3-Day Fly in & Fly-out Safari from Nairobi to Masai Mara

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Fly from Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Your adventure begins at Wilson Airport, Nairobi, where you’ll catch a scheduled morning flight (9AM) to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The one-hour flight takes you over the scenic Great Rift Valley, offering breathtaking views before descending onto the grassy plains of the Mara. Upon arrival at your designated airstrip, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your lodge or tented camp, enjoying a game drive along the way.

After settling in and enjoying lunch, you’ll have a bit of time to relax before heading out for your first afternoon game drive. This is your opportunity to explore the Mara’s abundant wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and many more. As the sun sets over the savannah, return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve

Your second day is devoted to fully immersing yourself in the Masai Mara. After an early breakfast, set off on a morning game drive, when wildlife activity is at its peak. Your expert guide will help track animals and explain the intricate ecosystems that make the Mara one of Africa’s most extraordinary safari destinations.

Depending on your lodge’s schedule, you may return for lunch and rest, or head out for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the bush. Expect encounters with predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as herbivores such as wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. If you're visiting during the Great Migration (typically July to October), you may witness thrilling river crossings and mass wildlife movements.

In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive or an optional cultural visit (extra cost) to a nearby Maasai village to learn about traditional customs and daily life. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and a relaxed overnight stay under the stars.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Fly From Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

You'll have a relaxed breakfast and check out. You'll be transferred back to the nearby airstrip for your scheduled flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, arriving by late morning or midday. This marks the end of your Masai Mara fly-in safari, short, seamless, and full of unforgettable wildlife moments.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.