Major Airstrips in Masai Mara
The Masai Mara National Reserve and its surrounding conservancies are served by a number of major airstrips, each strategically located to provide easy access to different camps and lodges across the region. Visitors can choose to fly into one of these major airstrips to save time on travel and maximize their time experiencing the wildlife and landscapes of the Masai Mara. Scheduled flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport (and occasionally from Mombasa or other destinations) make the Mara easily accessible year-round.
1. Ol Kiombo Airstrip
- Location: Just north of the Talek River
- Camps/Lodges Covered: Mara Intrepids, Mara Explorer, Tipilikwani, Basecamp, Fig Tree Camp, Mara Choroa Camp, Zebra Plains
- Airlines: Safarilink, AirKenya
- Notes: One of the busiest airstrips in the Mara, ideal for central access.
2. Keekorok Airstrip
- Location: Southeastern Masai Mara National Reserve
- Camps/Lodges Covered: Sarova Mara Game Camp, Sekenani Camp
- Airlines: AirKenya, Safarilink, Governors Aviation
- Notes: One of the oldest and most established airstrips, with convenient morning and afternoon flights.
3. Serena Airstrip
- Location: Northwestern Masai Mara near Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Camps/Lodges Covered: Mara Serena Safari Lodge and nearby northern camps
- Airlines: Safarilink, AirKenya, Mombasa Air Safari
- Notes: Offers twice-daily flights, perfectly timed for safari itineraries.
4. Musiara Airstrip
- Location: Northern Masai Mara
- Camps/Lodges Covered: Governor’s Camp, Little Governor’s, Moran Camp
- Airlines: AirKenya, Safarilink
- Notes: Two daily flights from Nairobi; ideal for guests visiting the Governor’s Camp collection.
5. Kichwa Tembo Airstrip
- Location: Northern gateway to the Mara Triangle
- Camps/Lodges Covered: Kichwa Tembo Camp, Bateleur Camp, Mara Siria, Kilima Camp
- Airlines: AirKenya, Safarilink
- Notes: Excellent access to Great Migration routes; quieter, less crowded region.
6. Siana Airstrip
- Location: Siana Group Ranch (eastern Mara)
- Camps/Lodges Covered: Siana Springs, Porini Mara, Leleshwa Camp
- Airlines: Safarilink, AirKenya
- Notes: Serves the eastern conservancies with flexible morning and afternoon flights.
7. Ngerende Airstrip
- Location: Northwestern Masai Mara, near the Mara River
- Camps/Lodges Covered: Ngerende Island Lodge, Mara Safari Club, Saruni Mara
- Airlines: Safarilink, AirKenya
- Notes: Convenient for luxury lodges along the Mara River.
8. Olare Orok Airstrip
- Location: Within the Mara North Conservancy (northern Masai Mara)
- Camps/Lodges Covered: Saruni Mara, Kicheche Mara, Saruni Wild
- Airlines: Safarilink, AirKenya
- Notes: Serves the northern conservancies known for exclusive safari experiences.
9. Angama Airstrip
- Location: Southwestern Masai Mara
- Camps/Lodges Covered: Angama Mara Lodge
- Airlines: Safarilink, AirKenya, Mombasa Air Safari
- Notes: Serves one of the most scenic lodges in Africa, perched on the Oloololo Escarpment.
10. Ol Seki Airstrip
- Location: Naboisho Conservancy (northeast of the Mara)
- Camps/Lodges Covered: Hemingway’s Ol Seki Mara Camp, Encounter Mara
- Airlines: Safarilink, AirKenya
- Notes: Convenient for visitors staying in the Naboisho Conservancy area.
11. Mara North Airstrip
- Location: Within the Mara North Conservancy
- Camps/Lodges Covered: Karen Blixen, Royal Mara Lodge, Saruni Mara, Kicheche Mara, Saruni Wild
- Airlines: Safarilink, AirKenya
- Notes: Offers secluded access to premium lodges in the northern conservancy.