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Masai Mara Fly-in Safari — 4 Days

Big cats and the migration stage. A four-day fly-in safari to Kenya's Masai Mara — the great herds, the big cats and riverside camps on the savanna.

Safari & Wildlife
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Location
Nairobi · Masai Mara
Difficulty
Easy
Group
Private or small group

From

From USD 800 per person

Indicative price including flights and park fees — confirmed on enquiry.

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Overview

Skip the long road and fly straight to the Mara for four days of concentrated safari: full-day game drives on the classic immigration plains, expert Maasai guides, and a riverside camp under the big sky.

In season, the migration crosses here — the river crossings are the single greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth.

Tour highlights

  • Fly-in access skips 5+ hours of road
  • Full-day drives on the Mara's game-rich plains
  • Big cats — lion, leopard and cheetah
  • Migration river crossings (seasonal)
  • Riverside tented camp with full board

Route difficulty

Easy

Relaxed pace with little or no sustained trekking.

Best time to go

Trekking runs year-round with the right plan — ask us for the best window for your dates.

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Day by day

Your itinerary

  1. A safari morning on the open Mara plains

    Morning flight from Wilson Airport to the Mara, afternoon game drive on arrival.

  2. Golden grassland at dusk across the reserve

    Full-day game drives with a picnic in the bush — the reserve's predators and herds.

  3. A safari morning on the open Mara plains

    A dawn drive along the Mara River, waiting on the crossings when the migration is in.

  4. Golden grassland at dusk across the reserve

    Final morning safari, then the flight back to Nairobi to connect onward.

What's included

  • Return flights Nairobi–Masai Mara
  • Safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional safari guide
  • Full board at a riverside camp
  • All park fees

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and drinks

What to bring

  • Neutral-coloured, comfortable clothing
  • Binoculars and camera with a big lens
  • Warm layer for early game drives

Good to know

More details provided at booking.

On the ground

Accommodation, transport & meals

Accommodation

  • Three nights in a tented riverside camp with en-suite tents

Transportation

  • Light-aircraft transfers
  • Private safari vehicles on drives

Meals

  • Full board at the camp
  • Picnic lunches on game days
Is this tour for you?

Who this tour is for

  • A relaxed pace with little or no trekking — ideal for most travellers and families.

  • A focused, immersive escape without a long commitment.

  • Run small-group or privately so the experience stays personal.

Not sure it's the right fit? We'll help you choose — see how we plan trips.

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From the trail

Indicative pricing

US$ 1,600

US$ 800 per person × 2

Group size2 people
A guide estimate — final quotes are confirmed after enquiry and depend on exact dates and group size. Indicative price including flights and park fees — confirmed on enquiry.

Why travel with us

  • Licensed local guides (park-required)
  • Small, personal groups
  • Routes tailored to you
  • Responsible, community-led
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Questions

Tour FAQs

This tour is rated easy — well-paced, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, and suits travellers of reasonable general mobility.

The indicative price covers return flights nairobi–masai mara, safari vehicle with pop-up roof and accommodation as per the itinerary. See the full "What's included" list above — your exact quote, and anything you'd like adjusted, is confirmed when you enquire.

Yes — this tour runs privately or for small groups, so you can travel solo, as a couple, or with friends on your own dates.

This tour reaches high altitude in the Simien Mountains. Routes are paced for acclimatisation, and good hydration and a measured pace make a big difference. For practical guidance on managing altitude, see the altitude section under travel information.

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