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Nairobi to Masai Mara flights: airlines, airstrips and times

Nairobi to Masai Mara flights leave Wilson Airport (WIL), not the international airport JKIA. 4 airlines publish scheduled departures to Masai Mara, Kenya, between 7:15 and 14:30, about 45 minutes to the first stop, and land at whichever of 9 to 11 airstrips their passengers' camps need. Published one-way fares run USD 200 to 260 per adult before tax or surcharge (2026), with 15 kg (33 lb) in a soft bag on all four. Type your camp below: the airline's own list gives its strip.

Photo: Ninara / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Edited by Rainer Lang Updated

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Still deciding between flying and the road? Nairobi to Masai Mara, door to door sets the two side by side, both ways. This page is for the flight itself.

If you would rather book the flight as part of a package than on its own, a four-day Masai Mara flying safari package is one example; ask which airline and airstrip it uses, so the times below apply.

11Scheduled departures a day, Wilson to the Mara

7:15 to 14:30First and last departure from Wilson

USD 200 to 260Published one way per adult, before tax, 2026

15 kgBag allowance on every airline, hand baggage included

KambiCamp to airstrip to flight

Find your airstrip and your flight

There is no Masai Mara airport. The planes stop at grass and gravel strips near the camps, several per flight. Type your camp to see which strip AirKenya or Mombasa Air Safari lists it under, then filter the departures by direction, time of day and month. Where two airlines list a camp under different strips, both show: Ashnil sits under Olkiombo for AirKenya and under Keekorok and Mara Serena for Mombasa Air Safari. Haven't picked a camp yet? Where to stay and the lodge board come first.

Your camp, your airstrip

The camps each airline lists, airstrip by airstrip (as the airline names them; 99 names in all):

Keekorok named by Safarilink, AirKenya, Governors' Aviation and Mombasa Air Safari
  • Safarilink calls it "Keekorok"; publishes no camp list.
  • AirKenya calls it "Keekorok"; lists Keekorok Lodge, Enkewa, Sand River, Sala's Camp, Sarova Mara, Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp, Mara Simba, AA Lodge, Spirit of the Mara, Mara Springs, Sekenani Camp, Entumoto, Olkeri, Oltome Mara, Mara Sopa Lodge, Ol Moran Tented Camp, Enchoro.
  • Governors' Aviation calls it "Keekorok"; publishes no camp list.
  • Mombasa Air Safari calls it "Keekorok"; lists Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Sarova Mara Game Camp, Mara Sopa Lodge, Ashnil, Cottars.
Ol Kiombo named by Safarilink, AirKenya, Governors' Aviation and Mombasa Air Safari
  • Safarilink calls it "Olkiombo"; publishes no camp list.
  • AirKenya calls it "Olkiombo"; lists Ashnil, Basecamp, Bushtops, Eagle View, Entim, Fig Tree, Ilkeliani, Kananga River Camp, Mara Intrepids, Mara Ngenche, Mara Plains, Olare Mara Kempinski, Porini Lion Camp, Rekero, Sarova Mara, Tangulia, Tipilikwani.
  • Governors' Aviation calls it "Olkiombo"; publishes no camp list.
  • Mombasa Air Safari calls it "Olkiombo"; publishes no camp list.
Musiara named by Safarilink, AirKenya, Governors' Aviation and Mombasa Air Safari
  • Safarilink calls it "Musiara"; publishes no camp list.
  • AirKenya calls it "Musiara"; lists Governors' camps (Main, Little, Il Moran), Cheetah Tented Camp, Ngare Serian, Serian, Speke's Camp, Mara Eden Bush Camp, Olumara, Sentinel.
  • Governors' Aviation calls it "Musiara"; publishes no camp list.
  • Mombasa Air Safari calls it "Musiara"; publishes no camp list.
Mara Serena named by Safarilink, AirKenya, Governors' Aviation and Mombasa Air Safari
  • Safarilink calls it "Serena"; publishes no camp list.
  • AirKenya calls it "Mara Serena"; lists Mara Serena, Kampi Ya Mungu, Mara Engai Wilderness, A&K Mobile Camp, Wild Eye Mobile Camp.
  • Governors' Aviation calls it "Mara Serena"; publishes no camp list.
  • Mombasa Air Safari calls it "Mara Serena"; lists Mara Serena Lodge, Ashnil, Sanctuary Olonana.
Kichwa Tembo named by Safarilink, AirKenya, Governors' Aviation and Mombasa Air Safari
  • Safarilink calls it "Kichwa Tembo"; publishes no camp list.
  • AirKenya calls it "Kichwa Tembo"; lists Bateleur, Kichwa Tembo, Kilima Camp, Mara Engai Wilderness, Mara Siria, Mara West, Mpata Club, Sanctuary Olonana, Angama Mara Lodge.
  • Governors' Aviation calls it "Kichwa"; publishes no camp list.
  • Mombasa Air Safari calls it "Kichwa Tembo"; lists Kichwa Tembo, Bateleur, Kilima Camp.
Mara North named by Safarilink, AirKenya, Governors' Aviation and Mombasa Air Safari
  • Safarilink calls it "Mara North"; publishes no camp list.
  • AirKenya calls it "Mara North"; lists Alex Walker Serian, Elephant Pepper, Karen Blixen, Kicheche Mara, Mara River, Offbeat Mara, Richard's Camp, Saruni Mara, Saruni Wild.
  • Governors' Aviation calls it "Mara North"; publishes no camp list.
  • Mombasa Air Safari calls it "Mara North"; publishes no camp list.
Ngerende named by Safarilink, AirKenya, Governors' Aviation and Mombasa Air Safari
  • Safarilink calls it "Ngerende"; publishes no camp list.
  • AirKenya calls it "Ngerende"; lists Acacia and Mara House, Bogani, Enkerende, House in the Wild, Mara House, Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Ngerende Island Lodge.
  • Governors' Aviation calls it "Ngerende"; publishes no camp list.
  • Mombasa Air Safari calls it "Ngerende"; lists Ngerende Island Lodge, Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Richards, Kicheche Mara, Saruni.
Ol Seki named by AirKenya, Governors' Aviation and Mombasa Air Safari
  • AirKenya calls it "Olseki"; lists Leopard Hill, Porini Bush Camp, Asilia Mara House, Eagle View, Encounter Mara, Hemingways Olseki, Kicheche Bush, Kicheche Valley, Leleshwa, Mara Bush Tops, Mara Nyika, Naboisho Camp, Ol Seki Mara, Porini Cheetah Camp, Rekero Naboisho, Porini Mara Camp, Wilderness Camp.
  • Governors' Aviation calls it "Ol Seki Naboisho"; publishes no camp list.
  • Mombasa Air Safari calls it "Ol Seki"; publishes no camp list.
Olare Orok named by Safarilink, AirKenya and Governors' Aviation
  • Safarilink calls it "Olare Orok"; publishes no camp list.
  • AirKenya calls it "Olare Orok"; lists Eagle View Base Camp, Kicheche Bush Camp, Mahali Mzuri, Mara Olapa, Mara Plains, Olare Mara Kempinski, Porini Lion Camp, Topi Mara House, Nyumbu Camp, Lyok Mara.
  • Governors' Aviation calls it "Olare Orok"; publishes no camp list.
Naboisho named by Safarilink
  • Safarilink calls it "Naboisho"; publishes no camp list.
Cottars named by Safarilink and Governors' Aviation
  • Safarilink calls it "Cottars Camp"; publishes no camp list.
  • Governors' Aviation calls it "Cottars"; publishes no camp list.
Siana named by Safarilink and Mombasa Air Safari
  • Safarilink calls it "Siana"; publishes no camp list.
  • Mombasa Air Safari calls it "Siana"; publishes no camp list.
Ol Kurruk / Angama named by Governors' Aviation
  • Governors' Aviation calls it "Ol Kurruk/Angama"; publishes no camp list.
The Masai Mara airstrips the scheduled airlines name The reserve outline with the Mara River. Airstrips from north to south: Ngerende and Mara North in the north, Kichwa Tembo, Angama and Musiara near the Oloololo side, Mara Serena in the Mara Triangle, Ol Kiombo in the middle, Olare Orok in the conservancies to the north-east, Ol Seki (also called Naboisho) and Siana in the east, Keekorok in the south and Cottars in the south-east. Keekorok Ol Kiombo Musiara Mara Serena Kichwa Tembo Mara North Ngerende Ol Seki (Naboisho) Olare Orok Cottars Siana Ol Kurruk / Angama © OpenStreetMap contributors
Airstrip positions and the reserve outline from OpenStreetMap; Olare Orok from the coordinates Olare Motorogi Conservancy publishes. Ol Seki and Naboisho are one airstrip under two names: Safarilink lists it as Naboisho, Governors' Aviation as "Ol Seki Naboisho". Ask your camp how long the drive from the strip takes.

