Flying to the Maasai Mara: The Smart Way to Begin a Safari

The Maasai Mara is one of the world's great wildlife destinations — but reaching it by road can mean the better part of a day behind the wheel. For travellers who want to spend their time watching the savannah rather than driving toward it, flying is the obvious choice.

More time where it matters

A flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport reaches the Mara's airstrips in well under an hour. That's hours of road transfer traded for a short, comfortable flight — and more time on game drives, at the lodge, or simply taking in the landscape.

A scenic arrival you won't forget

The journey becomes part of the safari. From the air, the Great Rift Valley gives way to the open plains of the Mara, with rivers, escarpments and — if you're lucky — herds moving below.

Aircraft built for the bush

Bush airstrips are short and often unpaved. Our turboprops, like the Cessna Grand Caravan, are designed precisely for these conditions, while helicopters can take you even closer — landing near camps and lodges that fixed-wing aircraft can't reach.

Effortless from start to finish

We coordinate the timing around your lodge and your plans, so your arrival is smooth and your safari begins without a hitch.

Planning a safari? Request a quote and let us handle the journey, so you can focus on the wild.