2027 Small Group East Africa Luxury Flying Safari (OCT 8)
East Africa Grand Circuit
A Small Group Luxury Flying Safari
22 Days | 3 Countries | 8 Iconic Wilderness Regions
Seamlessly connected by air.
This is a flagship safari designed for travellers who value access, discretion and exceptional wildlife positioning.
Safari Highlights
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Private rhino conservancy access at Ol Pejeta
Amboseli’s elephant plains beneath Kilimanjaro
Tarangire’s monumental baobabs and elephant concentrations
Ngorongoro Crater (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Four nights in Northern Serengeti migration country
A&K Sanctuary and hand-selected luxury lodges
Light aircraft travel between ecosystems
Strictly limited to five guest couples
The Journey
Uganda — Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
From Nairobi, the expedition moves into the ancient rainforest of Bwindi for dedicated gorilla tracking. Guests spend time face-to-face with a habituated mountain gorilla family — one of the rarest wildlife encounters available anywhere in the world.
Kenya — Ol Pejeta Conservancy & Amboseli National Park
At Ol Pejeta Conservancy, East Africa’s leading black rhino sanctuary, game drives are intimate and uncrowded within a protected private conservancy — home to the last two remaining northern white rhino.
In Amboseli National Park, vast elephant herds move beneath the snow-capped summit of Kilimanjaro. Early morning and late afternoon drives maximise predator movement and golden light across the plains.
Tanzania — Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Northern Serengeti
Tarangire National Park is defined by monumental baobabs and extraordinary elephant concentrations.
The Ngorongoro Crater — a UNESCO-listed volcanic caldera — remains one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense environments.
Four nights are dedicated to the Northern Serengeti, positioned within the migration corridor near the Mara River. Depending on seasonal movement, guests may witness dramatic crossings, while year-round big cat activity ensures consistent predator sightings.
Designed for Access & Efficiency
Wildlife viewing is conducted via professionally guided morning and afternoon game drives, carefully timed around animal behaviour and light conditions.
All regional travel is by scheduled light aircraft — maximising time in prime wildlife areas and eliminating long overland transfers.
Accommodation is exclusively A&K Sanctuary and hand-selected luxury lodges positioned within the ecosystems themselves, each operating on a fully inclusive basis — including dining, premium beverages and curated lodge experiences — allowing guests to remain completely present within each environment without distraction.
Hosting & Exclusivity
This journey is limited to a minimum of three and maximum of six guest couples, and is hosted throughout by experienced Luxury Safaris / Moon Tours hosts alongside A&K Sanctuary’s professional safari guides.
Full meet-and-greet services and private transfers are arranged at every stage, ensuring seamless transitions across all three countries.Their presence ensures seamless cross-border coordination, refined logistics and a cohesive experience across all three countries.
Gorilla trekking. Private rhino conservancies. Elephant plains beneath Kilimanjaro. A UNESCO volcanic caldera. Four nights in migration country.
East Africa — delivered at its most complete.
Day 1: Friday, 8th October 2027 – Nairobi, Kenya
Welcome to East Africa. Your journey begins in Nairobi — the refined gateway to some of the continent’s most iconic wildlife regions.
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), you will be met and privately transferred to Hemingways Nairobi, one of the city’s most prestigious boutique hotels. Positioned in the leafy suburb of Karen, this elegant property offers a calm, residential atmosphere with elevated views toward the Ngong Hills.
The remainder of the afternoon and evening is yours to relax, recover from international travel and settle into the rhythm of Africa before the safari begins.
Accommodation: Hemingways Nairobi
Stay Type: Luxury Boutique Hotel
Room Type: Executive Suite
Inclusions: Bed & Breakfast, Private Airport Transfer
Day 2–4: 9th–12th October 2027 – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Today we fly west into the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park — one of Africa’s oldest rainforests and home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
You will stay at Gorilla Forest Lodge (A&K Sanctuary), located inside the national park itself. Surrounded by dense forest canopy, your luxury cottage provides immersion without compromise.