Every scheduled departure

Departures through the day, by airline Blue marks leave Wilson for the Mara, red marks leave the Mara for Wilson, from 6:00 on the left to 18:00 on the right. All four airlines fly a morning and an afternoon wave. 6:008:0010:0012:0014:0016:0018:00 SafarilinkAirKenyaGovernors' AviationMombasa Air Safari
Wilson to the Mara, 2026 timetables
LeavesLandsAirline and flightRunsMinimumOne-way fare per adult
7:15 8:00 Governors' Aviation 'Early Bird' 15 June to 31 October 2026 only 2 all year USD 250 recommended rate 2026
7:15 8:15 Safarilink 05 Daily 4 passengers USD 260 published fare, plus taxes (2026)
7:30 8:00to the first stop AirKenya P2 851 Daily 2 per airstrip USD 221 booking engine, 'SPECIAL' class, with tax, read 12 November 2026 for 11 January 2027; or USD 308 booking engine, standard class, with tax, read 12 November 2026 for 12 August 2027
9:30 10:15 Governors' Aviation 'Morning Flight' Daily 2 all year USD 250 recommended rate 2026
10:00 11:00approximate Mombasa Air Safari Daily ask the airline USD 200 plus fuel surcharge (2026)
10:00 11:00 Safarilink 01 Daily 2 per airstrip USD 260 published fare, plus taxes (2026)
10:30 11:10to the first stop AirKenya P2 853 Daily 2 per airstrip USD 221 booking engine, 'SPECIAL' class, with tax, read 12 November 2026 for 11 January 2027; or USD 308 booking engine, standard class, with tax, read 12 November 2026 for 12 August 2027
14:15 15:00to the first stop AirKenya P2 951 Daily 2 per airstrip USD 221 booking engine, 'SPECIAL' class, with tax, read 12 November 2026 for 11 January 2027; or USD 308 booking engine, standard class, with tax, read 12 November 2026 for 12 August 2027
14:15 15:15approximate Mombasa Air Safari Daily ask the airline USD 200 plus fuel surcharge (2026)
14:15 15:15 Safarilink 03 Daily 4 passengers USD 260 published fare, plus taxes (2026)
14:30 15:15 Governors' Aviation 'Afternoon Flight' Daily 2 all year USD 250 recommended rate 2026
The Mara to Wilson, 2026 timetables
LeavesLandsAirline and flightRunsMinimumOne-way fare per adult
8:05 9:35at Wilson AirKenya P2 852 Daily 2 per airstrip USD 221 booking engine, 'SPECIAL' class, with tax, read 12 November 2026 for 11 January 2027; or USD 308 booking engine, standard class, with tax, read 12 November 2026 for 12 August 2027
8:15 9:00 Governors' Aviation 'Early Bird' 15 June to 31 October 2026 only 2 all year USD 250 recommended rate 2026
8:30 9:34 Safarilink 06 Safarilink high seasons only 4 passengers USD 260 published fare, plus taxes (2026)
10:45 12:00 Governors' Aviation 'Morning Flight' Daily 2 all year USD 250 recommended rate 2026
11:00 12:20 Safarilink 02 Daily 4 passengers USD 260 published fare, plus taxes (2026)
11:15 13:00at Wilson AirKenya P2 854 Daily 2 per airstrip USD 221 booking engine, 'SPECIAL' class, with tax, read 12 November 2026 for 11 January 2027; or USD 308 booking engine, standard class, with tax, read 12 November 2026 for 12 August 2027
11:15 12:15approximate Mombasa Air Safari Daily ask the airline USD 200 plus fuel surcharge (2026)
15:10 16:30at Wilson AirKenya P2 952 Daily 2 per airstrip USD 221 booking engine, 'SPECIAL' class, with tax, read 12 November 2026 for 11 January 2027; or USD 308 booking engine, standard class, with tax, read 12 November 2026 for 12 August 2027
15:15 16:15 Safarilink 04 Daily 4 passengers USD 260 published fare, plus taxes (2026)
15:30 16:15 Governors' Aviation 'Afternoon Flight' Daily 2 all year USD 250 recommended rate 2026
15:30 16:30approximate Mombasa Air Safari Daily ask the airline USD 200 plus fuel surcharge (2026)

