4-Day Nairobi Giraffe Manor and Masai Mara Fly-In Safari

Nairobi & Masai Mara National Reserve

Rates From $9,000

About This Tour

This short journey combines the charm of Nairobi with the wild beauty of the Masai Mara. It is designed for travellers who want a premium experience in a shorter timeframe. The trip suits couples and small groups looking for comfort and high-quality wildlife encounters.

The adventure begins with a night in Nairobi’s leafy suburbs. Here, guests interact with giraffes and visit the city’s unique national park. The journey then moves to the heart of the Masai Mara. Guests fly directly into a private conservancy for two nights of deep immersion in the savannah.

The trip flows smoothly and comfortably. Scenic flights replace long drives, allowing for more time in the wild. The accommodations provide a calm space to rest between activities. This safari offers a refined way to see Kenya’s most famous landscapes.

Our Community Impact

JohnBow prioritizes lodges that support local communities. This safari includes stays that provide stable employment to local residents. The Great Plains Foundation levy directly funds community projects and education in the Mara region. These initiatives help create a sustainable future for the people living alongside wildlife.

Our Sustainability Promise

We choose partners who protect the natural world. The lodges in this itinerary use sustainable energy and manage waste responsibly. By visiting the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, guests support a model that protects habitat while benefiting local landowners. Our goal is to leave a positive footprint on the landscapes we visit.

Why This Safari Works

This itinerary works well because it removes the strain of long travel days. By using internal flights, guests reach the Masai Mara quickly and arrive feeling refreshed. The order of the journey is logical. It starts with a gentle introduction in Nairobi before moving into the more active wildlife regions of the Mara.

The pace is balanced. The first day offers a gentle introduction with city-based nature activities. The following days in the Mara focus on high-quality game drives without the crowds. Staying in a private conservancy ensures a quiet and exclusive experience. This structure is ideal for those who value privacy and ease of movement.

Your Trip at a Glance

A snapshot of your entire experience, from key highlights to where you'll stay and what to expect each day.

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • All-Inclusive Meals
  • Big Five Experience
  • Children Allowed
  • Couple
  • Cultural Visits
  • Family
  • Flight Transfer (Fly-in)
  • Fly-In Safari
  • Friends
  • Great Migration
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari

Trip Summary

  • Day 1: Spend in Nairobi: Inclusive of Game drives at Nairobi National Park
  • Day 2: Nairobi to Masai Mara by flight
  • Day 3: Experience more of Masai Mara
  • Day 4: Masai Mara to Nairobi by flight

Destinations

  • Nairobi
  • Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Olare Motorogi Conservancy

Where You Stay

  • Giraffe Manor, Nairobi (1 night)
  • Mara Plains Camp, Masai Mara (2 nights)

Safari Highlights

  • Feeding giraffes from your breakfast table at Giraffe Manor.
  • Seeing lions and rhinos with the Nairobi city skyline in the background.
  • Flying over the Great Rift Valley on the way to the Mara.
  • Exploring the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy away from crowds.
  • Using a professional camera set to capture high-quality wildlife photos.
  • Watching the sunset over the vast plains of the Masai Mara.
  • Staying in high-end tented suites that blend into the wild landscape.
  • Learning about conservation efforts from expert local guides.

Featured Destinations

Where You Stay

Route Map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Itinerary Highlights

  • Breakfast with giraffes at the Manor

  • Afternoon game drive in Nairobi National Park

  • Visit to the AFEW Giraffe Centre

Itinerary information

The first day begins in the tranquil suburbs of Nairobi. Guests arrive at Giraffe Manor, a historic house famous for its resident Rothschild giraffes. The morning is spent interacting with these gentle giants. In the afternoon, a drive through Nairobi National Park offers the chance to see wildlife with the city as a backdrop. The evening is spent in the quiet atmosphere of the Manor.

