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Private Tailor Made Tour
The Mara & Kilimanjaro Luxury Circuit is a premium 7-day luxury fly-in safari crafted for travellers who want East Africa to feel beautifully paced, personal and deeply connected to the landscape.
The journey moves through Kenya with a route shaped around Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya, Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara, Nairobi, Mara River. It balances signature wildlife areas, scenic transitions, carefully selected stays and enough breathing room for the experience to feel refined rather than rushed.
Accommodation is an important part of the journey, with stays such as Karen Blixen Camp, Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Governors' Il Moran Camp, Governors' Camp used as route anchors where available and suitable for the traveller's dates, budget and preferred style.
Rift & Tide Africa can tailor the final routing, pace, rooming, guiding style and optional experiences before a confirmed proposal is prepared.
Travel and accommodation
7 Days / 6 Nights, 2 countries, Arrival in Nairobi Welcome to Nairobi Departure and Farewell
6 nights accommodation
Meals
Meals as per day-by-day itinerary
Safari style
Luxury Fly-In Safari
Private Tailor Made
Itinerary
4 stops across the route
Trip code: RTT-SC007
Starting from
Price on request
Public retail pricing. Final quote confirms availability and inclusions.
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Route notes
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Yes, it can work well for first-time safari travellers because the route is structured around recognised safari areas, clear logistics and guided experiences. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the pace and accommodation level before quotation.
Yes. The itinerary can be arranged as a private journey, subject to routing, accommodation availability, flight schedules and the traveller's preferred budget level.
Routing, number of nights, accommodation level, domestic flights, beach extensions, special interests, private guiding and optional activities can be adjusted before the final proposal is confirmed.
Peak safari seasons and migration periods should be booked early, especially for luxury camps, fly-in routes and small high-demand properties.
Yes. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the number of nights, accommodation level, private guiding, flight sectors, beach extensions and pacing before the final quote is prepared.
Named accommodations may be used as the preferred style or route reference, but final confirmation depends on availability, budget, dates and supplier conditions at the time of quotation.
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Public prices are indicative retail guidance. Availability, seasonal adjustments, rooming, and final inclusions are confirmed when the team prepares your quote.
Many scheduled routes can be adapted with lodge, timing, or extension changes depending on availability and supplier rules.
Share travel dates, traveller count, rooming preferences, gateway city, and any must-see destinations or experiences so the team can respond efficiently.
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Plan this journey
Ask Rift & Tide Africa to tailor The Mara & Kilimanjaro Luxury Circuit around your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style and safari goals.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya, Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara, Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport, Mara River
Trip route
Follow the day-by-day flow of this itinerary across East Africa.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Arrival in Nairobi Welcome to Kenya!
Amboseli National Park
Mapped stop
Amboseli National Park
Mapped stop
Mara River
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Nairobi Departure and Farewell
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our Rift & Tide Africa representative will meet and assist you. Enjoy a smooth transfer to your charming accommodation at Karen Blixen Coffee Cottages, a boutique retreat steeped in history and tranquility. Unwind from your journey and savor the serene ambiance of Karen, a lush suburb of Nairobi. Overnight at Karen Blixen Coffee Cottages (bed and breakfast).
Nairobi is treated as more than a transit point: it gives guests time to arrive well, recover from long-haul travel, complete a safari briefing and settle into the pace of East Africa before moving into the wilderness.
The overland movement is part of the travel story, with changing landscapes, local towns, escarpment views or border formalities handled as part of the day's rhythm.
After a delightful breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled morning flight to Amboseli National Park, renowned for its breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large herds of free-roaming elephants. Upon arrival, you'll be met and transferred to the luxurious Tortilis Camp, your home for the next two nights. Enjoy a thrilling morning game drive, where you might encounter lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, and an array of birdlife. After a delectable lunch and some leisure time,
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Featured stays
Named stays are subject to availability or comparable alternatives.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Departures
Contact us for current departure dates and quotation-stage availability.
Planning notes
Kenya safaris can be rewarding throughout the year. Dry-season months are popular for wildlife viewing and Mara migration travel, while greener months can offer beautiful scenery, softer light and a quieter safari feel.
