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Masai Mara National Reserve Day Trip

The ultimate day safari — fly in, game drive, fly out

1 days 2–12 people Featured Tours · Popular Tours

Tour Highlights

  • Fly from Wilson Airport directly into Maasai Mara
  • Full-day game drive in a luxury 4×4 with pop-up roof
  • Spot the Big Five — lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino
  • Lunch at a camp inside the reserve (or picnic)
  • Return scenic flight to Nairobi with airstrip transfer

Overview

Experience the ultimate Maasai Mara day trip by flight, perfect for those short on time. Fly from Nairobi (Wilson Airport) to Maasai Mara, enjoy a full-day game drive in the wildlife-rich reserve, spot the Big Five, and witness breathtaking landscapes. Conclude with a scenic flight back, making it a seamless adventure. The Mara covers approximately 1,510 square kilometres and is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, leopard, rhinoceros, cheetahs, giraffes, and countless bird species.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nairobi

    Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel at the agreed time, drive to Wilson Airport for your flight to Maasai Mara. On arrival, enjoy a full-day game drive across the reserve's iconic savannah. Lunch is served at one of the Mara camps or as a picnic. After game viewing, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Nairobi, where our team will transfer you to your hotel or JKIA for an onward flight.

    Lunch N/A (day trip)

What's Included

  • Airport/hotel transfers in Nairobi
  • Return flight Nairobi–Maasai Mara
  • Game drive in a luxury 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Park entry fees
  • Lunch at Mara camp or picnic lunch
  • Water during the trip
  • All government taxes

Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Anything not mentioned above

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this suitable for people on a transit stopover?

Yes — this day trip is ideal for travellers with a single full day in Nairobi, including those on layovers.

What time does the day start and end?

Pick-up times depend on your Nairobi location and flight schedules. The Jadestone team will confirm exact times on booking.

More from this journey

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