Mara Serena Airport – MRE
Mara Serena Airport is a public airport, which is located in Maasai Mara, Kenya. It serves the area of Masai Mara in Narok County. It sits close to the country’s border with Tanzania. Working under the IATA code MRE and the ICAO code HKMS, the airport is owned and operated by the Kenya Airports Authority, which owns and operates several other airports in the country. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,600 feet above mean sea level and its coordinates are 01°24′18″S 35°00′36″E. There is one runway, which measures 3,445 feet. It has an unpaved surface.
Best Time to Visit
This small civilian airport serves Maasai Mara, a large game reserve in Kenya. It is contiguous with the Serengeti National Park. The airport’s proximity to the game reserve makes it an important part of the local tourist economy. Airlines that serve Mara Serena Airport include Airkenya Express, Fly-SAX, Mombasa Air Safari, and Safarilink. The main destination is Nairobi, but there are also scheduled flights to Nanyuki, Samburu, Mombasa, and Lewa. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Aitong, Mara Simba, Keekorok, and Ololaimutiek.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are many gorgeous hotels and resorts in the area served by the Mara Serena Airport. One of the top reviewed ones is the Mara Eden Safari Camp, which is located roughly 2 miles away. Another option is the Mara Serena Safari Lodge, located 1 mile from the airport.
An alternate airport for the Mara Serena Airport is the Kisumu International Airport, which is located in Kisumu, Kenya.
