With effect from 1st June 2019, Air Kenya is set to launch direct flights from Masai Mara national park to Uganda. The new initiative will allow travelers to fly direct from Masai Mara in Kenya to Bwindi forest National park, Murchison falls national park, Queen Elizabeth and Kidepo Valley National parks in Uganda. This is a great move to promote joint Uganda Kenya tourism by allowing travelers to explore the two countries within the shortest time possible. The direct flights will save travelers the stresses associated with long driving hours and Kenya Uganda border crossing. The new initiative comes 5 months after Air Kenya suspended the coastal routes of Lamu, Malindi, and Diani on 11th January 2019. The reasons for air Kenya’ suspension of 3 coastal routes were to specialize on fully serving regions that needed more services better than the coat. With the new service,
What are the costs?
A one-way flight from Mara to Entebbe airport will cost $US 340. Those flying from Mara to Kisumu will pay $US 200 while flights from Kisumu to Entebbe costs $US 150 per person. The prices are fairly good affordable for most if not all travelers.
What to expect
There are lots of benefits travelers should expect from Kenya Uganda direct flights. The flights through Kisumu help travelers enjoy the beauty of magical Kenya with rewarding them with a thrilling pre gorilla trekking experience and other wildlife experiences in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.
Connecting From Entebbe Airport to Uganda national parks
On reaching Entebbe, travelers with will pack and transferred to their respective parks by Aero link, a Kenya Ugandan Subsidiary. Aero operates direct flights from Kajjansi to Bwindi, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Kidepo Valley national parks giving you a memorable experience of a truly East African Safari Circuit.
How to do a Kenya Uganda Tour
A 4 Days Kenya Uganda flying safari is a perfect package to enjoy Kenya’s Masaai Mara game viewing and mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda. On the first day, you arrive in Kenya and transfer to Masai Mara, have an evening. On the second day, enjoy game viewing in open savannah plains of Masai Mara and in the evening fly to Uganda to Bwindi Forest. The third day is a full day encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas in the impenetrable forests of Bwindi. On the fourth and last day, fly back to Kenya for your return flight.
How to book a Kenya Uganda Tour
Africa Adventure Safaris tailor makes a suitable Kenya Uganda safari for you at affordable prices. ASS is your reliable travel operator in East Africa known for reserving gorilla permits and other wildlife experiences as well as guiding you throughout for a remarkable experience. And east African visa will enable you to explore the beauties of Uganda and Kenya with no difficulties.
In general, the introduction of Kenya Uganda flights is a relief to travelers especially those on short holidays. Book a Kenya Uganda safari, enjoy the game in Masai Mara, trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi and enjoy other wildlife experiences within the east African circuit within the shortest time possible.
