5-Day Amboseli & Mara — Elephants and the Big Five

Duration
5 Days - 4 Nights
Group Size
1-12
Tour Type

5-Day Amboseli & Mara — Elephants and the Big Five

5 Days

Five-day Kenya safari pairing Amboseli’s legendary elephant herds (with Mt Kilimanjaro views) and the Big Five-rich Masai Mara. Two of Kenya’s most photographed parks in one efficient trip.

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights  ·  Trip Code: BLS-KE-003  ·  Destination: Kenya

What's Included

  • Wilson–Amboseli–Mara–Wilson light-aircraft transfers
  • All park fees
  • Tented camp accommodation (4 nights, full board)
  • All park entrance fees and conservation levies
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and English-speaking driver-guide
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
  • All transfers as per the itinerary
  • Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at lodges/camps
  • 24/7 in-country support from the BLS Safaris office

What's Not Included

  • International flights to/from East Africa
  • Visa fees (Rwanda USD 50, Kenya eTA USD 51, Tanzania USD 50)
  • Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, souvenirs, room service)
  • Drinks (alcoholic and soft drinks) unless specified
  • Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides and lodge staff
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate (required by some borders)
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Trip Overview

Amboseli’s Mt Kilimanjaro backdrop and elephant-herd-against-snow-cap photographs are among the most iconic in African travel. This five-day safari pairs two days at Amboseli — focusing on elephants, Kilimanjaro views and the swamp ecosystems — with two days in the Masai Mara for Big Five game drives. Light-aircraft transfers between parks save full days otherwise lost to driving. Suitable for first-time safari travellers, photographers, and anyone wanting Kenya’s “greatest hits” without committing to a longer trip.

Trip Highlights

  • Iconic Amboseli elephants with Mt Kilimanjaro backdrop
  • Two Mara game-drive days for Big Five sightings
  • Light-aircraft transfers (no long road days)
  • Maasai cultural visit option
  • Photographer-friendly itinerary