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Our Recommendation
9.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Oloololo Escarpment and the winding Mara River, providing a more iconic aerial perspective of the Masai Mara's unique topography.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Suswa

A magnificent double-crater volcano that dominates the horizon during the first half of the flight.

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Oloololo Escarpment

A dramatic granite wall that marks the western boundary of the Masai Mara Triangle.

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Mara River Loops

The famous winding river where wildebeest crossings occur; look for hippos in the deeper pools.

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Mara Triangle

Highly concentrated wildlife area visible during the descent into the Serena Airstrip.

The right side is essential for seeing the Oloololo Escarpment during the final descent. Between July and September, look closely at the Mara River banks on this side to spot migratory herds gathered near the water.

Left Side Highlights
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Ngong Hills

Visible immediately after takeoff from Wilson, these rolling hills mark the edge of the Nairobi area.

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Great Rift Valley Floor

Vast stretches of the valley floor featuring ancient volcanic formations and scattered acacia trees.

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Maasai Manyattas

Traditional circular homesteads belonging to the Maasai people are clearly visible across the Loita Plains.

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Southern Mara Plains

Sweeping grasslands stretching toward the Serengeti border where large herds can often be spotted.

Early morning flights (08:00-10:00) offer the best light for the left side without the harsh glare of the midday sun. Watch for the change in vegetation from the scrubland of the Rift Valley to the lush green of the Mara.

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Route Information

Distance: 201 km (125 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 20 min

Departure: WIL (-1.321720004081726, 36.81480026245117)

Arrival: MRE (-1.406111, 35.008057)

Route Type: Domestic

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