1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure in Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure

Outty Ranking 41 4.0 · 6 traveler reviews12 hoursFrom $599
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41/100

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Is 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure worth booking?

1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure is a 12-hour experience in Nairobi, Kenya, from $599 per person. It scores 41 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 6 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
41 / 100
Rating
4/5 (6)
Duration
12 hours
From
$599 per person

Enjoy a full day game viewing safari at the famous Maasai Mara with a return flight from Nairobi. Depart early morning and to see The Big 5 in action and take a walking tour along the Mara River for a chance to spot the crocodiles, hippo families and wildebeest migration routes. Hot Lunch at Ashnil Mara Camp located along the banks of the Mara River.

What you get

    About this experience

    Enjoy a full day game viewing safari at the famous Maasai Mara with a return flight from Nairobi. Depart early morning and to see The Big 5 in action and take a walking tour along the Mara River for a chance to spot the crocodiles, hippo families and wildebeest migration routes. Hot Lunch at Ashnil Mara Camp located along the banks of the Mara River.

    What's included

    Included

    • Lunch
    • English Speaking Guide
    • Shared Game Viewing Drive in a 4*4 Vehicle
    • Return Local Flights from Wilson Airport
    • Bottled water

    Not included

    • Extra Meals & Drinks
    • All Entry Fees - Payable Directly At The Airstrip

    What you'll see and do

    1. Maasai Mara National Reserve

      Your day begins with an early morning pick-up at 6:00 AM from your Nairobi residence, or airport. You will then be transferred to Wilson Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to the Maasai Mara. Upon arrival in the Maasai Mara, your local safari guide will meet you at the airstrip and you will immediately begin your exciting full day game drive across the reserve. During the safari, you will search for the famous Big Cats and many other wildlife species. Enjoy a Walking Safari at the Mara River. You will stop for lunch at Ashnil Mara Camp, before continuing with your game drive. In the afternoon, continue exploring the reserve in search of animals you may not have seen earlier, with opportunities to stop for photographs and enjoy the incredible scenery. After a memorable safari experience, you will return to the airstrip to board your return flight to Nairobi, departing at 1600Hrs. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred back to the airport, your hotel, or residence.

      420 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • 1-Day Mara Safari By Road.

      Transfers By Car + Open Jeep Pickup included

    • 1 Day Fly In Mara Safari

      Return Flight + Open Jeep Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Samsons Safaris

    Know before you go

    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    4 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    6 verified traveler reviews for 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    mayankkh · August 2026

    Unforgettable Masai Mara Day Trip with Samsons Safari!

    We just did a day trip to Masai Mara with Samsons Safari and it exceeded all expectations. Kimani was incredibly helpful with all the guidance we needed before booking, and once confirmed, Stacy took great care of every detail to make sure everything went smoothly. Our guide Edwin was fantastic — knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we got to see so many animals throughout the day. The kids had an amazing time! Lunch was arranged at Ashnil Mara Camp, and the food was excellent, especially the vegetarian spread. As a lovely personal touch, we were also given a surprise personalized gift, which was the perfect icing on the cake. Highly recommend Samsons Safari for anyone looking for a well-organized, memorable Masai Mara experience. Thank you to the entire team!

    Response from the operator: We look forward to hosting you again on the next trip after this wonderful review. Our Professional Team is dedicated to ensure that every traveler gests the best experience from start to finish from short to multi day tours. Karibu Tena.

    via Tripadvisor

    ggavel · August 2025

    Not worth the price tag

    Overall this was a very enjoyable experience. The game drive through Masai Mara was outstanding but why it did not rate any higher than 3 (and that is being generous), is the cost. It is NOT a $600 per person day trip. It is an $800 per person day trip because the fee does not include the $200/ person park entrance fee. It is also a very, very long day. We were picked up at 5am and returned at 11pm; 18 hours. It is very, very difficult to understand why this trip is $800 per person. Yes, we did have a personal game drive vehicle to ourselves and enjoyed a quiet, private lunch under the shade of a tree on the savanna. All great but doesn't add up to $800 pp. By comparison we did a 3 night/4 day glamping accommodation safari at Kruger that included transfers to and from Jo'burg (approx same dist/time as MM is from Nairobi), for $620pp and that included park fees. How can this 1 day tour be more expensive than a 4 day tour w accommodations, meals and transfers? I was expecting something really impressive to justify the cost but other than the Safari vehicle all to ourselves it was less in every way to what we received for less money in Kruger. We had only 1 day and had no choice but I would recommend searching further for alternate options if you have the time. This trip was worth 'it' if you just fine "it" as enjoying the experience. It was not worth the $800pp price tag.

