Scheduled Air Flights| Domestic Flights| Commercial Air Flights Within/Out of Masai Mara,Samburu,Nanyuki,Tsavo,Amboseli,Mombasa,Lamu,,Ukunda In Kenya

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Scheduled Air Flights| Domestic Flights| Commercial Air Flights Within/Out of Masai Mara,Samburu,Nanyuki,Tsavo,Amboseli,Mombasa,Lamu,,Ukunda In Kenya

Kenya has major tourists destinations into major cities, national parks and game reserves which there are scheduled air flights which serve domestic, regional and international routes.Jomo Kenyatta airport being the hub of all connecting flights to Eastern, Central and Southern Africa and where the Capital city Nairobi is, many tourists inbound and outbound these regions do board or disembark to connect regional or domestic flights to their destination. Most of the scheduled air flights are boarded at Wilson Airport out of Nairobi city towards Langata road for domestic flights to national parks and game reserves.

These commercial air flights From Nairobi, Kenya to Maasai Mara game reserves depart twice daily and there are 3 departures on each service. The morning  domestic  flights to Maasai Mara from Nairobi departs  at , 0930 hrs,0945hrs,1000hrs arriving Maasai mara  between  1030 hrs,1045 hrs,1100 hrs  and departing Masai Mara at 1115 hrs,1130 hrs,1145 hrs and arriving Nairobi at  1215 hrs,1230 hrs and 1245 hrs.The afternoon flights to Maasai Mara departs Nairobi at  1445 hrs,1500 hrs and 1515 hrs  arrival Masai Mara at 1530 hrs,1545 hrs and 1600 hrs  and departing Masai Mara at 1600 hrs,1615 hrs,1630 hrs arrival Nairobi at  1645 hrs,1700 hrs and 1715 hrs.Please note the flight might not depart or arrive on time due to bad weather and delays at picking points in Masai Mara. Out of  Nanyuki airstrip we have a daily departure once operated  departing  at 0930 hrs  hopping  from Nanyuki to Samburu,Meru,Lewa Downs,Loisaba to Masai Mara arriving Masai Mara  1115 hrs  and departing  at 1145 hrs  arriving  Nanyuki at 1230 hrs  using  Cessna caravan 208B 12 seater.Out of Mombasa Moi Airport we have two daily departure via Ukunda and Malindi departing Mombasa at 0730 hrs and 0800 hrs arriving Masai Mara at 1030 hrs and 1100 hrs and departing in the afternoon at 1330 hrs and 1400 hrs arriving Mombasa at 1620 hrs  routing via Malindi and Ukunda.Air tickets are on high demand  and for one to purchase domestic air tickets for flights out of Malindi you need to pay for 5 tickets or be 5 people if not then you will be dropped or picked  at Moi airport Mombasa.

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Domestic flights to Nanyuki ,Samburu,Shaba,Lewa Downs,Kitich,Loisaba,Nyeri,Meru,Joys Camp, Elsa Kopje, Tree Tops, Sweet Waters,Mt Kenya,Olpejeta,Olmalo,mugie,Sosian,Liakipia Ranch are operated once daily   with  3 departures out of Wilson airport. There are no direct flights from any other airport but you can charter a private air charter flight. This service also picks passengers connecting to Masai Mara. You can purchase air ticket for oneway or return or purchase separately whichever way you want but buying tickets for the entire network will earn you special airfares as the airlines and air Charter Company operating this scheduled air services operate within Kenya including domestic flights to major cities.

Domestic flights to Tsavo West, Tsavo East, Oldonyo Owas, and Chyullu Hills operate once daily and during low season without minimum number of passengers the scheduled air flight will not serve that route alternatively you will be dropped at the nearest airstrip. This scheduled air flight serves Finch Hattons, Severin Safari Lodge, Campi ya Kanzi, Kilanguni Serena, Satao, SarovaSaltlick, and Voi Safari Lodge among others.Amboseli service is one of the earliest domestic flight that departs out of  Wilson at 0730 am arrival  Amboseli  0815 hrs departs Amboseli at 0830 hrs arrives Wilson Airport at 0900 hrs.

