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4 Day Masai Mara Fly-In Safari

Fly from Nairobi to the Mara's open plains. Spend 3 nights at Mara Intrepids, follow the game tracks with your private driver and visit a Maasai community.

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4 Days / 3 Nights / Return Bush Flights / Private Game Drives

Elephants in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara / Kenya's Open Plains
4 Days 3 Nights at Mara Intrepids
Fly In and Out From Nairobi Wilson Airport
Private 4x4 Scheduled Game Drives
Maasai Visit Time With Local Hosts
Your Journey at a Glance

Nairobi to the Mara, with 3 nights among the plains

Fly both ways and keep the same camp throughout. The middle 2 days leave room for longer drives, quieter sightings and a Maasai community visit.

01 / DAY 1

Fly to the Mara

Depart Wilson Airport, settle into camp and take an afternoon game drive.

02 / DAY 2

A Day on the Plains

Stay out with a picnic lunch and follow the day's animal movements.

03 / DAY 3

Game Drives and Maasai Hosts

Combine morning and afternoon drives with a community visit.

04 / DAY 4

Return to Nairobi

Take a final drive when flight timing allows, then fly back to Wilson.

More Time on the Game Tracks

Open plains, big cats and a camp beside the Talek

Open grasslands stretch beyond the airstrip as you land in the Masai Mara National Reserve . A short transfer brings you to Mara Intrepids beside the Talek River, your base for 3 nights. Flying from Nairobi leaves the arrival afternoon free for your first game drive.

The following days belong to the plains and river valleys. Search for lions and cheetahs across open ground, check wooded edges for leopards and stop with elephants, giraffes and grazing herds. A private vehicle lets your driver spend time with a sighting rather than follow another group's schedule.

Day 2 includes a picnic lunch, allowing a longer outing away from camp. Day 3 combines game drives with a visit to Maasai hosts, where cattle keeping, homestead life and conversation bring another side of the Mara into your stay.

Around July to October, the Great Migration adds large travelling herds to the resident animals. River crossings follow the herds' movements and cannot be scheduled. Outside those months, the Mara remains a rewarding part of our Kenya safari collection .

What Sets the Journey Apart

Safari Highlights

01

Fly between Nairobi Wilson Airport and the Masai Mara.

02

Stay 3 nights at Mara Intrepids beside the Talek River.

03

Search for lions, leopards and cheetahs on private game drives.

04

Spend a full day in the reserve with a picnic lunch.

05

Visit a Maasai community and hear from your local hosts.

06

Follow migration herds when they are present during your travel dates.

Elephants moving through the Masai Mara
Resident Animals of the Mara
Seasonal wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara
The Seasonal Great Migration
Maasai community visit in Kenya
Time With Maasai Hosts
Your 4 Day Journey

Masai Mara safari day by day

Return bush flights, 3 nights at Mara Intrepids, private game drives and a Maasai community visit. Arrival and departure activities follow the confirmed flight schedule.

01

Fly from Nairobi to Masai Mara and take an afternoon game drive

Meet your driver at the agreed Nairobi pickup point and transfer to Wilson Airport for your flight to the Mara. Allow around 45 to 60 minutes for the city transfer, with more time where traffic requires it. Your pickup is arranged around the airline's check-in time.

The flight takes approximately 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the service and airstrip stops. Look down over the changing countryside before the Mara's grasslands and winding rivers come into view.

Meet your safari driver at the confirmed airstrip and continue to Mara Intrepids. Settle into your tent and have lunch before heading out for the afternoon.

Begin with the plains and woodland near camp. Watch giraffes browsing, zebras grazing and elephants moving between feeding areas. Your driver will also check promising places for lions, cheetahs and leopards before returning to camp for dinner.

Mara Intrepids Camp Lunch and Dinner Flight to the Mara Included Afternoon Game Drive
Wilson Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport are separate. Share your arrival flight details before arranging a same-day connection. A Nairobi overnight can be added before the safari.
02

Full day Masai Mara game drive with a picnic lunch

Leave camp after an early breakfast with a packed lunch. The full day allows your driver to follow animal movements across different parts of the reserve without returning to camp at midday.

Search the grasslands for lions and cheetahs, then scan trees and riverine cover for leopards. Spend time with buffaloes, giraffes, elephants and antelopes, watching how they feed and move through the landscape.

River areas add hippos, crocodiles and birds to the day's sightings. During the migration season , your driver will consider the location of the wildebeest herds when planning the route.

If herds gather near the Mara River, there can be time to watch their behaviour from an approved viewing position. Crossings are unpredictable, so the day also leaves room for the wider reserve and its resident animals.

Stop at a designated picnic area for lunch, then continue the afternoon drive. Return to Mara Intrepids before evening for dinner and your second night.

