Masai Mara Flying Package

Safari summary

This 5-day flying safari package offers a seamless and time-efficient way to experience the Masai Mara’s richest wildlife zones during the peak of the Great Wildebeest Migration. The journey combines scenic air travel from Nairobi with immersive game drives, dramatic river crossings, cultural interaction and internal flights - aerial safari experiences.

The safari begins at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, where guests check in for a scenic light aircraft flight over the Great Rift Valley. The flight provides breathtaking aerial views of escarpments, patchwork farmlands and open savannahs before landing at a private airstrip inside or near the Masai Mara.

Upon arrival, guests are met by their lodge or camp team and enjoy a short introductory game drive en route to the accommodation. After check-in, a warm lunch is served followed by time to relax and take in the surrounding wilderness.

In the afternoon, guests embark on their first game drive in the Masai Mara ecosystem. This introductory safari offers excellent chances of spotting elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and predators such as lions and cheetahs. During migration season (July–October), vast herds of wildebeest and zebras dominate the plains, creating a dramatic wildlife backdrop. The day ends with a sunset return to camp, dinner under the stars and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

After an early breakfast, guests depart with packed picnic lunches for a full-day safari focused on the legendary Mara River, the most iconic migration crossing point. The day is dedicated to tracking wildebeest herds as they gather nervously along the riverbanks, waiting to cross. Guests may witness one of nature’s most dramatic events as thousands of animals plunge into crocodile-infested waters, driven by instinct and survival.

The Mara River ecosystem also supports hippos, large Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffalo and predators such as lions and hyenas that follow the migrating herds closely. A scenic bush picnic lunch is arranged in a safe and picturesque location near the river, allowing guests to dine in the heart of the wilderness while surrounded by natural sounds and wildlife activity.

In the afternoon, the game drive continues across different sections of the reserve, tracking predator movements and migration routes. Your guide provides in-depth interpretation of animal behavior and ecosystem dynamics. The day concludes with a late afternoon return to camp, dinner and overnight stay.

The next morning begins with breakfast at the camp before heading out for a game drive in the Talek River region, another active migration corridor known for high predator concentration due to the abundance of prey. Guests follow migrating herds while observing lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other predators positioned along riverbanks and open plains, alongside elephants, buffalo and diverse birdlife.

After returning to camp for lunch and relaxation, the afternoon introduces a cultural experience with a visit to a traditional Maasai village (Manyatta). Guests are welcomed with traditional song and dance, learn about Maasai customs, warrior traditions, beadwork, and daily community life and have the opportunity to interact with locals and purchase handmade crafts. The evening is spent back at camp with dinner and relaxation under the African sky.

Before dawn, there is an optional hot air balloon safari offering a breathtaking sunrise flight over the Masai Mara. Guests float silently above the plains, observing wildlife from above before landing for a champagne bush breakfast set in the wilderness.

After returning to camp, the safari continues with a full-day game drive toward the Sand River region near the Kenya–Tanzania border. This area offers a more exclusive safari experience with fewer crowds, dramatic landscapes and active migration crossings. Wildlife sightings include elephants, giraffes, elands, hyenas and elusive predators such as leopards, lions and cheetahs following migrating herds.

A picnic lunch is enjoyed in the bush before continuing exploration through riverine forests and open plains during the golden afternoon light, ideal for photography. The day ends with a return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

The final morning begins with a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, allowing guests to enjoy the peaceful wilderness one last time. After check-out, a short en-route game drive offers a final wildlife viewing opportunity before transfer to the airstrip.

Guests then board their return flight to Nairobi, concluding the safari with sweeping aerial views of the landscapes below and lasting memories of the Masai Mara’s wildlife, rivers and cultural richness.

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About this tour

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Fine details

Safari highlights

• Helicopter | microlight | fixed wing
• Photography safari—with professional guide
• Bushman | tribal visits

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Internal flights
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Hot air balloons
• Laundry
• Tips and gratuities