5 to 7 Day Kenya Fly In Safari (Masai Mara, Ol Pejeta, Amboseli)

A 5 day Kenya fly in safari swaps hours on the road for hours in the bush. You fly from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to a Mara airstrip in about 45 minutes, then do the same for Amboseli.

This plan covers five days with two parks, and two optional extensions that add Ol Pejeta and Samburu for 6 or 7 days. You stay in camps close to the wildlife, with game drives from the moment you land.

Below you find the plan day by day, price tiers, flight details, baggage rules and the practical choices that shape a 5 day Kenya fly in safari.

Highlights

• About 45 minutes by air from Nairobi to the Mara instead of 5 to 6 hours by road
• Four nights in camps in the Mara and Amboseli, close to the wildlife
• Kilimanjaro views and elephants in Amboseli
• Option to add Ol Pejeta and Samburu for 6 or 7 days
• Game drives in the afternoon of your arrival day
• Private vehicle available as an upgrade

Day by day plan

1. Day 1

   Fly to the Masai Mara

   You check in at Wilson Airport at 8 am and fly to a Mara airstrip, about 45 minutes. A camp guide meets you and drives you to camp for lunch. In the afternoon you go out on a game drive across the plains. Lions, elephants and giraffe are often close to camp. Dinner is by the fire, and you can ask your guide about the best times and places for tomorrow’s drives.

2. Day 2

   Full day in the Masai Mara

   A full day of game drives from first light. Your guide tracks lion prides and cheetah, and visits the Mara River for hippos and crocodiles. You eat a picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp. A dawn balloon ride is an optional extra at about USD 450 to 550.

3. Day 3

   Mara to Amboseli by air

   After a short dawn game drive and breakfast you fly to Wilson Airport and connect to Amboseli, about 3 to 4 hours in total with the transfer. You reach camp for a late lunch and take an afternoon game drive. Elephants wade through the swamps, and Kilimanjaro often shows at sunset.

4. Day 4

   Full day in Amboseli

   You rise before sunrise for the clearest views of Kilimanjaro. You spend the morning among elephants, buffalo and hippo in the swamps. After lunch you visit Observation Hill for a view across the park. A late game drive finishes the day, and you return to camp for dinner under a sky full of stars.

5. Day 5

   Amboseli to Nairobi

   After a final morning game drive and breakfast you fly to Wilson Airport, about 45 minutes. You arrive in time for lunch in Nairobi or an afternoon flight home. We can also add an extension to Ol Pejeta and Samburu, and your 5 day Kenya fly in safari becomes a six or seven day trip.

5 Day Kenya Fly In Safari, guide price per person sharing, USD, low season

• Guide price per person sharing, flights included, confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before any payment
• Low season (Apr to Jun, Nov) shown, with Mara fees of USD 100 per day
• Jul to Oct and Dec add about USD 400 to 700 per person for higher Mara fees and camp rates
• Each extra night in Ol Pejeta or Samburu adds about USD 650 to 850 per person

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Why Pick a 5 Day Kenya Fly In Safari

The Mara and Amboseli are both a long drive from Nairobi. By road, a Mara and Amboseli trip costs a full day of driving at each end, plus a day to return via Nairobi between the parks. A 5 day Kenya fly in safari turns those days into game drives.

You also arrive fresher. After a short flight and a late lunch you are on a game drive by mid afternoon. For a Mara only plan see our Maasai Mara fly in safari.

Another gain is rest. Long road days wear people out, especially older guests and children. On a fly in plan, you spend your energy on watching animals instead of watching the road.

How Much Does a 5 Day Kenya Fly In Safari Cost?

Prices start at USD 3,300 per person for six people sharing standard camps in low season. Two people in mid range pay about USD 4,560 each, and two people in luxury about USD 5,400.

Flights are about a quarter of the cost, so group size changes the price less than on a road trip. See our Kenya fly in safaris page for shorter plans and other parks.

Mid range is the most popular tier, because camps close to the action and private bathrooms make a real difference when every hour counts. Standard camps suit guests who spend the day out and sleep early.

What the Flights Cost and How They Work

Scheduled airlines fly from Wilson Airport to the Mara and Amboseli daily. A one way ticket costs about USD 200 to 280 per person, depending on the airline and season. Flights are shared with other travellers.

You check in an hour before departure. The flight takes about 45 minutes. Small aircraft land on airstrips beside the parks, and camp staff meet you at the strip.

Flights can be delayed by weather, and the Mara in the wet months can see low cloud. We leave a buffer before international flights and suggest a night in Nairobi before you fly home.

Baggage Limits

Small aircraft limit bags to about 15 kg per person, including hand luggage, and bags must be soft. Hard suitcases do not fit through the cargo door.

We suggest a soft duffel for your trip and storing extra bags at your Nairobi hotel. Read our Kenya safari packing checklist for what to bring and what to leave.

Cameras and lenses count toward the weight limit. If your kit is heavy, wear your camera bag on board and tell us before you book, so we can plan the weight.

