AirKenya offers multiple daily flights, serving all major airstrips in the Maasai Mara (including Ol Kiombo, Keekorok, Mara North, Musiara, and others). Timings may vary depending on routing, but the published schedule is:
Flight No.
From
To
Departure
Arrival
P2 851
Wilson
Mara
07:30
08:10
P2 853
Wilson
Mara
10:30
11:10
P2 951
Wilson
Mara
14:00
14:40
P2 852
Mara
Wilson
08:15
09:45
P2 854
Mara
Wilson
11:15
13:00
P2 952
Mara
Wilson
14:45
16:15
Special Offer: The 07:30 Wilson ā Mara and 14:45 Mara ā Wilson flights may have special promo rates.
Daily Service: Minimum 2 passengers per airstrip. The service operates every day, year-round, though minimum numbers may rise during low season.
Multi-Airstrip Routing: Flights may stop at several Mara airstrips, so actual arrival time at your camp may vary. Always check with AirKenya or your camp for precise pickup/drop-off times.
2. Fares and Discounts (2025 Contract Rates)
Route
One Way
Return
Baggage Allowance
WilsonāMara
$230
$405
15 kg per person
Circuit & Group Discounts:
Multi-sector itineraries (three or more flights) and groups are eligible for attractive discountsāup to 20ā25% for larger bookings.
Childrenās Fares: Usually 75% of the adult fare (ages 2ā11).
Taxes and Surcharges: Usually included in quoted fares, but confirm at booking.
3. Baggage Allowance & Excess Policy
Standard: 15 kg total (including hand luggage), soft bags only.
Excess:
$5 per extra kilo (domestic/international).
Advance purchase: 1ā10 kg extra for $50 (up to 48 hours before flight).
Freight seat: Buy an extra seat for 75 kg baggageāgreat for photographers or families.
Free baggage storage at Wilson; branded soft bags for sale ($20).
4. Connections & Seamless Safaris
Guaranteed Connections:
AirKenya connects seamlessly to regional networks (AeroLink in Uganda, Regional Air in Tanzania).
Direct through-routes to Serengeti, Amboseli, Lewa, Nanyuki, Samburu, Meru, and even Entebbe, Ugandaāideal for cross-country safaris.
Sample MaraāSerengeti Connection:
Daily flights via Migori/Tarime, with ground transfer arranged by AirKenya.
5. Check-in, Timing & Travel Tips
Check-in:
60 minutes before departure at Wilson; 30 minutes at bush airstrips.
Seasonality:
High Season: 21 Decā28 Feb, 1 Junā31 Oct.
Low Season: 1 Marā31 May, 1 Novā15 Dec. (Minimum passenger numbers may be higher in low season.)
Booking:
Book as early as possible in peak months (JuneāOctober, DecāFeb).
Confirm which airstrip your lodge/camp uses, as this affects pickup.
6. Booking, Changes & Cancellations
Refund/Change Policy:
Generally refundable with advance notice; stricter rules apply closer to departure.
Name changes and re-routing are permitted on unused tickets for a fee.
