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Private safari journey · Kenya

3-Day Fly-In Safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve

Fly from Nairobi over the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara, where guided game drives focus on its varied wildlife.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$1,414
per person
Best for
Mid-range tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Experience the magic of the Masai Mara on this seamless 3-day fly-in safari. Skip the long road journey and enjoy a scenic flight from Nairobi straight into the heart of the Mara, where breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife await. Spend your days on guided game drives in search of the Big Five and, during migration season, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Relax in a carefully selected safari lodge or tented camp, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & air transfer International flights can be arranged A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
  • Mid-range tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Suitable for all ages

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara

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.
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Explore Masai Mara

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.
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Fly back 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.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

Basecamp Masai Mara Days 1 to 2 · 2 nights

Basecamp Masai Mara

Masai Mara

Mid-range tented camp just outside Masai Mara NR

2 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All flights during the tour
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Rates and dates

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From

US$1,414

per person

Guide price

US$2,050 per person

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Journey details

Best for

Mid-range tour

Private tour

Journey pace

1 stay

2 nights across 3 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

Experiences on this journey

Big 5 Safari The Great Migration

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