8 days – Fly in Kenya Safari – Amboseli – Masai Mara

Welcome in Kenya! The adventure begins with your arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Our representative will meet you in person at NBO airport.

Today you journey to Amboseli National Park, where the exceptional Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp awaits, offering a wealth of wildlife activities.

Tulia’s Waterhole Wonders, Your Gateway to Amboseli:

Spectacular Kilimanjaro Views: Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp boasts an unparalleled location with uninterrupted panoramic views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Imagine waking up to its snow-capped peaks and witnessing breathtaking sunsets painting the sky behind it.

Intimate Wildlife Encounters at Your Doorstep: Situated overlooking a highly active waterhole, Tulia provides incredible opportunities for up-close wildlife viewing directly from the camp. Expect frequent visits from elephants, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of other fascinating creatures as they come to drink.

Comfort and Style Amidst Nature: Your spacious and well-appointed tent at Tulia offers a tranquil retreat with comfortable furnishings and en-suite facilities. Many tents feature private patios where you can relax and soak in the stunning scenery. For an extra touch of luxury, select tents even boast private plunge pools with Kilimanjaro as your backdrop.

Thrilling Game Drives in Amboseli: Embark on exhilarating game drives within Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and diverse ecosystems. Expert guides will lead you through the plains, offering insights into the local flora and fauna and increasing your chances of spotting lions, cheetahs, buffalo, and a myriad of birdlife.

Evening Serenity and Cultural Connections: As dusk settles, unwind at the camp’s restaurant and lounge, still keeping watch over the active waterhole. Consider an optional cultural visit to a local Maasai village to gain a deeper understanding of their traditions and way of life, adding a rich cultural dimension to your safari experience.

Unfenced Immersion with Attentive Care: While Tulia offers an immersive experience in the heart of nature, you can relax knowing that the camp prioritizes your comfort and safety with attentive service and thoughtful design.

Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp offers a remarkable blend of breathtaking scenery, exceptional wildlife viewing right at the camp, comfortable and stylish accommodations, and opportunities for both thrilling adventures within Amboseli and enriching cultural encounters, promising an unforgettable safari adventure.

Days 3 and 4 will be dedicated to immersive exploration of Amboseli National Park, with Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp serving as your exceptional base for extensive game drives. Amboseli is globally celebrated for its iconic imagery of vast elephant herds roaming freely against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

During these dedicated game drive days, departing from the convenient location of Tulia just outside Kimana Gate, you can anticipate witnessing a remarkable array of wildlife, including:

Magnificent Large Mammals: Observe the impressive presence of elephants, often in large family groups, along with substantial herds of buffalo, elegant zebras, towering giraffes, and the migratory patterns of wildebeest.

Apex Predators in Their Natural Habitat: Keep a keen eye out for formidable lions, swift and graceful cheetahs, the intriguing social dynamics of hyenas, and the elusive beauty of leopards.

Rare and Notable Species: You might be fortunate enough to spot the endangered and captivating African wild dogs, adding a special thrill to your wildlife sightings.

Amboseli’s captivating and diverse landscapes, encompassing sprawling open plains, vital swamp areas, and rocky hills, create a rich and varied habitat that supports this incredible biodiversity. Tulia’s strategic location ensures you have prime access to these diverse ecosystems, offering unparalleled game-viewing opportunities and the chance to capture stunning photographs with Kilimanjaro often gracing the horizon. After exhilarating days of exploration, return to the comfort and stunning views of Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp, where the wonders of the African bush continue to unfold at its active waterhole.

Today marks your departure from the Amboseli region as you embark on a flight to the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, where the exceptional Basecamp Wilderness awaits you in its southern sector.

Basecamp Wilderness offers an intimate and authentic safari experience with beautifully appointed tented accommodations designed for comfort and immersion in the natural surroundings. The camp’s strategic location in the southern Masai Mara is particularly advantageous for witnessing the spectacular Great Migration (depending on the time of year) and provides consistent opportunities for exceptional game viewing.

During your stay at Basecamp Wilderness, you can anticipate encountering a diverse array of iconic African wildlife, including:

Majestic Giants: Witness the impressive presence of elephants roaming the plains.
Iconic Predators: Observe the power and grace of lions, the elusive beauty of leopards, and the incredible speed of cheetahs.
Plains Herds: Encounter large herds of buffalo, the vast numbers of wildebeest during their annual migration, and elegant zebras and giraffes dotting the landscape.
Vibrant Birdlife: The Masai Mara is a haven for bird enthusiasts, with opportunities to spot many different bird species, showcasing a dazzling array of colors and calls.
Basecamp Wilderness ensures a comprehensive and enriching safari experience with all-inclusive activities such as expertly guided game drives, insightful nature walks allowing you to connect with the smaller wonders of the ecosystem, and enriching cultural visits to local communities, providing a deeper understanding of the Maasai culture and way of life. Prepare to be fully immersed in the unparalleled natural beauty and abundant wildlife of the Masai Mara.

The next two days are dedicated to immersing yourselves in the wonders of the Masai Mara from the exceptional vantage point of Basecamp Wilderness. Expect a captivating blend of unparalleled wildlife encounters and enriching cultural interactions, offering numerous opportunities to observe the iconic fauna of the Mara, including majestic elephants, powerful lions, and, depending on the season, the awe-inspiring spectacle of the wildebeest migration.

Experience the Heart of the Mara with Basecamp Wilderness:

From the strategically located Basecamp Wilderness, you’ll embark on thrilling game drives through the legendary plains of the Masai Mara, forming part of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife ecosystem, seamlessly connected with Tanzania’s Serengeti. Picture the classic African vista of acacia trees dotting the endless grasslands, perhaps even spotting a proud Maasai warrior tending their cattle in this iconic landscape.

During your explorations, you’ll have excellent chances to witness the “Big Five” – the buffalo, elephant, rhino, lion, and leopard – a term that has evolved from the challenges they presented to early hunters to now representing the ultimate photographic prizes for safari enthusiasts. The Mara also boasts healthy populations of swift cheetahs, elegant giraffes, numerous zebras, wallowing hippos, resourceful hyenas and jackals, graceful elands, and basking crocodiles, alongside a vibrant tapestry of birdlife.

Depending on the timing of your visit, you might be privileged to witness the Great Migration, the planet’s largest mass movement of land mammals. Annually, around May, vast herds of wildebeest and zebra begin their journey from the drier southern Serengeti, heading west and then north into the greener pastures of the Masai Mara. This incredible spectacle attracts predators like lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and wild dogs, creating dramatic interactions. Around November, as the northern grazing diminishes, this immense animal army surges south again to the revitalized southern Serengeti to calve and mate, completing the cyclical wonder.

Beyond the thrilling wildlife encounters, your experience at Basecamp Wilderness may also include opportunities for cultural immersion, allowing you to respectfully engage with the local Maasai communities who have coexisted with the wildlife for generations, maintaining their unique traditions and harmonious way of life.

Basecamp Wilderness itself is deeply committed to sustainable tourism, implementing eco-conscious practices such as utilizing solar power, actively involving local communities in their operations, and diligently supporting vital conservation initiatives, ensuring that your exploration of this magnificent region contributes positively to its long-term preservation.

This morning, you’ll take a flight to Nairobi. From there, we’ll ensure you get to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in good time for your flight back home. We trust you’ve had a wonderful safari and are taking home some truly unforgettable moments.