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Contents Table - Company Profile
The significant economies of scale in the production of commuter aircrafts globally have enabled several airline companies in Kenya over the last decade to cost effectively purchase, operate and maintain selected scheduled and private charter flights to Kenya's major parks, reserves, towns and cities. These airlines work with operators like AfricanMecca in creating program that serves the needs of our clients.
AfricanMecca operates safaris to Kenya's major national parks and reserves via air access starting from 2 main cities: Nairobi and Mombasa.
The key advantages of scheduled transfers via air to the various destinations include:
• Quick Access: The quick access to the various parks enables our guests to reach their destinations in the quickest time permitting them to maximize their experiences at Kenya's parks and reserves with minimal time physically spent getting to the park.
• Comfort: Many clients want often want to avoid the hassle of driving on sometimes uneven or bumpy roads for long periods often select air access as a better alternative to the road transfer. Example the road to the Masai Mara National Reserve is a 5-hour drive by road compared to 1 hour by air.
• Convenience: Flying by air is also very convenient in many aspects because of the sometimes tightly interwoven schedules. Flying by air avoids the deadlines of getting to parks by a certain time before close time. Most lodges are also served by airstrips that are in close proximity allowing for additional time to relax and enjoy nature before departure.
• Discerning & Remote Park Visits: There are several destinations in Kenya where specialized terrain enabled vehicles driven by highly specialized guides and drivers are required. These include parks and destinations like Meru National Park and Laikipia where the best and most effective way would be via air access. These destinations are becoming popular because of the discerning and personalized experiences they provide away from the crowds.
• Game Drive With 4WD Vehicles: The standard vehicle of choice selected by all the lodges and camps around Kenya are open 4-Wheel Drive vehicles such as the Toyota Landcruisers. The esthetics and feeling of undertaking game drives and game viewing in a 4WD is an experience enjoyed by many. The experiences offered for game driving include seat-in shared game viewing or exclusive guide and vehicle-use safaris.
• Cost Efficiencies: The significant reduction in the cost and operations of park transfers via air (in comparison to yesteryear) and small difference in price for a competing road safari along with advantages highlighted above is making economic sense to many guests visiting Kenya.
Characteristics Of Kenya Safaris By Air
AfricanMecca provides the following safari services for our Kenya air safari in chronological order:
• Meet and greet services from a city/beach hotel or International Airport from an outbound flight.
• Transfer to the airport serving the destinations you will be visiting.
• Check in assistance.
• Kenya Wildlife Services park fees prepayment via smart card services.
• Specific lodge/camp airstrip drop-off arrangements with the airline.
• Airstrip arrival meet, greet and transfers by camp.
• Confirmed and prepaid accommodation, meals, taxes and game drive program while on safari.
• Return scheduled airstrip transfer services.
• Scheduled specific lodge/camp pickup services by airline.
• Arrival meet, greet and transfer services to city/beach hotel or international airport for outbound departure.
Destinations Served Using Air Safaris
Kenya National Parks Flight Connections:
• Amboseli National Park
• Masai Mara National Reserve
• Meru National Park
• Laikipia and Lewa Conservancies
• Shompole Conservation Area Great Rift Valley
• Lake Naivasha Great Rift Valley
• Tsavo East National Park
• Tsavo West National Park
• Samburu and Shaba National Reserves
• Sweetwaters Sanctuary
Kenya Cities & Towns Flight Connections:
• Nairobi
• Mombasa
• Malindi
• Lamu
• Kisumu
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