5 Days / 4 Nights Masai Mara Fly-in Ultra-Luxury Safari (With Hot Air Balloon)

OVERVIEW   INCLUDED   ITINERARY  ENQUIRE

Overview 

This luxury fly-in safari takes you straight into the heart of the Masai Mara with minimal travel time and maximum indulgence. From breathtaking aerial views during a hot air balloon safari to five-star service at the exclusive Royal Zebra River Safari Lodge, every detail is curated for comfort, style, and unforgettable wildlife moments.

• Fly directly from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in under an hour

• Stay at the Royal Zebra River Safari Lodge, offering riverfront suites, private decks, and world-class service

• Go on twice-daily game drives with expert guides in custom 4x4s

• Enjoy a hot air balloon safari at sunrise followed by a champagne bush breakfast

• Ideal for honeymooners, couples, or high-end travelers seeking the best of the Mara
  

Included 

• Return domestic flights between Nairobi and Masai Mara

• Airport transfers in Nairobi and Masai Mara

• 4 nights’ luxury accommodation at Royal Zebra River Safari Lodge

• Full-board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Daily game drives in a custom open-roof 4×4 vehicle

• Hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast

• Bottled drinking water during game drives

• Park entry fees and conservation levies

• Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide

• All government taxes

Not Included 

• International flights

• Travel insurance and visa fees

• Tips and gratuities (Suggested $15–20 per person/day)

• Personal expenses (spa, premium drinks, souvenirs)

• Additional optional excursions not listed
  

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Fly Into the Wild

• Morning pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Wilson Airport

• Board your scheduled flight to Masai Mara (approx. 45 mins)

• Arrive at the airstrip, meet your lodge guide, and enjoy a game drive en route to the lodge

• Check in at Royal Zebra River Safari Lodge, enjoy welcome drinks and settle into your luxury suite

• Afternoon game drive followed by sundowners

• Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Overnight: Royal Zebra River Safari Lodge (Luxury Suite)

Day 2: Full-Day Safari – Big Cats & Savannahs

• Early morning game drive with tea/coffee stop in the bush

• Return for breakfast and leisure time—pool, spa, or reading deck

• Afternoon/evening game drive exploring different parts of the Mara

• Sunset over the plains followed by dinner and stargazing

Overnight: Royal Zebra River Safari Lodge

Day 3: Hot Air Balloon Safari – Champagne Breakfast & Game Drive

• Pre-dawn transfer to the balloon launch site

• Soar over the Mara at sunrise in a hot air balloon—unforgettable views of wildlife below

• Land in the bush for a champagne breakfast

• Leisurely return to the lodge with game viewing along the way

• Afternoon game drive or optional spa treatment

• Dinner at the lodge’s riverside dining area

Overnight: Royal Zebra River Safari Lodge

Day 4: Final Full Day – Mara River & Big Five Tracking

• Morning game drive focusing on river crossings or rare species (cheetahs, leopards, black rhino)

• Visit the Mara River, known for crocodiles and hippos

• Return for lunch and rest

• Evening game drive with optional sundowner at a scenic viewpoint

• Farewell dinner and storytelling by the fire

Overnight: Royal Zebra River Safari Lodge

Day 5: Return Flight to Nairobi – Farewell to the Mara

• Optional short morning game drive (time permitting)

• Breakfast at the lodge and check-out

• Transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled return flight to Nairobi

• Arrive at Wilson Airport and transfer to your hotel or JKIA

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Luxury, adventure, and timeless African beauty—all in one unforgettable journey.