afternoon game drive in the reserve. You will have a good chance of seeing herds of buffalo and zebra as well as hippos and lots of bird’s species.

  • Main Destination: Samburu Game Reserve
  • Accommodation: Samburu Intrepids Camp Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included

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Samburu - Masai Mara Flying Safari
Day 4
Maasai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy the day in the game park, with morning an afternoon game drives. Relaxation between the game drive timings. In addition, you can take an optional hot air balloon safari early morning (additional cost). The Masai Mara is one of the most unique regions of the world with breathtaking scenery of natural beauty. The reserve is home to the world’s highest concentration of savannah animals of various species of antelope, about giraffes, buffaloes and elephants to high populations of big cats.

  • Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included

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Samburu - Masai Mara Flying Safari
Day 5
Masai Mara - Nairobi - Depart

Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Later transfer to the airstrip for your departure flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel or international airport or agreed destination ending your memorable safari with us.

  • Main Destination: Nairobi
  • Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
  • Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

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Included

Wi-fi
Free wi-fi in the reception, wi-fi in public areas
Pool
Beautiful and large swimming pool at your service
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John Smith
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This was my first safari, and I was nervous at first — but the Vinyago team made me feel at ease from day one. Their attention to detail, local knowledge, and kind hospitality were top-notch. Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Mara were both spectacular — every moment was picture-perfect.
January 23, 2019
John Smith
Family Traveller
Vinyago Africa Safaris exceeded all our expectations. The communication before our trip was smooth, and they customized the itinerary to fit our schedule and interests. We especially loved the cultural visit to a Maasai village — it was humbling and enlightening. Truly authentic, professional, and reliable.
Jul 06, 2025
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