3-Day Classic Masai Mara Flying Safari – Designed for the Curious Traveler
This short but unforgettable Masai Mara flying safari is perfect for anyone longing to escape the city, reconnect with nature, and experience Kenya’s iconic plains with ease and comfort. You’ll fly directly from Nairobi to the Mara, settling into the warm hospitality of Tipilikwani Mara Camp, a luxury tented haven set along the Talek River.
Over three unhurried days, you’ll enjoy sweeping savannah views, unfiltered encounters with the Big 5, and golden sunsets that remind you why the Masai Mara is one of Africa’s most loved destinations. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, with friends, or on a quick getaway, this journey offers the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and authentic safari magic.
Availability is limited, especially for flights and lodges — reach out today to check availability.
If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your needs.
Add-on experiences can be arranged on request (e.g., balloon rides, cultural visits, extra nights).
Tour Highlights
Fly from Nairobi to the Masai Mara for maximum comfort and more time on safari
Stay at Tipilikwani Mara Camp, a luxury tented camp with prime riverfront views
Enjoy Big 5 game drives across Kenya’s most iconic wildlife reserve
Witness abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, and seasonal wildebeest herds
Optional hot-air balloon safari over the Mara plains
Optional visit to a traditional Maasai village
Seamless transfers from start to finish — everything taken care of for you
Tour Map
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 5 years
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Day 1
Nairobi ➝ Masai Mara National Reserve
Your journey begins with a warm welcome in Nairobi. We’ll pick you up from your hotel or the international airport and transfer you to Wilson Airport for your morning flight (approx. 45 minutes) to the world-famous Masai Mara. As you descend, the patchwork plains and winding rivers set the tone for the adventure ahead.
Upon landing, your guide will meet you right on the airstrip for a short en-route game drive to Tipilikwani Mara Camp. Arrive in time for lunch, settle into your luxury tent, and breathe in the wild air before heading out for your first afternoon game drive. This is often the moment guests see their first lions or elephants — an unforgettable beginning. Return to camp for dinner and a peaceful night under the Mara skies.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Airport transfer + local flight + game drive vehicle
Accommodation
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Day 2
Full-Day Safari in the Masai Mara
Wake up to the sounds of the bush as you set off on an early morning game drive, the best time to catch predators still active from the night. Your guide will help you track lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and vast herds scattered across the savannah. Midday is spent relaxing at the camp or enjoying views by the river.
In the afternoon, return to the reserve for another game drive, capturing golden-hour photos as the sun melts over the plains. For those wishing to elevate the experience, you can book a sunrise hot-air balloon safari or a visit to a local Maasai village for cultural insight (additional cost).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Game drive vehicle
Accommodation
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara ➝ Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a final, unhurried morning in the Mara before checking out. Your driver will transfer you to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi (approx. 45 minutes). Upon landing, we’ll be waiting to transfer you either to your hotel or to the international airport for your onward journey.
It may be a short safari, but the memories — the stillness of sunrise, the thrill of wildlife, and the comfort of camp — will stay with you long after you leave.
Meals: Breakfast
Transport: Game drive vehicle + local flight + airport transfer
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)
Important to know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 3 are free.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo 1 room | 2 people 1 room |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025 | 1,792 | 1,560 |
| Dec 24, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026 | 2,408 | 1,982 |
| Jan 4, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | 1,792 | 1,480 |