How to get to Masai Mara from Nairobi

Masai Mara National Reserve is located in the western part of Nairobi 280 kilometers away from Kenya’s capital. The reserve can be easily accessed by both flights that depart daily from Wilson Airport and by road, which takes between 5 and 6 hours by car from Nairobi, passing through the Masai communities. We will stop at Narok, the famous Masai town, for craft shopping and lunch, then continue to the park.

Driving is the best and most experiential, especially for guests who want to see the true African lifestyle, seeing the locals waving at the tourist car calling you “Munzungu,” meaning white person. The drive is so scenic as you get close observation of the great rift valley with clear view point at Mai Mahiu where you can see the deep valley escarpment.

The Road is bumpy, especially after Narok town to Ololoolo gate, hence requiring always 4×4 safari cars as you go through “African Massage” while having good observation along the road like the Maasai community, Maasai grazing cattle, and others.