Luxury · Kenya & Tanzania
SkySafari East Africa: 12 Day12 days · 11 nights
Kenya and Tanzania in twelve days: Amboseli, Loisaba, the Mara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti by air.
Photo: Silverless
At a glance
- Duration
- 12 days · 11 nights
- Route
- Nairobi → Amboseli National Park → Loisaba Conservancy → Masai Mara National Reserve → Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti National Park → Arusha
- Style
- Small-group fly-in safari · shared daytime game drives
- Departures
- 21 set departures in 2027 · guaranteed with a minimum of 2 guests
- 2027 rates
- From US$20,000 per person sharing, plus park & conservancy fees (green season, 1 Apr – 31 May)
The quest
Kenya and Tanzania in one fly-in circuit. SkySafari’s own executive aircraft link Amboseli, Loisaba Conservancy and the Masai Mara, then cross the border, clearing customs at Kisumu and Musoma, for the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, ending in Arusha.
- Kenya and Tanzania in one fly-in circuit, crossing the border by SkySafari flight (Kisumu and Musoma customs clearance)
- Amboseli: bush breakfast, guided bush walk, scenic sundowners and private dinner
- Loisaba: game drive / guided bush walk / horse or camel safari and breakfast in the bush
- Masai Mara: full day game drive with picnic hamper lunch and dinner under the stars
- Full day Ngorongoro crater tour with picnic lunch in the crater
- Full day Serengeti game drive, sundowners at camp and dining under the stars
- Generous luggage allowance of 23kg per person (including 3kg hand luggage)
The route, day by day
12 days, stop by stop.
Day 1: Nairobi
Land in Nairobi, where we’ll fast-track you through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and deliver you quickly to Hemingways Nairobi or similar standard property depending on the availability. Dinner at hotel.
OvernightHemingways Nairobi or similar standard propertyMealsDinner
Day 2: Nairobi & Amboseli National Park
SkySafari flight to Amboseli National Park
Breakfast and briefing at hotel by SkySafari representative. SkySafari private ground transfer to Nairobi – Wilson Airport. SkySafari flight to Amboseli National Park. Lunch at camp. Afternoon game drive. Dinner at camp.
OvernightElewana Tortilis Camp AmboseliMealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Amboseli National Park
Early morning game drive. Bush breakfast. Lunch at camp. Guided bush walk. Scenic sundowners in the bush. Private dinner at camp.
OvernightElewana Tortilis Camp AmboseliMealsBush breakfast, Lunch, Private dinner
Day 4: Amboseli National Park & Loisaba Conservancy
SkySafari flight to Loisaba Conservancy
Breakfast at camp. Morning game drive enroute to Amboseli airstrip. SkySafari flight to Loisaba Conservancy. VIP welcome and briefing about conservancy. Game drive enroute to Loisaba Tented Camp. Arrive at camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive or choice of activities*. Dinner at camp.
OvernightElewana Loisaba Tented CampMealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Loisaba Conservancy
Morning – game drive / guided bush walk / horse or camel safari. Breakfast in the bush. Lunch at camp. Afternoon game drive or choice of activities*. Sundowners. Dinner at camp.
OvernightElewana Loisaba Tented CampMealsBreakfast in the bush, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Loisaba Conservancy & Masai Mara National Reserve
SkySafari flight to the Masai Mara
Breakfast at camp. Game drive enroute to Loisaba airstrip. SkySafari flight to the world famous Masai Mara. Game drive enroute to Sand River Camp. Lunch at camp. Afternoon game drive. Sundowners in the bush. Dinner at camp.
OvernightElewana Sand River Masai MaraMealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve
Full day game drive
Early breakfast at camp. Full day game drive. Picnic hamper lunch served in the bush. Dinner under the stars at camp.
OvernightElewana Sand River Masai MaraMealsBreakfast, Picnic hamper lunch, Dinner under the stars
Day 8: Masai Mara & Ngorongoro Crater
SkySafari flights via Kisumu (Kenyan customs) and Musoma (Tanzanian customs) to Manyara
Breakfast at Elewana Sand River Mara. Game drive enroute Keekorok airstrip. Midday SkySafari flight to Kisumu with lunchbox on board and clear the Kenyan Customs. Fly from Kisumu to Musoma to clear the Tanzanian Customs. Fly to Manyara airstrip. Drive to The Manor in time for sundowners. Optional massage treatment. Dinner and overnight.