NdegeSafarilink, AirKenya, Governors', Mombasa Air Safari

Four airlines from one airport

Safarilink

7:15, 10:00 and 14:15

Daily from Wilson on the 2026 timetable, valid to 31 December 2026; back from the Mara at 8:30 (high seasons only), 11:00 and 15:15. The early return, flight 06, runs only in its high seasons: 1 January to 31 March, 16 June to 31 October and 16 to 31 December 2026. Its booking widget names 11 Mara airstrips, while its Mara page speaks of 8 major strips and its codeshare news of 9. Safarilink's Mara page also lists a later pair, Wilson at 16:00 and back at 17:00; it is not in the 2026 timetable, so confirm it with Safarilink before you plan around it.

AirKenya

7:30, 10:30 and 14:15

Flights P2 851, 853 and 951, daily, on a timetable valid 21 December 2025 to 31 December 2026; the Mara times are to the first stop. Back at 8:05, 11:15 and 15:10. AirKenya names 9 airstrips and is the one airline that lists camps under each (its Mara destination page). It flies only from its own terminal at Wilson, with no scheduled flights from JKIA.

Governors' Aviation

7:15 (15 June to 31 October), 9:30 and 14:30

A morning and an afternoon flight all year and an "Early Bird" at 7:15 from 15 June to 31 October 2026, with at most two stops (2026 schedule). It names 11 strips, including Ol Kurruk/Angama, which no other airline names. In mid and low season a flight may route via Nairobi, and passengers may be rebooked on an equivalent airline.

Mombasa Air Safari

10:00 and 14:15

Daily, times approximate: reconfirm 24 hours before (schedule). It names 9 strips; Mara Serena and Ngerende take at most 8 passengers on take-off, and Ol Seki and Siana are served from Nairobi only. It also links the Mara with the coast, leaving at 7:30, and with Amboseli at 9:15; Amboseli National Park covers that leg.

Hippos resting on a sandbar in the brown water of the Mara River
Hippos on a sandbar of the Mara River. The Musiara, Kichwa Tembo and Mara Serena strips lie on either side of the river in the west; the Mara Triangle page covers the camps that use Serena and Kichwa Tembo.

PesaFares, taxes and children

Fares, children and the extra seat

Each airline prints its fare its own way: Safarilink before taxes, Mombasa Air Safari plus a fuel surcharge, Governors' Aviation as a recommended selling rate, AirKenya only in its booking engine. AirKenya's fares appear as its booking engine printed them, tax included, with the day they were read. Published fares are the airlines' 2026 and 2027 rate sheets; booking-engine fares are readings for one travel date.

Fares per adult between Wilson and the Masai Mara airstripsPublished 2026 and 2027 rates as each airline states them; booking-engine fares read 12 November 2026 for the travel date shown.
AirlineOne wayReturnOn top, or includedChildren
Safarilink, 2026 timetableUSD 260USD 425Plus USD 11 to 15 departure tax per sector (taxes); its booking engine showed USD 298 with tax for 11 January 2027 (read 12 November 2026)75% of the adult fare, ages 2 to 11 (timetable) or 2 to 12 (FAQ), Y and M class
AirKenya, booking engineUSD 221 'SPECIAL' or USD 308, 11 January 2027; USD 308 only, 12 August 2027Not shownEach includes USD 50 tax70%, ages 2 to 11, with the full allowance
Governors' Aviation, recommended ratesUSD 250 (2026), USD 265 (2027)USD 420 (1 January to 30 June 2026), USD 434 (1 July to 31 October 2026), USD 460 (1 July to 31 October 2027)Ask the airline (rate sheet)Under 12 at 70% in its terms
Mombasa Air Safari, 2026USD 200USD 370Fuel surcharge USD 20 one way, USD 40 returnAsk the airline
Mombasa Air Safari, other legsCoast to Mara USD 295; Amboseli or Tsavo to Mara USD 310; Mara to Amboseli or Tsavo USD 435Not shownPlus USD 35 fuel from the coast, USD 20 on the Amboseli legsAsk the airline

Infants under 2 fly free on Safarilink, AirKenya and Governors' Aviation without a seat of their own; Safarilink and AirKenya give them no bag allowance. Safarilink recommends that passengers of 90 kg (198 lb) or more (women) or 110 kg (243 lb) or more (men) book an extra seat, charged at the child rate in Y class (FAQ).

A hop between two Mara airstrips on Safarilink can be booked only within 24 hours of travel, depends on the plane's routing, costs the Nairobi to Mara single fare and cannot be booked online. A Masai Mara park ticket comes on top of any fare: the entrance fee page counts the days.

Largest bag each airline states, drawn to scale Front faces of the largest bag: Safarilink 60 by 45 centimetres, AirKenya 60 by 45 centimetres (33 deep, a guideline), Governors' Aviation soft bags 67 by 35 centimetres. All three count against the same 15 kilogram total. Safarilink60 x 45 x 30 cm AirKenya60 x 45 x 33 cm Governors'67 x 35 x 35 cm One total for checked and hand baggage on all four airlines
Front faces at one scale. AirKenya's size is a guideline for checked bags; Mombasa Air Safari gives no size, only that soft duffels or rucksacks are mandatory.

