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Fly-in Safaris

Fly-in Safaris

Fly in safaris are tailor made luxury safaris whereby you fly by aircraft to your preferred destination. These safaris are mostly for tourists who have less time. And want to discover many destinations and those who hate travelling long distances. Fly in safaris are advantageous in the way that they are time saving, comfortable, offer scenic views, they are flexible.

Our fly in safaris often go to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, Kidepo valley national park in Uganda, Masai mara in Kenya and Serengeti national park in Tanzania. They start from the international airport or any airstrip basing on your location. Then take you to any airstrip either near or within your destination. Ann experienced guide peaks you from the airstrip and transfer to the accommodation.

Imagine a great feeling of travelling comfortably and exploring the African wilderness and landscapes in the aerial view in just a few hours. Hence crafting a life time adventure.

 

Fly in safari destinations.

Bwindi impenetrable forest national park.

Bwindi impenetrable forest national park is located in south western Uganda in Kisoro, lubanda and Kanungu districts about 500 km from Entebbe international airport. This is the home to the highest concentration of mountain gorillas. And mountain gorilla tracking is a must do activity on any Ugandan safari.  Since no one would wish to miss this ultimate experience of encountering these gentle giants face to face. Besides mountain gorilla tracking other activities to do include cultural encounters, bird watching and gorilla habituation.

Fly in safari to Bwindi impenetrable national park start from either Entebbe international airport or kajansi airstrip to Kihihi airstrip in the north or Kisoro airstrip in the south. Travel time is approximately 1 hour which is less compared to 9 hours by road. A fly in safari to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park is worth it due to the scenic aerial views that it offers.

 

Kidepo valley national park.

Kidepo valley is an isolated gem nestled in the north eastern corner of Uganda in Karenga and Kaabong districts. From Kampala to Kidepo valley national park the journey time is 9-10 hours by road making a fly in safari the best option?

The park host a number of mammals including cheetah, the greater and lesser kudus, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions, pygmy crocodiles. Bird species like ostrich, Karamoja apalis and many more. The park being isolated it receives a few numbers of tourists hence better wildlife viewing opportunities.

Fly in safaris to Kidepo valley national park are both scheduled and chartered. These start from Entebbe international airport or kajansi airstrip to Kidepo airfield in Lomej or Apoka airstrip, the flight takes about 2hours and 15 minutes.

Activities to engage in while at Kidepo valley national park include cultural encounters, game drives, hiking mountain Morungole and many more.

Masai mara national reserve.

Masai mara national reserve is located in south western Kenya. The park has a lot to offer including the great migration of over two million wildebeest, mammals like zebras, leopards, and many more.

Activities that are carried out in the reserve include game drives, wild beast migration viewing, nature walks, and hot air balloon experience, cultural encounters with the Masai, horseback safaris and many more.

Fly in safaris to Masai mara are mostly operated by safari link and air Kenya, they start Nairobi Wilson airport to either keekorok, mara, Ol kiombo, or Serena airstrips. The flight takes about 45 to 60 minutes.

Upon arrival you will be picked up by the driver guide to continue with the safari.

 

Serengeti national park.

Serengeti national park is located in northern Tanzania stretching into south of Kenya. The park is famous for the wildebeest migration which occurs annually from this park to Masai mara reserve in Kenya. Serengeti national park is a must visit while on an African safari since it has the largest concentration of the big games and a total of about 3 million mammals including zebras, wild beasts, giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, hyena, leopards, lions, cheetahs to mention but a few.

Activities to do in Serengeti national park include game drives, hot air balloon, cultural encounters, wild beast migration viewing, birding and many more.

A fly in safari to Serengeti national park starts from r Kilimanjaro international airport or Arusha airport to either lobo airstrip, Seronera, kogatende or Serengeti kusini airstrips.

 

What to note while packing for a fly in safari.

Pack light luggage since small aircrafts have luggage weight limits.

Choose the best time since bad weather affects flights.

Book in advance.

Wear comfortable clothes.

Ensure to pack all the essentials.

In conclusion fly in safaris can be tailor made according to your interests, just drop your preferred destinations and we make your dream come true.