Where to Travel in Kenya with Your Family

Vacation consideration for the whole family is a delicate balance. It is essential to factor in moody teenagers, energetic children and tired parents looking for an escape, not forgetting the young-at-heart grandparents with empty nests! All this complicates the search for a unifying destination. Exotic beach destinations tend to top the list, yet a safari to Kenya can be a great option. Let your family come and see the wildlife of the African bush and immerse them in the Maasai or Samburu cultural flare. A fly-in safari is particularly encouraged since it saves your already jet-lagged family members the agony of the long and tiring driving distance, time that you could otherwise use to create more family memories at the destination. Besides, the astounding aerial view of your destination adds on to the thrill.

With that in mind, here are our top picks of Airkenya’s memorable fly-in safari experiences for the whole family:

1. Amboseli National Park

A view of Mt. Kilimanjaro on the left and a herd of elephants crossing a road on the right at Amboseli National Park, Kenya

The awe-inspiring distant view of the magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro greets you as you approach Amboseli National Park to land. In the morning, clouds float around the snow-capped peak to form a mystical whirlpool. A glimpse of the scintillating lakes full of flamingos and pelicans amongst other birds crowns the experience. Once grounded, en route to your hotel, you cross paths with large herds of elephants on their way to the grazing field close to the watering hole. Through the mirage, you can

Ol Tukai Lodge

Ol Tukai Lodge is located within the National Park, adjacent to an oasis by the same name – Ol Tukai. There are two comfortable family chalets comprised of an interconnecting double room and a twin room. With a full-fledged children-oriented program, the EleFun Club, the lodge can keep children of all ages busy throughout their stay. There are plenty of board games available. Rigorous activities such as races, swimming competitions, ball games, musical chairs and other sporting activities will challenge their tiny bodies. They will gain artistic skills as they learn simple beadwork, painting as well as modelling. With the guidance of the resident naturalist, they will master the flora and fauna composition of Amboseli. spot herbivores like gazelles, zebras, and gnus grazing. Masai giraffes strut in the bushes in search of food. Somewhere in the vast plains lays lions, carefully scouting the place for unsuspecting prey. Hyenas, however, are more daring. They venture deep into Park to the watering hole where they lie down side by side with the herbivores. Skulls and other skeletal bones protruding menacingly from the earth are a clear indication of the cycle of life.

A view of Ol Tukai Lodge on the top left, children playing at the lodge on top right and a family watching a Maasai dance at the bottom - Where to travel with your family in Kenya

They will then be immersed in the Masai culture, partaking in their battle songs and dances. The day culminates with an evening session of African folklores.

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2. Meru National Park

Meru National Park is a picturesque canvas of untamed wilderness. Elsa, the famous lioness, was nurtured by conservationists, George and his wife, Joy Adamson, here. The aerial view of the lush riverine forests does little to reveal what lies beneath their canopy. The dense terrestrial vegetation is casually broken by 13 meandering rivers perhaps to allow human exploration yonder. Bushbucks, zebras, reticulated giraffes, elephants and other herbivores thrive in the shrubland of this haven. The Big Cats frolic in the abundance of prey. Meanwhile, hippos guard the waters in conjunction with crocodiles. Somali ostriches and the more than 427 recorded species of birds complete the picture.

Reticulated giraffes grazing at Meru National Park, Kenya

Elsa’s Kopje

Elsa’s Kopje exudes an in-themiddle-of-nowhere vibe – sits atop a cliff overlooking the swathing plains of the Park. While they do not necessarily have a specialised program for children, family travel is in the DNA. Family rooms ensure adults are not far from their young ones. An age-appropriate menu is available with a wide variety of delicacies for children, complete with complementing timings. The children will truly feel like little explorers during one of the bushwalks around the camp with an accomplished guide. They will also enjoy the equally engaging fishing expeditions and swimming sessions. Most of all, they will frolic in a philanthropic visit to a local school where they can share educational material with other children. It certainly does not exempt them from joining adults

A family viewing the expansive Meru National Park from Elewana's Elsa Kopje and atop a kopje while a child eats his picnic lunch - Where to travel with your family in Kenya

on a safari game drive or two. Teenagers can explore further afield up Mughwango Hill.

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3. Ol Pejeta Conservancy

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is sprawled between the Aberdare ranges to the left and Mt Kenya to the right. The powdery snow remnants on the cascading peaks of the rugged mountain sparkle at sunrise, a clear reminder of the forgone glory of the once-revered mountain. On a good day, this vivid view lingers for the rest of the day. Straddling the equator, it is not your typical savanna wilderness. It is a refuge for Northern White rhinos, which are at the brink of extinction – the last two remaining females, guarded day and night, offer a glimmer of hope after the death of the world-renowned male, Sudan, in 2018 - the last of its kind. Chimpanzees, rescued mainly from West and Central Africa, find a home here at Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only of its kind in Kenya. It is not a pity party, though. Elephants, black rhinos, Southern white rhinos, bushbucks, reticulated giraffes, and a host of other wildlife roam freely in this 90,000 acreages private reserve.

