Destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Flight time: 1.5 to 2 hours from Mombasa/Malindi
Return flight: included
Accommodation: full board lodge or tented camp
Game drives: 4 to 5 safaris over 3 days
Best time to go: year-round. Great Migration: July to October
7:00 to 8:00am Pick-up from your coastal hotel
8:30 to 9:30am Arrival at the airport, flight check-in
9:30 to 11:30am Scenic flight to the Maasai Mara
11:30am Landing at the Mara airstrip, meet your guide
11:30am to 1:00pm Safari en route to camp
1:00 to 2:30pm Lunch at camp, settle in
3:30 to 6:30pm Afternoon safari
7:30pm Dinner and overnight at camp
6:00 to 6:30am Wake-up, coffee/tea
6:30 to 9:30am Sunrise safari, the best time to see wildlife
9:30 to 10:30am Breakfast at camp
10:30am to 12:30pm Mid-morning safari or rest
12:30 to 2:00pm Lunch at camp
2:00 to 4:00pm Rest, the hottest part of the day
4:00 to 6:30pm Late afternoon safari
7:30pm Dinner and overnight at camp
Hot air balloon safari: 450 to 550 USD per person. A sunrise flight over the Mara, followed by a champagne breakfast out in the bush.
Maasai village visit: meet the local community and learn more about their culture and traditional dances.
6:00 to 6:30am Wake-up, coffee/tea
6:30 to 9:00am Final morning safari
9:00 to 10:00am Breakfast at camp
10:00 to 11:00am Transfer to the airstrip
11:00am to 1:00pm Return flight to the coast
1:00 to 2:00pm Transfer to your hotel
2:00pm Arrival at your hotel, the rest of the afternoon free on the beach
Best time to visit:
Is flying worth it? For first-time visitors and those short on time, absolutely. You save two full days of driving and get 4 to 5 game drives instead of 2 to 3.
Children: welcome. Many camps have family rooms and special children’s rates.
Private vehicle: most packages use shared vehicles (6 to 8 guests). A private vehicle is available for a supplement (300 to 400 USD per day).
Hot air balloon safari: book ahead, spots fill up fast during peak season.
The Maasai Mara is 570 km from Mombasa by road, roughly 7 to 8 hours of driving each way. Flying changes the whole experience:
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