3 Days 2 Nights Fly In Safari – Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nairobi

Duration

2 days

Safari Overview

Route: Nairobi → Maasai Mara National Reserve → Nairobi
Duration: 3 Days 2 Nights

Highlights:
Skip the long road journey and soar into the heart of Kenya’s wild plains. Over three days you’ll explore sweeping savannahs, track the “Big Five”, witness dramatic predator‑prey interactions, capture unforgettable sunrise and sunset vistas, and stay in a comfortable lodge or tented camp. Flying gives you more time in the bush and less time travelling — perfect for an immersive wildlife experience.

Included

Return flights: Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nairobi. Airstrip transfers in the Mara and all ground transfers in resort (lodge/camp ↔ airstrip) and for game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a roof for game viewing. 2 nights’ accommodation in a lodge or tented camp with full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as per itinerary. Game drives morning and afternoon across the Maasai Mara. Park/reserve entrance fees for Maasai Mara. Bottled water during safari drives

Excluded

International flights to/from Kenya. Visas, travel insurance, personal medical costs. Tips/gratuities for driver/guide and lodge/camp staff. Optional extras (hot‑air balloon safari, Maasai village visits) unless stated. Drinks beyond what is included (often alcoholic drinks are extra). Items of a personal nature not explicitly listed in the itinerary.

Tour Plan

~07:30 AM – Departure from Nairobi
• Pick‑up from your Nairobi hotel or residence.
• Transfer to Wilson Airport (or the domestic terminal).
• Board your scenic charter flight, soaring over the Great Rift Valley en‑route to the Mara.
~09:00‑10:00 AM – Arrival in Maasai Mara & Lunch
• Land at the Mara airstrip; meet your safari driver‑guide.
• Transfer to your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch while absorbing the wild surroundings.
03:00 PM – Afternoon Game Drive
• After a rest, embark on your first game drive across the Mara’s iconic landscape.
• Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo – and if you’re lucky, leopards or cheetahs.
• Explore riverine areas for hippos and birds, and soak in the golden late afternoon light.
06:30 PM – Return & Leisure
• Return to your lodge/camp as the sun sets, enjoy dinner under the stars, and overnight in the bush.

Early Morning (~06:00 AM) – Sunrise Game Drive
• Rise early and head out when the wildlife is most active.
• Capture dramatic moments: a lioness on the hunt, dawn mist over the plains, zebra herds grazing.
Midday & Lunch
• Return to camp for a leisurely breakfast. Spend some time relaxing or join an optional activity (hot‑air balloon ride, Maasai village visit).
Afternoon (~03:00 PM) – Second Game Drive
• Dive back into the jungle of grass and acacia: search for cheetahs sprinting, elephants moving in family groups, vast herds of grazers.
• Enjoy the changing light of late afternoon as you explore new pockets of the reserve.
Evening – Dinner & Overnight
• Return to your accommodation, savour dinner and reflect on a full day of wild experiences, overnight stay.

Early Morning (~06:00 AM) – Final Game Drive
• A last opportunity to explore the Mara’s magic in the soft morning light.
~09:00 AM – Breakfast & Check‑Out
• Return to lodge for breakfast, pack up and check‑out.
~10:30‑11:30 AM – Flight Back to Nairobi
• Transfer to the airstrip and board your return flight to Nairobi.
• Arrive back, then transfer to your hotel or onward journey.
End of Safari

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Tour Information

Max Guests

30

Min Age

6+

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