Flying Safaris –
Masai Mara, Samburu
Day 1 Masai Mara
Met at Nairobi airport and transferred to Wilson airport
for your flight by light aircraft to the Masai Mara
(approximately 1 hour) and transfer to your lodge or
camp. After lunch enjoy a late afternoon game drive.
Overnight at your chosen accommodation (see page
40). (l,d)
Days 2–3 Masai Mara
Enjoy two further days with morning and afternoon game
drives. Overnight at your chosen accommodation (see
page 40). (b,l,d)
Day 4 Extension or Home
Fly to Nairobi in the morning (approximately 1 hour). Or
lunch in the Mara, then an afternoon flight. Proceed
with your chosen extension (see ‘where next’ page 36)
or return home. Alternatively, enjoy lunch in the Mara
and then fly to Mombasa (optional extra) and transfer to
your chosen beach hotel. (b)
Flying Mara
Day 1 Samburu
Met at Nairobi airport and transferred to Wilson airport
for your flight by light aircraft to Samburu
(approximately 1 hour 15 minutes). Transfer to your
lodge or camp. Relax after lunch, then embark on a late
afternoon game drive. Overnight at your chosen
accommodation (see page 41). (l,d)
Days 2–3 Samburu
Two further days with morning and afternoon game
drives with time to relax in between. Overnight at your
chosen accommodation (see page 41). (b,l,d)
Day 4 Extension or Home
Fly by light aircraft to Nairobi (approximately 1 hour 15
minutes). Proceed with your chosen extension (see
‘where next’ page 36) or return home. (b)
Flying Samburu
Fly to either the world-famous Masai Mara or the more remote Samburu National Reserve, or combine both for a fantastic safari escape.
Extend to the beach for a wonderfully balanced holiday.
IDEAL FOR
> Keeping travelling time to a minimum
> Spotting unique wildlife and a variety of birds
INCLUDES
> Flights by light aircraft
> Game drives in 4-wheel drive safari vehicles
> Breakfasts, lunches and dinners as shown
An exciting alternative
to your morning game
drive. Up before dawn
and drive to the balloon
launch site (transfer
times vary considerably).
After the balloon is
inflated, climb aboard
and sail away on an
exhilarating flight for
about an hour. A
‘bubbly’ breakfast with
all the trimmings is
served where you
touchdown.
MARA BALLOONING OPTION
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