How to find cheap flights to Maasai Mara
₹ 37,909 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Maasai Mara. Or you can book a return fare for ₹ 82,680.
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Best time to go to Maasai Mara
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight that suits your itinerary and budget.
With averages between 14ºC and 31ºC, February is when Maasai Mara is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
June is when temperatures hit their lowest, between 12ºC and 27ºC.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? July is the driest month in Maasai Mara, averaging two days of rainfall.
Rain is more likely during April, which gets around 15 days of wet weather.
Weather snapshot
The weather in Maasai Mara features warm days, cool nights, and distinct wet and dry seasons that shape the savanna's rhythm. Here's what to expect throughout the year:
December – February: The dry season brings warm days around 28°C and cool nights near 12°C, making it one of the best times to explore Maasai Mara. Pack layers for early morning game drives.
March – May: Dry season brings warm days around 26°C and cool nights near 12°C. You'll enjoy clear skies and excellent game viewing conditions. Bring layers for the temperature swings between day and night.
June – September: Dry season brings warm days averaging 26°C and cool nights around 12°C. Perfect for wildlife viewing, nature walks, and outdoor attractions. You'll enjoy clear skies and comfortable conditions for sightseeing adventures.
October – November: The short rains season brings refreshing afternoon showers and warm days around 26°C, with nights dropping to 15°C. Perfect for game drives and outdoor adventures as the landscape transforms into lush greenery and wildlife activity peaks.
Flying to Maasai Mara: what you need to know
There are a few airports to consider for your Maasai Mara flight. Check out your options for flying into Keekorok Airport (KEU) or Angama Airport (ANA).
The busiest airport serving the city is Keekorok Airport (KEU).
Reach this city sooner with a direct United Nigeria flight to Maasai Mara.
When you arrive in Maasai Mara, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.
Complete your trip by choosing the right stay. Check out these top hotels once you've booked your plane ticket:
Getting to central Maasai Mara from Keekorok Airport (KEU)
If you want to crawl into bed or freshen up after your flight to Maasai Mara, book a room at Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Maasai Mara, Narok. For more places to stay near Keekorok Airport, check out Enkewa Bush Camp.
Maasai Mara highlights
Step off your flight to Maasai Mara and go straight to these well-known attractions:
Maasai Mara National Reserve: Delivering a strong first impression of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 5 kilometres west of the centre.
Masai Village: Need one more reason to visit Maasai Mara? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 10 kilometres northeast of the city centre.
Sightseeing and travel inspiration
Things to do in Maasai Mara: Watch the Great Migration herds cross the Mara River, about 15 kilometres northwest of the main camp areas, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather during seasonal crossings. Take a hot air balloon safari over the savannah plains, roughly 20 kilometres southwest of central lodges, for aerial views of wildlife below. Join a guided walking safari around the conservancy borders, approximately 10 kilometres east of the reserve entrance, to track animals on foot with Maasai guides.
Cultural experiences: Join traditional Maasai dance performances at local cultural centres about 15 kilometres east of the main conservancy area, learn beadwork techniques from community artisans in Talek village roughly 12 kilometres northeast, or sample authentic Maasai cuisine including ugali and nyama choma at cultural homesteads around 8 kilometres south near the Mara River triangle.
Seasonal highlights: Witness the Great Migration as millions of wildebeest cross the Mara River between July and October, creating unforgettable wildlife viewing opportunities. The dry season from June to September offers excellent game drives with animals gathering near water sources. The best time to visit Maasai Mara is during these cooler, drier months when roads are accessible and wildlife sightings are at their peak.
Explore more of Kenya
There's loads more to see and do in Kenya, starting with Nairobi. Masai Mara National Reserve, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor are must-visits in this city, which is about 193 kilometres east of Maasai Mara. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the most convenient airport for Nairobi.
Nakuru is another popular destination in Kenya and is roughly 177 kilometres northeast of Maasai Mara. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.
Or head for Eldoret, roughly 225 kilometres north of Maasai Mara. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret, Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre and The Eldoret City of Champions Monument are just the start of reasons to go.
Complete your trip with a Maasai Mara car hire
Thinking of renting a car in the city? Choose from a selection of car rentals in Maasai Mara and follow the road to new adventures. With one easy search, compare rates and book the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Maasai Mara.