Laundry is available at most camps, so you can pack for three days and wash the rest.

Best Time for a 5 Day Kenya Fly In Safari

Jul to Oct is the Mara migration window, with dry roads and the highest prices. Jan to Mar is hot and quiet. Nov and Dec bring short rains and green views. Apr and May are the wettest.

Fly in plans work well in all months, since flights avoid muddy roads. Read the best time to visit the Maasai Mara to match your month.

On a 5 day Kenya fly in safari, shoulder months such as Jun and early Nov often give the best balance of price, weather and fewer vehicles.

The Fees and the Camps

The Mara fee is USD 100 a day from Jan to Jun and USD 200 a day from Jul to Dec. Amboseli is about USD 90 a day. Fees are included in our price. Conservancy camps add their own conservation fee, which we list in your quote.

Standard camps are comfortable tents with private bathrooms. Mid range camps add bigger tents, better food and a lounge. Luxury camps offer suites, private guides and extra service. See our Luxury Maasai Mara conservancy safari.

Children 9 to 17 pay about half the park fee, and under 9s are free. Airlines set their own child fares, and we confirm the exact flight cost for each child when we quote your 5 day Kenya fly in safari.

Game Drives and Vehicles

Camps run game drives in open or pop up roof 4×4 vehicles with a camp guide. You share the vehicle with other guests, though camps often limit numbers to four or six.

A private vehicle and guide cost about USD 150 to 250 per day, and give you control of the timing. Read our Safari vehicles guide to understand the options.

Camps know their areas well and share sightings by radio. That helps on a short plan, because guides can find lions or cheetahs quickly, and you spend more time watching than searching.

Fly In or Drive, a Plain Comparison

Here is how a 5 day Kenya fly in safari compares with a road trip on the same route. The figures are typical, and we confirm yours in writing.

• Time in the vehicle: about 2 hours of flying against 15 hours of driving
• Game drive time: about 3 more game drives on a fly in plan
• Price: about USD 800 to 1,200 per person higher for the flights
• Comfort: lighter bags, but a 15 kg limit applies
• Flexibility: road trips allow stops and private vehicles, flights follow a timetable

Extending to 6 or 7 Days

A sixth day adds Ol Pejeta, with rhinos and a chimpanzee sanctuary. A seventh adds Samburu, with Grevy’s zebra and gerenuk. Each extension adds a flight and a night in camp.

The price rises by about USD 650 to 850 per person per extra night. Our 3 day Samburu safari shows what the northern leg looks like by road.

If you are not sure about extensions, book five days and add later, subject to availability. Camps in Ol Pejeta and Samburu sell out in peak months, so ask early. See our 3 day Aberdare and Ol Pejeta safari for a look at the Ol Pejeta leg.

Book Your 5 Day Kenya Fly In Safari

Send your dates, group size and tier on WhatsApp at +254 720 731957. We reply with a written quote and flight times.

Book Jul to Oct trips six months ahead, because camps and seats on small aircraft fill early. Low season trips often work with a month of notice.

Tell us if you travel with children or older guests. We plan the pace and room types around the people on your 5 day Kenya fly in safari.

How to book your 5 day Kenya fly in safari

Booking your 5 day Kenya fly in safari with us takes about five minutes of your time. The rest is our job. Here is exactly what happens, step by step, so there are no surprises along the way.

1. Send your dates. Message us on WhatsApp with your travel dates, how many people are coming and the ages of any children. Tell us if you have a budget in mind. We plan with it, not around it.
2. Get a written quote. We reply with a clear price per person, what it includes and what it does not. No hidden park fees and no vague extras. If a cheaper camp or a shorter route makes more sense, we say so.
3. Tweak it until it fits. Change a camp, add a night or swap a park. Ask as many questions as you like. Changes cost nothing until you confirm.
4. Confirm with a deposit. A deposit holds your vehicle, guide and rooms. You get a written confirmation with every detail and the date the balance is due.
5. Travel day. Your driver guide meets you at your hotel or the airport with a name board. You have their number and ours for the whole trip.

What every trip with us includes

Every 5 day Kenya fly in safari plan we put together comes with the basics done properly. You ride in a safari vehicle with a pop up roof, with a professional driver guide who knows the parks. Water is in the cooler box, and park fees are sorted in advance so you do not stand in a queue at the gate.

We also stay reachable. If something changes on the road, a flat tyre, a closed route or a sudden storm, we sort it and keep you posted on WhatsApp.

Paying safely

We share payment details in writing only, and every payment gets a receipt. The payment options and the balance date sit on your written quote, so nothing is left to memory or a phone call.

Why book with a Nairobi team

We live here. We drive these roads all year, we know which camps are honest about their photos, and we know when a park is too busy to enjoy. That local knowledge is what turns a good 5 day Kenya fly in safari into a great one. Our Google rating sits at 5.0 from 46 reviews, and we plan to keep it that way.

Ready when you are. Send us a message and we will put a plan together for you shortly.

Questions people ask

Official information: Kenya Wildlife Service.

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