Private Air Safari Kenya: Luxury Fly In Lodges and Helicopter Adventures
The 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 yourfly 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:about £15,000 pp (vs. 14 or more 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
Skip the road chaos. Contact us today to plan your seamless sky adventure with Sundown Safaris.
Fly in, skip the road
If the road transfer is the part you would rather skip, start here.
3 Day Luxury Lite, The Sundowner
Fly straight into Mara North, skip the long road transfer and spend three days on quiet conservancy routes. From $3,400 per person.
5 Day Luxury Lite, The Horizon Chaser
A dawn balloon flight over the Mara and luxury glamping on a private conservancy. From $4,800 per person.
Curious what any of this costs once everything is included? See our honest 2026 pricing breakdown.
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