Over the next two days, you will undertake guided gorilla tracking experiences — trekking through the rainforest with expert rangers to spend precious time with a habituated gorilla family. Few wildlife encounters on earth compare.
Evenings are spent back at camp, reflecting on the day beside the forest.
Accommodation: Gorilla Forest Lodge, A&K Sanctuary
Stay Type: Premium Forest Lodge
Room Type: Luxury Forest Cottage
Activities: Gorilla Tracking (2 treks), Community Visit
Inclusions: All-Inclusive, Local Flights, Park Fees, Guided Activities
Day 5: Monday, 12th October 2027 – Nairobi, Kenya
Following your final morning in the Bwindi rainforest, we return to Nairobi for a refined overnight stay at Hemingways Nairobi.
This brief interlude provides time to reset between safari sectors before continuing north into Kenya’s private conservancies. Set in the quiet suburb of Karen, Hemingways offers a calm, residential atmosphere — an elegant contrast to the intensity of gorilla trekking.
The evening is at leisure to relax and enjoy the hotel’s understated comfort before the next chapter of the journey unfolds.
Accommodation: Hemingways Nairobi
Stay Type: Luxury Boutique Hotel
Room Type: Executive Suite
Inclusions: Bed & Breakfast, Scheduled Flights & Transfers
Day 6–8: 13th–16th October 2027 – Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya
This morning we fly north into the wildlife-rich plains of Ol Pejeta Conservancy — East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and one of the most progressive conservation areas on the continent.
Your home for the next three nights is Tambarare Camp (A&K Sanctuary), an elegant luxury tented camp overlooking the conservancy landscape. Spacious canvas suites, refined dining and low vehicle density make this a standout safari experience.
Game drives here offer excellent opportunities to encounter lion, elephant, cheetah and both black and white rhino. The conservancy also protects the last two remaining northern white rhino — a deeply moving conservation story.
Accommodation: Tambarare Camp, A&K Sanctuary
Stay Type: High-End Safari Camp
Room Type: Luxury Tented Suite
Activities: Morning & Afternoon Game Drives
Inclusions: All-Inclusive, Conservancy Fees, Guided Safari Activities
Day 9–11: 16th–19th October 2027 – Amboseli National Park, Kenya
We continue south toward the iconic landscapes of Amboseli National Park, where vast elephant herds roam beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.
You will stay at Kitirua Plains Lodge (A&K Sanctuary), a contemporary safari lodge positioned for uninterrupted views across open plains and marshlands.
Amboseli is famed for close elephant encounters and dramatic photographic backdrops. Early morning and late afternoon drives maximise wildlife viewing while avoiding peak heat.
Accommodation: Kitirua Plains Lodge, A&K Sanctuary
Stay Type: Contemporary Safari Lodge
Room Type: Luxury Lodge Suite
Activities: Morning & Afternoon Game Drives
Inclusions: All-Inclusive, Park Fees, Guided Safari Activities
Day 12–14: 19th–22nd October 2027 – Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Crossing into Tanzania, we arrive in the baobab-dotted wilderness of Tarangire National Park — a region known for its vast elephant herds and seasonal river systems.
Your stay is at Swala Camp (A&K Sanctuary), an intimate luxury tented camp tucked beneath ancient acacia trees. With just a small number of suites, Swala offers a quiet, refined safari experience away from the busier circuits.
Tarangire delivers exceptional wildlife concentrations, particularly in the dry season, with lion, leopard and large elephant family groups regularly encountered. Evenings are spent around the fire, immersed in true wilderness.
Accommodation: Swala Camp, A&K Sanctuary
Stay Type: Luxury Tented Safari Camp
Room Type: Luxury Tented Suite
Activities: Morning & Afternoon Game Drives
Inclusions: All-Inclusive, Park Fees, Guided Safari Activities
Day 15–16: 22nd–24th October 2027 – Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
From Tarangire we journey to one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wonders — Ngorongoro Crater.