Good to know
Yes. The itinerary can be positioned for premium clients through upgraded lodges, private transfers, fly-in sectors, carefully chosen guides and a more unhurried route.
It should link to its country pages, destination pages, accommodation pages, relevant ways-to-go categories, travel guide articles and quote form.
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Rwenzori Foothills Trek is a 5-day Uganda journey designed around refined pacing, meaningful wildlife encounters and carefully selected lodges, with a route shaped around Entebbe, Rwenzori Mountains.
5 Days / 4 Nights
Price on request
Nairobi is treated as more than a transit point: it gives guests time to arrive well, recover from long-haul travel, complete a safari briefing and settle into the pace of East Africa before moving into the wilderness.
The routing is designed to reduce long road hours where possible, using scheduled flights or airstrip connections so that more of the day is spent in the destination rather than in transit.
UNFORGETTABLE WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS Immerse yourself in the beauty of Amboseli with morning and afternoon shared game drives led by expert guides. Capture stunning photographs of elephants silhouetted against Africa's highest peak and marvel at the diverse wildlife roaming the open plains. In between game drives, relax at the camp's infinity pool or enjoy a nature walk guided by Maasai warriors. Meals and overnight at Tortilis Luxury Camp.
Amboseli is defined by open plains, marshes, elephant herds and the possibility of clear Mount Kilimanjaro views, creating some of Kenya's most recognisable photographic scenes.
The overland movement is part of the travel story, with changing landscapes, local towns, escarpment views or border formalities handled as part of the day's rhythm.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight via Nairobi to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, your Rift & Tide Africa representative will transfer you to the exclusive Il Moran Governors' Camp, an intimate luxury safari camp located along the Mara River. In the afternoon, embark on a spectacular game drive in search of the Big Five-lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. The Mara's diverse ecosystem supports a.
Nairobi is treated as more than a transit point: it gives guests time to arrive well, recover from long-haul travel, complete a safari briefing and settle into the pace of East Africa before moving into the wilderness.
The routing is designed to reduce long road hours where possible, using scheduled flights or airstrip connections so that more of the day is spent in the destination rather than in transit.
Spend two full days exploring the wonders of the Masai Mara with expertly guided morning and afternoon game drives. Witness dramatic predator-prey interactions, spot elusive leopards lounging in acacia trees, and marvel at the sheer abundance of wildlife. For an extra thrill, opt for a sunrise hot air balloon safari (additional cost) and glide over the Mara's rolling plains as the golden sun illuminates the landscape. You may also visit a.
The Masai Mara is one of East Africa's strongest wildlife regions, especially for big cats, open savannah scenes, seasonal migration movement and classic safari drama.
The overland movement is part of the travel story, with changing landscapes, local towns, escarpment views or border formalities handled as part of the day's rhythm.
Spend two full days exploring the wonders of the Masai Mara with expertly guided morning and afternoon game drives. Witness dramatic predator-prey interactions, spot elusive leopards lounging in acacia trees, and marvel at the sheer abundance of wildlife. For an extra thrill, opt for a sunrise hot air balloon safari (additional cost) and glide over the Mara's rolling plains as the golden sun illuminates the landscape. You may also visit a.
The Masai Mara is one of East Africa's strongest wildlife regions, especially for big cats, open savannah scenes, seasonal migration movement and classic safari drama.
The overland movement is part of the travel story, with changing landscapes, local towns, escarpment views or border formalities handled as part of the day's rhythm.
After a final morning game drive and a hearty breakfast, bid farewell to the Mara as you take a mid-morning flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival at Wilson Airport, you will be met and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey, leaving Kenya with unforgettable memories of an extraordinary safari adventure.
Nairobi is treated as more than a transit point: it gives guests time to arrive well, recover from long-haul travel, complete a safari briefing and settle into the pace of East Africa before moving into the wilderness.
The routing is designed to reduce long road hours where possible, using scheduled flights or airstrip connections so that more of the day is spent in the destination rather than in transit.
