This Masai Mara fly-in safari swaps a long road trip for a short scenic flight, so you land in the reserve ready for your first game drive.
This Masai Mara fly-in safari is the most popular short safari in Kenya. A light aircraft takes you from Wilson Airport to the reserve in about 45 minutes, instead of a five to six hour drive.
Two nights give you a full day in the Mara, with time for a picnic lunch on the plains and an optional sunrise balloon flight.
Why choose this Masai Mara fly-in safari?
- More time on safari: you can be on a game drive the same day you leave Nairobi.
- Views from the air: the Rift Valley and the Mara plains from the plane window.
- Big cats: lions, cheetahs and leopards in one of Africa’s best reserves.
- Full day out: a picnic lunch and no rush to get back.
Where you stay
Mara Serena Safari Lodge, or similar, close to the Serena airstrip and the Mara River.
Best time for a Masai Mara fly-in safari
The Mara is good all year. July to October brings the wildebeest migration and river crossings. January to March is quieter, with green plains and many young animals.
Short on time? Try the 2 day Masai Mara flying safari. Browse all flight packages and read the Masai Mara entrance fee guide. See also Magical Kenya.
How much does the Masai Mara fly-in safari cost?
Price on request. The cost depends on your travel dates, group size, the season and the lodges you choose, so we prepare every quote personally rather than showing one fixed price.
WhatsApp us on +254 706 223888, email [email protected] or send the enquiry form on this page, and we will share a detailed quote for your dates.
Highlights
- 45-minute scenic flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Two nights at Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- A full day in the Mara with a picnic lunch
- Lions, cheetahs and leopards on the open plains
- Optional sunrise balloon flight
