9 Days Fly & Drive Safari to Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Masai Mara & Amboseli
Overview
Explore Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations in just 9 days with this Fly & Drive Safari. Begin with a flight to the rugged landscapes of Samburu, continue to the rhino haven of Ol Pejeta, experience the Great Migration in the Masai Mara, and end in Amboseli, where elephants roam beneath the snowcapped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro.
This hybrid journey offers the luxury of time-saving flights and the scenic beauty of road safaris, giving you the best of both worlds.
Designed for families, couples, and wildlife enthusiasts who want to see Kenya’s Big Five, rare species, and breathtaking landscapes in one itinerary.
Overview
Day 1: Nairobi – Fly to Samburu National Reserve
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Depart Wilson Airport for Samburu (approx. 1.5 hours).
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Game drive en route to your lodge.
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Afternoon safari to spot Samburu’s unique wildlife: Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and reticulated giraffe.
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Overnight at Elephant Bedroom Camp / Samburu Intrepids.
Day 2: Samburu – Full Day Safari
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Morning and evening game drives.
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Picnic by the Ewaso Nyiro River.
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Optional Samburu cultural village visit.
Day 3: Samburu – Fly to Nanyuki & Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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Flight to Nanyuki airstrip.
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Transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
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Visit Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
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Afternoon game drive looking for rhinos, lions, and elephants.
Day 4: Ol Pejeta – Full Day Safari
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Day & night game drives.
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Visit the last two northern white rhinos.
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Evening sundowner in the bush.
Day 5: Ol Pejeta – Drive to Masai Mara
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Scenic drive across the Rift Valley to the Masai Mara.
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Afternoon game drive across rolling plains.
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Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp / Mara Serena Lodge.
Day 6: Masai Mara – Full Day Safari
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Sunrise and evening safaris.
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July–October: Great Migration river crossings.
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Optional hot-air balloon safari (extra cost).
Day 7: Masai Mara – Full Day Safari
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Explore new areas of the reserve.
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Big Five safari photography day.
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Maasai cultural village visit (optional).
Day 8: Masai Mara – Fly to Amboseli National Park
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Morning flight from Masai Mara to Amboseli.
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Afternoon safari with views of elephants against Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Stay at Amboseli Serena Lodge / Tortilis Camp (luxury).
Day 9: Amboseli – Morning Safari & Fly Back to Nairobi
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Sunrise game drive to see elephants and predators.
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Breakfast at camp.
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Fly back to Nairobi in time for your international departure.
Included
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Domestic flights (Nairobi–Samburu, Samburu–Nanyuki, Masai Mara–Amboseli, Amboseli–Nairobi)
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4×4 safari vehicles for game drives
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Accommodation in lodges/camps of your choice (luxury/midrange)
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All meals & bottled water
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Park entry fees
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Professional English-speaking guide
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International airfare
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Hot-air balloon safari
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Maasai cultural visits
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Travel insurance
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Tips & personal expenses
Getting There
Why Choose Wildbud Safaris?
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Experts in Kenya Fly & Drive Safaris
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Carefully designed itineraries combining time-saving flights with scenic road transfers
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Handpicked luxury & midrange lodges
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Seamless logistics from arrival to departure
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Flexible — tailor this safari with extensions to Diani Beach or Serengeti in Tanzania
FAQs –9 Days Fly & Drive Safari to Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Masai Mara & Amboseli | Wildbud Safaris
1. What makes this 9-day safari unique?
It combines Samburu’s rare wildlife, Ol Pejeta’s rhinos, Masai Mara’s Great Migration, and Amboseli’s elephant herds — offering the ultimate Kenyan safari circuit.
2. How long are the flights between destinations?
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Nairobi–Samburu: ~1.5 hrs
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Samburu–Nanyuki: 45 mins
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Masai Mara–Amboseli: ~2 hrs
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Amboseli–Nairobi: 1 hr
3. Can this safari be done year-round?
Yes. For the Great Migration, plan between July–October. Amboseli is best in dry months (Jan–Mar, Jun–Sep).
4. Is this safari family-friendly?
Absolutely — it balances flights (less tiring for kids) with scenic road drives. Child-friendly lodges are available.
5. Can I extend this safari?
Yes — popular extensions include Diani Beach holidays, Zanzibar, or adding Tanzania’s Serengeti.
Discover Kenya’s best safari circuit on a 9 Days Fly & Drive Safari. Fly to Samburu, explore Ol Pejeta’s rhinos, witness the Great Migration in Masai Mara, and see Amboseli’s elephants under Mount Kilimanjaro. Book with Wildbud Safaris.