SheriaWeight, shape and what happens to extra

The 15 kg soft bag, airline by airline

Every airline on the route allows 15 kg (33 lb) per passenger, hand baggage included, in soft bags. The small planes have small, irregular holds, and Safarilink warns that a rigid suitcase might in an extreme case travel on the next flight. What to wear on safari packs a bag to that weight.

  • Safarilink: one piece of at most 60 x 45 x 30 cm. Excess goes at the captain's discretion at KES 400 (about USD 3.00) per kg; a "freight seat" at the adult Y fare carries 75 kg (165 lb) more. A free store at its Wilson office keeps what you leave behind (baggage).
  • AirKenya: up to 5 kg of the allowance as carry-on. Excess at check-in is USD 5 per kg subject to space, or bought ahead at USD 30 for 5 kg and USD 50 for 10 kg. A soft bag costs USD 20 at check-in; storage at its Wilson terminal is free for return passengers; a freight seat for 75 kg costs the child rate plus taxes (policy).
  • Governors' Aviation: soft bags up to 35 x 35 x 67 cm; excess at the pilot's discretion, charged per kg (policy).
  • Mombasa Air Safari: the allowance includes cameras; soft duffels or rucksacks are mandatory (terms).
A dirt track running across open grass plains to the horizon

Photo: Daniel Case / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

SafariFrom the strip to the camp

The last stretch is on a track like this one. Ask your camp how long the drive from the strip takes.

RamaniWIL and NBO

Wilson, not JKIA

The Kenya Airports Authority calls Wilson Airport Nairobi's hub for domestic, safari and charter flights, including the Masai Mara, on Langata Road about 5 km (3.1 mi) south of the city center. Each airline has its own check-in area there, so check where yours is (KAA, Wilson). Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO), where long-haul flights land, lies off Mombasa Road about 15 km (9.3 mi) south-east of the business district, as KAA puts it (KAA, JKIA).

From JKIA to Wilson, Safarilink allows about 25 minutes by road, or at least 1 hour by road in the morning and evening rush hours, and arranges a meet-and-transfer with 48 hours' notice; you pay the taxi company directly. When you book, search WIL for Wilson: Safarilink's Entebbe and Kisumu flights still use JKIA. A night near Wilson before an early flight is on the Nairobi page, and the entry rules on Kenya's eTA.

Check-in times

Safarilink's latest check-in at Wilson is 60 minutes before departure and 30 minutes at a bush airstrip. AirKenya opens check-in 60 minutes before departure at Wilson, closes it 30 minutes before, and asks for the same 30 at bush strips. Governors' Aviation asks for 60 minutes at Wilson and 30 elsewhere, and its plane may leave up to 15 minutes early. With the AirKenya and Governors' flights stated at about 45 minutes in the air, the timetables print 30 minutes to 1 hour because one plane drops at several strips.

SaaLoads, changes and the call the day before

When the timetable bends

Minimum loads

AirKenya and Governors' Aviation fly a party of two on any Mara flight: both run with a minimum of 2. Safarilink needs 2 passengers per airstrip, but its Mara flights 03 to 09, including the 7:15 (flight 05), need 4 passengers on board all year. A couple on one of those can be moved: Safarilink can close a flight up to 7 days ahead and rebook you the same day or refund you. A single passenger is charged the minimum load on Safarilink, and AirKenya charges an extra seat when fewer than two are booked.

Moved or combined

Safarilink may combine loads onto another Mara strip, its times can vary by up to 40 minutes, and it can close a flight up to 7 days ahead, rebooking you the same day or refunding you if the new time does not suit.

The call

Safarilink asks you to ring operations between 16:00 and 18:00 the day before; AirKenya asks for a call on the day to confirm pick-up times at the strips (FAQ).

Landing early or late moves your first game drive, not your ticket: a Masai Mara ticket runs 6:00 to 18:00 on its day, and a drive on the morning you fly out needs a fresh one after checkout at 10:00. Camps and conservancies with their own strips are the shortest hop from plane to tent.

MaswaliFlying to the Mara

Questions about flights to the Masai Mara

Balloon flights over the plains are another thing entirely: the balloon page.

What is the nearest airport to the Masai Mara?

There is no airport in the Masai Mara, only airstrips. Scheduled flights leave Nairobi's Wilson Airport for 9 to 11 Mara airstrips, depending on the airline, among them Keekorok, Ol Kiombo, Musiara, Mara Serena and Kichwa Tembo. Your camp's strip is the one the airline lists for it; the finder on this page shows those lists.

How much do Safarilink flights to the Masai Mara cost?

Safarilink publishes USD 260 one way and USD 425 return per adult for 2026, before departure taxes of USD 11 to 15 per sector. Its booking engine showed USD 298 one way with tax for 11 January 2027 (read 12 November 2026). Children aged 2 to 11 pay 75% in Y and M class.

Which airstrip should I fly to?

The one your camp uses. AirKenya lists camps under each of its 9 strips and Mombasa Air Safari names the camps it typically serves through four of them; Safarilink and Governors' Aviation publish strips only. If two airlines list your camp under different strips, ask the camp which it meets.

Are the small planes to the Masai Mara safe?

The US Department of State says the US Federal Aviation Administration has found that the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority meets international standards for aviation safety oversight. The US CDC advises avoiding local unscheduled aircraft, choosing planes of more than 30 seats where possible, and flying in daylight and good weather. Is the Masai Mara safe has the advisories with their dates.

Can two people book the early Safarilink flight?

You can book it, but Safarilink's flight 05 at 7:15 runs with at least 4 passengers, and Safarilink can close a flight up to 7 days ahead and rebook you the same day or refund you. AirKenya's 851 at 7:30 flies with 2 passengers per airstrip, so a couple can count on it more. Landing early still gives you more of the 6:00 to 18:00 ticket day (entrance fee).