Mara Intrepids Camp Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner Full Day Private Game Drive
Migration viewing depends on the travel season and the herds' location. Neither a river crossing nor every member of the Big Five can be guaranteed.
03

Morning game drive, Maasai community visit and afternoon safari

Head out in the cooler morning hours for another game drive. Return to an area with fresh activity or follow a different route through the reserve. Keep time for animal behaviour, from a lion pride resting together to elephants feeding beside the track.

Return to camp for breakfast or an early lunch, according to the morning's programme. Later, meet your Maasai hosts for the arranged community visit.

Hear about cattle keeping, daily routines and life around the Mara. Leave room for questions and conversation. Ask permission before photographing people, and treat any craft purchase as a personal choice.

Take another game drive in the afternoon, following recent sightings and the changing light across the plains. Return to camp for your final dinner and overnight.

Mara Intrepids Camp Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Morning and Afternoon Game Drives Maasai Community Visit
An optional sunrise balloon safari can replace the morning game drive at an additional cost. Arrange it in advance. Flights depend on suitable weather and operator availability.
04

Final game drive and flight to Nairobi

Take an early game drive when the confirmed flight time allows. Watch the plains in the morning light and make a final search for animals near camp before returning for breakfast.

Collect your luggage and transfer to the airstrip for the return flight to Nairobi Wilson Airport. Your driver meets you on arrival and takes you to your agreed Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Keep a comfortable margin before an international departure, allowing for the bush flight, baggage collection, city traffic and airport check-in. A Nairobi overnight can be arranged separately.

Breakfast Final Drive Subject to Flight Time Return Flight to Wilson Included No Overnight Included
Your Safari Arrangements

Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

What's Included

  • Return light-aircraft flights between Nairobi Wilson Airport and the confirmed Mara airstrip.
  • Scheduled Nairobi pickup, Wilson Airport transfers and final Nairobi drop-off.
  • Transfers between the Mara airstrip and camp.
  • 3 nights at Mara Intrepids Camp, subject to availability.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary and confirmed quotation.
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle for the scheduled game drives.
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver.
  • Masai Mara entry and applicable access fees for the scheduled programme.
  • Full day game drive with a picnic lunch on Day 2.
  • Other game drives as scheduled, with arrival and departure drives fitted around flight times.
  • Arranged Maasai community visit on Day 3.
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives and BLS Safaris support during the trip.

What's Not Included

  • International flights.
  • Kenya entry authorisation and related costs where applicable.
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • Optional hot-air balloon safari.
  • Excess baggage charges on the domestic flights.
  • Alcoholic drinks and beverages outside the camp's included meal plan.
  • Laundry, telephone calls, personal purchases and souvenirs.
  • Tips for drivers, camp staff and community hosts.
  • Nairobi accommodation before or after the safari.
  • Additional meals and activities outside the confirmed itinerary.
Before You Travel

Masai Mara Fly-In Safari FAQs

Answers about the flights, game drives, migration season and your camp stay.

1. Does the safari include flights from Nairobi?
Yes. Return light-aircraft flights between Wilson Airport and the Mara are included. Allow approximately 40 to 60 minutes for the flight, depending on the service and stops. The flights are scheduled services and can carry other passengers.
2. Are the game drives private?
Yes. The package includes a private 4x4 vehicle and English-speaking driver for your scheduled game drives. Your party can spend longer with sightings and discuss priorities directly with the driver. Reserve access rules still apply.
3. When should I travel for the Great Migration?
July to October is the main planning window for migration herds in the Mara. Rainfall and grazing affect their arrival, location and departure. Lions, elephants, giraffes and other resident animals can be seen throughout the year.
4. Will I see a Mara River crossing?
A crossing cannot be guaranteed. Wildebeest can gather beside the river and then move away without entering the water. Your driver follows the herds' location while keeping time for the rest of the reserve and its animals.
5. How much luggage can I take on the bush flight?
Pack in a soft bag and check the allowance on your confirmed ticket. Safarilink's Mara allowance is 15 kg per person, including hand luggage. The operating airline's rules apply to your flight. Tell us about large camera bags or extra luggage before travel.
6. Where do we stay during the safari?
All 3 nights are at Mara Intrepids Camp beside the Talek River. Staying in the same camp keeps packing and transfers to a minimum. Your quotation confirms the tent arrangement and availability. Any alternative camp is agreed before the safari is confirmed.
7. Can I add a balloon safari?
Yes. A sunrise balloon safari can replace the morning game drive on Day 3 at an additional cost. It includes an early transfer and the operator's planned post-flight breakfast. Availability, weather conditions and operator participation rules determine whether the flight runs.
8. Can I connect to an international flight on Day 4?
Yes, when there is enough time between the Mara flight and your international departure. Wilson Airport is separate from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Allow for delays, baggage collection, the road transfer and check-in. Send both flight schedules before confirming the connection.
Your Mara Safari Starts Here

Fly to the plains. Stay for the sightings.

Share your dates, group size and Nairobi travel plans. BLS Safaris will coordinate your flights, 3 camp nights, private game drives and Maasai community visit.

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