Flights from Entebbe to Olkiombo Airstrip for a Safari in Masai Mara

Flights from Entebbe to Olkiombo Airstrip for a Safari in Masai Mara. In partnership with Airkenya Express, we have fights available from Entebbe to Olkiombo Airstrip for a Safari in Masai Mara. This is the best way to get directly to Masai Mara after your Uganda Safari or Gorilla Trekking tour in Uganda. The main flight leaves from Entebbe by 11:45am and arrives at Olkiombo Airstrip in Masai Mara by 2pm, you will have one stop at Kisumu International Airport for immigration after proceed to Masai Mara. Flight duration is approximately 45–60 minutes.

If you have booked the safari in Masai Mara yourself you will need to coordinate with your hotel to arrange pickup at Olkiombo Airstrip and transfers to your camp/lodge but if you have booked through Eco Adventure Safaris we will arrange this transfer for you as part of the package.

Ol Kiombo Airstrip: Situated in the heart of the Masai Mara, this airstrip provides convenient access to some of the prime wildlife viewing areas, including the Talek River and nearby plains where the Great Migration often occurs.

Here is a sample itinerary for a fly-in Masai Mara safari National Reserve:

Day 1:

• Arrival at Ol Kiombo Airstrip.
• Upon arrival in the Masai Mara, transfer to your chosen safari lodge or camp.
• Lunch at the lodge or camp.
• Afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve, exploring the vast savannahs and searching for wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.
• Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2:

• Early morning game drive in the Masai Mara to catch the wildlife at its most active time.
• Return to the lodge or camp for breakfast.
• Optional activities such as guided nature walks or visits to a local Maasai village.
• Lunch at the lodge or camp.
• Afternoon game drive or optional activities.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge or camp.

Day 3:

• Another early morning game drive in the Masai Mara to explore different areas and spot more wildlife.
• Return to the lodge or camp for breakfast.
• Optional activities or relaxation time.
• Lunch at the lodge or camp.
• Afternoon game drive or optional activities.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge or camp.

Day 4:

• Early morning game drive or optional hot air balloon safari (if available) for a unique perspective of the Masai Mara landscape and wildlife.
• Return to the lodge or camp for breakfast.
• Check-out and transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi.
• Upon arrival in Nairobi, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.

This itinerary provides a balanced mix of game drives, optional activities, and relaxation time while maximizing your chances of encountering the diverse wildlife of the Masai Mara. Keep in mind that actual itineraries may vary depending on your preferences, budget, and the specific lodge or camp you choose.

Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve is another great national Park to visit on your safari in Kenya. It is widely recognized as the jewel in the crown of Kenya’s tourism industry. The reserve is regarded as the most spectacular wildlife viewing area in Kenya with over 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 bird species. A safari to Masai Mara National Reserve during your safari will give you an opportunity to see the great wildlife numbers including the dominant inhabitant that is the wildebeests. From June to October each year over 1.5 million wildebeests along with large numbers of Zebras and Thompson’s gazelle, migrate from the Serengeti plains in Tanzania to search for fresh pastures in the Masai Mara before going back in October.

Where to stay in Masai Mara National Reserve during safari in Kenya

Lodges options where to stay in Masai Mara National Reserve range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose where to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Lodges include Mara Serena, Little Governors Camp, Mara Sopa Lodge, Keekorok and Sarova Mara, Mara Intrepids, and Explorer among others. Contact us here for reservations and booking details.

What is the best time to visit Kenya?

Kenya can be visited throughout the year and the best time is during the months of December to February and then June to October which is relatively dry than March to May and November and the best time to witness the great wildebeest migration.

Why book Flights from Entebbe to Olkiombo Airstrip for a Safari in Masai Mara Through Eco Adventure Safaris?

Eco Adventure Safaris offers unrivaled and professional tour and travel services in Uganda, Kenya, Congo, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Since then, Eco Adventure Safaris as established itself as one of the leading tour operators in all these countries including Kenya. Eco Adventure Safaris boasts of a professional office and field team that takes care of all your requests and inquiries. We are full members of AUTO (Association of Uganda Tour Operators) and work closely with Kenya Wildlife Services. We are highly recommended on Trip Advisor as well as Safari bookings.

Our website is one of the best and most reliable points to help you start preparing for your Kenya safari as we have the best and updated information that you can rely on. Eco Adventure Safaris is owned and run by Ugandans who have explored Kenya and as such, you will be dealing with a team that sells what they know. Please feel free to contact us here for more information about Flights from Entebbe to Olkiombo Airstrip for a Safari in Masai Mara.