Two elephants and several antelopes grazing at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya

The view of Ol Pejeta Conservancy from one of the rooms at Sweetwaters Serena Camp - Where to travel with your family in Kenya

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Sweetwaters Serena Camp lies on a gentle hill with a clear view of Mount Kenya on one side; the other overlooks the expansive Ol pejeta plains. Their interconnecting familyfriendly tents provide parents with a peace of mind – you can easily keep an eye on the little ones. It is undoubtedly one of the best destinations. Exploration starts right from your doorstep – watch wildlife at the watering hole within the camp at your leisure. For a more exhilarating experience, head out for a game safari to spectate wildlife as they go about their business. Slot in a session with the cheeky chimps at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary – the children will love interacting with and learning about these apes. Finally, do not miss a visit to watch the two Northern White rhinos. Be sure to pass by Baraka's home to snap a few photos while the children feed him. Baraka is a black rhino who went blind after sustaining an injury on one eye while defending his territory and later his other eye developed a crystallised cataract. For a more relaxed pace, opt for a camel ride. Take a break from your adventure every so often with a series of engaging activities like archery, watercolour painting, swimming (children can swim on their own supervised by a resident lifeguard) or playing board games.

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4. The Lewa-Borana Landscape

Lewa and Borana Conservancies are award-winning conservation areas famous for their black rhino conservation. Get a panoramic aerial view of its endless golden plains spread over undulating hills with a backdrop of Mt. Kenya. It abounds with endangered wildlife such as black rhinos, grevy’s zebra, and wild dogs as well as other common wildlife like elephants, lions, reticulated giraffes and other iconic wildlife species in Kenya. Besides, it hosts more than 400 species of birds.

Borana Lodge

The Borana Lodge is a boutique eco-lodge perched on a hillside above a dam – a daylong wildlife magnet – with a scenic view of the conservancy. Their two family cottages are designed to accommodate and entertain families yet provide plenty of privacy. The kitchen is always happy to cater to the gentler palettes and earlier hours that tend to suit younger guests. For those who need to be in bed before their parents, a listening service is always on hand. They will enjoy a stay at the lodge, as they engage in various activities under a watchful eye of a guide. The chef is more than happy to employ their tiny hands as he imparts some culinary knowledge on them. There are docile horses ready for a leisurely ride across the plains of the conservancy. They can also explore the river or splash around in the swimming pool. A game drive for the whole family will quench their intrepid curiosity, crowned with an excursion to the nearby Ngare Ndare Forest to marvel at its scenic aquatic blue natural pools served by crystal-clear waterfalls. All well as having sustainability at heart, Borana Lodge invests all retained earnings into the running of Borana Conservancy, meaning that you and your family are having a positive impact when you travel.

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5. Masai Mara National Reserve

The Masai Mara is a hotbed of ethereal beauty. Its sheer breadth, especially from above, is simply breathtaking. Verdant gentle hills flank the extensive plains in the horizon. Distinctively shaped flat-topped acacia trees sparsely cover the vast grasslands. It is not hard to imagine that it harbours millions of wildlife. But this is not its main attraction. It is the highly anticipated and welcomed invasion of millions of wildebeests and a smaller number of other types of herbivores that happens every year. The theatrical occurrence, dubbed the 8th Wonder of the World, is not to be missed. The sun bows out at dusk in a colourful set of bright reds and blues setting the stage for award-winning silhouettes of wildlife as they trudge back home. The night unveils a clear view of the galaxy even without stargazing binoculars.

Basecamp Masai Mara

Basecamp Masai Mara is a family-owned camp that is centred on family hospitality. Their family tents have a double and two rooms, all en suite, and a family lounge to allow families to socialise or dine privately.

Move aside, National Geographic. There is a new sheriff in town. Their Young Explorers Club is designed to impart in-depth knowledge. Children will learn firsthand how to track birds and wildlife using their sound, droppings, bone formation, and footprints. That's just for fauna. What about the flora, you ask? Under the guidance of an experienced naturalist, they will learn a wide array of plants and trees in their vicinity and their uses within the community. For instance, did you know that the Maasai use camphor tree (commonly known as Leleshwa tree in Kenya) as cologne? Also, they will learn the bush survival tactics employed by the Maasai. They will learn how to throw the Masai club (rungu in Swahili) as well as use a bow and an arrow that they will craft from scratch. It will not be all hard work, no play. They learn to bead beautiful bracelets, necklaces and other accessories which they can gift their family and friends back home. The exploration does not stop there. There will be plenty of time to paint each other’s face using Masai cultural materials. The very young will enjoy piecing together puzzles to reveal wildlife images in addition to wildlife-themed board games. The night sessions aren't dull, either. They will have an opportunity to view the constellation that covers the Mara skies all night long. Besides, they will be entertained with African myths and folklores or watch as the Maasai do their signature dance around the campfire.

