2-Day Masai Mara Fly-In Safari | Big Five Quick Escape
Quick Luxury Air Safari
Skip the six-hour drive and soar over the Great Rift Valley's dramatic escarpments straight into the heart of the Masai Mara. A scenic bush-plane landing sets the tone for this stylish two-day escape — expect Big Five encounters in a private 4x4, lion prides sprawled across golden plains, cheetahs scanning the horizon, and hippos surfacing in the Mara River. Premium lodge or tented camp accommodation puts you inside the reserve, ready for dawn drives when the savannah comes alive. Maximum wildlife, minimum travel time — this fly-in safari is designed for those who want the full Mara experience without losing a day on the road.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Fly Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
7:30 AM. Check in at Wilson Airport, Nairobi's bush-flying hub. The small Cessna climbs over the city and within minutes the Great Rift Valley spreads below — ancient volcanic craters, patchwork farmland, and the distant shimmer of soda lakes. As the aircraft descends toward the Mara airstrip, golden grasslands stretch to the horizon.
Your driver-guide meets you on the tarmac with a private 4x4 Land Cruiser, and game viewing starts immediately. The drive to your luxury tented camp is itself a safari — zebra herds part as you pass, and your guide scans for big cats. Check in, settle into your tent, and enjoy lunch with savannah views.
The afternoon game drive pushes into the reserve's heart. The Mara holds one of Africa's highest lion concentrations, and your guide knows where the prides rest. We cruise the Talek River banks where hippos wallow and crocodiles bask, then sweep across the open plains as light turns golden. Return to camp for sunset drinks and dinner under the African sky.
Morning Safari & Fly to Nairobi
5:45 AM. Rise before the sun for your final game drive. Cool air streams through the open vehicle as your guide drives into the half-light — hyenas lope toward their dens, and you may catch a leopard silhouetted against first light.
As the sun breaks the horizon, the plains come alive. Wildebeest and zebra move, Thomson's gazelles spring through dewy grass, and birds of prey take to warming thermals. Your guide targets key sighting areas — the kopjes where cheetahs survey the plains, and marsh edges where lion prides prepare for morning hunts.
Return to camp by 8:30 AM for a full breakfast. Check out, then your guide drives to the airstrip for your late-morning return flight. Board the aircraft and watch the Mara recede — the winding river, scattered herds, the vast golden carpet of savannah.
Touch down at Wilson Airport before lunch. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for onward flights, or head to your city hotel. Two days, one night — proof that the shortest Mara safari can deliver extraordinary encounters.
ℹ️ IMPORTANT PRICING INFORMATION
Advertised safari prices are based on regular seasonal rates and may vary depending on accommodation category, availability, and travel dates at time of booking. Expect marginal price variations based on specific accommodation choices and safari seasons.
Package rates may be subject to supplementary charges during peak periods including Easter, Christmas, New Year, Great Migration season, and public holidays, as accommodation providers impose seasonal surcharges. Easter supplements may also apply to selected properties during the Easter weekend. Any applicable supplements will be clearly communicated and included in your final quotation before confirmation of booking.
Prices are in USD Per Person Sharing in a double/twin en-suite room.
What's Included
- ✓Return bush flights as per itinerary
- ✓All airstrip transfers
- ✓Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- ✓Accommodation in economy, comfort, or luxury lodge/tented camp (your choice)
- ✓Game viewing drives as per itinerary
- ✓All park entrance fees
- ✓All meals on safari
- ✓Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
- ✓Government taxes and levies
What's Not Included
- ✗Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges
- ✗Items and services of a personal nature
- ✗Tips and gratuities
- ✗Optional hot air balloon safari ($460 per person)
- ✗Optional Maasai village visit ($25 per person)
Safari Seasons & Rates Guide
Package rates vary by season. Select a season in the pricing table below to view rates.
Safari Pricing
Prices per person sharing. Includes return flights from Nairobi.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $1,950 | $2,140 | $2,340 |
| 2 Persons | $1,280 | $1,410 | $1,540 |
| 3 Persons | $1,110 | $1,220 | $1,330 |
| 4 Persons | $1,020 | $1,120 | $1,220 |
| 5 Persons | $960 | $1,060 | $1,150 |
| 6-7 Persons | $920 | $1,010 | $1,100 |
| Single Room Supplement | $130 | $140 | $160 |
Prices are in USD per person sharing. Exact rates may vary based on specific accommodation choice and availability at time of booking. Contact us for a personalized quote.