Staying at Ngorongoro Crater Camp (A&K Sanctuary), you are ideally positioned for early descent into the crater floor. This UNESCO-listed caldera is often described as a natural amphitheatre of wildlife — home to dense populations of lion, black rhino, buffalo and large plains game.
A full-day crater tour offers some of the most concentrated wildlife viewing in East Africa.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Camp, A&K Sanctuary
Stay Type: Luxury Tented Camp
Room Type: Luxury Tented Suite
Activities: Ngorongoro Crater Tour, Game Drives
Inclusions: All-Inclusive, Park & Crater Fees, Guided Safari Activities
Day 17–20: 24th–28th October 2027 – Northern Serengeti, Tanzania
We now fly into the vast plains of the Northern Serengeti National Park — one of the most celebrated wildlife ecosystems on earth.
Your base is Kichakani Camp (Northern Camp, A&K Sanctuary), positioned strategically within the migration corridor near the Mara River.
Over four nights, we dedicate our time to exploring big cat territory and, depending on seasonal movement, the Great Migration river crossings. The Northern Serengeti offers a more remote and exclusive feel compared to central regions, with fewer vehicles and vast open space.
This is classic East Africa — lion prides at sunrise, cheetah on the plains, elephants moving through golden grass.
Accommodation: Kichakani Camp – Northern Camp, A&K Sanctuary
Stay Type: Luxury Mobile-Style Tented Camp
Room Type: Luxury Tented Suite
Activities: Full-Day & Morning/Afternoon Game Drives
Inclusions: All-Inclusive, Park Fees, Guided Safari Activities
Day 21: 28th October 2027 – Lake Duluti, Tanzania
After our final Serengeti game drive, we fly to Arusha and transfer to Lake Duluti Lodge, nestled beside the tranquil waters of Lake Duluti.
Set beneath Mount Meru, this elegant lodge provides a peaceful conclusion to your journey — a final evening to reflect on 22 remarkable days across East Africa.
Accommodation: Lake Duluti Lodge
Stay Type: Boutique Lodge
Room Type: Lodge Chalet
Inclusions: Bed & Breakfast, Scheduled Flight & Transfer
Day 22: 29th October 2027 – Departure
Following breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight.
Your East Africa Grand Circuit concludes — though Africa has a way of calling you back.
Hemingways Nairobi – Nairobi, Kenya
Located in the leafy suburb of Karen, Hemingways Nairobi offers a refined and residential introduction to East Africa. Positioned away from the city’s commercial core, the property delivers privacy, composure and elevated views toward the Ngong Hills.
The all-suite boutique hotel blends classic elegance with contemporary comfort, creating an atmosphere that feels discreet and unhurried. Spacious interiors, private balconies and personalised service set the tone for the journey ahead.
The hotel’s restaurant, spa and landscaped grounds provide a calm environment to recover from international travel or reset between safari sectors.
Hemingways Nairobi establishes the journey with understated sophistication — private, polished and quietly luxurious before the wilderness experience begins.
Gorilla Forest Lodge (A&K Sanctuary) – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Set within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Gorilla Forest Lodge is one of the most exclusive addresses in gorilla trekking country. Positioned inside the ancient cloud forest itself, it offers direct proximity to one of the rarest wildlife encounters on earth.
Recently reimagined, this intimate retreat blends sustainable architecture with refined comfort. Natural, locally sourced materials and Ugandan craftsmanship are evident throughout — from handcrafted furnishings to subtle design detailing that reflects the surrounding rainforest.
Standalone suites are privately positioned within the forest canopy, each opening onto a viewing deck immersed in dense greenery. The open-sided main lounge and dining space forms the social heart of the lodge, while the Explorer’s Lounge provides deeper context into the ecosystem and its resident gorilla families.
After days spent trekking through rainforest terrain, evenings unfold beside the campfire, accompanied by forest sounds and a sense of rare immersion.
Gorilla Forest Lodge offers intimate scale, privileged positioning and authentic rainforest luxury — directly within gorilla territory.