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2021 Airkenya Customer Service Week Experience

KEY:

THROUGH FARE AIRKENYA NETWORK REGIONAL AIR NETWORK AEROLINK NETWORK

1. Amboseli 2. Kilimanjaro 3. Lewa Downs 4. Masai Mara 5. Meru 6. Nairobi 7. Nanyuki 8. Samburu 9. Migori 10. Loisaba 11. Kisumu 12. Entebbe

KISUMU

SERENGETI SOUTH

MALINDI

DIANI

1. Arusha 2. Dar es Salaam 3. Fort Ikoma 4. Grumeti 5. Kilimanjaro 6. Kogatende 7. Lake Manyara 8. Lamai 9. Lobo 10. Ndutu 11. Sasakwa 12. Serengeti South 13. Seronera 14. Wasso 15. Zanzibar 16 Tarime 1. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Kihihi and Kisoro airstrips 2. Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kasese, Mweya and Semliki airstrips 3. Murchinson Falls National Park - Pakuba, Bugungu and Chobe airstrips 4. Kidepo National Park - Kidepo Airstrip 6. Entebbe - Mara Via Kisumu

AIRKENYA FLIGHT SCHEDULE 2022

FROM TO DEPART ARRIVE

AMBOSELI

WILSON AMBOSELI 07:30 08:05 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate AMBOSELI WILSON 08:15 09:30 • The Inbound Amboseli -Wilson service immidiately connects to Nanyuki, Lewa Downs, Samburu, Meru, Loisaba at 10:00;connects the Maasai Mara at 10:30 and Kilimanjaro at 13:30

TSAVO FINCH HATTONS

WILSON FINCH HATTONS 07:30 08:30 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate; Starting 01st January 2022. FINCH HATTONS WILSON 08:45 09:30 • The Inbound Finch Hattons -Wilson service immediately connects to Nanyuki, Lewa Downs, Samburu, Meru, Loisaba at 10:00; • The Inbound Finch Hattons -Wilson service immediately connects to Nanyuki, Lewa Downs, Samburu, Meru, Loisaba at 10:00; connects the Masai Mara at 10:30 and and Kilimanjaro at 13:30

KILIMANJARO

WILSON

KILIMANJARO 13:30 14:25 • Daily Service, minimum of 4 pax to operate; KILIMANJARO WILSON 14:40 15:35 • This airport is your gateway to a safari between Kenya & Tanzania as it easily connects to Arusha, Manyara, Grumeti, Seronera,Kogatende,Lobo,Fort-Ikoma and Sasakwa with Regional Air Services at 14:30 • Kilimanjaro To Wilson inbound service connects Masai Mara at 1600hrs

LEWA DOWNS

WILSON

LEWA DOWNS 09:00 10:25 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate WILSON LEWA DOWNS 10:00 11:00 • Flight to Lewa Downs, operate into Multiple Airstrips and timings may vary LEWA DOWNS WILSON 11:10 13:25 depending on aircraft routing LEWA DOWNS MASAI MARA 10:35 12:00 • Flight from Lewa Downs to Masai Mara can route via Wilson to connect Masai Mara Service at 14:00 • The inbound flight Lewa to Wilson connects Kilimanjaro at 13:30 and to Masai Mara at 14:00

LEWA DOWNS (ADDITIONAL FLIGHT)

WILSON LEWA DOWNS 08:00 09:25 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate. The flight will operate between 01 LEWA DOWNS MASAI MARA 09:35 11:00 July - 30 September 2022 • Flight to Lewa Downs, operate into Multiple Airstrips and timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

LOISABA

WILSON LOISABA 09:00 10:25 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate WILSON LOISABA 10:00 11:30 • Flight to Loisaba, operate into Multiple Airstrips and timings may vary dependLOISABA WILSON 11:40 13:25 ing on aircraft routing LOISABA MASAI MARA 10:35 12:00 • Flight from Loisaba to Masai Mara can route via Wilson to connect Masai Mara Service at 14:00 • Call Airkenya operations on departure date to confirm arrival and pick up times for various airstrips • The inbound flight Loisaba to Wilson connects Kilimanjaro at 13:30 and to Masai Mara at 14:00

LOISABA (ADDITIONAL FLIGHT)

WILSON LOISABA 08:00 09:25 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate. The flight will operate between 01 LOISABA MASAI MARA 09:35 11:00 July - 30 September 2022 • Flight to Loisaba, operate into Multiple Airstrips and timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

MASAI MARA

WILSON

MASAI MARA 07:30 08:10 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate MASAI MARA WILSON 08:15 09:45 • The inbound flight Masai Mara to Wilson arrive 09:45 connects to our WILSON MASAI MARA 10:30 11:10 Wilson-Northern Services at 10:00 MASAI MARA WILSON 11:15 13:00 • Masai Mara services operates into multiple airstrips, therefore timings may WILSON MASAI MARA 14:00 14:40 vary depending on aircraft routing MASAI MARA WILSON 14:45 16:15 • The arrival and departure times depict the first stop. • Call Airkenya operations on departure date to confirm arrival and pick up times for various airstrips

