Quick Facts
| Duration | 4 days / 3 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 980–2,650 pp (season-dependent, 2–6 people sharing, including flights) |
| Best For | First-time safari-goers and photographers who want real depth in the Mara without the road transfer |
Four days in the Masai Mara, reached by scheduled flight in under an hour, gives you the deepest game-viewing time of any of our short Mara packages. Instead of one big day sandwiched between two half-days, you get three substantial game-viewing days: an arrival drive, two full days, and a final morning drive before flying home.
This is a private safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep with your own driver-guide, not a shared van. Your vehicle, pace, and route are exclusive to your party for the entire trip.
Safari Highlights
- Flight time under 65 minutes, versus 5–6 hours by road
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep and driver-guide throughout
- Three substantial game-viewing days, not just one
- Two bush lunches in the field, no time lost returning to camp
- Strong odds at all Big Five given the extra time in the field
- Option to split nights between a reserve camp and a conservancy
- Optional hot-air balloon safari and Maasai cultural visit
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover included
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.
Your driver-guide meets you at the airstrip in the Land Cruiser jeep. Check in, have lunch, then head 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
Morning and afternoon game drives with a bush lunch in the field, covering ground you'll want to revisit and tracking predator movements from the previous evening.
Sundowners and dinner back at camp.
Day 3: Second Full Day in the Masai Mara
A second full day lets your guide explore areas missed on Day 2, whether that's the Mara River crossing points, the Mara Triangle, or a nearby conservancy if your camp offers access.
Second bush lunch in the field. Dinner and overnight at your camp.
Optional Add-Ons
A hot-air balloon safari at dawn, or a guided Maasai cultural visit, both at an additional cost.
Day 4: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Final 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 | $1,180–$1,550 | $1,050–$1,370 | $980–$1,250 |
| High Season | $1,550–$2,000 | $1,370–$1,780 | $1,250–$1,620 |
| Peak Season | $2,000–$2,650 | $1,780–$2,350 | $1,620–$2,150 |
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 |
| ✓ | 3 nights full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner) |
| ✓ | Unlimited game drives on Days 2 and 3, plus half-day drives on Days 1 and 4 |
| ✓ | 2 bush lunches in the field |
| ✓ | Masai Mara National Reserve entry/conservation fees |
| ✓ | Dedicated English-speaking driver-guide |
| ✓ | 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 cultural visit (from $25 pp) |
| ✗ | Conservancy river-crossing surcharge during migration season, 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, mid-morning, and afternoon 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.
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