3-Day Masai Mara Flying Safari | Luxury Kenya Wildlife Tour

The 3-day Masai Mara Flying Safari is a great choice for travelers who want to visit the Masai Mara without taking the long 5 to 6-hour road trip from Nairobi. This safari saves time and helps you avoid the tiredness that comes with long drives.

You will fly from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to the Masai Mara, a flight that takes about one hour. While in the Masai Mara for this Kenya safari holiday, you will see the Big Five animals, big cats, many bird species, and water areas such as the Mara River, where crocodiles often hunt wildebeests, zebras, and other antelopes coming to drink.

Highlights of the 3-Day Masai Mara Flying Safari

Fly from Nairobi to Masai Mara to save travel time
See the Big Five animals: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos
Enjoy game drives across open savanna plains
Witness the great wildebeest migration (seasonal)
Spot hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River
Optional hot air balloon ride over the park
Visit Nairobi attractions such as the National Museum and craft markets
Stay in comfortable lodges with all meals included

Brief 3-Day Masai Mara Flying Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Fly to Masai Mara National Reserve & Game Drive
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive
Day 3: Fly Back to Nairobi, City Tour & Departure

Detailed 3-Day Masai Mara Flying Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Fly to Masai Mara National Reserve & Game Drive

Upon arrival at the airport or from your hotel in Nairobi, your driver-guide will pick you up and transfer you to Wilson Airport for your flight to the Masai Mara.

When you land, your guide will welcome you and give a short briefing about the park, which is famous for the annual wildebeest migration. You will then start an evening game drive where you will see many animals and enjoy the calm atmosphere of the reserve. The drive will last about two hours before you return to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive

Wake up early around 6:15 a.m. for a full-day game drive. Your driver-guide will pack a lunch for you to enjoy in the bush. Animals are most active in the early morning and late evening, so you will have a morning game drive, a lunch break, and another drive later in the day.

If you visit during the migration season, you will witness the famous wildebeest migration. You may also see giraffes, lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, hippos, and many other animals. The open plains of the Masai Mara offer excellent opportunities for photography.

Day 3: Fly Back to Nairobi, City Tour & Departure

You can choose to start your morning with an optional hot air balloon ride for a beautiful view of the wildlife from above. After breakfast, you will take your flight back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi.

Upon arrival, your driver-guide will take you on a short city tour, where you can visit the National Museum, art centers, and craft markets. Later, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your departure, marking the end of your 3-day Masai Mara Flying Safari.