MASAI MARA (ADDITIONAL FLIGHT) WILSON MASAI MARA 16:00 16:40 These flights would operate with minimum of 2 pax between 01st July and 30th MASAI MARA WILSON 16:45 18:15 September 2022

MIGORI & TARIME

MIGORI MASAI MARA 12:05 12:25 • Mara – Serengeti – Mara services will route via Kilimanjaro until 30th June MASAI MARA MIGORI 08:45 09:30 2021. Thereafter, Migori service is expected to resume from 01st of July 2021. MASAI MARA TARIME 08:45 10:40 (Refer to contract rates for services Via Migori &Tarime Airstrip) TARIME MASAI MARA 11:00 12:25

MERU

WILSON WILSON MERU MERU MERU MERU MERU 09:00 09:55 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate • Flight to Meru operate into Multiple Airstrips and timings may vary depending on aircraft routing • Flight from Meru to Masai Mara can route via Wilson to connect Masai Mara Service at 14:00 • The inbound flight Meru to Wilson connects Kilimanjaro at 13:30 and to Masai Mara at 14:00 • Call Airkenya operations on departure date to confirm arrival and pick up times for various airstrips • Meru - samburu is a one direction service

MERU WILSON

10:00 12:00 12:10 13:25 NANYUKI 12:10 12:35 SAMBURU 10:20 10:40 MASAI MARA 10:05 12:00

MERU (ADDITIONAL FLIGHT)

WILSON MERU MERU

08:00 08:55 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate. The flight will operate between 01 MASAI MARA 09:05 11:00 July - 30 September 2022 • Flight to Meru, operate into Multiple Airstrips and timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

NANYUKI

WILSON WILSON NANYUKI NANYUKI NANYUKI NANYUKI 09:00 09:35 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate NANYUKI 10:00 10:35 • Flight to Nanyuki operate into Multiple Airstrips and timings may vary dependWILSON 12:45 13:25 ing on aircraft routing MERU 10:45 12:00 • Nanyuki - Masai Mara is a one direction service, and may route via Wilson in MASAI MARA 11:00 12:00 low season to catch Masai Mara 14:00 departure. • The inbound flight Nanyuki to Wilson connects Kilimanjaro at 13:30 and to Masai Mara at 14:00 • Airstrips served Nanyuki are Civil & Komok Airstrips

FROM TO DEPART ARRIVE

NANYUKI (ADDITIONAL FLIGHT)

WILSON NANYUKI 08:00 08:35 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate. The flight will operate between 01 NANYUKI MASAI MARA 10:00 11:00 July - 30 September 2022 • Flight to NANYUKI operate into Multiple Airstrips and timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

SAMBURU WILSON

SAMBURU 09:00 10:25 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate WILSON SAMBURU 10:00 11:30 • Flight to Samburu operate into Multiple Airstrips and timings may vary SAMBURU WILSON 11:40 13:25 depending on aircraft routing SAMBURU MASAI MARA 10:35 12:00 • The inbound flight Samburu to Wilson connects Kilimanjaro at 13:30 and to Masai Mara at 14:00 • Airstrips served Samburu Buffalo & Kalama

SAMBURU (ADDITIONAL FLIGHT)

WILSON SAMBURU 08:00 09:25 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate. The flight will operate between 01 SAMBURU MASAI MARA 09:35 11:00 July - 30 September 2022 • Flight to Samburu operate into Multiple Airstrips and timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

SASAAB

WILSON SASAAB 09:00 10:25 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate; Starting 01st January 2022 WILSON SASAAB 10:00 11:30 • Flight to Samburu Sasaab operate into Multiple Airstrips and timings may vary SASAAB WILSON 11:40 13:25 depending on aircraft routing SASAAB MASAI MARA 10:35 12:00 • The inbound flight Sasaab to Wilson connects Kilimanjaro at 13:30 and to Masai Mara at 14:00

SASAAB

WILSON SASAAB 08:00 09:25 • Daily Service; minimum of 2 pax to operate. The flight will operate between 01 SASAAB MASAI MARA 09:35 11:00 July - 30 September 2022 • Flight to Sasaab operate into Multiple Airstrips and timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

MIGORI & TARIME

MIGORI MASAI MARA 12:05 12:25 • Daily Service; minimum of 4 pax to operate MASAI MARA MIGORI 08:45 09:30 • Service operates into multiple airstrips therefore timings may vary depending MASAI MARA TARIME 08:45 10:40 on aircraft routing TARIME MASAI MARA 11:00 12:25 • The service connects Serengeti services and Masai Mara with Regional Air and Airkenya Services. • Contact Airkenya reservations if connecting Auric and Coastal Aviation