Tambarare Camp (A&K Sanctuary) – Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya
Set beneath the foothills of Mount Kenya and surrounded by fever trees, Tambarare Camp occupies a privileged position within Ol Pejeta Conservancy — a 90,000-acre private wildlife conservancy and East Africa’s leading black rhino sanctuary.
This is significant conservation territory. The conservancy protects both black and white rhino, including the last two remaining northern white rhino, alongside healthy populations of lion, cheetah, elephant and plains game.
The camp’s luxury tented suites are discreetly positioned within the woodland setting, blending teak flooring, canvas textures and subtle Maasai-inspired detailing to create a refined safari aesthetic. Elevated guest areas overlook the boma and surrounding plains, where evenings unfold with sundowners and quiet fireside gatherings.
Tambarare delivers conservation depth with boutique intimacy — thoughtfully placed, privately scaled and deeply connected to one of Kenya’s most important wildlife landscapes.
Kitirua Plains Lodge (A&K Sanctuary) – Amboseli, Kenya
Situated on a private concession bordering Amboseli National Park, Kitirua Plains Lodge occupies one of the most dramatic positions in East Africa — directly beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
The lodge’s contemporary architecture, defined by curved walls and fluid rooflines, mirrors the contours of the surrounding plains. From its standalone suites, uninterrupted views extend toward Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped summit, creating a striking backdrop to daily safari life.
Interiors blend natural textures with subtle Maasai-inspired detailing, while expansive glass and private verandas invite the landscape inside. The setting offers direct access to Amboseli’s renowned elephant herds, often seen moving across open plains with the mountain rising behind them.
A spa, fitness centre and a swimming pool integrated into the surrounding wetland complete the experience — delivering modern comfort within a protected wilderness setting.
Kitirua Plains Lodge represents contemporary safari design — elevated, private and precisely positioned in elephant country.
Swala Camp (A&K Sanctuary) – Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Set among ancient baobabs and acacia woodland within Tarangire National Park, Swala Camp occupies a secluded sector of one of Tanzania’s most wildlife-rich landscapes.
Overlooking a natural waterhole, the camp offers frequent close-range encounters with Tarangire’s renowned elephant herds, alongside giraffe, impala and predator species drawn to this vital water source. Its location away from busier routes provides a more private and immersive safari atmosphere.
The tented suites blend classic campaign-style character with contemporary comfort, opening onto private decks oriented toward the surrounding bushland. The central guest area includes an infinity pool and elevated lounge spaces designed for unhurried afternoons between game drives.
Swala Camp offers understated elegance within a quieter corner of Tarangire — intimate, well-positioned and deeply connected to the rhythm of the landscape.
Ngorongoro Crater Camp (A&K Sanctuary) – Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
Positioned on the rim of the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Crater Camp offers rare vantage above one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife arenas.
Elevated among indigenous forest along the escarpment, the camp enjoys sweeping views across the crater highlands. Morning mist often drifts through the trees at dawn, creating an atmospheric setting before descending to the crater floor.
The tented suites are privately positioned within the forest canopy, while the central lounge and dining areas open toward panoramic escarpment views. Evenings are defined by fireside gatherings and refined dining in an intimate, high-altitude setting.
From this privileged location, early access to the crater floor allows immersion in one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent — including lion prides, dense buffalo herds and the rare black rhino.
Ngorongoro Crater Camp offers elevated seclusion and direct proximity to one of Africa’s most significant conservation landscapes.
Kichakani Camp (A&K Sanctuary) – Northern Serengeti
Positioned within the migration corridor of the Northern Serengeti, Kichakani Camp is strategically located to follow the movement of the Great Migration across the Serengeti ecosystem.
Operating in seasonal locations to remain close to wildlife concentrations, the camp offers exceptional proximity to vast herds of wildebeest and zebra. Depending on timing, this region provides access to dramatic Mara River crossings, expansive grazing plains and predator-rich territory.
