Journeys

Fly into the Mara on a light aircraft

Swap a long road day for a short flight, landing on a bush airstrip where your safari starts the moment you step off the plane.

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Where

Scheduled flights of about 45 minutes run from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to the reserve, which has eight airstrips, including Ol Kiombo, Keekorok, Serena and Kichwa Tembo.
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Source: Kenya News Agency (kenyanews.go.ke) (opens in a new tab) · checked 16 Oct 2026
Reported in December 2025. Airlines choose which airstrips they serve — check with yours.
More in the guide: Planning a Maasai Mara safari
Wilson Airport, about 5 km from Nairobi city centre on Langata Road, is run by the Kenya Airports Authority. About 90% of its flights are domestic.
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Source: Logistics Cluster (WFP-led humanitarian logistics network) (opens in a new tab) · checked 16 Oct 2026
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Light aircraft have strict baggage limits, often soft bags only — check with your airline before you pack.
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