OvernightElewana The Manor at NgorongoroMealsBreakfast, Lunchbox on board, Dinner
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater
Full day Ngorongoro crater tour
Early breakfast at Elewana The Manor. Full day Ngorongoro crater tour. Picnic lunch in the crater. Dinner at Elewana The Manor.
OvernightElewana The Manor at NgorongoroMealsBreakfast, Picnic lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti National Park
SkySafari afternoon flight to Serengeti National Park
Early breakfast. Morning guided bush walk or game drive activities enroute to airstrip with picnic hamper. SkySafari afternoon flight to Serengeti National Park. Afternoon game drive enroute to Serengeti Pioneer Camp / Serengeti Migration Camp. Dinner at camp.
OvernightElewana Serengeti Pioneer (Jan – May) / Serengeti Migration Camp (Jun – Dec)MealsBreakfast, Picnic hamper, Dinner
Day 11: Serengeti National Park
Full day game drive
Breakfast at Serengeti Pioneer/Migration Camp. Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park. Picnic hamper lunch served in the bush. Sundowners at camp. Dining under the stars.
OvernightElewana Serengeti Pioneer (Jan – May) / Serengeti Migration Camp (Jun – Dec)MealsBreakfast, Picnic hamper lunch, Dinner under the stars
Day 12: Arusha
SkySafari flight to Arusha Airport
Breakfast at Serengeti Pioneer/Migration Camp. Drive to Airstrip. SkySafari flight to Arusha Airport. SkySafari private ground transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge for lunch. A day room will be available depending on your outbound flight, subject to availability. Shanga cultural experience optional depending on departure time. Road Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport and departure.
MealsBreakfast, Lunch
* Choice of activities include: cultural visit to Samburu village / visit to the conservancy headquarters and anti-poaching sniffer dogs / e-biking / fishing (seasonal) / massage treatment / night game drive, each activity can be done only once during your stay in Loisaba.
Where you stay
7 stops, each one chosen.
Nairobi
Hemingways Nairobi or similar standard property
Amboseli National Park
Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli
Loisaba Conservancy
Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp
Loisaba Conservancy
Elewana Loisaba Star Beds
Named in the SkySafari inclusions alongside Loisaba Tented Camp, with full board, drinks and laundry. Open-air star beds on raised wooden decks look out over the Loisaba valley.
Masai Mara National Reserve
Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
Ngorongoro
Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro
Serengeti National Park
Elewana Serengeti Pioneer (Jan – May) / Serengeti Migration Camp (Jun – Dec)
The fine print
What is included, and what is not.
Included
- All domestic flights in SkySafari’s executive aircraft
- All statutory departure taxes for the flights mentioned above
- Overnight stay at Hemingways Nairobi or similar standard property on half board with drinks* included on the first day of the itinerary
- Full board accommodation, drinks* and laundry services at Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Loisaba Tented Camp, Loisaba Star Beds, Sand River Masai Mara Camp, Serengeti Pioneer Camp (Jan-May) or Serengeti Migration Camp (Jun-Dec), The Manor at Ngorongoro as per itinerary
- Shared daytime game drives in specially adapted 4x4 game drive vehicles
- Services of an English-speaking driver-guide at each camp / lodge
- Safari activities as per itinerary
- All road transfers, including to / from international airports and local airstrips
- Temporary Medical Emergency Evacuation insurance (conditions apply)
- Last day lunch and day room at Arusha Coffee Lodge, subject to availability and outbound flight departure timings
- VIP airport assist at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on arrival (subject to change)
- Generous luggage allowance of 23kg per person (including 3kg hand luggage)
* Drinks include: mineral water, soft drinks, juices, tea/coffee, beer, house wines, selected spirits
Not included
- Park & conservancy fees (charged per person, see the rates below; subject to change)
Optional extras, at additional cost:
- Exclusive use of a game drive vehicle for the entire itinerary, per vehicle: US$5,940
- Balloon safari in Kenya, including concession fee, per adult: US$500
- Balloon safari in Kenya, including concession fee, per child (conditions apply): US$400
- Balloon safari in Tanzania, per adult: US$550
- Balloon safari in Tanzania, per child (conditions apply): US$550
Dates & rates
2027 rates, and the dates.
