Masai Mara Flying Safaris – 45 Minutes from Nairobi, Big Five & Great Migration | 3 Days 2 Nights
Wildlife and Nature
Kenya Flying Safaris
Mara Sopa, Sarova or Serena Lodge
Kenya Flying Safaris
There are two ways to get to the Masai Mara. The road takes 6 hours - dusty, bumpy, and beautiful in its own way, but six hours. The plane takes 45 minutes. One minute you are watching Nairobi's skyline disappear beneath the wing. The next, you are crossing the Rift Valley escarpment — one of the most dramatic aerial views in the world — and then the Mara opens up below you: endless golden grassland, the Mara River cutting through it, and somewhere down there, the lions and elephants and cheetahs that make this reserve the most famous wildlife destination on Earth.
Baecation's Masai Mara Flying Safaris is designed for couples who want to make the absolute most of their time in the Mara. By flying in on Safarilink or AirKenya from Nairobi Wilson Airport, you bypass the road entirely and arrive at your lodge in time for an afternoon game drive on day one — giving you a full extra day of safari compared to a road package of the same length. Three days, two nights, and every hour of it spent exactly where you want to be: in the Mara.
Your base is Mara Sopa Lodge — a well-appointed mid-range lodge inside the Maasai Mara National Reserve with excellent game drive access, a swimming pool, and the kind of reliable comfort that means you wake up thinking about the wildlife, not the accommodation. Game drives operate in the early morning and late afternoon — the two windows when predators are most active and the light is most extraordinary for photography.
If the timing is right, the Great Migration — 1.5 million wildebeest, 500,000 zebra, and the predators that follow them — moves through the Mara between July and October in one of nature's most dramatic performances. But the Mara delivers year-round: lions are resident, leopards hunt from the riverine trees, cheetahs raise their cubs on the open plains, and the elephant herds move through at their own ancient pace regardless of the calendar.
Details
Summary information about this package
Mara Sopa, Sarova or Serena Lodge
Narok
Couples
Available
Flying
For Adults only (18+)
Full-board
Included
All year round
Costs
Kenyan Citizen
Ksh. 134000 per person
Non-resident
$ 1200 per person
Transport
Options: Flying
Duration and Timing
No
3 Days 2 Nights
About Package
More information about this package
45 minutes from Nairobi — not 6 hours: Safarilink and AirKenya operate multiple daily scheduled flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara airstrips. The flight takes approximately 45 minutes, crosses the Great Rift Valley escarpment with aerial views that are spectacular in their own right, and delivers you to your lodge in time for an afternoon game drive on arrival day — a full day of safari that road packages simply cannot match.
Mara Sopa Lodge — inside the reserve, excellent game drive access: Mara Sopa Lodge sits inside the Maasai Mara National Reserve with direct access to the reserve's most productive game drive areas. The lodge has a swimming pool, full board dining, and comfortable rooms — a reliable mid-range base that keeps the focus firmly on the wildlife outside rather than the facilities inside.
Year-round wildlife — not just during the Migration: The Maasai Mara supports resident populations of lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, hippo, and giraffe throughout the year. The Great Migration (July–October) adds 1.5 million wildebeest and the famous Mara River crossings to this already extraordinary cast — but the Mara delivers world-class game viewing in every month of the calendar.
Soft luggage only — 15kg maximum per person: Small aircraft have strict baggage restrictions. Safarilink and AirKenya allow 15kg per person including hand luggage, in soft duffel-style bags. Hard suitcases cannot be accommodated. Secure storage is available at Wilson Airport for approximately $5 per bag per day if needed.
Luxury conservancy upgrades available: For couples wanting exclusive conservancy access, night drives, and off-road game viewing, Baecation can upgrade this package to a private conservancy lodge — Porini Mara Camp in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Entim Mara Camp, or Acacia House in Mara North. Contact us for conservancy upgrade pricing.
Package Itinerary
The package itinerary is as follows
3 Days 2 Nights — Maasai Mara Flying Safari with Baecation Adventures Kenya
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Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara — Wheels Up
Your Baecation Adventures driver transfers you from your Nairobi location to Nairobi Wilson Airport.
Check in at the Safarilink or AirKenya terminal — arrive at least 1 hour before departure.
Board the morning scheduled flight to Maasai Mara airstrip — approximately 45 minutes, crossing the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Your lodge vehicle meets you on arrival at the airstrip for a short game drive transfer to Mara Sopa Lodge.
Check in, welcome drinks, flowers, and room decorated on arrival.
Afternoon game drive — the Mara at late afternoon is spectacular; lions are often active near the lodge.
Sundowner on the plains as the Mara sky turns gold.
Full board dinner at the lodge.
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Day 2: Full Day in the Mara — Game Drives & Maasai Culture
Pre-dawn wake up for the early morning game drive — the single best time for predator sightings and photography across the entire Mara.
Return to lodge for full breakfast.
Mid-morning: guided visit to a Maasai enkiama — meet the community, watch the adamu warrior jumping dance, learn about the Maasai's ancient relationship with the wildlife of the Mara.
Lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon game drive — cheetahs on termite mounds, hippos at the river, elephant herds moving through the golden afternoon light.
Optional evening: sundowner in the reserve at a scenic viewpoint.
Full board dinner at the lodge.
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Day 3: Final Dawn Game Drive & Return to Nairobi
Early morning final game drive — one last hour in the Mara at first light.
Return to lodge for full breakfast.
Check out and game drive transfer to Maasai Mara airstrip.
Board the scheduled return flight to Nairobi Wilson Airport.
Your Baecation Adventures driver meets you on arrival and transfers you home or onward.
Note: Lunch on Day 3 is own account — not included.
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+ Inclusions
Nairobi pickup and drop-off to/from Wilson Airport
Return scheduled flights Nairobi Wilson–Maasai Mara–Nairobi (Safarilink/AirKenya)
Airstrip-to-lodge game drive transfers
2 nights full board accommodation at Mara Sopa Lodge
All game drives in 4×4 vehicles with expert guide
Maasai enkiama cultural visit
Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fees
Private candlelit dinner with sparkling wine
Welcome flowers & honeymoon room decoration
Baecation Adventures coordinator support throughout
- Exclusions
Lunch on Day 3 (own account)
Optional hot air balloon safari (from $505 PP — bookable through Baecation)
Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, Maasai crafts)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended — medical evacuation from Mara to Nairobi costs $5,000+)
Gratuities for guide and lodge staff
Premium spirits and wines (house drinks included; premium brands extra)
Airport luggage storage at Wilson (~$5/bag/day if needed)
What To Carry
Neutral safari clothing (khaki, beige, olive — avoid bright colours on game drives)
Warm fleece or jacket for early morning game drives (Mara mornings are cool)
Soft duffel bag only — maximum 15kg including hand luggage (hard suitcases not accepted on small aircraft)
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Binoculars — essential in the Mara
Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
Personal medications
Small cash for gratuities and personal shopping
Valid ID or passport for Wilson Airport check-in
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