Adventure ToursThe Cessna’s wheels lift off the Mara’s dirt airstrip as your guide points below: “That’s the pride we tracked yesterday—see the cubs?” In 90 minutes, you’ll land for lunch in Laikipia, where rhinos wander past your terrace. This is the private air safari—where Kenya’s vast distances collapse into a single epic journey.
For those who refuse to waste hours on bumpy roads (or miss a sundowner because of a flat tire), here’s how to design your fly-in luxury safari.
The Itinerary Blueprint
The 5-Day Sky Safari
Day 1: Nairobi → Masai Mara (45-min flight)
- Land at Angama Mara’s private strip by 10 AM. Game drive by noon.
Day 3: Mara → Loisaba (1-hr flight)
- Helicopter highlight: Land on Mount Kenya’s glaciers for champagne at 15,000 ft.
Day 5: Loisaba → Lamu (2-hr flight)
- Trade bush dust for Swahili coast villas.
Cost: ~£15,000 pp (vs. 14+ hours of driving)
Lodges with Private Airstrips
| Lodge | Runway Type | Unique Perk |
|---|---|---|
| Angama Mara | Paved | Direct from Nairobi in 45 mins |
| Segera Retreat | Private gravel | Helicopter transfers to waterfalls |
| Alfajiri Villas | Beach landing | Arrive barefoot with a coconut in hand |
Pilot’s Tip:
“Book flights before 9 AM—thermals make afternoon rides bumpy.” – Captain James Mwangi
