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Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip

Serena, Kenya

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Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip

Serena, Kenya
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Gateway airstrip to the legendary Maasai Mara ecosystem.

Location
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (IATA: MRE, ICAO: HKMS) is a small bush airstrip located within the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. It serves as the primary air access point for the Mara Serena Safari Lodge and surrounding camps in the reserve. The airstrip handles light aircraft and scheduled safari flights connecting visitors from Nairobi's Wilson Airport and other regional airstrips within the greater Mara ecosystem. It is a critical link in Kenya's safari tourism network, facilitating access to one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations. Due to its remote location and function as a bush strip, facilities are minimal and it operates primarily in daylight hours. Passengers are typically met by lodge vehicles immediately upon arrival.
Terminals
There is no formal terminal building; the airstrip features only basic open-air waiting facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport consists exclusively of safari lodge vehicles and chartered 4WD transfers arranged by camps and lodges within the Maasai Mara.
Airlines here
Scheduled services are operated by Kenyan safari carriers including Safarilink Aviation, Air Kenya, and Fly540.
Notable facts
  • ›Located inside the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife areas.
  • ›Primarily serves upscale safari lodges and tented camps in the surrounding area.
  • ›Flights typically originate from Wilson Airport in Nairobi, the main hub for bush aviation in Kenya.
  • ›The airstrip is unpaved and suitable only for small propeller-driven aircraft.
  • ›Operations are conducted during daylight hours only due to the lack of lighting infrastructure.
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Gateway to the wild heart of the Masai Mara ecosystem

Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip is a small bush airstrip located within the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, serving as a private landing point primarily for guests of the Mara Serena Safari Lodge. It plays a vital role in connecting wildlife travelers to one of Africa's most celebrated safari destinations without the long overland journey from Nairobi. The airstrip is basic by design, reflecting its bush setting, and handles light charter and scheduled safari flights.

Terminals
  • Bush Airstrip Terminal — A simple open-air arrival and departure area suited to the remote safari environment, with minimal facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Lodge transfer vehicles arranged by Mara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Private safari vehicle transfers to nearby camps
  • Charter vehicle hire through safari operators
Nearby Hotels
  • Mara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Governors' Camp
  • Keekorok Lodge
  • Mara Intrepids Tented Camp
  • Sanctuary Olonana
Dining

There are no independent dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Guests are typically transferred directly to their lodge or camp, where full-board meals featuring both international and Kenyan cuisine are standard. The Mara Serena Safari Lodge offers buffet and à la carte dining with views over the Mara River valley.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight and lodge transfer in advance as schedules are weather and season dependent.
  • Carry only soft-sided luggage as light aircraft have strict weight and bag-shape restrictions.
  • Arrive at the airstrip well ahead of departure as it operates on safari-time schedules with no formal waiting lounge.
  • Currency exchange and ATMs are not available at the airstrip — carry Kenyan shillings or USD before arriving.

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Flightline
B5
Fly Air
F2

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MRE → WILB5 · CNA
MRE → WILF2 · DH8
MRE → WILP2 · DH7 DHT
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