Kenya • Wildlife
Chyulu Hills & the Masai Mara Fly-in Safari
Explore the wilderness of East Africa in luxury.
Start your journey at Ol Donyo Lodge, Kenya and enjoy game drives, learn about the diverse environment or relax at your private lodge watching the time go by. After Ol Donyo, fly to the Mara Expedition Camp. Take an unparalleled adventure into one of the most iconic wildlife destinations on the planet where the battle for survival plays out in front of you each and every day!
From NZ$18,465 per person, twin share
7 Days / 6 Nights • Daily, year-round • Kenya
Price quoted is a lead-in rate. As pricing may vary seasonally and according to standard/category selected, please contact us for a quote on your specific requirements.
Wildlife journey. This fly-around safari itinerary can be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.
About
About this journey
Ol Donyo Lodge
Set deep in the wilderness between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks. Perched on a hillside, the lodge has fantastic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and out across the classic savannahs below. All suites have plunge pools and stunning star beds, where you can sleep out under the canopy of stars and listen to the hyenas and lions. Constructed of local thatch the suites blend seamlessly with the environment.
You will be spoilt for choice on how to spend your days at Ol Donyo! Choose from cultural visits, game drives, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Add to this the lodge’s creature comforts of fine dining, massage, infinity pool, star beds and multiple lounges, and it is a place to relax and unwind for days on end.
Mara Expedition Camp
This small camp is hidden amidst the thick riverine forest trees, that you probably won’t see Mara Expedition Camp until you’ve actually entered it. Located in a secluded corner of an acacia forest, this small-scale safari camp consists of only five luxury safari tents and one family tent shaded by a forest canopy. It’s the ideal intimate African safari home base for exceptional sunrise and sunset safari drives and unforgettable game viewing.
Who this suits
Travellers who want a fly-in safari at two lodges only — three nights at Ol Donyo in the Chyulu Hills, with Kilimanjaro on the horizon and days on foot, horseback, bike or by vehicle, then three at Mara Expedition Camp on the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy.
Good to know
All meals and drinks, including premium spirits and Champagne, are in the price; gratuities are extra. Horse riding is for intermediate and advanced riders aged twelve and over; Ol Donyo takes children from five, the Mara camp from six. From April to mid-June and from November to 19 December the Day 4 flight routes via Nairobi. Ask us about a balloon flight or an Amboseli day trip.
The journey
Day by day
Day 1 — Nairobi › Ol Donyo
Arrive at Wilson Airport in Nairobi and check in for your onward flight to Tsavo West Airstrip. Drive to Chyulu Hills National Park where you will enjoy a three-night stay at Ol Donyo Lodge. From high-altitude mist forest through to lava fields, then woodland to savannah, and ending at the famous kopjes, Ol Donyo is a paradise of discovery.
Days 2 & 3 — Ol Donyo
Each day, choose your mode of transport, be it on foot, by vehicle, on horseback or even by bike. There is no routine here and experiences are tailor-made for each guest. You can also simply laze around the pool, indulge in a massage, or go shopping. Another option is to meet the local Maasai and visit the school for a closer look at what makes the country of Kenya so colorful and dynamic.
Activities on offer
• Safari drives (day & night)
• Horseback safaris
• Mountain bike safaris
• Guided safari walks
• Lion tracking
• Cultural villages visits (additional cost)
• Anti-poaching tracker dog experience (additional cost)
• Amboseli day trip (additional cost)
Day 4 — Ol Donyo › Masai Mara National Reserve
Depart Ol Donyo lodge and take your onward flight to Mara Ol Kiombo Airstrip for a three night stay at Mara Expedition camp, located on the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy in southwestern Kenya.
NB: From 1 April to 15 June and 1 November to 19 December you will fly via Nairobi (Ol Donyo › Nairobi › Masai Mara).
Days 5 & 6 — Masai Mara National Reserve
For the next two nights you will enjoy safari drives and explore the extraordinary wildlife. Mara Expedition Camp offers access to exclusive and private conservancy land, away from the crowds, as well as the world-renowned Masai Mara, home to the Great Migration. We highly recommend a balloon flight across the Masai Mara (additional cost). Or you can join a cultural experience offered by the Naboisho Women’s Group (additional cost) and learn about their culture and their leather crafting skills.
Day 7 — Masai Mara National Reserve › Nairobi
Transfer to the airstrip for your onward flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi.
Pricing • New Zealand dollars, per person
By season and category
2026
| Season | Twin, per person | Single | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct – 31 Oct | NZ$24,750 | NZ$32,125 | Enquire → |
| 01 Nov – 19 Dec | NZ$18,465 | NZ$18,465 | Enquire → |
| 20 Dec – 31 Dec | NZ$26,945 | NZ$39,305 | Enquire → |
2027
| Season | Twin, per person | Single | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan – 10 Jan | NZ$26,945 | NZ$39,305 | Enquire → |
| 11 Jan – 31 Mar | NZ$22,215 | NZ$22,215 | Enquire → |
| 01 Apr – 14 Jun | NZ$20,110 | NZ$20,110 | Enquire → |
| 15 Jun – 30 Sep | NZ$29,485 | NZ$43,140 | Enquire → |
| 01 Oct – 31 Oct | NZ$27,000 | NZ$35,150 | Enquire → |
| 01 Nov – 19 Dec | NZ$20,830 | NZ$20,830 | Enquire → |
| 20 Dec – 31 Dec | NZ$30,205 | NZ$43,865 | Enquire → |
2028
| Season | Twin, per person | Single | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan – 10 Jan | NZ$30,205 | NZ$43,865 | Enquire → |
Price quoted is a lead-in rate. As pricing may vary seasonally and according to standard/category selected, please contact us for a quote on your specific requirements.
What’s included
- Tailor-made journey
- 6 nights’ accommodation
- All meals (B, L, D) during your stay
- Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages including premium brand spirits and Champagne
- Flights Nairobi › Ol Donyo › Masai Mara › Nairobi
- Shared transfers to/from the lodges’ airstrip
- Shared activities including horseback riding at Ol Donyo Lodge
- Shared wildlife activities in the Masai Mara
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- National Park and conservancy fees
- Laundry
Not included
- Gratuities
Booking conditions
Booking conditions as supplied by World Journeys.
- Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing or other changes
- Please enquire about cross-season pricing or to add an optional Masai Mara balloon safari
- Please also enquire about adding an optional Day Trip to Amboseli National Park
- Horseback riding is offered to intermediate and advanced riders, with skills assessed on-site
- Horseback riding is available for guests aged 12 and above, with a weight limit of 95 kg
- Ol Donyo Lodge welcomes children aged 5 years and above
- Mara Expedition Camp welcomes children aged 6 years and above
- Luggage is restricted to 15 kg (soft-sided) per person including hand luggage & cameras
Journey operated by World Journeys and booked through Fine Travel.
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