How to find cheap flights to Maasai Mara
C$2,332 is the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Maasai Mara. For a one-way ticket, the lowest fare is C$1,187.
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Book your tickets around 11 months in advance. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Maasai Mara. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Choosing a multi-leg journey can help lower your fare, so search for flights that include a stop. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Maasai Mara
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight that fits your budget and itinerary.
To experience the city at its busiest, lock in your flights for April. Travelling during peak seasons generally means more to do and see compared to other times of the year.
March is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Maasai Mara then.
With averages of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF), February is when Maasai Mara is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
Temperatures are at their lowest in June, when they range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July gives you the best chance of sunshine. With two days of rainfall on average, this is the driest month in Maasai Mara.
The wettest time of year is April. Go then and you'll likely get around 15 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Maasai Mara: what you need to know
Most flights arriving in the city land at Kichwa Tembo Airport (KTJ).
When you touch down in Maasai Mara, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.
Plan the perfect stay to go with your flight. Check out these hotels once you've booked your plane ticket:
Getting to central Maasai Mara from Mara Serena Airport (MRE)
Get some rest or simply freshen up after your flight to Maasai Mara. These hotels near Mara Serena Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
Maasai Mara highlights
These leading sights should be on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Maasai Mara:
Maasai Mara National Reserve: Around 3 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Masai Village: Hit up this landmark next. Around 11 kilometres northeast of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Maasai Mara experience.
Explore more of Kenya
Kenya has plenty more surprises in store. Venture on to Nairobi, located around 193 kilometres east of Maasai Mara. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery, Giraffe manor and Mara Conservancy are a few of its must-sees. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) is the city's closest major airport.
Nakuru makes a great addition to your trip to Kenya. You'll find it roughly 177 kilometres northeast of Maasai Mara. Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Rhino Point are visitor favourites.
Or make your way to Eldoret, about 225 kilometres north of Maasai Mara. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret, Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre and The Eldoret City of Champions Monument are just a taste of what's waiting.