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MRE → WIL
Which side of the plane to sit from Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (Masai Mara) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (Nairobi)?
Left Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the Kenyan landscape, the Left Side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Great Rift Valley's geological formations, including the spectacular Suswa Volcano and the steep western escarpment walls.
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Mara River Bends
Upon takeoff from Mara Serena, look down at the winding Mara River, often teeming with hippo pods and crocodiles visible in the brown waters.
Suswa Volcano
A massive shield volcano featuring a unique 'double crater' system; the inner caldera is particularly striking from this altitude.
The Rift Escarpment
Witness the sheer drop of the Mau Escarpment where the highlands abruptly end and the valley floor begins.
Karen & Lang'ata
As you descend into Wilson, the lush, tree-lined suburbs of Nairobi's west side appear with grand colonial-style estates.
Book an early morning flight (usually around 10:00 AM) to avoid the afternoon convection clouds that often gather over the escarpment. Sit as far forward as possible to avoid engine heat blur and the high-wing struts common on Cessna Caravans used for this route.
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Masai Mara Plains
Expansive views of the savanna; during migration season (July-October), the ground appears to move due to the sheer volume of wildebeest.
Lake Magadi (Distant)
On clear days, looking south reveals the shimmering pink and white crusts of the soda lake near the Tanzania border.
Ngong Hills
The famous 'knuckle-shaped' hills where Karen Blixen's farm was located; they mark the final descent into the city.
Nairobi National Park
Directly before touchdown, you fly over the park boundaries where you can often spot giraffe or rhinos against the city skyline.
The right side is superior for wildlife spotting during the initial climb and the final approach. Keep your camera ready with a fast shutter speed (1/1000s+) to capture animals on the ground without motion blur from the low-flying light aircraft.
Book Hotels in NairobiDistance: 201 km (125 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: MRE (-1.406111, 35.008057)
Arrival: WIL (-1.321720004081726, 36.81480026245117)
Route Type: Domestic
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