Fly private between Nanyuki and Masai Mara from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Nanyuki (NYK) ⇄ Masai Mara (KIS) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Nanyuki and Masai Mara is about 257 km (160 miles), or 139 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Nanyuki–Masai Mara spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (KES) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | KSh1,040,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 47 min | 42 min – 52 min | KSh1,240,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (KES) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 57 min | KSh1,040,000 – KSh1,430,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 54 min | KSh1,170,000 – KSh1,560,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (KES) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 47 min | KSh1,240,000 – KSh1,760,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 46 min | KSh1,370,000 – KSh1,950,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 45 min | KSh1,500,000 – KSh2,080,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Nanyuki–Masai Mara, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Nanyuki, Kenya: Nanyuki Civil Airport.
Masai Mara, Kenya: Kisumu International Airport.
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | Kisumu International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HKNL / NYK | HKKI / KIS |
| Longest hard runway | 3,900 ft | 10,823 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 6,250 ft | 3,734 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 150 km |
Nanyuki Civil Airport is at 6,250 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,900 ft at Nanyuki Civil Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,400 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,478 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,900 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,378 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 700 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,858 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,000 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,088 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 900 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,578 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,400 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,658 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,700 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,158 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 400 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,378 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 622 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,328 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 300 ft short |
3,900 km 3,578 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,676 ft short |
4,600 km 4,278 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,030 ft short |
5,926 km 5,604 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,000 ft short |
6,400 km 6,078 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 792 ft short |
7,220 km 6,898 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,540 ft short |
7,400 km 7,078 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,400 ft short |
7,800 km 7,478 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 890 ft short |
7,400 km 7,078 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,100 ft short |
14,260 km 13,938 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,900 ft short |
11,112 km 10,790 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,100 ft short |
12,960 km 12,638 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 900 ft short |
11,945 km 11,623 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Seronera Airport · Musoma Airport
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Nanyuki–Masai Mara sector leaves when you do.
Demand on Nanyuki–Masai Mara comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 57 min gate to gate over 257 km (160 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Nanyuki–Masai Mara departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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