MASAI MARA - SERENGETI - MARA VIA MIGORI/TARIME

MASAI MARA SERONERA 08:15 11:20 • Daily Service; minimum of 4 pax to operate SERONERA MASAI MARA 09:15 12:40 • Service operates into multiple airstrips therefore timings may vary depending MASAI MARA KOGATENDE 08:15 11:20 on aircraft routing KOGATENDE MASAI MARA 09:15 12:40 • The service connects Serengeti services and Masai Mara with Regional Air MASAI MARA MANYARA 08:15 12:00 and Airkenya Services. • Contact Airkenya reservations if connecting Auric and Coastal AviationMANYARA MASAI MARA 08:40 12:40 MASAI MARA FORT IKOMA 08:15 11:20 FORT IKOMA MASAI MARA 09:15 12:40 MASAI MARA NDUTU 08:15 11:45 NDUTU MASAI MARA 08:00 12:40 MASAI MARA LOBO 08:15 11:20 LOBO MASAI MARA 09:15 12:40 MASAI MARA SERENGETI SOUTH 08:15 11:20

SERENGETI SOUTH MASAI MARA 09:15 12:40

MASAI MARA SASAKWA 08:15 11:20 SASAKWA MASAI MARA 09:15 12:40 MASAI MARA GRUMETI 08:15 11:20 GRUMETI MASAI MARA 09:15 12:40

MASAI MARA - UGANDA VIA KISUMU/ENTEBBE MASAI MARA KISUMU 08:15 09:20 • Flights are daily with a minimum of 4 pax to operate. KISUMU MASAI MARA 13:25 14:00 • Flight services route via Kisumu and Entebbe Airports for Customs and MASAI MARA ENTEBBE 08:15 11:00 Immigration • Service into multiple airstrips therefore timings may vary depending on aircraft routing • BINP -Bwindi Impenetrable National Park • QENP - Queen Elizabeth National Park • MFNP - Murchison Falls National Park • KVNP - Kidepo Valley National Park • Kidepo Service will require a minimum of 7 pax and will operate on Wed, Fri and Sun

ENTEBBE MASAI MARA 11:45 14:00 KISUMU ENTEBBE 10:00 11:00 ENTEBBE KISUMU 11:45 12:45 MASAI MARA KIHIHI (BINP) 08:15 14:40 KIHIHI MASAI MARA 09:45 14:45 MASAI MARA KASESE/MWEYA (QENP) 08:15 14:15 KASESE/MWEYA MASAI MARA 10:20 14:45 MASAI MARA SEMLIKI 08:15 14:15 SEMILIKI MASAI MARA 10:20 14:45 MASAI MARA BUGUNGU 08:15 13:00 MASAI MARA PAKUBA/CHOBE (MFNP) 08:15 13:00 MASAI MARA KIDEPO (KVNP) 08:15 14:45

LOW SEASON: 01 APR 2022 - 30 JUN 2022; 01 NOV 2022 - 20 DEC 2022 HIGH SEASON: 21 DEC 2021 - 31 MAR 2022; 01 JUL 2022 - 31 OCT 2022

Valid from 21st Dec 2021 to 20th Dec 2022

• CHECK IN TIME is 60 minutes before flight time in Nairobi (Wilson), Kilimanjaro, Kisumu and Entebbe Airports. • Gate closes 30 minutes before departure time after which passengers will not be allowed to check in. • Check in time from all bush airstrips is 30 minutes before departure time. • Airkenya Operations can be reached on the morning of schedule flights to get approximate arrival and departure times for various bush airstrips.

BOMBARDIER DHC 8-202 (DASH 8)

Manufacturer: Bombardier Crew: 5 (2 pilots, 2 flight attendants, and 1 engineer) Passengers: Maximum 37 Description: Pressurised aircraft ideal for African bush flying No in Fleet: 1

DHC 7-100 (DASH 7)

Manufacturer: Dehavilland, Canada Crew: 5 (2 Pilots, 2 Flight attendants and 1 Engineer) Passengers: Maximum 50 Description: Pressurised STOL (short take-off and landing) aircraft ideal for African bush flying No in Fleet: 2

DHC 6-300 (TWIN OTTER)

Manufacturer: Dehavilland, Canada Crew: 2 pilots Passengers: Maximum 18 Description: STOL (short take-off & landing) aircraft with fixed landing gear ideal for African bush flying No in Fleet: 3

CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN C208B

Manufacturer: Cessna Aircraft Company, USA Crew: 2 pilots Passengers: Maximum 11 Description: STOL Aircraft with fixed undercarriage ideal for African bush flying No in Fleet: 3

SCHEDULE VALID FROM 1ST JANUARY 2022 UPTO 31ST DECEMBER 2022

FROM TO ETD ETA COMMENTS

Arusha AM Fort Ikoma 8:00 10:05 Grumeti 8:00 9:30 Kogatende 8:00 9:55 Lobo 8:00 9:25 Manyara 8:00 8:25 Ndutu*** 8:00 9:05 Sasakwa 8:00 10:05 Seronera 8:00 10:30 SGS 8:00 TBA Wasso 8:00 9:55

