Staying at Kambu Mara Camp (Near Sekenani Gate)
Enjoy a seamless, time-saving, and immersive safari experience with this 3-day Masai Mara flying package. Fly directly from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the heart of the Masai Mara, land at a nearby airstrip, and continue your adventure in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with an expert driver-guide—all while staying at the nature-immersed Kambu Mara Camp, just 10–15 minutes from Sekenani Gate.
This safari is perfect for travelers who want to maximize time in the Reserve, avoid long road transfers, and enjoy a comfortable, authentic tented camp setting at excellent value.
🗂️ Safari Snapshot
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Start & End: Nairobi – Wilson Airport
- Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Kambu Mara Camp (Full Board)
- Transport: Return flights + private 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Airstrips: Ol Seki / Keekorok / Ol Kiombo (depending on availability)
🧭 About the Masai Mara National Reserve
The Masai Mara is one of the world’s most renowned wildlife reserves—home to the Big Five, vast savannah plains, iconic predator sightings, and the Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Size: ~1,510 km²
- Altitude: 1,500–2,200m
- Ecosystems: Open grasslands, acacia woodland, riverine forests
- Key Rivers: Talek River, Mara River
- Notable Areas: Sekenani Plains, Keekorok region, Olkiombo, Paradise Plains, Double Crossing
🗺️ About the Great Migration
If you travel between July and October, you may witness the world-famous Mara River crossings, where huge herds of wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters. Outside the migration season, the Mara still offers year-round big-cat sightings and exceptional wildlife density.
✈️ Flight Details – Nairobi to Masai Mara
- Departure Airport: Wilson Airport, Nairobi
- Flight Duration: Approx. 45 minutes
- Baggage Allowance: 15 kg (soft bags only)
- Arrival Airstrips: Keekorok, Ol Kiombo, or Ol Seki, depending on your camp’s proximity
Upon landing, your driver-guide will be waiting at the airstrip with a pop-up roof Land Cruiser for immediate game viewing.
🚙 Meet & Continue by 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
Your safari vehicle includes:
- Pop-up roof for 360° viewing
- Forward-facing seats
- Cooler box with drinking water
- Binoculars (on request)
- Professional English-speaking guide
🗺️ 3-Day Masai Mara Flying Safari – Detailed Itinerary
📍 Day 1 – Fly from Nairobi to Masai Mara + Afternoon Game Drive
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM: Check-In at Wilson Airport
Arrive at Wilson Airport for check-in, meet your handling team, and prepare for your scenic bush flight.
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: Flight to Masai Mara
Take off over Nairobi National Park, Athi plains, and into the sweeping Mara ecosystem.
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Arrival & Airstrip Pick-Up
Your guide meets you right on the airstrip. Load your bags, enjoy a short briefing, and begin a mini-game drive en route to camp.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Drive to Kambu Mara Camp
Keep an eye out for giraffes, zebras, and elephants before reaching camp.
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Check-In & Relax
Welcome briefing, settle into your tent, enjoy tea/coffee, and soak in the natural surroundings.
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch at Camp
Freshly prepared Kenyan and continental meals served at the dining area.
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Afternoon Game Drive
Your first official safari in the southeastern Mara:
- Sekenani plains – zebra, topi, gazelles, giraffes
- Keekorok area – elephants, buffalo
- High chance of lions or cheetahs in open plains
Return to camp during golden light, with sunset views over the acacia woodland.
7:30 PM – Dinner & Campfire
Enjoy a relaxed dinner followed by stargazing around the fire.
Overnight: Kambu Mara Camp
📍 Day 2 – Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara (6 AM – 6 PM)
6:00 AM – 6:30 AM: Enter Sekenani Gate at Sunrise
Early entry maximizes wildlife viewing while predators are active.
6:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Sunrise Across Sekenani & Keekorok
Search for lions returning from hunts, cheetahs on mounds, hyenas, elephants, and grazing plains game.
