Quick Facts
| Duration | 2 days / 1 night |
|---|---|
| Style | Private fly-in safari — your own vehicle and guide |
| Vehicle | 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep |
| Flight Time | Approximately 45–60 minutes, Nairobi (Wilson) to the Mara |
| Reserve | Masai Mara National Reserve |
| Price From | USD 520–1,500 pp (season-dependent, 2–6 people sharing, including flights) |
| Best For | Travellers short on time, wanting a taste of the Mara without a multi-day commitment, or combining it with a coastal or international itinerary |
Skip the 5–6 hour road transfer. This 2-day, 1-night Masai Mara fly-in safari gets you from Nairobi to the reserve in under an hour by scheduled flight. You land inside or near the Mara, hop straight into a private 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep, and start game viewing the same afternoon.
This package suits travellers who are short on time, want a taste of the Mara without a multi-day commitment, or are combining it with a coastal or international itinerary. You get two game drives, one night at a lodge or tented camp inside the reserve, and round-trip flights from Wilson Airport.
This is a private safari, not a shared van tour. Your Land Cruiser jeep, driver-guide, and pace are yours alone.
Safari Highlights
- Flight time under an hour, versus 5–6 hours by road
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep and driver-guide throughout
- 2 game drives: afternoon on Day 1, morning on Day 2
- Genuine shot at the Big Five in a compact trip
- Round-trip flights from Wilson Airport
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover included
- Optional hot-air balloon safari
- Works well as an add-on to Nairobi, Amboseli, or a coast holiday
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara
We pick you up from your Nairobi hotel or JKIA and transfer you to Wilson Airport (domestic terminal). Check-in is 60 minutes before departure. You board a scheduled flight for the 45–60 minute hop to your lodge's airstrip — Musiara, Ol Kiombo, Keekorok, or a conservancy strip, depending on your camp's location.
Your driver-guide meets you on arrival with the Land Cruiser jeep. You check in, have lunch, then head straight into an afternoon game drive from roughly 4:00 PM to sunset. Dinner and overnight at your chosen lodge or camp.
Day 2: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Early breakfast, then a full morning game drive covering more ground while the reserve is coolest and most active — the best window for predator sightings.
Return to camp for a late breakfast or brunch, pack up, and transfer to the airstrip for your afternoon flight back to Wilson. We drop you at your Nairobi hotel or JKIA to connect with your onward flight.
Tour Cost & Pricing
Rates are per person sharing, in a private Land Cruiser jeep with a dedicated driver-guide. Pricing varies by camp category, group size, and season.
Season Guide
- Low SeasonApril–June, November
- High SeasonJanuary–March, December
- Peak SeasonJuly–October, Great Migration
Private Fly-In Safari Rates (Per Person Sharing)
| Season | 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season | $650–$850 | $580–$760 | $520–$700 |
| High Season | $850–$1,100 | $760–$980 | $700–$900 |
| Peak Season | $1,100–$1,500 | $980–$1,350 | $900–$1,250 |
What's Included & Excluded
| ✓ | Return scheduled flights, Nairobi (Wilson) – Masai Mara – Nairobi |
| ✓ | Airport/hotel transfers in Nairobi |
| ✓ | All ground transfers in the Mara by private 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep |
| ✓ | 1 night full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner) |
| ✓ | 2 game drives (afternoon Day 1, morning Day 2) |
| ✓ | Masai Mara National Reserve entry/conservation fees |
| ✓ | Dedicated English-speaking driver-guide |
| ✓ | Bottled drinking water during game drives |
| ✓ | Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover |
| ✗ | International flights and visa/eTA fees |
| ✗ | Tips and gratuities |
| ✗ | Alcoholic and premium drinks |
| ✗ | Optional hot air balloon safari (from $460 pp) |
| ✗ | Optional Maasai village visit (from $25 pp) |
| ✗ | Laundry, phone calls, and other personal expenses |
| ✗ | Travel insurance |
| ✗ | Credit card surcharge (5–7%) if paying by card |
Getting There
All flights depart from Wilson Airport (WIL) in Langata, Nairobi, not JKIA. If you're arriving internationally, we transfer you from JKIA to your hotel first, then to Wilson the next morning, unless your schedule allows a same-day connection.
Scheduled carriers run multiple daily departures to Mara airstrips, typically in the 07:00–08:00, 10:00–10:30, and 14:00–16:00 windows. Flight time is 45 minutes to just over an hour, depending on how many airstrips the aircraft stops at en route — this is normal and doesn't affect your total journey time by much.
Baggage
Baggage is strictly limited to 15kg per person in soft-sided bags only; hard suitcases can't be loaded onto the aircraft. We can store excess luggage at your Nairobi hotel or arrange a locker at Wilson Airport for a small fee.
During peak migration season, airlines add extra midday flights to handle demand. Book early if you're travelling in this window — seats sell out weeks in advance.
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