Sources

  1. Mara Naboisho Conservancy states Ol Seki and Naboisho airstrip are the same airstrip under two names. Mara Naboisho Conservancy: Get in Touch (FAQs).
  2. Olare Motorogi Conservancy's page (dated 14 May 2018) gives its own airstrip as Olare Orok airstrip (1°19'33.77"S 35°14'57.23"E, 1,728 m / 5,669 ft), with scheduled Safarilink and Air Kenya flights from Nairobi Wilson taking roughly an hour, and a 5-6 hour drive from Nairobi. Olare Motorogi Conservancy: How to get here, 2018-05-14.
  3. Safarilink: passengers with significant excess baggage can book a 'freight' seat at the adult rate (Y class fares), which permits confirmed carriage of an extra 75 kg; freight seats are not allowed on non-safari routes. Safarilink: Baggage Allowance.
  4. Safarilink FAQ: excess baggage, carried only at the captain's discretion, is charged at the freight rate of KES 400 per kg (about USD 4), inclusive of VAT; check-in staff normally allow up to 2 kg leeway. Safarilink: FAQs.
  5. Safarilink offers a complimentary secure store for excess baggage at its Wilson Airport office. Safarilink: Baggage Allowance.
  6. Safarilink asks for soft bags because most of its aircraft have small, irregular luggage compartments; rigid suitcases might in an extreme case travel on the next flight. Golf bags on Dash 8 only, USD 20 per bag per sector. Safarilink: Baggage Allowance.
  7. AirKenya baggage: maximum 15 kg (33 lb) per passenger on all services in soft-sided bags, including carry-on items up to 5 kg; guideline checked-bag size 60 x 45 x 33 cm, hand luggage 30 x 53 x 23 cm. AirKenya: Baggage Policy (web page and PDF 'Updated Baggage Policy').
  8. AirKenya: excess baggage at check-in is USD 5 per kg on domestic and international routes, subject to space; advance bundles are USD 30 for up to 5 kg or USD 50 for up to 10 kg, bought at least 48 hours before, maximum 10 kg extra per passenger per sector. AirKenya: Baggage Policy (web page and PDF 'Updated Baggage Policy').
  9. AirKenya: a freight seat allows 75 kg (165 lb) of extra luggage and is charged at the child rate plus taxes; unused purchased kilos are not refunded. AirKenya: Baggage Policy (web page and PDF 'Updated Baggage Policy').
  10. AirKenya: a passenger without a soft bag can buy one at check-in for USD 20; AirKenya offers complimentary luggage storage at its Wilson Airport terminal for passengers on return flights; its baggage policy carries collapsible wheelchairs and other assistive devices free of charge for qualified passengers with disability, outside the allowance, and says baby car seats and foldable prams or strollers will also be accepted. AirKenya: Frequently Asked Questions.
  11. Mombasa Air Safari: the total baggage allowance for each passenger is 15 kg including hand baggage and cameras (terms and conditions); its packing guide says soft-sided duffel bags or rucksacks are mandatory for light aircraft flights. Mombasa Air Safari: Terms and Conditions.
  12. Governors' Aviation baggage policy: a total weight limit of 15 kg per passenger including personal carry-on items; soft bags up to 35 x 35 x 67 cm and hard-shell suitcases up to 38 x 55 x 30 cm; excess baggage is accepted at the pilot's discretion and charged USD 3 per kg for each destination; it stores excess baggage at its Wilson Airport office for clients traveling with Governors' Aviation. Governors' Aviation: Our Baggage Policy.
  13. The US Department of State states the US FAA has found that the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority meets international standards for aviation safety oversight. US Department of State: Kenya Travel Advisory and travel guidance, 2026-07-30.
  14. Safarilink's booking engine, read on 12 Nov 2026, offered a one-way adult fare of USD 298 (rack fare USD 268 plus USD 30 tax, fare 'PLUS') from Nairobi Wilson to Mara Keekorok airstrip on 11 January 2027, on flights 005 (7:15-8:15, non-stop), 001 (10:00-11:00 via Naivasha Loldia) and 003 (14:15-15:15). Safarilink Aviation: online booking engine, flight results WIL-KEU 2027-01-11, 2026-11-12.
  15. AirKenya's booking engine, read on 12 Nov 2026, offered one-way adult fares from Nairobi Wilson to Mara Keekorok on 11 January 2027 of USD 221 in class 'SPECIAL' (rack USD 171 plus USD 50 tax) and USD 308 in 'Y STANDARD' (rack USD 258 plus USD 50 tax) on flight 851 (7:30-8:10); flight 853 (10:30-11:10) from USD 308. AirKenya: online booking engine, flight results WIL-KEU 2027-01-11, 2026-11-12.
  16. AirKenya's booking engine, read on 12 Nov 2026, offered only 'Y STANDARD' at USD 308 one way (rack USD 258 plus USD 50 tax) between Nairobi Wilson and Mara Keekorok on 12 August 2027 in both directions (flights 851, 853, 951 out; 852, 854, 952 back); no SPECIAL fare was shown. AirKenya: online booking engine, flight results WIL-KEU and KEU-WIL 2027-08-12, 2026-11-12.
  17. AirKenya's fare conditions for Mara flights state that baggage is strictly 15 kg per passenger including hand luggage, all in soft bags, and that it operates with a minimum of two passengers to scheduled airstrips, charging an extra seat if fewer are booked. AirKenya: online booking engine, fare conditions WIL-KEU 2027-01-11, 2026-11-12.
  18. Safarilink's booking widget lists eleven Masai Mara airstrips as destinations: Cottars Camp, Keekorok, Kichwa Tembo, Musiara, Naboisho, Ngerende, Mara North, Olare Orok, Olkiombo, Serena and Siana. Safarilink Aviation: online booking widget destination list, 2026-11-12.
  19. The Kenya Airports Authority describes Wilson Airport (IATA WIL) as Nairobi's hub for domestic, safari and charter flights, including routes to the Maasai Mara, on Langata Road about 5 km south of Nairobi city center. Kenya Airports Authority: Wilson Airport page.
  20. The Kenya Airports Authority states that at Wilson Airport each scheduled airline and charter operator has its own check-in area, so passengers must check with their airline where to check in. Kenya Airports Authority: Wilson Airport page.
