By air
Fly-In Safari in Kenya
Skip 6-hour road days. Fly park to park in 45–90 minutes and spend the time on game drives instead.
Key takeaways
- Domestic light aircraft: 12-seat Cessna Grand Caravan.
- Prices: $200–$450 per leg per person.
- Baggage limit: 15kg soft bag.
- Ideal for trips of 8+ days across 3+ parks.
How fly-in works
Depart Nairobi Wilson Airport, scheduled flights direct to Mara, Amboseli, Meru, Samburu, Lamu, Kisumu. Camp meets you at the airstrip with the game-drive vehicle.
When it's worth it
Any trip over 7 days across 3+ parks. Any luxury trip. Any senior traveller. Any trip that includes the north (Samburu, Lewa).
Baggage rules
15kg per person in a soft bag (no wheels). Excess luggage held in Nairobi. Doable — camps supply everything you need.
FAQ
Frequently asked
- Is small-plane safety OK?
- Yes — commercial operators, scheduled flights, strict maintenance.
- Weight limit including baggage?
- Total 15kg per person soft-side.
- Cost of a fully fly-in 10-day?
- Adds ~$1,500pp over a road-based equivalent.
- Any road transfers still?
- Only from airstrip to camp (usually 15–45 minutes).
Ready when you are
Let's plan your Kenyan safari.
Tell us your dates and interests — we usually send a tailor-made itinerary within 24 hours.