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3 Days Maasai Mara Fly-in Safari from Diani Beach

Safari Departing

Diani Beach

Escape the beautiful beaches of Diani Beach and fly directly to Kenya’s most famous wildlife destination on this unforgettable 3 Days Maasai Mara Fly-in Safari. This luxury safari combines the convenience of a short domestic flight with unforgettable wildlife experiences in the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Covering approximately 1,510 km², the Maasai Mara is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries and is internationally recognized for its incredible concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. The reserve is also home to the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Travel in a customized 4×4 safari jeep with an experienced professional guide while enjoying exceptional game drives, luxury accommodation, and breathtaking African landscapes.

Luxury Camp

  • Ashnil Mara Camp

Alternative Luxury Options

  • Mara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Entim Mara Camp
  • Sarova Mara Game Camp
  • Hotel transfers in Diani Beach
  • Return scheduled flights (Ukunda – Maasai Mara – Ukunda)
  • Transfers between airstrip and camp
  • Private 4×4 safari jeep
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Two nights’ accommodation
  • Meals as specified
  • Unlimited game drives
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve park entrance fees
  • Bottled drinking water
  • International flights
  • Kenya visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Optional Maasai Village visit
  • Personal expenses
  • Laundry services
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Lightweight safari clothing in neutral colours
  • Warm jacket for early morning game drives
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera with spare batteries and memory cards
  • Binoculars
  • Personal medications
  • Small backpack
  • Passport or National ID
  • Cash for optional activities, souvenirs, and tips

Safari Destinations

Masai Mara National Reserve

Departure

Daily

Group Size

1-7

Best Time

Always

Safari Highligts

  • Direct scheduled flight from Ukunda Airstrip to Maasai Mara
  • Exciting game drives in a private 4×4 safari jeep
  • Excellent opportunities to see the Big Five
  • Visit the famous Mara River
  • Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (July–October)
  • Spectacular African savannah landscapes
  • Luxury accommodation at Ashnil Mara Camp
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Perfect for honeymooners, couples, photographers, and families

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

  • Departure: Diani Beach (Ukunda Airstrip)
  • Return: Diani Beach
  • Destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Tour Type: Fly-in Private Safari
  • Transport: Scheduled Flight & 4×4 Safari Jeep
  • Accommodation: Luxury Safari Camp
  • Meals: Full Board During Safari

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Diani Beach – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Diani Beach at approximately 7:30 AM. Transfer to Ukunda Airstrip for your scheduled flight to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive in the Maasai Mara at approximately 11:00 AM, where you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide. Begin your first exciting game drive in a customized 4×4 safari jeep as you head to Ashnil Mara Camp for check-in and lunch.
After lunch, relax before departing at 4:00 PM for an afternoon game drive across the vast plains of the Maasai Mara.
Explore one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems, famous for lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, hyenas, jackals, and numerous bird species.
The reserve is also renowned for its spectacular scenery, including the Mara River, Talek River, Loita Hills, and the endless savannah plains that stretch into Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.
Return to camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Ashnil Mara Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Full Day Maasai Mara National Reserve

Wake up early at 5:30 AM for tea or coffee before heading out on an unforgettable sunrise game drive.
Return to camp for a full breakfast before continuing with another extensive game drive through different areas of the reserve.
Visit the famous Mara River, where large populations of hippos and Nile crocodiles can be seen throughout the year. During the migration season (July to October), witness the dramatic river crossings as thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters.
Alternatively, choose a full-day game drive with packed picnic lunch, allowing more time to explore the reserve and maximize your wildlife viewing opportunities.
An optional Hot Air Balloon Safari followed by a champagne bush breakfast can also be arranged at an additional cost.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Ashnil Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Maasai Mara – Diani Beach

Wake up early for one final sunrise game drive, one of the best times to observe predators before they retreat from the morning sun.
Return to camp for breakfast before checking out.
Enjoy one last game drive while heading back towards the airstrip, offering another opportunity to photograph elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife.
Return to Ashnil Mara Camp for an early lunch before transferring to the nearby airstrip.
Board your scheduled afternoon flight departing at approximately 1:30 PM back to Ukunda Airstrip, arriving in Diani Beach at approximately 4:00 PM.
Transfer back to your hotel, marking the end of an unforgettable luxury safari experience.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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