Duration
4-Day
Accra, Kenya
4-Day Luxury Flying Safari to Elewana Sand River Mara
Overview
Experience the ultimate Horizon Wanderlust safari. We replace long highway hauls with a swift 45-minute flight from Nairobi directly into the heart of the Masai Mara. Once on the ground, your adventure is powered by our open-roof 4x4 Safari Land Cruisers, never vans, offering 360-degree views for unrivaled photography. Enjoy "glamping" at its peak with riverside luxury, 1920s colonial elegance, and expert guiding that brings you closer to the Big 5 in total privacy.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Nairobi to Nairobi (City)
Via Masai Mara NR
Country & park
Kenya
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
3 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Elewana Sand River Masai Mara - Luxury+ tented camp inside Masai Mara NR
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2-3: All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
$4,618 USD
$3,006 USD
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
$5,589 USD
$3,762 USD
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026
$4,954 USD
$3,342 USD
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
$5,589 USD
$3,762 USD
Jan 2, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027
$5,310 USD
$3,457 USD
Jul 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027
$6,428 USD
$4,327 USD
Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 20, 2027
$5,696 USD
$3,843 USD
Dec 21, 2027 - Jan 1, 2028
$6,428 USD
$4,327 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 6 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Quote flow
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Route
country
Kenya
Start
Nairobi (Day 1)
Day 1-3
Masai Mara NR
End
Nairobi (City) (Day 4)
Tour Features
Luxury+ tour
This luxury+ tour uses tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
3
Minimum age of 3 years
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-3
Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
Luxury+ tented camp inside Masai Mara NR
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2-3: All Meals Included
Day 4
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Flight to Masai Mara's 1920s Elegance (45 Minutes)
Your journey begins with a smooth 45-minute flight from Wilson Airport, trading city traffic for bird’s-eye views of the Rift Valley. Upon landing, your private open-roof 4x4 Land Cruiser awaits. While the flight is short, the "6-hour adventure" includes your scenic air transit, a rugged bush drive to camp, and a high-impact afternoon game drive. Your destination is a secluded riverside sanctuary that replicates the heyday of 1920s exclusive tented camps. Fall asleep to the grunting of hippos in the Sand River, surrounded by leather finishes, crystal decanters, and the nostalgic charm of a classic Hollywood safari era. Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Stay: Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Full Day at Masai Mara's Riverbank & Big Cat Tracking Secrets
Wake up to the fresh smell of coffee delivered to your private wooden deck. Today is about the "theatre" of the river. Without the limitations of a van, your open-sided Cruiser navigates through various river-crossing points, offering a front-row seat to the great migration route. Spend your day tracking leopards and lions, then return to camp to refresh in an outdoor shower perched right on the edge of the river. The evening is spent dining under the stars, enjoying the impeccable attention to detail and "home away from home" warmth that travelers consistently rave about. Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Stay: Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Another Day in Masai Mara - Full of Savannah Immersion & The Boulder-Top Bar
Today, we head deeper into the southern Mara, moving toward the Serengeti border where crowds disappear. Your 4x4 provides the perfect platform for "ground-level" photography during a bush sundowner. After a full day of tracking the Big 5, retreat to the lodge’s unique common areas. Relax in a library filled with vintage books or enjoy a cocktail at the bar tucked into natural boulders, offering a 360-degree view of the infinite plains. It is a day defined by "harmony and understanding"—the true Elewana spirit—where the landscape and luxury blend seamlessly. Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Stay: Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Sunrise Over the Mara & Return Flight (6-Hour Adventure)
Capture your final safari memories during a sunrise game drive, watching the sun turn the sky a mottled pink as it rises over the Serengeti hills. After a final "cooked-to-order" breakfast in the bush, your 4x4 whisks you back to the airstrip. This 45-minute closing chapter includes your final wildlife sightings, the flight back to Nairobi, and a comfortable transfer to your hotel or airport. You leave with the soul-stirring roar of a lion still fresh in your mind, having experienced the Mara exactly as the early explorers did, but with far better suspension. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Nairobi (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Horizon Wanderlust Safaris
4.8 operator rating
Make your safari Dreams a lived experience. After years of guiding travelers across the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo, and beyond, David created Horizon Wanderlust Safaris to give travelers the kind of safari experience he believes every visitor deserves.
Office In
Kenya
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2024)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Elewana Sand River Masai Mara - Luxury+ tented camp inside Masai Mara NR. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2-3: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Horizon Wanderlust Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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