  21. The Kenya Airports Authority states Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (IATA NBO) lies off Mombasa Road (A109), about 15 km south-east of Nairobi's Central Business District, and handled 8,297,856 passengers from July 2025 to May 2026. Kenya Airports Authority: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport page.
  22. AirKenya states flight time Wilson to Maasai Mara is about 45 minutes (Amboseli 35, Arusha 55, Nanyuki 40, Lewa 45, Loisaba and Samburu 55, Meru 60 minutes). AirKenya: Frequently Asked Questions.
  23. Governors' Aviation states its Wilson-Masai Mara flights take approximately 45 minutes, flown with two Cessna Grand Caravans; on days its aircraft are not flying, confirmed passengers may be rebooked on Safarilink or AirKenya. Governors' Camp: Governors' Aviation page.
  24. Safarilink's published one-way (single) fare Nairobi Wilson to Masai Mara (or Masai Mara to Wilson) is USD 260 per adult in both low and high season 2026, exclusive of taxes. Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  25. Safarilink's published return fare Nairobi Wilson to Masai Mara is USD 425 per adult in both low and high season 2026, exclusive of taxes. Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  26. Safarilink fares exclude taxes; domestic departure taxes, also levied at safari airstrips to cover landing fees, range from USD 11 to 15 per sector depending on destination. Safarilink: Taxes.
  27. Mombasa Air Safari 2026 published fare, Wilson to Mara one way: USD 200 per person plus a fuel surcharge of USD 20. Mombasa Air Safari: Flight Schedule (Scheduled Fares for 2026 and Flight Timetable).
  28. Mombasa Air Safari 2026 published fare, Wilson-Mara return: USD 370 per person plus a fuel surcharge of USD 40. Mombasa Air Safari: Flight Schedule (Scheduled Fares for 2026 and Flight Timetable).
  29. Mombasa Air Safari 2026 published fare, Coast to Mara one way (via Ukunda/Malindi): USD 295 per person plus a fuel surcharge of USD 35. Mombasa Air Safari: Flight Schedule (Scheduled Fares for 2026 and Flight Timetable).
  30. Mombasa Air Safari 2026 published fare, Amboseli/Tsavo to Mara one way: USD 310 per person plus a fuel surcharge of USD 20. Mombasa Air Safari: Flight Schedule (Scheduled Fares for 2026 and Flight Timetable).
  31. Mombasa Air Safari 2026 published fare, Mara to Amboseli/Tsavo one way: USD 435 per person plus a fuel surcharge of USD 20. Mombasa Air Safari: Flight Schedule (Scheduled Fares for 2026 and Flight Timetable).
  32. Governors Aviation recommended selling rate Nairobi Wilson to all Masai Mara airstrips, return, 1 January to 30 June 2026: USD 420 per adult, USD 294 per child (2 to 15 years). Governors Aviation: Recommended Selling Rates, validity 01-Jan-2026 to 31-Dec-2026, 2026-02-27.
  33. Governors Aviation recommended selling rate Nairobi Wilson to all Masai Mara airstrips, return, 1 July to 31 October 2026: USD 434 per adult, USD 304 per child (2 to 15 years). Governors Aviation: Recommended Selling Rates, validity 01-Jan-2026 to 31-Dec-2026, 2026-02-27.
  34. Governors Aviation recommended selling rate Nairobi to all Masai Mara camps one way, 1 January to 31 December 2026: USD 250 per adult, USD 176 per child (2 to 15). Governors Aviation: Recommended Selling Rates, validity 01-Jan-2026 to 31-Dec-2026, 2026-02-27.
  35. Governors Aviation recommended selling rate Nairobi Wilson to all Masai Mara airstrips, return, 1 July to 31 October 2027: USD 460 per adult, USD 322 per child (2 to 15 years). Covers the August 2027 dated reading. Governors Aviation: Recommended Selling Rates, validity 01-Jan-2027 to 31-Dec-2027, 2026-06-19.
  36. Governors Aviation recommended selling rate Nairobi to all Masai Mara camps one way, 1 January to 31 December 2027: USD 265 per adult, USD 186 per child (2 to 15). Governors Aviation: Recommended Selling Rates, validity 01-Jan-2027 to 31-Dec-2027, 2026-06-19.
  37. Safarilink states the drive between JKIA and Wilson Airport takes about 25 minutes, but a minimum of 1 hour should be allowed in the morning and evening rush hours. Safarilink: FAQs.
  38. Safarilink arranges a JKIA-to-Wilson meet-and-transfer with at least 48 hours' notice; the passenger pays the taxi company directly. Safarilink: FAQs.
  39. Safarilink notice: its Entebbe and Kisumu flights at 8:00 and 15:30 continue to operate from JKIA (code NBO), not Wilson (code WIL); travelers should check the airport code when booking. Safarilink: notice image 'Before you book, double-check the airport' (home page banner).
  40. AirKenya flies only from its private terminal at Wilson Airport (WIL), about 15 minutes from Nairobi city center; it has no scheduled flights from JKIA. AirKenya: Frequently Asked Questions.
  41. Safarilink child fare: children aged 2 to 11 years pay 75% of the applicable adult fare in Y and M class; other fare classes have no child fare (2026 timetable). Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  42. Safarilink: all safari airstrips are subject to a minimum of 2 passengers, a few to a minimum of 4, in both low and high seasons; Mara flights 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 and 071 need a minimum of 4 passengers year-round, and landings are limited to a maximum of 4 stops per aircraft. Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  43. Safarilink: Mara flight 01 can route via Naivasha (Loldia airstrip); operations may combine loads to alternative Mara airstrips because of aircraft limitations at some strips. Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  44. Safarilink advises passengers to call its operations between 16:00 and 18:00 the day before travel for more precise safari flight timings. Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  45. Safarilink 2026: baggage allowance is strictly 15 kg per person on safari routes (20 kg to Diani, Entebbe, Lamu, Malindi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Zanzibar), inclusive of hand baggage, in soft bags; infants without a seat get no allowance; one piece per person max 60 x 45 x 30 cm. Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  46. Safarilink 2026 timetable: latest check-in is 90 minutes before international flights (Zanzibar, Entebbe, Arusha), 60 minutes at Nairobi Wilson, Malindi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Diani and Lamu, and 30 minutes elsewhere (bush airstrips); the aircraft may leave up to 15 minutes early. Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  47. Safarilink: flights can be closed up to 7 days in advance, with affected passengers rebooked on alternative services the same day, or refunded if the new timings do not suit (2026 timetable). Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  48. Safarilink FAQ: children aged 2 to 12 are charged 75% of the adult fare; infants under 2 fly free if not occupying a seat and get no baggage allowance. Safarilink: FAQs.
