Quick Facts
| Duration | 3 days / 2 nights |
|---|---|
| Style | Private fly-in safari — your own vehicle and guide |
| Vehicle | 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep |
| Flight Time | Approximately 45–65 minutes, Nairobi (Wilson) to the Mara |
| Reserve | Masai Mara National Reserve |
| Price From | USD 780–2,100 pp (season-dependent, 2–6 people sharing, including flights) |
| Best For | Couples, families, and business travellers extending a Nairobi trip who want depth without the 5–6 hour drive each way |
Fly from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in under an hour and spend two full days on game drives instead of losing them to the road. This 3-day, 2-night flight safari is our most requested Mara fly-in package, giving you enough time for a real shot at the Big Five without a long time commitment.
You get a full day of unlimited game drives sandwiched between two half-day drives on arrival and departure days, one full-board stay inside or near the reserve, and round-trip scheduled flights from Wilson Airport.
This is a private safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep, not a shared van. Your vehicle, guide, and schedule are exclusive to your party.
Safari Highlights
- Flight time under 65 minutes, versus 5–6 hours by road
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep and driver-guide throughout
- One full day of unlimited game drives, plus two half-days
- Bush lunch in the field on your main game-viewing day
- Aerial views over the Great Rift Valley and Ngong Hills
- Optional bush walk or Maasai cultural visit if staying in a conservancy
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover included
- Connects well with an Amboseli or coast extension
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara
Pickup from your Nairobi hotel or JKIA, then transfer to Wilson Airport for check-in, 60 minutes before departure. The flight to your lodge's airstrip takes 45 minutes to just over an hour, with aerial views over the Great Rift Valley and Ngong Hills.
Your driver-guide meets you at the airstrip in the Land Cruiser jeep. Check in at your lodge, have lunch, then set out on an afternoon game drive from around 3:30–4:00 PM until sunset. Dinner and overnight at your camp.
Day 2: Full Day in the Masai Mara
This is your main game-viewing day. Early breakfast, then a full-day drive with a picnic or bush lunch in the field so you don't lose time returning to camp. Cover more ground and track predators.
Return to camp for sundowners and dinner.
Optional Add-Ons
If staying in a conservancy, a guided bush walk or Maasai cultural visit can be added in the afternoon.
Day 3: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Early morning game drive before breakfast, often the best window for cat sightings. Return to camp, pack up, and transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Wilson.
Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or JKIA for onward travel.
Tour Cost & Pricing
Rates are per person sharing, in a private Land Cruiser jeep with a dedicated driver-guide. Pricing depends on 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 | $950–$1,250 | $850–$1,100 | $780–$1,000 |
| High Season | $1,250–$1,600 | $1,100–$1,400 | $1,000–$1,300 |
| Peak Season | $1,600–$2,100 | $1,400–$1,850 | $1,300–$1,700 |
What's Included & Excluded
| ✓ | Return scheduled flights, Nairobi (Wilson) – Masai Mara – Nairobi |
| ✓ | Airport/hotel transfers in Nairobi |
| ✓ | All ground transfers and game drives by private 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep |
| ✓ | 2 nights full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner) |
| ✓ | Unlimited game drives on Day 2, plus half-day drives on Days 1 and 3 |
| ✓ | 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 or cultural visit (from $25 pp) |
| ✗ | Conservancy river-crossing surcharge during migration season (around $80 pp, if applicable) |
| ✗ | 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 timing allows a same-day connection.
Scheduled carriers run multiple daily departures to Mara airstrips, generally in the morning (07:00–08:00), mid-morning (10:00–10:30), and afternoon (14:00–16:00) windows. Flight time is 45 minutes to just over an hour, and flights often make one or two stops at other Mara airstrips en route — this is standard and won't meaningfully affect your total travel time.
Baggage
Baggage is limited to 15kg per person in soft-sided bags only; hard suitcases aren't accepted on the aircraft. We can store excess luggage at your Nairobi hotel or a Wilson Airport locker for a small fee.
During peak migration season, airlines add extra midday flights to handle demand — book early, as seats fill weeks in advance.
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