    Response from the operator: We thank you for booking the tour with us and to go by the first statement the experience was great and Our Team delivered the best of service to you. Notably is that we have both a Fly In and Road Package and depending on your budget and safari choice, we are always flexible to ensure you meet your travel needs. It is great to compare Kenya and South Africa and the price ranges but every country has different tariffs based on factors like taxation, fuel prices, entry fees among others. Therefore it would be misleading to other guests to try imply the prices are high. We look forward to hosting you on the next tour.

    via Tripadvisor

    H2908OZleilam · September 2024

    Something smelt fishy !

    My colleague and I booked this trip for August 2024. I paid Tripadvisor and received our tickets immediately. A day later I received a message via WhatsApp from someone from Samson's Safaris saying that they have had problems in the past with Tripadvisor and often they had to return money to clients, etc etc. He suggested that I cancel my tour on Tripadvisor and I should transfer money onto his account. Obviously, I declined and said that I am happy to stay with Tripadvisor. Later that day I received a cancellation e-mail from Trip advisor and a message from Samson Safaris saying that his boss insisted that they cancel this trip, I should go into the website and request a refund and that we can pay them cash on pick-up. I was so annoyed! He then began negotiating a cheaper rate with me. I got my refund from Tripadvisor, but also cancelled the trip with Samson's Safaris because this entire experience smelt fishy, and this was not a cheap trip. Unfortunately, I never got to go to the Maasai Mara, but I booked a trip to Amboseli Park through Tripadvisor and thoroughly enjoyed that. Suggest Tripadvisor remove Samson's Safaris from their website.

    Response from the operator: We Pride Ourself of Being The Leading Safari Company in Kenya and Our Presence on The Global Stage clearly highlights Our Topnotch Services To Our Happy Clients. An example is Our nomination in The World Travel Awards for the last 5 Years. See link below. https://www.worldtravelawards.com/profile-42872-samsons-safaris TripAdvisor is Our Partner and We are Always Happy to Serve Guests Coming Directly through them. We will continue to offer efficient and professional services to all. However its Key to note that some rogue guests do make bookings on the platform with the intention to get refunds when they do complain. The platform also allows a service provider to cancel a booking even on the day of the trip based on various legitimate reasons. That Said we are Happy You Had an amazing time in Amboseli.

    via Tripadvisor

    mocherice · June 2023

    Big 4 of 5 in 5 hours

    Amazing trip with an insanely credible and experienced guide who knew exactly where to find all of the animals of interest. We were lucky to see the big four of five and so many more in less than one day. Our guide went above and beyond to make this trip was memorable yet efficient. Unforgettable!

    Response from the operator: Our Team is delighted that you had an amazing time considering the Short Safari. We will Continue to offer top notch game drives for those guests with limited time in Magical, Kenya. We Look Forward to hosting you in Our Multi Day Experiences on your next visit.

    via Tripadvisor

    Cruiser44268615114 · December 2022

    Amazing trip

    Had a fantastic experience - Samsons were friendly and responsive in planning the trip. We originally opted to fly out and drive back to Nairobi. While we were on the safari we changed our minds - Samsons were able to book us a return flight with no hassle at all. The driver/ guide was friendly and very professional. He made extra effort so we saw the game and had a great viewpoint once we found it. Highly recommended

    Response from the operator: We are pleased Our Local Guide Nkoitoi ensured your Game Drives were unforgettable at the World Famous Maasai Mara. Our Team strives to ensure that we offer a personalized and tailor made experience ensuring all your travel needs are meet at any given time. We look forward to hosting you again in Magical Kenya for more Fly In Safaris.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    12 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $599 to $1,456
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Samsons Safaris, who run 19 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 46.6.

    See everything Samsons Safaris runs

    Why this scores 41

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)74
    Review evidence (18% weight)37
    Booking momentum (14% weight)26
    Value for money (12% weight)0
    Listing quality (10% weight)69
    Local standing (8% weight)26
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Nairobi.

    How much does 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure cost?

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    Prices start at $599 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Nairobi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure take?

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    Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Nairobi is not rushed.

    Is 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 41 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Nairobi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Nairobi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Nairobi and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Nairobi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Nairobi?

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    On Outty we rank every Nairobi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Wild 5-Day Safari: Magical Mara, Nakuru Wonders & Hell's Gate, 2 Days Amboseli Safari using a 4x4 Landcruiser jeep(with options), Kibera Slum Tour with Lucas. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Nairobi?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Nairobi?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure?

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    Included: Lunch; English Speaking Guide; Shared Game Viewing Drive in a 4*4 Vehicle; Return Local Flights from Wilson Airport; and Bottled water. Not included: Extra Meals & Drinks; and All Entry Fees - Payable Directly At The Airstrip. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 26 listed pickup locations in and around Nairobi. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Nairobi. Standard cancellation terms apply.

    What do travelers say about 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure?

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    Across 6 reviews averaging 4.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for 1-Day Maasai Mara Fly In Safari - Daily Departure?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including 1-Day Mara Safari By Road., 1 Day Fly In Mara Safari. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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