  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Giraffe Manor

Itinerary Highlights

  • Scenic flight from Wilson Airport to the Mara

  • First game drive in the private conservancy

  • Evening sundowners on the plains

Itinerary information

Guests transfer to Wilson Airport for a flight to the Masai Mara. The flight offers wide views of the Kenyan landscape below. Upon landing at the Olare Motorogi airstrip, a guide meets the guests for a transfer to camp. The afternoon features a game drive in the conservancy. This area is known for its high concentration of big cats and limited vehicle numbers.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Mara Plains Camp

Itinerary Highlights

  • Morning and afternoon game drives

  • Photography sessions with professional gear

  • Guided nature walks or relaxation at camp

Itinerary information

The full day is spent exploring the Masai Mara ecosystem. Guests can venture into the National Reserve or stay within the private conservancy. The day follows the rhythm of the wild, with activities during the cooler hours. Between drives, guests can use the provided professional camera sets to review their photos. The landscape is vast and full of life.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Mara Plains Camp

Itinerary Highlights

  • Final morning game drive

  • Flight back to Nairobi

  • Assistance with onward travel connections

Itinerary information

The final morning includes one last drive through the conservancy. It is a time to appreciate the silence of the bush one last time. After a relaxed breakfast, guests fly back to Nairobi. On arrival, a driver-guide assists with the transfer to the international airport or a local hotel. The journey ends with a smooth transition back to the city.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: None

JohnBow Safari Expert Insight

❝ We love this itinerary because it offers a high-comfort entry into the Mara. The fly-in logic saves time and keeps the journey calm and restorative for every guest. ❞

~JohnBow Travel Expert

Rates

Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences

SeasonDate Range2 Guests4 Guests6 Guests
Peak Season1 July – 30 Sept, 2026$9,170$9,050$9,000

Important Rate Notes

  • Rates may vary based on availability and rooming at the time of booking.
  • Single room supplements apply for solo travellers or third rooms.
  • Child policies differ across lodges and age suitability needs confirmation.
  • Internal flight schedules may vary, and we provide full support for all connections.

What's Included

  • 3 nights accomodation
  • Domestic flights
  • Ground transfers
  • All inclusive meals
  • Park Entry Fees & Conservancy Fees
  • Driver Guide
  • Game drivers

Optional Addons

  • Hot air balloon safari over the Mara
  • Spa and massage treatments at the lodges
  • Cultural visits to local Maasai villages

What's Not Included

  • Personal health and travel insurance
  • Cultural guest experiences
  • International flights and entry visas
  • Luxury spirits and selected premium wines
  • Spa and massage treatments

Ready to start planning your Safari? Tell us your travel dates, who you are traveling with, and what matters most to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Masai Mara is rewarding year-round. The Great Migration typically arrives between July and October, while other months offer quiet plains and excellent resident wildlife.
We use a private 4×4 Land Cruiser for all your game drives to ensure comfort and the best viewing angles.
Yes, all internal flights for this itinerary are included and all connections are assisted by our team.

