Fly: Masai Mara - Keekorok to Ukunda Diani

Fly from Masai Mara - Keekorok (KEE) to Ukunda Diani (UKA)

Masai Mara is the most popular game reserve in Kenya  with a high concentration of wildlife together with the ‘Big 5. The wildlife reserve is located in the Rift Valley Province, south-western Kenya and it features vast open savannah plains and stunning landscapes that will captivate anyone.  Keekorok Airport (KEU) is a small airport serving the Keekorok and its neighbouring areas. The airport is located about 225 km west of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport , the largest airport in Kenya. Getting to the Keekorok Airstrip is quite easy; you can get a private transport for transfer to the airport.

Distance and Flight Time

Located in Ukunda, on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya, Diani is a tropical paradise and it’s one of the finest beach destinations in Africa. Flights from Keekorok Airport to Ukunda Diani (UKA) take between two and three hours depending on the airline and the plane type used. You can get non-stop flights from KEU to UKA via Mombasa Air Safari  and Aeronav . Alternatively, you can fly from Keekorok to Nairobi Wilson Airport, and board another plane to Ukunda Airstrip from the airport via Air Kenya  or Safarilink

Not to Miss During Flights

Most flights are conducted in a small and light aircraft, which is an experience on its own. From Masai Mara, you will catch a glimpse of the beautiful savannah plains, Lake Bogoria, Lake Magadi and the aerial view of Kenya. Most times, the airplane flies fairly low, so you can see the remote communities in the area.

Airport & Layover Tips

Ukunda Airport is located near Diani Beach in Kwale County; it’s about 5-minute drive to the main Diani Beach road. The airport is relatively small and it’s very quiet where there are no flights arriving and departing.

However, when you arrive at the airport, you will find taxis waiting around to pick up passengers for their onward journey. Diani features a wide variety of interesting attractions and exciting activities to enjoy. There are several hotels and resorts close to the airport such as DSR – Diani Sea Resort, Pinewood Beach resort and many others.