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Central Plains & Predator Territory
Explore classic big-cat hotspots around Keekorok, Olkiombo, or Hammerkop plains (flexible routing).
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Midday Viewing Near Water Points
Look for elephants, hippos, giraffes, and raptors as temperatures rise.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Picnic Lunch in the Bush
Enjoy lunch under a shaded acacia or riverbank viewpoint.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Afternoon Loop Through Central Mara
Excellent for elephants, giraffes, topi, elands, and resting lions.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Golden Hour & Exit
Prime time for big-cat activity. Return to camp via Sekenani.
Overnight: Kambu Mara Camp
📍 Day 3 – Optional Morning Game Drive or Village Visit + Fly Back to Nairobi
6:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Optional Morning Game Drive
If park tickets allow, enjoy a short sunrise drive focusing on predators, elephants, and plains game.
OR
Maasai Village Visit (Outside the Reserve)
Spend 1–1.5 hours learning about Maasai traditions, beadwork, and homestead life.
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Breakfast & Check-Out
Enjoy a relaxed final breakfast at camp.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Transfer to Airstrip + Short Game Drive
Depart camp, enjoy a last glimpse of wildlife on your way to the airstrip.
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Flight to Nairobi
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Arrival at Wilson Airport
Meet your transfer driver or continue to your next destination.
🦁 Wildlife You Can Expect to See
- Lions (very high probability)
- Cheetahs on open plains
- Leopards in riverine forests
- Elephants & buffalo
- Hyenas & jackals
- Giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, topi, hartebeest
- Hippos & crocodiles (river loops)
- 450+ bird species including vultures, raptors & secretary birds
🏕️ Where You Stay – Kambu Mara Camp (Near Sekenani Gate)
A nature-immersed, budget-friendly tented camp offering:
- Comfortable tents with proper beds & linens
- Private or shared bathrooms with hot showers
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Solar power for charging
- Campfire area under the stars
- Short guided bush walks in the camp’s surroundings
🍽️ Meals & Dining
Your stay includes all meals:
- Day 1: Lunch + Dinner
- Day 2: Breakfast + Packed Lunch + Dinner
- Day 3: Breakfast
Vegetarian/vegan meals available on request.
🎈 Optional Add-On Activities
- Hot-air balloon safari (1-hour flight + champagne breakfast)
- Maasai village cultural visit
- Guided nature/bird walk
- Extra game drives
🎟️ Park Entry & Conservation Fees
Park tickets are paid separately via eCitizen.
- Non-resident adult: $100 per adult for Jan – Jun period and $200 per adult in Jul – Dec period
- Child (9–17): discounted rate
- Under 9: free
💰 What’s Included
- Return flights Nairobi ↔ Masai Mara
- Airstrip pick-up & drop-off
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- All game drives (full-day + optional morning)
- Full-board accommodation at Kambu Mara Camp
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Professional safari driver-guide
❌ What’s Excluded
- Park entry fees
- Hot-air balloon safari
- Maasai village visit
- Tips & personal expenses
- Drinks not included in meal plan
- Travel insurance
📅 Best Time to Take a Flying Safari
- Peak (Jul–Oct): Migration & river crossings
- Green season (Nov–Jun): Fewer crowds, excellent big-cat sightings, lush landscapes
- Rainy months (Apr–May): Best value prices
💳 Booking & Payment
- 50% deposit required to secure flights & camp
- Remaining balance payable before departure
- Payment via Pesapal, card, or MPesa
🛡️ Cancellation Policy
Standard Kambu Mara Camp policy applies:
- 31+ days: Full refund
- 15–30 days: 50% refund
- 8–14 days: 25% refund
- Within 7 days: No refund
📩 How to Book Your Flying Safari
To book or request a quote, email:
Bookings@MasaiMara.ke
Please share:
- Travel dates
- Number of adults & children
- Preferred departure time
- Special requests (diet, tent type, balloon safari, etc.)