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How to get fromMbale to Maasai Maraby car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Mbale to Maasai Mara by car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive, bus, fly to Mara Serena Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar car
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus bus
    3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mara Serena Airport (MRE)plane plane KIS - MRE
    5h 1m
    $381–472

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mbale to Malabacar car
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Sirarebus bus
    4. Drive from Sirare to Maasai Maracar car
    26h 28m
    $47–68

  3. Taxi, bus, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Migoribus bus
    4. Drive from Migori to Maasai Maracar car
    21h 40m
    $96–136

  4. Drive 373.6 km

    1. Drive from Mbale to Masai Mara Crossingcar car 373.6 km
    7h 52m
    $56–81

  5. Drive, bus, fly to Maasai Mara Game Reserve

    1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar car
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus bus
    3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (KTJ)plane plane KIS - KTJ
    5h 1m
    $241–432

  6. Taxi, bus, drive via Sirari

    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Sirarebus bus
    4. Drive from Sirare to Maasai Maracar car
    23h 58m
    $72–99

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mara Serena Airport (MRE) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 348.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Mbale, Uganda and Maasai Mara, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Mbale to Maasai Mara. However, you can drive to Busia, take the bus to Kisumu, take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) airport, fly to Mara Serena Airport (MRE), then walk to Masai Mara. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Malaba, take the bus to Nairobi, take the bus to Migori, then drive to Maasai Mara.

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