How to get from Nairobi to Masai Mara

There are roughly 280 kilometers between Nairobi and Masai Mara. There are two main ways to get there: by plane or by automobile. Your choices will depend on your time constraints, financial constraints, and personal preferences.

Driving is less expensive than flying, but it takes longer. If you just have a short time in Kenya, flying safaris makes more sense because you can reach Masai Mara faster.

Nairobi to Maasai Mara by Road

Driving to the park takes around 5-6 hours in a custom-made safari land cruiser. The land cruiser includes a pop-up roof that will be closed throughout the travel but opened for game drives.

One of the biggest benefits of driving is that you can get to view some of Kenya's breathtaking landscapes. We pause at the overlook of the Great Rift Valley, where you may take pictures of this amazing natural wonder.

Along the trip, you'll witness Mt. Longonot and Mt. Suswa, as well as several farms. When you arrive in Narok, the main town near the park, you may buy any last-minute supplies you may need.

Nairobi to Masai Mara by Air

One advantage of flying to the reserve is that the safari distance between Nairobi and Maasai Mara is decreasing. Every day, many local airlines fly from Nairobi to Masai Mara via Wilson Airport. The flight from Nairobi to Masai Mara takes around 45 minutes.

If you are departing for the Masai Mara shortly after arriving from India, we will take you from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wilson Airport for your local flight.

Your plane will land at the airport closest to your Masai Mara accommodation, as there are several of them. When you arrive, your safari land cruiser will be ready to transport you to the accommodation. You may even charter a flight from Nairobi to the reserve.