Private Safari

3 Days Masai Mara Air Safari from Nairobi – Fly-in Big Five Kenya Safari

The Masai Mara Air Safari from Nairobi is a short and luxurious fly-in safari designed for travelers seeking maximum wildlife viewing with minimal travel time. This 3-day safari takes you to the world-renowned Masai Mara Game Rese

Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
DepartureNairobi
DestinationMaasai Mara National Reserve
Safari StylePrivate Safari
GroupPrivate / Flexible

Safari Overview

The Masai Mara Air Safari from Nairobi is a short and luxurious fly-in safari designed for travelers seeking maximum wildlife viewing with minimal travel time. This 3-day safari takes you to the world-renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve, famous for its high concentration of wildlife and the Big Five. Flying from Nairobi to the Mara allows you to spend more time on game drives in one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

What is Included

  • Private safari transport in a suitable safari vehicle
  • Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • Game drives and sightseeing described in the confirmed itinerary
  • Park entrance fees where stated in your confirmed quotation
  • Accommodation and meals according to the confirmed safari programme
  • Government taxes and applicable local safari services

What is Excluded

  • International and domestic flights unless specifically included
  • Travel insurance, visas and personal medical expenses
  • Drinks, laundry, gratuities and personal purchases
  • Optional activities not listed in the confirmed itinerary
  • Any item described as optional or payable directly

Accommodation

  • Safari Camp or Lodge

Final lodge or camp selection is confirmed with your quotation and may be adapted to budget, availability and travel style.

Safari Highlights

  • Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • Masai Mara to Nairobi

Day-to-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve

Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at 7:00 AM and transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. Upon arrival, begin a game drive en route to your camp or lodge. Wildlife commonly spotted includes:

  • The Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino
  • Giraffes, zebras, impalas, and gazelles
  • Monkeys and diverse bird species

Arrive at your lodge for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive in this wildlife-rich reserve. Dinner and Overnight: Safari Camp or Lodge Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara Game Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. Highlights include:

  • Excellent  to see the Big Five
  • Large herds of wildebeest and zebras
  • Predators such as lions and cheetahs
  • Rich birdlife and diverse ecosystems
  • Optional activities (at extra cost) may include a hot air balloon safari or a Maasai village visit.

Dinner and Overnight: Safari Camp or Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in the reserve.
  • Later, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Nairobi.
  • Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Park to Park Journey

Safari Route Map

Follow the safari from the starting point through each park and reserve. Route illustration is schematic and not to scale.

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Start PointNairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve
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Safari StopFull Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve
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End PointMasai Mara to Nairobi
Safari Route National Park / Reserve
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Nairobi to Masai Mara Game ReserveStart Point
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Full Day in Masai Mara Game ReserveSafari Stop
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Masai Mara to NairobiEnd Point

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