21 set departures in 2027 · guaranteed with a minimum of 2 guests
Each date is Day 1 of the itinerary: an overnight at Hemingways Nairobi (or a similar property) on half board, drinks included. SkySafari flights begin the following day.
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Valid 1 January to 31 December 2027. US dollars, per person; park and conservancy fees are charged in addition.
2027 · from
US$20,000 per person sharing, plus park & conservancy fees
Green season, 1 Apr – 31 May.
High season
1 Jan – 4 Jan, 1 Jul – 31 Oct, 20 Dec – 31 Dec 2027
| Per person sharing | US$23,300 |
| Per person in a single room | US$29,125 |
| Child 2 – 11.99 years of age sharing with 1 or 2 adults | US$11,200 |
| Child 12 – 17.99 years of age sharing with 1 or 2 adults (max 2) | US$16,800 |
| Child 12 – 17.99 years of age in own room (min 1 – max 3) | US$19,800 |
Mid season
5 Jan – 31 Mar, 1 Jun – 30 Jun, 1 Nov – 19 Dec 2027
| Per person sharing | US$20,800 |
| Per person in a single room | US$26,000 |
| Child 2 – 11.99 years of age sharing with 1 or 2 adults | US$11,200 |
| Child 12 – 17.99 years of age sharing with 1 or 2 adults (max 2) | US$15,000 |
| Child 12 – 17.99 years of age in own room (min 1 – max 3) | US$17,700 |
Green season
1 Apr – 31 May 2027
| Per person sharing | US$20,000 |
| Per person in a single room | US$25,000 |
| Child 2 – 11.99 years of age sharing with 1 or 2 adults | US$11,200 |
| Child 12 – 17.99 years of age sharing with 1 or 2 adults (max 2) | US$14,400 |
| Child 12 – 17.99 years of age in own room (min 1 – max 3) | US$16,995 |
Park & conservancy fees
Per person, in addition to the rate; subject to change.
| Adult, 8 Jan to 22 Jun | US$1,500 |
| Adult, 23 Jun to 7 Jan | US$1,700 |
| Child (9 – 17.99 Years), 1 Jan to 31 Dec | US$480 |
| Child (5 – 8.99 Years), 1 Jan – 31 Dec | US$380 |
Optional extras
| Exclusive use of a game drive vehicle for the entire itinerary, per vehicle | US$5,940 |
| Balloon safari in Kenya, including concession fee, per adult | US$500 |
| Balloon safari in Kenya, including concession fee, per child (conditions apply) | US$400 |
| Balloon safari in Tanzania, per adult | US$550 |
| Balloon safari in Tanzania, per child (conditions apply) | US$550 |
Special offer: the single room supplement is not charged for the first single room per booking.
Children
- Child is defined as a person under 18 years old
- Children under 12 years sharing with adults – maximum 2
- Children 12 years to 17.99 years in own room – minimum 1 / maximum 3
- Children under 18 years sharing with 1 adult – Child(ren) are paying respective under 18 child rate and the adult is paying adult single room rate
- Note: Children under 14 years are not recommended to be in their own room unless sharing with an adult.
- Departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 guests.
- Park and conservancy fees are charged per person in addition to the rate. They are subject to change at any time, and an increase by the authorities may be charged after confirmation.
- Rates include current taxes at the time of publication, and may change with government taxes, fuel prices or tourism levies.
- Extensions to other Elewana Collection properties, including Kilindi Zanzibar, can be added on request: ask us for a price.
- Luggage allowance: 23 kg per person, including 3 kg hand luggage.
- The aircraft is an Executive Cessna Grand Caravan for eight or ten passengers. During maintenance another aircraft may be used, and the same interior layout cannot be guaranteed.
- Comprehensive travel insurance, including medical evacuation and repatriation from East Africa and trip cancellation, is essential.
- Booking and cancellation terms are sent with your quote.
The photographs
Seen along the way.
Lodge photography courtesy of our partner lodges. Photographers: Silverless, Michael Poliza Photography, Stevie Mann / Loisaba, Mario Moreno.
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