KATO Safari Operators Guide 2014-15

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Mombasa Air Safari

Kenya coast’s ‘friendly airline’ M

ombasa Air Safari is a scheduled airline based at Mombasa’s Moi International Airport. Known as ‘the friendly Kenya coast airline’, MAS operates daily flights from Mombasa serving Amboseli, Tsavo West, Nairobi Wilson and the Masai Mara. MAS has twice daily flights from Mombasa to Diani Beach (Ukunda), avoiding the awkward journey via ferry. In July 2013 MAS launched a twice daily service from Nairobi Wilson to the Masai Mara. It also now takes bookings to fly from Mombasa and Diani to Nairobi Wilson.

Established in 1974 as Mombasa Air Services, MAS operates a fleet of 13-seater Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft with PT6 turboprop engines. On the Mara route, MAS operates a modern 30-seat version of the iconic Douglas DC-3, also fitted with PT6 turboprops. The company has its own maintenance facility at Moi International Airport.

AT A GLANCE • Daily flights from Mombasa • Established in 1974 • Own maintenance facility at Moi Airport

In addition to its daily schedules, MAS offers packaged air safaris on its routes for individuals and groups.

Amicabre Travel Services

Safari Destinations

One-stop shop for tour and travel services

From high adventure to relaxed resorts

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micabre Travel Services Ltd is a tour and transport company based in Nairobi with a mission to provide top quality services.

Customers will find all their travel needs under one roof including hotel reservations, short excursions, budget, luxury and exclusive safaris, mountaineering, beach holidays, shuttle services, car hire, air ticketing and meet-and-greet. In addition, Amicabre organises special events such as conferences, weddings and special interest tours. The company’s experienced team includes radio control and operations staff; professional drivers and driver guides; and tour consultants. Amicabre has a large fleet of vehicles, from tour buses to 4x4s, all with good ground clearance and two-way VHF.

afari Destinations Kenya Ltd is an inbound tour operator, established in 2006 and based in Nairobi. It offers wildlife tours and safaris in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda and beach resort holidays in Mombasa, Malindi and Lamu in Kenya as well as Zanzibar, Mafia and Pemba in Tanzania. The company plans and books customised and personalised holidays in East Africa, ranging from adventurous activities such as wildlife safari tours and mountain climbing to relaxed beach holidays. Whether the client is travelling alone or with a group or family, Safari Destinations will take care of the itinerary from start to finish. Special rates and arrangements are available for group travellers.

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