How long is the flight from Diani to the Masai Mara?

Flights take about 2–3 hours including a stop, usually in Nairobi or another airstrip. Exact times depend on the airline's daily schedule.

Is 3 days enough for a Masai Mara safari from Diani?

Three days gives you four game drives, which is enough for a great first safari. If you can, add a third night for more relaxed game viewing.

What is the luggage limit on the flight?

Light aircraft usually allow 15 kg per person in soft bags, including hand luggage. Leave the rest of your luggage at your Diani hotel.

When is the best time for a Masai Mara safari from Diani?

Wildlife is excellent all year. July to October brings the Great Migration, while January to March is quieter and better value.

Can we bring children on the fly-in safari?

Yes. Many camps welcome children, and the short flights avoid a long drive. Some camps have minimum ages for game drives, which we check for you.

Masai Mara Safari From Diani: 3-Day Fly-in Package

Leave the beach for the world’s most famous safari: fly from Diani to the Masai Mara for two nights and four game drives.

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A Masai Mara safari from Diani is the easiest way to combine Kenya’s best beach with its most famous reserve. Scheduled light aircraft fly from Ukunda airstrip near Diani to the Mara airstrips, usually with one stop, so you swap the Indian Ocean for lions and cheetahs in just a few hours.

You stay two nights in a tented camp, enjoy four game drives with experienced Mara guides and fly back to the coast on day three. Between July and October you may see the Great Migration.

Best for: Fly-in safari / beach add-on. Popular with: Beach holidaymakers in Diani and Mombasa from Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Poland and the UK. Best time: Year-round (Great Migration July–October).

Price is from USD 1,450 per adult sharing; the final cost depends on season, accommodation and group size.