A well-priced short Fly-in Masai Mara Safari in Kenya, starting and ending in Nairobi. This affordable African safari package is all about game viewing - doing away with the long days of driving on rough roads by flying to Masai Mara and back.
The 4-Day Masai Mara Safari explores two private Masai Mara Conservancy Areas in the greater Masai Mara ecosystem - one of Africa's top safari destinations. Embark on thrilling 4x4 game drives in the private Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancies of Masai Mara with expert guides, enjoying an exclusive safari experience away from the crowds. In the private conservancies, you'll also get to experience night-time game drives and exciting bush walks with Maasai warriors.
This Big 5 Kenya wildlife safari stays at an intimate and authentic tented camp inside the unspoiled Ol Kinyei Conservancy of Masai Mara.
Our Fly-in Masai Mara Safari starts at the Wilson Airport in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. At 10h00 we catch a flight to Masai Mara from Wilson Airport, which handles mostly regional and domestic flights.
Landing at the Ol Seki Naboisho Airstrip near Masai Mara at about 11h00, a driver from the camp is there to collect you. You are transferred to the safari camp, enjoying your first game drive along the way. We arrive at the camp in time for a freshly prepared lunch, before setting off on a late afternoon game drive in the private Ol Kinyei Conservancy.
Whilst out on our 4x4 game drive we stop for sundowners in the African bush, before returning to camp for dinner and a laid-back evening.
We will spend the whole of day two game viewing in the private Ol Kinyei and Naboisho conservancy areas of greater Masai Mara. These private conservancies host large populations of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards (four of the Big 5 animals), and plenty of others, such as cheetahs and giraffes.
On our game drives in Ol Kinyei and Naboisho, we come across very few (if any) other safari vehicles - enjoying an exclusive African safari experience.
Day three is set aside for further exploration of the highly esteemed Ol Kinyei Conservancy. Another exciting day of game viewing awaits in the Masai Mara Conservancies overflowing with zebra, giraffe, many antelope species, and easy-to-find lion, cheetah, and elephant.
A landmark in Kenyan conservation, Ol Kinyei was the very first conservation area to be established within the Great Masai Mara Ecosystem. A wonderful perk of the Ol Kinyei and Naboisho conservancies is that the wildlife viewing is as good as in the Masai Mara National Reserve but without the crowds and numerous safari vehicles. Also being situated in the Loita Migration corridor, it provides the spectacular sight of 5,000 wildebeest and 1,000 zebra migrating every year, part of the most iconic natural event on the planet.
On day three of our Fly-in Masai Mara Safari, we will also explore the Naboisho Conservancy, situated right next to Maasai Mara National Reserve. A pristine wildlife landscape of sprawling grasslands, acacia woodlands, and rolling hills. Known as ''Big Cat Country" it boasts the highest concentrations of lions in the world and to top it all, a dozen or so leopards. For bird lovers, 266 species of birds (some very rare) add to the wildlife adventure, a place where the best of African wildlife comes together.
Before breakfast this morning we embark on an early morning game-viewing adventure in the Masai Mara Conservancy. We take a game drive or guided bush walk with a Maasai guide in one of the private conservation areas (Ol Kinyei or Naboisho Conservancies).
After breakfast back at camp, we pack up and say goodbye to the wild Masai Mara ecosystem, retracing our steps to the Ol Seki Naboisho Airstrip.
The scheduled flight to Nairobi departs at about 11h00 and arrives at Wilson Airport in Nairobi at about 12h15, bringing this Masai Mara Safari to a close.
On this Kenya Safari, you have the option of taking a full-day safari inside the Masai Mara National Reserve. The full-day safari in the national reserve is available at an additional cost and needs to be pre-booked.
Ol Kinyei Conservancy is a private wildlife conservancy encompassing 65km² of the Mara ecosystem in Kenya. This unspoiled wildlife conservancy is known for its beautiful scenery and diverse landscapes, hosting numerous large animal species. The conservancy is home to big cats (lions, leopards, and cheetahs), elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, and lots of plains game. The Great Wildebeest Migration usually passes through Ol Kinyei between June and October, making it an ideal spot for witnessing this world-famous wildlife spectacle.
The Ol Kinyei Conservancy was the first community-owned conservancy established in the Mara region. The local Maasai guides are highly experienced and qualified, offering exceptional game drives and bush walks. Visitors can also experience Maasai culture in the community-run conservancy.
The Naboisho Conservancy borders Masai Mara National Reserve, incorporating over 200km² of game-rich bushveld and savannahs. This private conservancy offers superb game viewing, hosting high numbers of elephants, giraffes, and other plains game. The abundance of herbivores attracts healthy populations of predators. There are about 100 lions inhabiting Naboisho, including the largest pride in the Mara region.
During the Loita Migration wildebeest, zebras and other grazers migrate from the Loita Plains to Masai Mara passing through Ol Kinyei Conservancy in about January. In February and March, the plains of Ol Kinyei Conservancy are teeming with wildebeest and other herbivores, as this is calving season. Then the Loita Migration travels into the Naboisho Conservancy before continuing into Olare Motorogi and finally Masai Mara Reserve.
Just six walk-in safari tents under the tall Acacia trees along the Laetoli - this is the only camp inside Ol Kinyei Conservancy.
The tented camp offers a genuine African safari experience in the unspoiled Masai Mara ecosystem, where the open plains, forests, and rivers make for beautiful wild scenery. This authentic camp has a relaxed, yet exclusive atmosphere - providing a comfortable bush retreat away from the crowds. The permanent tented rooms are set on wooden platforms with small deck areas for relaxing in nature. The tents are spacious and well-appointed, featuring en-suite bathrooms with hot showers and flush toilets.
Expert guides conduct shared game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles, taking guests game viewing in the private Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancies, and Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Please note that the Wildebeest Great Migration is seasonal. As a natural wildlife phenomenon, it is fluid and unpredictable. For this reason, seeing the Great Migration cannot be guaranteed.
The wildebeest and other wild herbivores migrate between Masai Mara in Kenya and Serengeti in Tanzania. These herds move in a massive circular route covering some 1200 miles (1931km). It is a continuous movement of wildlife that can be seen in different areas at different times of the year. During certain phases of this annual trek, the animals disperse or slow down, whilst at other times the migration picks up speed, with the herds becoming larger and denser. Not only does the Wildebeest Great Migration vary from place to place and season to season but the movement of these large wildlife herds varies from year to year.
Please talk to a travel expert from African Budget Safaris about seeing the Wildebeest Great Migration on your safari to find out more. Also, check out our detailed article about the Great Migration in Serengeti and Masai Mara.
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This tour does take children.
This safari is not recommended for children younger than 8 years of age.
Child rates provided are applicable for 1 child sharing with 2 full paying adults.
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