Arusha PM Kilimanjaro 13:00 13:15 Manyara 16:00 16:25 Seronera 16:00 17:15

LOW AND MID SEASON (1ST JANUARY – 14TH JUNE 2022 AND 16TH SEPTEMBER - 31ST DECEMBER 2022)

Arusha Dar 13:00 15:20 Dar Arusha 15:50 17:40 Arusha Zanzibar 13:00 14:35 Zanzibar Dar 15:00 15:20 Zanzibar Arusha 15:00 17:40

HIGH SEASON SCHEDULE (15TH JUNE 2022 - 15TH SEPTEMBER 2022)

Arusha Dar 14:30 16:20 Dar Arusha 16:40 17:50 Arusha Zanzibar 14:30 15:35 Zanzibar Dar 16:05 16:20 Zanzibar Arusha 16:05 17:50

ZANZIBAR - ARUSHA - SERENGETI MORNING SCHEDULE

Zanzibar AM Arusha 7:30 9:05 Kogatende 7:30 10:30 Lobo 7:30 10:30 Sasakwa 7:30 10:30 Seronera 7:30 10:30

DAR ES SALAAM - ARUSHA - SERENGETI MORNING SCHEDULE

Dar es Salaam AM Arusha 8:00 9:05 Kogatende 8:00 10:30 Lobo 8:00 10:30 Sasakwa 8:00 10:30 Seronera 8:00 10:30

Grumeti AM Arusha 9:50 12:15 Dar 9:50 13:10 High season only Dar 9:50 15:20 Low & Mid Season Only Kilimanjaro 9:50 13:10 Kogatende 9:50 10:10 Lobo 9:50 10:35 Manyara 9:50 11:35 Ndutu *** 9:50 11:20 Sasakwa 9:50 10:00 Tarime 9:15 10:15 Connects with Airkenya at Migori

Seronera 9:50 10:30 Zanzibar 9:50 12:30 High season only Zanzibar 9:50 14:35 Low & Mid Season Only

Kilimanjaro PM Arusha 15:30 15:45 Manyara 15:30 16:25 Seronera 15:30 17:15

Kogatende AM Arusha 9:00 10:10 High Season Only Arusha 10:00 12:15 All Year Schedule Dar 10:00 13:10 High Season Only Dar 10:00 15:20 Low & Mid Season Only Grumeti 10:00 10:25 Kilimanjaro 10:00 13:10 Lobo 10:00 TBA Manyara 10:00 11.35 Ndutu *** 10:00 TBA Sasakwa ** 10:00 10:15 Seronera 10:00 10:30 Tarime 9:15 10:15 Connects with Airkenya at Migori Zanzibar 10:00 12:35 High Season Only Zanzibar 10:00 14:35 Low & Mid Season Only

FROM TO ETD ETA COMMENTS

Seronera AM Arusha 11:00 12:15 Dar 11:00 12:35 High Season Only Dar 11:00 15:20 Low & Mid Season Only Grumeti ** 9:30 10:00 Kilimanjaro 11:00 13:10 Kogatende 9:30 9:55 Lobo 9:30 9:50 Manyara 11:00 11:35 Sasakwa ** 9:30 9:45 Tarime 9:15 10:15 Connects with Airkenya at Migori Zanzibar 11:00 12:35 High Season Only Zanzibar 11:00 14:35 Low & Mid Season Only

Seronera PM Arusha * 17:30 18:30

Arusha* 12:45 13:40 High season only

Lobo AM Arusha 9:45 12:15 Dar 9:45 13:10 High Season Only Dar 9:45 15:20 Low & Mid Season Only Grumeti 9:45 10:25 Kilimanjaro 9:45 13:10 Kogatende 9:45 9:55 Manyara 9:45 11:35 Ndutu *** 9:45 10:15 Sasakwa ** 9:45 10:05 Seronera 9:45 10:30 Tarime 9:15 10:15 Connects with Airkenya at Migori Zanzibar 9:45 12:35 High Season Only Zanzibar 9:45 14:35 Low & Mid Season Only

Manyara AM

Arusha 11:50 12:15 Dar 11:50 16:40 High Season Only Dar 11:50 15:20 Low & Mid Season Only Fort Ikoma 8:40 10:05 Grumeti 8:40 9:30 Kilimanjaro 11:50 13:10 Kogatende 8:40 9:25 Lobo 8:40 10:20 Ndutu *** 8:40 9:05 Sasakwa ** 8:40 10:05 Seronera 8:40 10:30 Tarime 8:40 10:15 Connects with Airkenya at Migori Zanzibar 11:50 16:00 High Season Only Zanzibar 11:50 14:35 Low & Mid Season Only Manyara - Zanzibar flight in the high season is via Ausha and will have a lay over of 2 hours and connect on the 1500hrs flight to Zanzibar