  49. Safarilink: transfers between two Mara airstrips on scheduled flights can only be booked within 24 hours of travel, depend on the aircraft's routing, cost the Nairobi-Mara single fare, and cannot be booked online. Safarilink: FAQs.
  50. Safarilink: timings on some routes can vary by up to 40 minutes depending on aircraft routing; it recommends calling operations the evening before to reconfirm. Safarilink: FAQs.
  51. Safarilink terms: passengers weighing 90 kg or more (women) or 110 kg or more (men) are recommended to book an extra seat, charged at the child rate on Y class fares. Safarilink: Terms and Conditions.
  52. Safarilink terms: services to safari destinations require a minimum of 2 passengers per airstrip; single passengers are charged the minimum passenger load. Safarilink: Terms and Conditions.
  53. AirKenya Masai Mara services: daily, minimum 2 passengers per airstrip; passengers should call AirKenya operations on the departure date to confirm arrival and pick-up times at the various airstrips. AirKenya: Flight Schedule 2026 (valid from 21 December 2025 to 31 December 2026).
  54. AirKenya 2026 timetable: check-in is 60 minutes before departure at Nairobi Wilson and Arusha and closes 30 minutes before departure; check-in at bush airstrips is 30 minutes before departure. AirKenya: Flight Schedule 2026 (valid from 21 December 2025 to 31 December 2026).
  55. AirKenya: children aged 2 to 11 pay 70% of the adult fare and get the full 15 kg allowance; infants under 2 fly free on an adult's lap without baggage allowance. AirKenya: Frequently Asked Questions.
  56. Governors' Aviation flights to the Masai Mara operate with a minimum of 2 passengers all year; flights may stop at other destinations, may route via Nairobi in mid and low season, and passengers may be rebooked onto an equivalent airline. Governors' Aviation: 2026 Flight Schedule.
  57. Governors Aviation Flight Terms: infants under 2 fly free without a seat; children under 12 are carried at 70% of the adult fare. Governors Aviation: Flight Terms and Conditions (valid with effect from 1 January 2021), 2023-06-01.
  58. Governors Aviation: check-in is 60 minutes before flight time at Nairobi Wilson and 30 minutes elsewhere; the aircraft may leave up to 15 minutes early. Governors Aviation: Flight Terms and Conditions (valid with effect from 1 January 2021), 2023-06-01.
  59. Safarilink flight 05 departs Nairobi Wilson for the Masai Mara airstrips at 7:15 and arrives 8:15, daily, subject to a minimum of 4 passengers throughout the year (2026 timetable, valid to 31 December 2026); times and airstrips vary daily with the aircraft routing. Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  60. Safarilink flight 01 departs Nairobi Wilson for the Masai Mara airstrips at 10:00 and arrives at 11:00, daily, per the 2026 timetable (valid to 31 December 2026); flight 01 can route via Naivasha (Loldia), and times and airstrips vary daily with the aircraft routing. Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  61. Safarilink flight 03 departs Nairobi Wilson for the Masai Mara airstrips at 14:15 and arrives at 15:15, daily, per the 2026 timetable (valid to 31 December 2026); times and airstrips vary daily with the aircraft routing, subject to a minimum of 4 passengers throughout the year (timetable note e). Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  62. Safarilink flight 06 departs the Masai Mara airstrips for Nairobi Wilson at 8:30 and arrives 9:34, in high seasons only (note b), subject to a minimum of 4 passengers (note e), per the 2026 timetable. Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  63. Safarilink flight 02 departs the Masai Mara airstrips for Nairobi Wilson at 11:00 and arrives at 12:20, daily, per the 2026 timetable (valid to 31 December 2026); times and airstrips vary daily with the aircraft routing, subject to a minimum of 4 passengers throughout the year (timetable note e). Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  64. Safarilink flight 04 departs the Masai Mara airstrips for Nairobi Wilson at 15:15 and arrives 16:15, daily, subject to a minimum of 4 passengers throughout the year (note e), per the 2026 timetable. Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  65. Safarilink's Masai Mara web page lists flight 009 Wilson to Masai Mara departing 16:00, arriving 17:00 under 'Daily Flights to Masai Mara' (no validity date on the page). Safarilink: Flights to Masai Mara (destination page).
  66. Safarilink's Masai Mara web page lists flight 010 Masai Mara to Wilson departing 17:00, arriving 18:00 under 'Daily Flights to Masai Mara' (no validity date on the page). Safarilink: Flights to Masai Mara (destination page).
  67. AirKenya flight P2 851 Wilson to Masai Mara: departs 7:30, arrives 8:00, daily, valid 21 December 2025 to 31 December 2026; Mara times show the first stop and vary with routing over multiple airstrips. AirKenya: Flight Schedule 2026 (valid from 21 December 2025 to 31 December 2026).
  68. AirKenya flight P2 852 Masai Mara to Wilson: departs 8:05, arrives 9:35, daily, valid 21 December 2025 to 31 December 2026; Mara times show the first stop and vary with routing over multiple airstrips. AirKenya: Flight Schedule 2026 (valid from 21 December 2025 to 31 December 2026).
