Mara Fly-in
Skip the road — fly straight into a luxury Mara camp.
3 days · 2 nights · Good year-round
About this experience
The fastest route to the best of the Mara. A 45-minute light-aircraft flight from Nairobi drops you into a luxury camp in a private conservancy on the reserve's edge, where vehicle numbers are capped and off-road and night drives are allowed. Three nights is plenty to find the big cats at leisure, with a private guide, gourmet bush dining, and not a tour bus in sight.
Best for
- Short on time
- Luxury travellers
- Couples
Trip features
- Private vehicleYour own 4x4 and driver-guide
- Starts any dayPick your own date, 7+ days ahead
- Can be tailoredChange lodges, add days or parks
- Children welcomeAges 3–12 at half price
- Pickup in NairobiAirport or your hotel
- English · Swahili · French · German · SpanishGuide languages
Signature experiences
Optional extras we can add to this trip. Prices are per person and confirmed when you book.
Lift off at dawn over the plains, drift silently above the herds, and land to a champagne bush breakfast. The definitive Mara morning.
Spend an hour in a working manyatta — the jumping dance, fire-making, and a look at daily Maasai life, hosted by the community itself.
A lantern-lit table set out under the stars, your own chef and a crackling fire — the safari dinner people remember for years.
After dark on a private conservancy, a spotlight picks out leopard, aardvark, bushbaby and the animals you never see by day.
Day by day
What each day looks like, from pickup in Nairobi to drop-off.
Morning light-aircraft flight from Wilson airport. Lunch at camp, then an afternoon game drive — off-road in the conservancy for close, uncrowded sightings.
Full day with the predators — lion prides, cheetah on the mounds, leopard in the riverine forest. Bush breakfast and a sundowner. Optional night drive.
A last dawn drive (or a balloon safari, optional), brunch, then the flight back to Nairobi.
What's included
Included
- 2 nights all-inclusive luxury camp
- Return light-aircraft flights
- Conservancy fees & private game drives
- Private guide & 4x4
- All meals, house drinks & laundry
- 24/7 WhatsApp concierge
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya eTA (government fee payable online — we help you apply)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Hot-air balloon safari ($475 pp, optional)
- Tips
Route & pickup
Where the trip goes, and where we meet you. Pickup is confirmed the day before you set off.
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- 01 NairobiDay 1 · City
- 02 Maasai MaraDay 1 · National park & reserve
- 03 NairobiDay 3 · City
Good to know
Bookara started running trips in 2026, so there are no guest reviews on this trip yet. Ask us anything on WhatsApp before you book; you'll talk to one of the two founders.
A 30% deposit holds your dates, and the balance is due 45 days before you travel (book closer than that and you pay in full). Cancel 90+ days before departure for a full refund, 60–89 days before for 50% back. Full terms.
Common questions
Is three nights enough in the Mara?+
For a focused luxury trip, yes — flying in means you spend your time on game drives, not the road. Three nights gives ample big-cat time. Add a night or two if you want to slow down further.
Why a conservancy rather than the main reserve?+
The private conservancies bordering the Mara cap vehicles and allow off-road and night driving, so your sightings are closer and far less crowded than in the national reserve.
Can I add the migration?+
Between July and October the herds spill into the conservancies and reserve — tell us your dates and we'll position you for crossings.
Book on WhatsApp
Your chat opens with the trip pre-filled — no payment needed now. Our team replies between 7am–10pm EAT.
Request saved
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- 1 Send the pre-filled messageYour trip details are already written for you.
- 2 Confirm in chat — or pay the deposit onlineSame reference either way. Our team replies 7am–10pm EAT.
- 3 Instant confirmationWhatsApp message + email receipt the moment your deposit lands.
Your request ref becomes your booking reference once the deposit is paid.
Book direct with the operator
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Licensed & certified
Kenya-registered operator in Nairobi with experienced driver-guides.
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Run from Nairobi
We plan and run your trip ourselves, with driver-guides we know, and stay reachable on WhatsApp throughout.
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Secure payment
Card or Apple Pay through Paystack (USD). Taxes and park fees are in the price you see.
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Flexible cancellation
Full refund up to 90 days before departure; a 30% deposit holds your dates.
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