Manyara PM Arusha * 18:05 18:30 Grumeti * 16:40 TBA Sasakwa * 16:40 TBA

Ndutu AM Arusha *** 11:35 12:15 Dar *** 11:35 16:40 High Season Only Dar *** 11:35 15:20 Low & Mid Season Only Grumeti *** 9:20 9:50 Kilimanjaro *** 11:35 13:10

Kogatende *** 9:20 10:00

Lobo *** 9:20 9:50 Manyara *** 11:35 12:00

Sasakwa ** 9:20 9:50 Seronera *** 9:20 10:30

Tarime *** 9:15 10:15 Connects with Airkenya at Migori Zanzibar *** 11:35 16:00 High Season Only Zanzibar *** 11:35 14:35 Low & Mid Season Only

SGS Tarime 9:15 10:15 Arusha TBA TBA

FROM TO ETD ETA COMMENTS

Sasakwa AM Arusha 10:15 12:15 Dar 10:15 13:10 High Season Only Dar 10:15 15:20 Low & Mid Season Only Kilimanjaro 10:15 13:10 Kogatende 10:15 TBA Lobo 10:15 TBA Manyara 10:15 11:15 Ndutu *** 10:15 11:20 Seronera 10:15 10:30 Tarime 9:15 10:15 Connects with Airkenya at Migori Zanzibar 10:15 12:35 High Season Only Zanzibar 10:15 14:35 Low & Mid Season Only

Wasso AM Arusha ** 10:00 12:15

Fort Ikoma AM Arusha 10:00 12:15 Dar 10:15 13:10 High Season Only Dar 10:15 15:20 Low & Mid Season Only Kilimanjaro 10:15 13:10 Lobo 10:15 TBA Manyara 10:15 11:35 Ndutu 10:15 11:20 Tarime 9:15 10:15 Connects with Airkenya at Migori Zanzibar 10:15 12:35 High Season Only Zanzibar 10:15 14:35 Low & Mid Season Only

Kilimanjaro PM Kogatende** 15:30 TBA

Lobo** 15:30 TBA Ndutu** 15:30 TBA

Arusha PM Ndutu** 16:00 TBA Kogatende** 16:00 TBA Lobo** 16:00 TBA

Tarime Arusha 11:00 13:40 Fort Ikoma 11:00 TBA Grumeti 11:00 TBA Kogatende 11:00 11:15 Lobo 11:00 TBA Manyara 11:00 TBA Ndutu 11:00 TBA Sasakwa 11:00 TBA Seronera 11:00 12:10 SGS 11:00 TBA Above Rates to and from Tarime are exclusive of road transfers charged at $ 55 per person and the sector Mara - Migori - Mara is operated by Airkenya Express

Arusha Nairobi, Wilson

13:00 15:20 Grumeti 9:50 15:20 Kilimanjaro 14:25 15:20 Lobo 9:45 15:20 Kogatende 10:00 15:20 Manyara 11:50 15:20 Ndutu 11:35 15:20 Sasakwa 10:15 15:20 Seronera 11:00 15:20

Kilimanjaro - Wilson Sector Operated by AirKenya Express

Nairobi, Wilson

Arusha 13:15 15:45 Grumeti 13:15 TBA Kilimanjaro 13:15 14:10 Manyara 13:15 16:25 Sasakwa 13:15 TBA Seronera 13:15 17:05 Wilson - Kilimanjaro Sector Operated by Airkenya Express

NOTES

• All timings are estimates and will vary depending on aircraft routing • *ON REQUEST means we will only operate where there is sufficient traffic to justify the operation and timing or when extra cost is covered • **ON INDUCEMENT means flights which we will operate at scheduled rates for 8 passengers or more • ***SEASONAL is June to October and December to March • ****TBA means time to be advised depending on flight plan that day • A minimum of 2 pax is required for RAS to operate into any airstrip that’s not on inducement or request.

REGIONAL AIR FLEET

CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN C208B

Manufacturer: Cessna Aircraft Company, USA Crew: 2 pilots Passengers: Maximum 12 Description: STOL Aircraft with fixed undercarriage ideal for African bush flying Fleet No.: 1

DHC 6-300 (TWIN OTTER)

Manufacturer: Dehavilland, Canada Crew: 2 pilots Passengers: Maximum 18 Description: STOL (short take-off & landing) aircraft with fixed landing gear ideal for African bush flying No in Fleet: 1

BOMBARDIER DHC 8-202 (DASH 8)

Manufacturer: Bombardier Crew: 2 pilots 1 flight attendant Passengers: Maximum 37 Description: Pressurized cummuter aircraft Fleet No.: 1

AEROLINK FLIGHT SCHEDULE 2022

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (South)

Daily Service

From To

Entebbe Kisoro

Kisoro Entebbe

Depart Arrive

0700 0810 See note 0825 1125 (a, b & h)

Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

From Kisoro airstrip passengers can connect to:- Kihihi, Mweya, Kasese and Semliki airstrips See note (g)

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (North)