The camp’s luxury tented suites are elevated on wooden decks and blend classic safari character with refined comfort. The design prioritises both mobility and intimacy — allowing guests to remain deeply connected to wildlife movement while enjoying considered levels of comfort.
The central guest area flows from a canopied main tent into relaxed lounge and dining spaces that open toward sweeping plains. Evenings unfold beneath vast skies, often accompanied by distant lion calls and the movement of herds beyond camp.
Kichakani Camp offers purposeful positioning within one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife landscapes — remote, intimate and precisely placed within migration country.
Lake Duluti Lodge – Lake Duluti, Tanzania
Set within a thirty-acre working coffee estate on the outskirts of Arusha, Lake Duluti Lodge offers a calm and elegant conclusion to the safari journey.
The property comprises contemporary African-style chalets, each privately positioned to maximise space, quiet and outlook across the surrounding landscape. Designed in a “Modern African Farmhouse” style, the architecture blends clean lines with warm natural textures and refined interior detailing.
Suites open onto private decks and enjoy a peaceful, residential atmosphere — intimate, understated and exclusively reserved for resident guests.
Landscaped gardens, a swimming pool and relaxed dining spaces create a composed environment for reflection after the intensity of the Serengeti. With Mount Meru nearby and Lake Duluti just moments away, the setting provides a soft landing before international departure.
Lake Duluti Lodge delivers privacy, composure and quiet refinement — an elegant final chapter to an immersive East African safari.
Transport Summary – Day by Day
This journey is structured as a true flying safari, with scheduled regional light aircraft linking each wilderness sector. All airport and inter-camp transfers are fully coordinated and hosted throughout by your Luxury Safaris / Moon Tours guide.
Day 1 – 8 October 2027
Arrival Transfer
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport → Emara Ole Sereni
Private meet and greet with transfer to your Nairobi hotel.
Day 2 – 9 October 2027
Scheduled Regional Flights
Emara Ole Sereni → Entebbe → Kihihi
Road transfer to Gorilla Forest Lodge
Cross-border aviation connection into Uganda, followed by a scenic transfer into Bwindi Forest.
Day 5 – 12 October 2027
Scheduled Regional Flights
Gorilla Forest Lodge → Entebbe → Nairobi
Transfer to Emara Ole Sereni
Return flight to Kenya with coordinated connections.
Day 6 – 13 October 2027
Light Aircraft Flight
Emara Ole Sereni → Kamok Airstrip
Transfer to Tambarare Camp
Short regional flight into the Laikipia plateau.
Day 9 – 16 October 2027
Light Aircraft Flights
Kamok → Wilson Airport → Amboseli Airstrip
Transfer to Kitirua Plains Lodge
Aviation link into elephant country beneath Kilimanjaro.
Day 12 – 19 October 2027
Overland & Light Aircraft Transfer
Amboseli → Namanga Border → Arusha
Light aircraft to Kuro Airstrip
Transfer to Swala Camp
Crossing into Tanzania with seamless border coordination.
Day 15 – 22 October 2027
Light Aircraft Flight
Kuro Airstrip → Manyara
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Camp
Regional flight positioning for crater access.
Day 17 – 24 October 2027
Light Aircraft Flight
Manyara → Lamai / Northern Serengeti
Transfer to Kichakani Camp
Arrival into the migration corridor.
Day 21 – 28 October 2027
Light Aircraft Flight
Northern Serengeti → Arusha
Transfer to Lake Duluti Lodge
Final aviation sector before departure.
Day 22 – 29 October 2027
Departure Transfer
Lake Duluti Lodge → Kilimanjaro International Airport
Private transfer for international departure.
Rates:
- $37,000 USD per person
Group Size:
- Maximum of five couples or singles
- Accommodation is subject to availability
Payment Terms:
- Initial Deposit: $1,000 USD per person upon booking (one booking form per person)
- 30% Deposit Balance: Due within 7 days of booking to secure your spot
- Final Balance: Due 90 days before the tour start date
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