Flights out of Nairobi to Lamu, Malindi, Ukunda, Mombasa departs daily once in the afternoons and for high season twice daily with 2 departures each out of Wilson Airport. Out of Jomo Kenyatta airlines have 8 departures per day and after every two hours a departure to Mombasa to Lamu 2 departures daily to Malindi 4 departures daily. There is one daily departure at 1245 hrs from Wilson airport to Kilimanjaro and out of Jomo Kenyatta two daily flights. Out of Jomo Kenyatta to Zanzibar two daily flights at 10000 hrs and 1600 hrs.The airlines operate two daily flights from Nairobi to Kitale, Nairobi to Kakamega, Nairobi to Lodwar, 4 daily departures Nairobi to Eldoret and Kisumu.To Ukunda (Diani) South Coast you can only get domestic flights out of Wilson and to Kiwayu (Kiunga).The domestic flight out of Nairobi to Kilimanjaro can be used to connect scheduled air flights to northern Tanzania and you can book from Nairobi. The domestic flights serving Nanyuki, Lewa Downs, Loisaba and Shaba so arrival and departure times can vary significantly as they depend on the passenger related routing of the aircraft on the day of travel. Arrival and departure within the Maasai Mara are approximate as they depend on the routing of the aircraft. Also Oldonyo Wuas, Finch Hattons.Kilanguni arrival and departure times are approximate as they depend on the passenger related routing on the day of travel.

Terms and conditions of travel do apply and all fares are quoted in us$ and are exclusive of taxes. Payment can be made in Kenya shillings at the prevailing exchange rate of dollar to Kenya shilling. Child fare 2-11 years 80% of the applicable fare. Baggage allowance is strictly 15kgs per person, ideally in soft bags.Execess baggage or freight will be charged at the prevailing rate and only subject to space availability. If a passenger(s) anticipates that they will have significant excess baggage then it is recommended that they book a 'freight' seat at the child fare which provides the confirmed carriage of an extra 75kgs of baggage. Check in time for all domestic flights are one hour to the departure time. Scheduled air flights to Loisaba, Naivasha, Kiwayu, Shaba, and Tsavo West   will require minimum 2 seats booked to be able to service those destinations. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable and any amendments done within 120 hours will be charged at usd50=00 per ticket on domestic flights to the national parks and game reserves. Cancellation fees are applicable and the carrier has the right to change departure times due to operational or safety reasons.Thecarrier is not responsible for any direct or consequential costs resulting from any delays to its services and particularly if a delay results in missing a connection to another carrier-domestic or international .Seats are restricted 'utility size and larger passengers well above an average weight will find them uncomfortable. In such circumstances it is recommended that for both safety and comfort reasons an extra seat is booked at the child fare.

Anthony Juma is the Editor and Senior Aviation Director at Wings Over Africa Aviation. 
This is an Air Charter Company that specializes on Scheduled Air Flights| Domestic Flights |Commercial Air Flights Within /Out ,Masai Mara,Lamu,Samburu,Amboseli & Tsavo,Lamu,Malindi,Ukunda In Kenya. The website has guided thousands of travelers to achieve their dream holiday. For more information and guidance, visit the site at http:// / www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com/index.php/our-rates.html

 

Air Cargo Charter Flights| Scheduled Air Cargo Flights In Africa,Eastern & Central Africa,DR Congo,Kenya ,Ugand Including Somalia,Sudan & Sout

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Air Cargo Charter Flights| Scheduled Air Cargo Flights In Africa,Eastern & Central Africa,DR Congo,Kenya ,Ugand Including Somalia,Sudan & Sout

Air cargo has become demanding on African continent especially in War torn countries, countries with poor road infrastructure. The  aircraft operators in Africa have acquired the aircrafts that suits  the air charter operations in these areas by  including in their fleet aircrafts with short take off and landing performance with  long-range of over  5 hours 30 minutes. The air charter flights do play an important role in the growth of the African economy especially health, agriculture, textile, hardware, building as it provides air travel services to remote areas.