Daily Service

From To

Entebbe Kihihi Kihihi Entebbe

Depart Arrive

0700 0845 See note (h) 0945 1125

Entebbe Kihihi 1015 1125 See note (c) Kihihi Entebbe 1140 1330

Entebbe Kihihi Kihihi Entebbe 1200 1440 See note (e) 1445 1615

Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

From Kihihi Airstrip passengers can connect to:- Kisoro, Mweya, Kasese and Semliki airstrips See note (g)

Lake Mburo National Park

Daily Service

From To Depart Arrive Entebbe Mbarara 1015 1100 See Note (c) Mbarara Entebbe 1245 1330

Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Daily Service)

From To

Depart Arrive

Entebbe Kasese/Mweya 0700 1005 See note (h) Kasese/Mweya Entebbe 1020 1125

Entebbe Kasese/Mweya 1015 1205 See note (c) Kasese/Mweya Entebbe 1220 1330

Entebbe Kasese/Mweya 1200 1415 See note (e) Kasese/Mweya Entebbe 1420 1615

Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

From Kasese/Mweya airstrips passengers can fly to:- Mweya/Kasese, Kihihi, Kisoro and Semliki airstrip See note (g)

Murchison falls National Park

Daily Service

From To Depart Arrive

Entebbe Bugungu Bugungu 1200 Entebbe 1315 1300 See note (d) 1615

Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

From Bugungu airstrip passengers can fly to:- Kasese, Mweya, Kihihi and Semliki airstrips

Murchison falls National Park

Daily Service

From To

Depart Arrive

Entebbe Pakuba/Chobe 1200 1300 See note (d) Pakuba/Chobe Entebbe 1315 1615

Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

From Pakuba/Chobe airstrips passengers can fly to:- Kasese, Mweya, Kihihi and Semliki airstrips

Murchison falls National Park - QENP, BINP &SNP

Daily Service

From To

Bugungu/ Pakuba/Chobe Kasese/Mweya Kihihi/Semliki

Depart Arrive

1315 1415 See note (d)

Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

QENP - Queen Elizabeth National Park (Kasese and Mweya airstrips) BINP - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (Kihihi airstrip) SNP - Semuliki National Park (Semliki airstrip)

Masai Mara-Entebbe

Daily Service

From To

Masai Mara Entebbe Entebbe Masai Mara

Masai Mara *Kisumu * Kisumu Masai Mara

*Kisumu Entebbe Entebbe Kisumu

*Routes Via Kisumu for Immigration

Depart Arrive

0845 1130 1215 1430 See note (d) 0845 0950 1355 1430 See note (d) 1030 1130 1215 1315 See note (d)

Semuliki National Park

Daily Service

From To

Entebbe Semliki Semliki Entebbe

Depart Arrive

0700 1005 See note (d & h) 1020 1125

Entebbe Semliki 1015 1205 See note (c & d) Semliki Entebbe 1220 1330

Entebbe Semliki Semliki Entebbe 1200 1415 See note (d & e) 1420 1615

Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

From Semliki airstrip passengers can connect to:- Mweya, Kasese, Kihihi and Kisoro airstrips See note (g)

Kidepo Valley National Park

Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

From To Depart Arrive

Entebbe Kidepo Kidepo Entebbe 1230 1445 See note 1500 1630 (e and f)

Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing

From Masai Mara passengers can fly to:- Kihihi, Mweya, Kasese, Semliki, Pakuba, Bugungu, Chobe and Kidepo airstrips

Notes

a) Kisoro flights are subject to the prevailing weather conditions and strictly morning flights. b) Kisoro has a surcharge of USD 70 per person c) Mid morning daily flight except April, May and November d) Will operate with minimum of 4 pax e) PM service from Entebbe may route via Murchison Falls National Park subject to loads. f) Kidepo will operate with minimum 7 pax and is available other days of the week on request. g) Internal flights between national parks on request at seat rate eg Kisoro to

Kihihi, Kasese to Kihihi, Kasese to Kisoro. h) Passengers can connect onwards to Masai Mara Via Entebbe and Kisumu for

Immigration i) Jinja to Kihihi/Kasese/Mweya flight on request at a surcharge of $ 950

Valid: January to December 2022

CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN C208B

Manufacturer: Cessna Aircraft Company, USA Crew: 2 pilots Passengers: Maximum 11 Description: STOL Aircraft with fixed undercarriage ideal for African bush flying No in Fleet: 3

NAIROBI

Airkenya Express Limited, Wilson Airport P.O. Box 30357 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Telephone numbers: Call Centre (Reservations) +254 (0)20 391 6000

(Operations, Sales Marketing & Accounts) +254 (0) 20 3925000, 6005745/6, +254 (0) 206005730 Mobile: +254 (0) 721 415346, 0733 731865, +254 (0) 727 131977 E-mail: resvns@airkenya.com, operations@airkenya.com charters@airkenya.com & helicopters@airkenya.com

Administration: Airkenya Express

@airkenya_official

@AirKenyaExpress

www.airkenya.com

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