Safarilink Flights

1. Flight Schedule

Safarilink offers multiple daily flights from Wilson Airport to all main Maasai Mara airstrips (including Ol Kiombo, Keekorok, Mara North, and more). While the exact timetable may vary due to bush routing and season, the core features are:

Frequency: Multiple flights daily, year-round.
Multi-Airstrip Routing: Flights often make stops at several Mara airstrips, so actual arrival times at your camp/lodge may vary.
Minimum Pax: Minimum of 2 passengers per airstrip required for flights to operate. In low season, minimums may rise to 4.

Tip: Always confirm your lodge’s airstrip and the exact pickup time the day before your journey.

2. 2025 Fares and Discounts

Route	One Way (Nett)	Return (Nett)	Taxes (OW/RTN)	Total One Way	Total Return
Wilson–Mara	$230.60	$376.70	$15 / $30	$245.60	$406.70

Children (2–11 years): 75% of adult fare.
Group Fares:
- 12–20 pax: 20% off published fare
- Above 20 pax: 25% off published fare
Multi-Sector Discounts:
- 3–4 sectors: 15% off Y-class
- 5+ sectors: 20% off Y-class
  (Taxes not discounted; all discounts require single booking reference)

3. Baggage Allowance & Excess Policy

Standard Allowance: 15 kg (including hand luggage), soft bags only.
Excess Baggage:
- $3.50/kg for domestic sectors.
- Pre-purchase option: 1–10 kg for $50, 11–20 kg for $80, 21–30 kg for $145 (up to 96 hrs before flight).
- Freight seat: Book an extra seat to guarantee 75 kg additional baggage (full adult fare applies).
Tip: If you plan to bring extra camera equipment or gear, pre-book excess for best value.

4. Booking, Cancellations & Changes

Cancellation Policy:
- Free up to 30 days before travel
- $50 per person within 30–7 days
- 100% charge within 7 days
  (More restrictive policies during Easter and December holiday periods)
Amendments:
- Free if >7 days before travel; $50 within 7–1 days; 100% charge within 24 hours.
- Name changes/re-routing allowed on unused tickets for $30 fee.
Ticket Validity: One year from the date of first travel.

5. Connections, Extensions & Cross-Border

Mara–Serengeti: Through-fares to Tanzania’s Serengeti via Migori & Tarime. Includes road transfer and connecting flight on partner airlines.
Circuit Travel: Safarilink’s extensive network allows you to combine Mara with other top safari spots—Amboseli, Nanyuki, Samburu, Lewa, Lamu, Diani, and more—on a single booking for discounted circuit rates.
Minimums for Extensions: Some connecting flights require 4+ passengers, especially in low season.

6. Practical Travel Tips

Check-in: 60 minutes before departure at Wilson; 30 minutes at bush airstrips.
Bag Requirements: Soft-sided luggage is essential for storage on smaller bush aircraft.
Confirm Airstrip: Safarilink services multiple Mara airstrips—always confirm your lodge/camp’s correct drop-off before booking.
Plan Early: Book ahead for high season (June–October, December–February).

7. Why Choose Safarilink for the Mara?

Reputation: Kenya’s longest-established bush airline, renowned for reliability and local expertise.
Flexibility: Generous cancellation/change windows; options for groups, circuits, and families.
Network: The widest schedule to the Mara and easy connections across Kenya’s parks and the greater East Africa region.
Extras: Competitive group and circuit rates, fair excess baggage options, and seamless partner airline connections for cross-border safaris.

Summary Table: Safarilink Mara Flights (2025)

Departure	Arrival	Typical Times	Fare (OW/RTN)	Baggage	Notes
Wilson	Mara	Multiple daily	$245.60 / $406.70	15 kg	Daily, min 2 pax/airstrip
Mara	Wilson	Multiple daily	$245.60 / $406.70	15 kg	Daily, min 2 pax/airstrip

Pro Tips:

Always double-check your camp’s airstrip and coordinate transfers.
Ask about circuit/multi-sector rates if visiting more than one park.
Consider group rates if traveling as a family or with friends.

If staying at Kambu Mara Camp, don’t pay the rack rate. Send an email to bookings@kambucampers.com to benefit from discounted flight rates.