  69. Mombasa Air Safari scheduled flight Wilson to Mara: departs 10:00, arrives 11:00, daily (general 2026 timetable, times approximate; reconfirm 24 hours before). Mombasa Air Safari: Flight Schedule (Scheduled Fares for 2026 and Flight Timetable).
  70. Mombasa Air Safari scheduled flight Coast (Mombasa/Diani/Malindi) to Mara: departs 7:30, arrives 10:30, daily, minimum 4 passengers for Malindi (departs 8:30) (general 2026 timetable, times approximate; reconfirm 24 hours before). Mombasa Air Safari: Flight Schedule (Scheduled Fares for 2026 and Flight Timetable).
  71. Mombasa Air Safari scheduled flight Amboseli / Tsavo West (Finch) to Mara: departs 9:15, arrives 10:30, daily, minimum 2 passengers from Amboseli and 4 from Tsavo West (2026 timetable, times approximate; reconfirm 24 hours before). Mombasa Air Safari: Flight Schedule (Scheduled Fares for 2026 and Flight Timetable).
  72. Governors' Aviation Wilson-Mara-Wilson 'Early Bird': Wilson 7:15 to Mara 8:00; Mara 8:15 to Wilson 9:00, once daily (7 flights per week), valid only 15 June to 31 October 2026, maximum two stops; serves Cottars, Ol Seki, Olare, Keekorok, Serena, Ol Kiombo, Kichwa Tembo, Musiara, Mara North and Ngerende airstrips. Governors' Aviation: 2026 Flight Schedule.
  73. Governors' Aviation Wilson-Mara-Wilson 'Morning Flight': Wilson 9:30 to Mara 10:15; Mara 10:45 to Wilson 12:00, once daily (7 flights per week), valid 1 January to 31 December 2026; serves Cottars, Ol Seki, Olare, Keekorok, Serena, Ol Kiombo, Kichwa Tembo, Musiara, Mara North and Ngerende airstrips. Governors' Aviation: 2026 Flight Schedule.
  74. Governors' Aviation Wilson-Mara-Wilson 'Afternoon Flight': Wilson 14:30 to Mara 15:15; Mara 15:30 to Wilson 16:15, once daily (7 flights per week), valid 1 January to 31 December 2026; serves Cottars, Ol Seki, Olare, Keekorok, Serena, Ol Kiombo, Kichwa Tembo, Musiara, Mara North and Ngerende airstrips. Governors' Aviation: 2026 Flight Schedule.
  75. Safarilink 2026 high seasons are 1 January to 31 March, 16 June to 31 October and 16 to 31 December 2026 (timetable). Safarilink: Timetable and Fares 2026, 1st Edition (valid up to 31 December 2026).
  76. Safarilink states it flies to and from the Maasai Mara stopping at any of the eight major airstrips passengers require (web destination page). Safarilink: Flights to Masai Mara (destination page).
  77. Safarilink's codeshare news states Safarilink flies twice daily to nine key airstrips in the Masai Mara. Safarilink News: Safarilink / Kenya Airways Codeshare Agreement.
  78. AirKenya serves 9 Masai Mara airstrips: Olseki, Olkiombo, Musiara, Keekorok, Mara North, Ngerende, Mara Serena, Kichwa Tembo and Olare Orok. AirKenya: Frequently Asked Questions.
  79. AirKenya lists these camps and lodges under its Olkiombo airstrip in the Masai Mara: Ashnil, Basecamp, Bushtops, Eagle View, Entim, Fig Tree, Ilkeliani, Kananga River Camp, Mara Intrepids, Mara Ngenche, Mara Plains, Olare Mara Kempinski, Porini Lion Camp, Rekero, Sarova Mara, Tangulia, Tipilikwani and others (long list). AirKenya: Maasai Mara destination page (Camps and Lodges by airstrip).
  80. Mombasa Air Safari serves the Mara airstrips Keekorok, Olkiombo, Mara North, Kichwa Tembo, Musiara, Mara Serena (max 8 passengers on take-off), Ngerende (max 8 passengers on take-off), Ol Seki (from Nairobi only) and Siana (from Nairobi only). Mombasa Air Safari: Masai Mara destination page.
  81. Mombasa Air Safari lists Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Sarova Mara Game Camp, Mara Sopa Lodge, Ashnil, Cottars as typically served via the Keekorok airstrip. Mombasa Air Safari: Masai Mara destination page.
  82. Mombasa Air Safari lists Mara Serena Lodge, Ashnil, Sanctuary Olonana as typically served via the Mara Serena airstrip. Mombasa Air Safari: Masai Mara destination page.
  83. Governors Aviation lists the Mara airstrips it accesses as Musiara, Kichwa, Mara Serena, Keekorok, Olkiombo, Ol Seki Naboisho, Olare Orok, Cottars, Ol Kurruk/Angama, Ngerende and Mara North. Governors Aviation: Recommended Selling Rates, validity 01-Jan-2026 to 31-Dec-2026, 2026-02-27.
  84. US CDC advises avoiding local, unscheduled aircraft, flying on larger planes (more than 30 seats) if possible, and scheduling flights in daylight and good weather. US CDC: Kenya - Traveler view (Travelers' Health destination page), 2026-11-10.
  85. The Mara Conservancy ticket portal states that day tickets are valid 12 hours (6:00 to 18:00) and expire automatically at 6:00 pm, whatever time they are bought. Mara Conservancy / KAPS: Nature Paas ticket portal, 'Know Before You Go'.
  86. The Mara Conservancy ticket portal states that overnight guests must check out by 10:00 am, and that a morning game drive on the checkout day needs a fresh full-day ticket. Mara Conservancy / KAPS: Nature Paas ticket portal, 'Know Before You Go'.
  87. Scheduled flights, Wilson to the Masai Mara airstrips. 2026 timetables, airstrip lists and fares of Safarilink, AirKenya, Governors' Aviation and Mombasa Air Safari; camp lists per airstrip from AirKenya's Maasai Mara page and Mombasa Air Safari's Masai Mara page
  88. Unit conversions. Metric figures with US equivalents (1 km = 0.621371 mi, 1 m = 3.28084 ft, 1 kg = 2.20462 lb, 1 ft = 0.3048 m, 1 acre = 0.404686 ha, °F = °C × 9/5 + 32)
  89. Travel times and distances. Drive times as stated by Mara North Conservancy, Mara Siana Conservancy, the Mara Conservancy, Safarilink and AirKenya; road distances from KeNHA, Narok County, Kenya Wildlife Service and Mara Siana Conservancy; flight times from the 2026 timetables of Safarilink, AirKenya, Governors' Aviation and Mombasa Air Safari
  90. Exchange rate. Central Bank of Kenya, daily indicative exchange rate posted 12 November 2026 (average of major market participants' buying and selling rates at the open of trade)

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