The 2 Day Masai Mara Fly-In Safari from Nairobi is a fast and organised way to experience Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destination. Beginning and ending in Nairobi, the safari includes pickup from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, as well as all transfers to and from Wilson Airport. From here, you’ll board a scheduled flight to the Masai Mara, arriving in under an hour and maximizing your time in the reserve rather than on the road.
The Masai Mara is one of Africa’s premier safari destinations, known for its exceptional year-round wildlife viewing and the annual Great Wildebeest Migration between July and October. During your stay, you’ll explore the reserve on expertly guided game drives in a private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser, with opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and countless other species across the Mara’s vast grasslands.
For those wanting to add another dimension to their safari, optional experiences such as guided nature walks, visits to traditional Maasai communities, and sunrise hot air balloon safaris can also be arranged at an additional cost.
The package includes return flights between Nairobi and the Masai Mara, accommodation, park fees, game drives, meals as specified in the itinerary, unlimited drinking water, emergency Flying Doctors cover, and the services of a professional English-speaking safari guide. You can choose from a selection of mid-range, luxury, and ultra-luxury safari camps and lodges, allowing the experience to be tailored to different travel styles, budgets, and comfort preferences.
You can watch the sunrise over the plains of Africa in the Balloon Safari.
You have an opportunity to watch Rhino here.
You have an opportunity to watch Buffalo here.
Sit back and enjoy the journey through wonderful Kenya countryside within your Flying Safari.
You have an opportunity to watch Leopard here.
You have an opportunity to watch Lion here.
(40 to 45 minutes)
Start early, as we pick you up from your hotel or residence, or meet you in from your arriving flight. We’ll take you to your domestic flight, ready to explore the Masai Mara.
As you soar over the wilds of Kenya, look out for the changing landscape as your leave the nation’s urban centre and head over the plains that you’ve been waiting for. Your private safari vehicle will be waiting for you at the landing strip, ready to whisk you away to your chosen accommodation.
En route to your lodge, hotel, or camp, you’ll get your first, small game drive through the Masai Mara. Take your time to glimpse the huge animals and start ticking them off your list quickly.
Once at your accommodation, leave your bags and freshen up, ready for a full afternoon out in the Masai Mara. With the sun overhead, the animals take time to cool down and become playful after a morning hunting or grazing.
The muted, orange light of the sunset will provide you with stunning backdrops to your photographs. Experience both colours and animals you’d never imagined before as you see the end of the day on the Masai Mara.
Return to your accommodation for the evening, where dinner will be served. Each hotel or camp will have special ways for you to experience night-time here in the Masai Mara. Look for viewing decks and landscape windows to take in the twilight.
Included in the first day of your Kenyan safari is:
We have multiple amount of accommodations, which fits any type of budget
Zebra Plains Mara Camp offers luxury tented rooms are furnished with all the amenities that you will require for a comfortable stay whilst visiting the Masai Mara. The rooms can be converted into doubles, singles or triples depending on the bookings.
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Masai Mara National Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature.
By virtue of its location and layout, the camp offers an unparalleled plethora of activities and experiences from luxury tented living to bird-watching, mini golf, sport fishing and a unique insight into the Maasai culture at the adjoining Maasai village.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge sits perched on a bush-cloaked hill in the heart of the Masai Mara, offering sweeping views over the savannah and the meandering Mara River. Designed in the style of a traditional Maasai village, the lodge blends cultural aesthetics with luxury.
Entim is designed to give you the friendliest, most intimate, luxury safari camp experience and the best wildlife safari in the Masai Mara. Its prime location along the Mara River is unrivaled for seeing and photographing animals all year around.
Accommodation at Mara Bush Camp offers an authentic safari experience in the World famous Maasai Mara. Located in Lion and Leopard territory, just 20 minutes from one of the main river crossing points and 10 minutes from Olkiombo Airstrip.
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Sunrise is always a special time of day. Nocturnal animals settle in for the night whilst the beasts of the day rouse and being their adventure. This can all be witness high above the Masai Mara with a dawn hot air balloon trip followed by breakfast out on the plains. As an optional extra, there is an additional cost of $425 per person.
Your dawn game drive without the hot air balloon experience will give you chance to be close to the dawn chorus. Activity levels will be high whilst the air is cool; use the dappled morning sun to capture awe-inspiring photographs.
After your early morning activities, head back to your accommodation for a hearty breakfast. Drink in views over the grasslands with your local tea and coffee, grab your bags, and make your way to your tour vehicle.
It’s time to bid farewell to the Masai Mara for this trip with a final game drive that ends at the airstrip. Upon your return to Nairobi, you will be picked up from Wilson Nairobi airport and taken to your hotel, residence, or any other destination within the city.
Included in the last day of your Kenyan safari is:
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All trip prices are per person based on double occupancy or single occupancy unless otherwise noted. Optional activities are at an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars. Children below 3 years are free of Charge, children between 3 and 12 years will pay 75% of the adult rate.
Not included: International flights and taxes, Passports and visa applications and processing, Travel insurance, Tips and gratuities for drivers/guides, Personal laundry, Alcoholic drinks, Entrance fee for activities noted as optional.
By joining this trip you are directly supporting positive impact projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We’ve offset the carbon emitted by this trip by purchasing credits that support important projects that address the UN’s seventeen SDGs, like reducing poverty, affordable and clean energy, reducing hunger, clean water and climate action.
Proceeds from this adventure purchase carbon credits through the local and most awarded carbon project developer, which are invested into projects accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources in our developing countries.
Supported projects are based on internationally recognized standards and are third-party audited. They entail a series of positive impacts on the ground, which benefit local communities and ecosystems, that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Flights from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to the Masai Mara typically take between 40 and 60 minutes, depending on the airstrip being used and whether the flight makes any scheduled stops en-route.
The airstrip depends on your chosen accommodation. Common arrival points include Ol Kiombo, Keekorok, Musiara, and Mara Serena airstrips. Your safari guide will meet you upon arrival and transfer you directly to your camp or lodge.
Yes. A 2-day fly-in safari is an excellent option for travelers with limited time. Flying directly into the reserve allows you to maximize your wildlife viewing opportunities and enjoy multiple game drives without spending hours traveling by road.
The Masai Mara has excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year. July to October is particularly popular due to the Great Wildebeest Migration, while January to March often provides excellent predator sightings, warm weather, and fewer visitors.
Most scheduled safari flights allow a maximum luggage allowance of 15kg (33lbs) per person, including hand luggage. Soft-sided duffel bags are required, as hard-shell suitcases cannot be accommodated on most light aircraft.
Yes. The safari is suitable for families, and many camps welcome children. The short flight and minimal travel time make it particularly appealing for families looking to introduce younger travelers to a safari experience.
While wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, the Masai Mara is one of Africa’s best destinations for Big Five viewing. With experienced guides and a high concentration of wildlife, many guests encounter lion, elephant, buffalo, and often leopard during a short stay. Rhino sightings are less common but remain possible.
Hot air balloon safaris typically start from around USD 450 – 550 per person, depending on the operator and season. For many travelers, it is one of the highlights of a Masai Mara visit. The experience includes a sunrise flight over the plains, exceptional aerial views of wildlife and landscapes, and is usually followed by a champagne bush breakfast. For photographers, honeymooners, and first-time visitors, it is often considered well worth the additional cost.
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