Best African Safari Tours

Day 1 | Arrival at Angama Amboseli

Your East African adventure begins at Angama Amboseli, where Africa's highest mountain provides one of the continent's most iconic backdrops. Touch down at the private airstrip and transfer by road to the lodge, where each turn in the journey offers new views of Mount Kilimanjaro's magnificent snow-capped peak.

Angama Amboseli sits on a gentle hill overlooking a natural spring where wildlife congregates throughout the day. From your elegant tented suite, watch as elephants, wildebeest, and zebra come to drink, all framed by Kilimanjaro rising 19,341 feet into the African sky. This is the beginning of something extraordinary.

Day 2-3 | Amboseli National Park Exploration

Spend two full days exploring Amboseli National Park with your private vehicle and expert guide. Amboseli is elephant country – home to some of Africa's largest tuskers and most impressive herds. Watch these gentle giants move across the plains, with Kilimanjaro providing an unforgettable photographic backdrop that you'll see nowhere else on earth.

The park's diverse ecosystems range from dry lake beds to lush swamps fed by Kilimanjaro's underground springs. These permanent water sources attract incredible concentrations of wildlife year-round. Look for lions in the acacia woodlands, hippos wallowing in the swamps, and countless bird species including flamingos, pelicans, and the magnificent African fish eagle.

Beyond game drives, enjoy the unique experiences Angama Amboseli offers. Visit the photography studio on-site, relax by the pool with Kilimanjaro views, or arrange a cultural visit to a nearby Maasai community. Each evening, return to sundowners on your private deck as the mountain turns pink in the setting sun.

Day 4 | Private Flight to Angama Mara

This morning, board your private charter flight for the journey to the Masai Mara. Soar over the Great Rift Valley, watching the landscape transform from Amboseli's acacia dotted plains to the rolling green hills of the Mara. This aerial perspective offers a unique appreciation of East Africa's diverse geography and ecosystems.

Touch down at the Mara airstrip and transfer to Angama Mara, perched 1,000 feet above the Mara Triangle. The name 'Angama' means 'suspended in mid-air' in Swahili, and you'll immediately understand why. From this elevated position, the entire Mara ecosystem unfolds before you – a view that will take your breath away.

After lunch and time to settle in, enjoy your first afternoon game drive in the Mara Triangle. This private conservancy is known for excellent wildlife viewing with fewer vehicles than the main reserve. As the sun begins its descent, understand why this is considered one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations.

Day 5 | Full Day in the Masai Mara

Wake to the sounds of the African bush and prepare for a full day of exploration in the Mara Triangle. This is Big Five country, and with your private vehicle, you have the flexibility to follow the action. Perhaps you'll witness a pride of lions on the hunt, or watch as a leopard drags its kill into an acacia tree. The Mara River, famous for its dramatic wildebeest crossings during migration season, supports resident populations of hippos and massive Nile crocodiles year-round.

Your guide, with years of experience in the Mara, will use their expertise and radio communication with other guides to ensure you're in the right place at the right time. Enjoy a picnic lunch under an acacia tree, continuing your exploration without returning to camp. The Mara's grasslands teem with life – vast herds of wildebeest and zebra, elegant giraffes browsing the tree tops, and cheetahs scanning the plains from termite mounds.

Day 6 | Photoshoot & Final Safari

Begin your final full day with a special one-hour professional photoshoot on the Angama Mara property. A skilled photographer will capture you against the stunning backdrop of the Mara Triangle spread out below, creating images that will remind you of this extraordinary journey for years to come. These aren't just vacation photos – they're artistic portraits that tell the story of your African adventure.

After the photoshoot, you have options for how to spend your last day. Perhaps another game drive to seek out any species you haven't yet encountered, or time at the lodge to enjoy the 30,000-bead Maasai studio, the curated gallery, or simply the spectacular views. Many guests choose to spend the afternoon by the infinity pool, cocktail in hand, watching wildlife traverse the landscape below – a perfect way to reflect on an incredible journey through two of Kenya's most magnificent landscapes.

Day 7 | Departure

After a final breakfast overlooking the Mara Triangle and a last opportunity to spot wildlife from your deck, it's time to depart. We'll arrange your transfer to the airstrip for your onward journey. As you take off, look down one last time at the landscape that has been your home for the past week.

You'll leave with memories of elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro, lions roaring in the Mara night, private flights over the Rift Valley, and the extraordinary hospitality that makes Kenya so special. This is not goodbye to Africa – it's simply until we meet again.