Best 3 Days Masai Mara Safari flying in Kenya

Experience an exhilarating Best 3-Day Masai Mara flying safari in Kenya, offering a remarkable opportunity to witness Africa’s Big Five species or the Great Migration in East Africa. The Masai Mara National Reserve is a component of the extensive Serengeti ecosystem, which extends into Tanzania. Three days in the Masai Mara Reserve provides a comprehensive experience of the savanna plains and offers remarkable wildlife encounters. This program emphasizes guided wildlife drives across various sectors of the Mara Reserve.

During a safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve, anticipate observing lions, elephants, leopards, cape buffaloes, cheetahs, warthogs, hyenas, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and more than 300 kinds of birds. Additional fauna to observe comprises jackals, elands, topis, gazelles, bat-eared foxes, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, among numerous others. The 3-Day Masai Mara Safari schedule is meticulously designed to align with your preferences. Your vacation intentions, whether economical, midrange, or luxury, are inconsequential. This journey commences and concludes in Nairobi. The firm will arrange a round-trip flight from Nairobi to Masai Mara and return.

This 3-day Masai Mara safari can incorporate a balloon safari and a visit to a Masai community upon request. If you are disinterested in flying, you may consider our basic 3-day Masai Mara safari plan, which includes road transfers. The itinerary includes a four-day safari to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. We offer an extended 8-day Uganda gorilla trekking and Masai Mara safari package, as well as a comparable 7-day Masai Mara and gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda. If you have limited time for the three-day excursion, please choose our condensed two-day Masai Mara safari package.

Detailed Itinerary of Best 3 Days Masai Mara Safari flying in Kenya

Day 1: Flight from Nairobi to Masai Mara Airstrip – Afternoon Safari Expedition

The Masai Mara National Reserve is located in southwestern Kenya, and today you will depart from Nairobi by airplane. A driver will get you from the airstrip at the reserve and transport you to the resort. Upon arrival at the resort, you will complete the check-in process and partake in lunch.

In the afternoon, you will commence a game drive to seek the remarkable fauna of the Mara Reserve. Your safari guide will be enthusiastic to showcase an array of animals, including the Big Five and many types of antelope. The game drives will provide several recollections, making it essential to fully embrace each encounter.

Options for Lodging

Luxury: Ashnil Mara Camp/Mara Maasai
Midrange: Zebra Plains/Mara Sopa Lodge.
Financial Plan: Julia’s Camp / Mara Fisi Camp

Meal plan: Comprehensive dining service (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).

Day 2: Enjoy a full-day wildlife viewing experience in the Masai Mara

Today is another opportunity to engage with the breathtaking wilderness of the Masai Mara National Reserve. A comprehensive wildlife tour of the Masai Mara provides remarkable vistas of wildlife during the 3-day Masai Mara flying tour, catering to early risers in the morning and late afternoon for nocturnal species as they commence their activities. The anticipated creatures during the game drives comprise buffaloes, bush elephants, cheetahs, elands, hyenas, impalas, jackals, leopards, lions, rhinos, Thomson’s gazelles, topis, wildebeests, and zebras.

In addition to large game and small mammals, the full-day game drive will provide opportunity to observe diverse bird species, including African paradise flycatchers, Kori bustards, ostriches, saddle-billed storks, southern ground hornbills, and woodland kingfishers. A lunch intermission will be scheduled in the woods prior to resuming the exploration of the park in the evening.

Accommodation Alternatives

Luxury: Ashnil Mara Camp/Mara Maasai
Midrange: Zebra Plains/Mara Sopa Lodge.
Financial Plan: Julia’s Camp / Mara Fisi Camp

Meal plan: Comprehensive dining service (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).

Day 3: Morning game drive followed by flight to Nairobi for departure.

This will be the ultimate day to explore the spectacular nature of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Subsequent to breakfast, stow all your luggage in your tourist vehicle. A last game drive will precede your transfer to the airstrip for your journey back to Nairobi. This game drive will be conducted in sections of the park that were not explored in prior days. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be transported to either the hotel or the airport.

Conclusion of the safari

The 3 Days Masai Mara Flying Safari Includes:-

All park entry fees to the Masai Mara Reserve
Accommodation for 2 nights with meals
Comfortable travel by road in our classic 4×4 vehicle.
Services of a professional English-speaking Kenyan Guide.
Driver/Guide allowances and fuel
Two-way flight from Jomo Kenyatta to an Airstrip in Masai Mara
Airport transfers in Nairobi Kenya
Bottled drinking water

The Safari Excludes

Visas
International Flight tickets
Passport expenses
Tips
Telephone Calls made by you
Insurance expenses
All optional safari activities as per this travel plan
Any additional lodge/accommodation expense before/after the trip.

How to get to Masai Mara National Reserve

The Masai Mara National Reserve is accessible by road from Nairobi City. The travel requires a maximum of 5 hours. Visitors may also utilize domestic planes to access one of the numerous airstrips situated within the Masai Mara Reserve as part of a three-day flying package. The active airstrips serving the Maasai Mara are Angama Airstrip, Keekorok Airstrip, Kichwa Tembo Airstrip, Musiara Airstrip, Ngerende Airstrip, and Serena Airstrip.

The active access points to Masai Mara are Musiara Airstrip, Oloolaimutia, Oloololo Airstrip, Sand River Gate, Sekenani, and Talek Airstrip. Access to the area is readily available via the gate nearest to your lodge or camp. Our guides and drivers are knowledgeable and can determine the appropriate access gate based on the lodge’s location.

What to Pack

Always contemplate minimal packing for your safari in the Masai Mara. The packing list must include a first aid kit, binoculars, bottled water, comfy socks, additional camera batteries, insect repellent, memory cards, neutral-colored clothing, snacks, a camera, sturdy footwear, sun protection, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Other Things to do

During your vacation to the Masai Mara National Reserve, anticipate engaging in activities beyond standard game drives. Additional safari activities encompass hot air balloon excursions, visits to Maasai villages, and jungle hikes, among others. Incorporating additional safari excursions may necessitate the reservation of extra days.