A genuine weekend safari, built around a light aircraft transfer to keep the road-driving time to a minimum and maximise actual time in the reserve. Under an hour in the air from Nairobi (Wilson Airport) puts you in the Mara with most of the first afternoon still ahead of you.
Detailed Itinerary
Fly to Maasai Mara
A scheduled light aircraft flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, landing at one of the Mara’s airstrips, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Full Day Game Drives
Morning and afternoon game drives for the Big Five and, seasonally, Great Migration river crossings.
As above
Morning Game Drive, Fly Back to Nairobi
A final morning game drive before an afternoon flight back to Nairobi.
Permits & Costs
| Maasai Mara park entry | ~$80 per person per day |
| Light aircraft transfer (both ways) | Required, quoted separately |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers with genuinely limited time — a real weekend — who want to maximise actual safari time rather than spend it on the road.
Tour Includes
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry fees & airstrip transfers
Tour Excludes
- Light aircraft fare
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is flying worth the extra cost for just 3 days?
Genuinely, yes — the road transfer alone takes 5–6 hours each way, which would consume most of a 3-day trip.
What’s included at the lodge?
Full board accommodation with game drives included, in either a mid-range or luxury tented camp depending on your choice.
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