Getting here

The main international airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with daily direct flights from the main European hubs: London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, as well as New York.

There are also daily arrivals from Johannesburg in South Africa as well as from hubs in the Middle East, including Dubai and Doha.

Flights from Europe take, on average, just over 8 hours and direct flights from New York take 15 hours. For those connecting from any other USA hub will need to travel via one of the cities above.

We can also book the Fast Track service for you at the Kenyatta
Airport to speed up your journey.

Getting to us by air is a breeze! Daily scheduled flights from Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi take just 50 minutes to reach our private airstrip in Tsavo, operated by our trusted partners, Safarilink and Fly ALS. Or, if you’re flying from Mombasa, Mombasa Air also offers direct flights to our airstrip.

Once you land, it’s only a quick 10-minute drive to Finch Hattons.

From July 2025, on selected dates*, fly between Finch Hattons in Tsavo, and Mahali Mzuri in the Maasai Mara, in just over an hour, with Safarilink or Fly ALS.

For availability and rates, get in touch with our reservations team and provide them with the following information for all guests:

• Names as shown on passports
• Nationalities
• Connecting flight arrival/departure details

Contact our Reservations team for more information about flight times. 

We offer private charter and helicopter flights upon request, giving you the flexibility to arrive at Finch Hattons whenever you wish.

Hop aboard the Madaraka Express and enjoy a scenic ride through the Kenyan countryside. Tickets are easy to purchase online at the SGR terminus or by calling our reservations team.

Whether you’re starting from Nairobi or Mombasa, the Madaraka Express offers a picturesque journey to Mtito Andei, where we can arrange a transfer to Finch Hattons for an additional cost of $200. This usually takes around two hours.

From the moment our driver meets you, enjoy stunning views of landmarks like the Shetani Lava Flow and the landscapes of Tsavo West National Park. Once inside the park, your adventure continues with a thrilling game drive to the camp.

This isn’t just any old road trip, this is a journey through the mesmerising Tsavo National Park. From majestic landscapes to wildlife sightings that’ll have you snapping pictures like a pro, it’s a self-drive safari!

GPRS coordinates: -2.854238, 37.918283

If you'd like to experience another equally stunning location in Kenya, we highly recommend combining your trip to Finch Hattons with a stay at Mahali Mzuri.

Mahali Mzuri is located within the Olare Motorogi Conservancy  right in the path of the annual Great Migration with breathtaking views and endless game spotting on offer.

To travel from Finch Hattons to Mahali Mzuri, make your way back to the domestic airport in Nairobi - Wilson Airport - and then take a flight to the Olare Orok Airstrip.

Our reservations team can help organise transfers to and from the airports.

For travel between Maasai Mara and Tsavo, you can request a private charter directly from Maasai Mara (minimum four passengers). Alternatively, book flights from Nairobi to either destination in the Maasai Mara or Tsavo. Contact our Reservations team for more information.

Visitors from countries that do not enjoy visa-free entry to Kenya will need to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) in advance on the Kenya Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (eTA). The cost is approximately $30 and takes a maximum of 72 hours to process.

As advice can change on a regular basis we recommend you check with the advice issued by your government’s state department or foreign office before you set off on your journey.