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4 Days 3 Nights Luxury Fly - in Maasai Mara Safari

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FLYING SAFARI PACKAGE
Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights
Indicative Rate From USD 4,115 - USD 5,357
Meal Plan Fullboard
Safari Overview

Discover the magic of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destination with this 4 Days 3 Nights Luxury Fly-in Maasai Mara Safari, featuring an unforgettable stay at the award-winning Mara Intrepids Camp. Designed for travelers seeking comfort, exclusivity, and exceptional wildlife encounters, this luxury safari combines scheduled flights, elegant accommodation, personalized service, and expertly guided game drives to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime African safari experience.

Instead of spending long hours driving from Nairobi, you'll enjoy a scenic flight from Wilson Airport directly into the Maasai Mara, reducing travel time and allowing you to spend more time exploring Kenya's most famous wildlife reserve. From the air, admire breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley, rolling hills, winding rivers, and endless savannah before landing in the heart of the Maasai Mara.

Nestled along the banks of the Talek River, Mara Intrepids Camp is one of the Maasai Mara's premier luxury safari camps. The camp offers spacious luxury tents with private verandas overlooking the river, exceptional cuisine, warm Kenyan hospitality, and direct access to some of the reserve's richest wildlife habitats. The surrounding area is renowned for its year-round abundance of wildlife, including the famous Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species.

Between July and October, guests also have the opportunity to witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, when more than two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross between Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara in one of the world's greatest natural spectacles.

Throughout your stay, experienced professional safari guides will lead exciting game drives in custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles, sharing their extensive knowledge of the ecosystem, wildlife behavior, and Maasai culture. Whether you are celebrating a honeymoon, planning a family holiday, or fulfilling your lifelong dream of an African safari, this luxury fly-in package promises unforgettable memories from beginning to end.

Day by Day

Trip Itinerary.

Day 1

Nairobi-Fly to Masai Mara National Park-Afternoon Safari

Your luxury safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or residence in Nairobi by our professional driver-guide. You will be transferred to Wilson Airport, Kenya's domestic safari aviation hub, where you will check in for your scheduled flight to the Maasai Mara.

Luggage Allowance:
Kindly note that safari flights operate using light aircraft. Each passenger is allowed a maximum luggage allowance of 15 kilograms (33 lbs), including hand luggage. Soft-sided duffel bags are strongly recommended, as hard-shell suitcases cannot be accommodated in the aircraft's luggage compartments.

After a scenic 45 to 60-minute flight, you'll arrive at one of the Maasai Mara's airstrips, where your professional safari guide will warmly welcome you.

Without wasting any time, your safari begins immediately with an exciting game drive en route to Mara Intrepids Camp. Keep your camera ready as lions resting beneath acacia trees, elephants grazing across the plains, graceful giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species are frequently spotted even before reaching camp.

Upon arrival, you'll receive a warm welcome from the camp staff before checking into your luxurious safari tent overlooking the Talek River. Enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch prepared using fresh local ingredients before taking time to relax and soak in the tranquil surroundings.

Later in the afternoon, depart for your first official game drive through the Maasai Mara National Reserve. As temperatures cool, wildlife becomes increasingly active, providing excellent opportunities to observe predators beginning their evening hunt while herbivores gather on the open plains.

Return to camp just before sunset to enjoy refreshing drinks, followed by a sumptuous dinner served in the elegant dining area. Spend the evening relaxing around the campfire while listening to the sounds of the African wilderness before retiring for the night.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Mara Intrepids Camp

Masai Mara Mara Intrepid Tented Camp Air
Day 2

Morning and Afternoon Game drives

Wake before sunrise for an unforgettable early morning game drive, widely regarded as the best time to witness the Maasai Mara at its most active. As the golden light spreads across the savannah, predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs are often still hunting, while elephants, giraffes, and antelope begin another day across the endless plains.

Your knowledgeable safari guide will help track wildlife while sharing fascinating insights into animal behavior, ecology, and the unique ecosystem of the Maasai Mara.

Return to camp for a leisurely breakfast overlooking the Talek River.

The remainder of the morning is yours to enjoy the luxurious amenities of Mara Intrepids Camp. Relax by the swimming pool, enjoy a refreshing beverage from the lounge, book a spa treatment (optional), read from your private veranda while watching wildlife along the river, or simply embrace the peaceful surroundings.

Following a delicious lunch, head back into the reserve for another exciting afternoon game drive exploring different sections of the Maasai Mara.

As the sun begins to set, enjoy a traditional African sundowner at a scenic viewpoint where you'll sip your favorite drink while admiring one of Africa's most spectacular sunsets.

Return to camp for another exquisite dinner before spending a peaceful evening under the stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Mara Intrepids Camp

Masai Mara Road
Day 3

Full-Day Safari & Mara River Exploration

After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for an exciting full-day safari adventure, allowing you to explore the deeper and more remote regions of the Maasai Mara.

This immersive experience maximizes wildlife viewing opportunities as you travel across diverse habitats including open grasslands, seasonal rivers, acacia woodlands, and rolling hills.

One of today's highlights is visiting the famous Mara River, home to enormous Nile crocodiles and pods of hippos. During the Great Wildebeest Migration season (July to October), this river becomes the stage for one of nature's greatest spectacles as thousands of wildebeest and zebras attempt dramatic river crossings while predators wait nearby.

Your experienced guide will position the vehicle strategically to maximize photographic opportunities while ensuring a safe and respectful wildlife viewing experience.

Lunch will be enjoyed at a designated picnic site surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness before continuing your afternoon exploration.

Guests seeking an even more extraordinary experience may choose an optional Hot Air Balloon Safari (available at an additional cost). Floating silently above the Maasai Mara at sunrise provides breathtaking panoramic views of wildlife and landscapes before concluding with a champagne bush breakfast.

Return to Mara Intrepids Camp in the late afternoon where you can relax before enjoying your final gourmet dinner and sharing unforgettable safari stories around the campfire.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Mara Intrepids Camp

Masai Mara Road
Day 4

Morning Safari – Flight Back to Nairobi

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast while taking in your final views of the Maasai Mara.

Depending on your flight schedule, you may embark on a short morning game drive, providing one last opportunity to spot wildlife before departing this incredible wilderness.

After checking out, your guide will transfer you to the nearby airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi.

During the return flight, enjoy spectacular aerial views of Kenya's breathtaking landscapes before landing at Wilson Airport.

Upon arrival, our representative will transfer you to your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your onward international flight, marking the end of your unforgettable luxury Maasai Mara safari.

Meals: Breakfast

Masai Mara Air
Safari planning information

What's included.

  • 3 Nights accommodation
  • Meals on Full Board
  • Return flight tickets(NBO-KEU-NBO)
  • Comprehensive game drives in Maasai Mara
  • Services of a professional English speaking driver guide
  • Return private airstrip transfers
  • Guided nature walk
  • Enough bottle drinking water during the safari
  • All government taxes
  • Use and access of hotel faciliites

What's excluded.

  • International flights
  • Extra activities(Balloon safari
  • Masai Village Visit)
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything else not mentioned
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