See What Our Travellers Have To Say

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Great planning and communication. My trips have been smooth. All expectations met 💯
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Our driver, Patrick, made the experience even more special with his outgoing personality and his knowledge of each park. He always made certain that he positioned his vehicle just right so we could get a perfect photo. He shared a lot about African culture an answered our questions. His keen eye spotted a cheetah from a long distance and we experienced the animal stalk and catch his prey (only to have a hyena steal it from him at the end). The accommodations were excellent at Massai Mara but were a bit too primitive at Amboseli. The large openings between the sleeping area and the bathroom brought way too many bugs into the tent. Wonderful memories of the entire experience!! We hope to come back next year and Patrick will be our choice of guide.
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Wonderful team, very warm, helpful and well coordinated!
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I recently booked my 1st trip with Johnbow Tours and Travel and it was an outstanding experience from the start to finish. The team was professional, well-organised, helpful and incredibly friendly. Transfer to my hotel room and back was handled smoothly allowing us to relax and enjoy our journey. The fact that they allow lipa mdogo mdogo was not overwhelming paying for the package...I can't wait to book again with Johnbow 😊
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Jonbow has offers seamless travel service with a personal touch.
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Safaris de 5 jours depart Nairobi et arrivée à Diani beach Visite des parcs d’amboseli, tsavo ouest et est , t.hills Découverte d une faune magnifique Notre chauffeur Chombo a tout fait pour rechercher les animaux et il était à notre écoute ! Dépaysement total garanti Les hôtels étaient tout confort avec des conditions d’alimentation en eau et électricité précaire ! Nous remercions vraiment Morris et Chombo pour ce magnifique Safari
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Excellent services, the team was friendly, efficient and went above and beyond to meet my need.Their service was prompt and effective. I highly recommend
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We had a two day tour with Johnbow Tours & Travel to Tsavo West. The park itself is not that good to be honest, but we stayed at Salt Lick lodge and that was amazing. The animals are coming so close to the lodge, it is really beautiful to see. The driver Pius was also really nice and he had a lot of knowledge about the animals. I have been in contact with Morris and that was also really pleasant because of the arrangement we had.
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As a team of 12pax..we had an exceptional good experience with the Johnbow team. Well informed and humble team who contributed a lot to an enjoyable trip and creating memories.
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Customer Servive Customer service was great!Communication was timely and effective especially as there were some flight changes.Either way the bookings were perfect, customer service was exceptional and we even got a treat for our anniversary, at no extra costElijah and Sam were very helpful.
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Exceptional Experience with Johnbow Tours and Travel! I had an unforgettable trip to Bali and Thailand, the guides were amazing, the places beautiful and the itinerary on point. Bali has very many temples and beautiful rice terraces, the swings and sunset views unforgettable. thank you Johnbow for the tour.
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Memorable Safari with a Great Team and Guide We had a really good experience with Johnbow Tours during our Kenya safari. Morris, our main point of contact, was communicative and professional throughout. He stayed in touch via WhatsApp both before and during the trip, answering all our questions quickly and clearly, which gave us a lot of confidence going in.The pricing felt fair for what we received, and the Land Cruiser was comfortable, especially considering the long drives. They also provided snacks at the start of the trip upon request, which was thoughtful.Our guide, Paul, was very knowledgeable. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals and shared interesting facts about everything we saw. We had plenty of game drives and were lucky to spot a wide variety of wildlife.The only small issue was around water. We had been told water would be included throughout, but at a couple of the lodges, we were charged for drinking water, tea, or coffee during meals. It wasn’t a big deal, but having clarity on that from the start would’ve been helpful.Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable safari. The team was dependable, the schedule was well planned, and we felt taken care of from start to finish. I’d absolutely recommend Johnbow to anyone planning a private safari in Kenya.
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A great experience, a must for everyone who reads this Jonbow, our driver who has the same name as the agency, took very good care of us. He was on time for the appointment. Once on the road he was super attentive. In the park he was always the first to spot the game. He gave us very good explanations about all the animals we saw. No effort was too much to make us spot all the game. Super friendly and helpful guy. He operates from Mombasa/Diani Beach. He made sure that our safari will remain unforgettable.
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Dubai tour 2024 was a birthday gift to my son who turned lucky number seven. I writing to thank you for coordinating our trip to UAE, dubai. Everything was perfect; the flight, the hotel was clean and all staff were friendly and professional. Special thanks to Mary Gathua as she was the one who coordinated everything for us.The tour guides were excellent! They made things as easy for us as possible. I really appreciate these and that indicate the quality services that they provide.We had dubai town tour and our guide, Mr. Albert did exceptionally well. We learnt about the origin of UAE and the important features in dubai. We had dhow cruise with dinner, and the dessert safari with dinner.Desert safari was the best of the trip (the driver , Mr . Zaheer was very professional, and the overall experience was thrilling and amazing). The desert safari remains in my priority to do list when I visit dubai next.I would certainly recommend Johnbow Tours and travel to anyone wanting to visit Dubai. Thank you again and look forward to plan our next vacation with you.
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Awesome Best tour company ..travelled to Dubai in Emirates .Booked the best hotel in Dubai..Johnbow staff are friendly and accommodatve I rate them10/10 they're affordable too .
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Superb service Happy New Year! Eunice managed our travel plans superbly, and I’m grateful. Our stay at Pride Inn was delightful; the staff’s service, food, attention, and entertainment made our holiday special and memorable. Thanks again for your excellent services.
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Efficient Eunice of John Bow ,was pretty helpful from getting us a hotel to SGR tickets, and transfers to the hotel.She also called to ensure we arrived safely.I loved the seamless process and especially because we chat on whatsapp mostly. Johnbow tours keep their word! I would choose them again.
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Awesome experience This travel company was very efficient. I engaged them on whatsapp in the morning and by afternoon they had finalised everything including the sgr tickets. Their staff Eunice was readily available even at night because we did night travel. And early morning at 4 am, she called to find out if the driver had picked us. I would recommend them anytime
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It was a time of relaxation and fun. The trip was well planned from Nairobi to Maasai Mara. We had so much fun and took so many photos. We saw lions, cheetahs, elephants and other animals. If we could do it again, we would still chose Johnbow tours and travel.
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