In  Somalia  civil war has being going on for years and the international community  has offered to provide humanitarian aid and relief supplies  including,food,hardware,medicine,medical equipment, medical  staff, reading  materials, building materials, cloth  ,seedlings, animal and many other basic human needs. The  Federal government has been able to restore law and order due to the militia  that are opposed to the government  and the African have send peace keeping troops to assist the federal government with United Nations, on Governmental organizations, diplomatic missions,internationan donor agencies trying to help by providing  personnel  in education,health,agriculture,livestock,digging of bore-holes for clean water, peace initiatives  and ensuring  the children and affected families do get the basic human needs  like shelter.

Due to insecurity and unstable political solutions  there is need of using the most convenient ways to ensure the people of Somalia get  relief supplies and hence the need to have air charter flights, scheduled air flights as they are faster  though expensive but they  do serve the purpose of  emergency. There airlines & charter companies that provide scheduled air cargo flights into Mogadishu and Hargesia on a weekly basis thrice for both passengers, freight and cargo flights. The scheduled flights only accommodate 2tones of freight which can not satisfy the demand. The scheduled air  flights for passenger and cargo depart Nairobi  to Hargesia  and  Nairobi  to Mogadishu  using  the DC9 ,F28  which  can carry upto  70 passengers with 2 tones of cargo. The United Nations has formed a consortium with the non-governmental organizations and has leased aircrafts that do domestic scheduled flights within and out of Somalia. United Nations have identified some areas where they have stationed  their security personnel with High Frequency and Very High Frequency  radios, satellite phones, internet  and have built  a base  where their personnel and the crew for the aircrafts are housed.

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Due to disruption of the warring militia groups the United Nations have put aircrafts on stand-by for emergency medical evacuation for their personnel and also evacuations to safer areas when the fighting resumes. The type of aircrafts used for passengers by United Nations are Super Kingair 200, Beechcraft 1900 C/D, Dash 8-100/200 series, Buffalos DHC-5, Cessna Caravan 208 .United Nations has entered into agreements with air craft operators who are on stand-by to provide an air ambulance for emergency evacuations on 24 hours 7 days a week which they pay the services whether they utilize or not for a minimum number of hours in a month. The air cargo charters do originate from Kenya Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport being the hub for all relief & humanitarian aid flights to Eastern and Central Africa. The fleet  for air cargo charter flights  are DC-9 Freighter  10 tones,DC-8 Freighter  36 tones, Fokker  27   4.5 tones, Buffalo DHC-5  5 tones, Hawker 748  5 tones, Cessna Caravan  1 tone, Let 410  1.5 tones, Dash 8  3.5 tones  . Airstrip  that are unpaved in Somalia  can only  be operated into and out  by DHC-5  Buffalo, Let 410,Cessna Caravan  and are Marere,Jamame,Wajid,Johwar,Saccouen,Xuddo.The  DC-8 Freighter can only  land  at Mogadishu International, Asmara  .Air cargo aircrafts are manufactured  in away that they can airlift motorvechicles and other building materials and  aircrafts like DHC-5 Buffalos and C-130 are ideal for air drops and they don't have to land. The air cargo charter flights are charged on a hourly basis whereas the scheduled air cargo flights are charged on per kilo basis. Please on scheduled flights as per the ICAO regulation on dangerous goods carriage no dangerous goods will be carried on passenger flights.

Since the signing of the Compressive Peace Agreement(CPA) between the Southerners and the Northerners In Sudan,  which brought to an end the civil war in 1995 and Juba became the capital city for Southern Sudan many business opportunities opened in Southern Sudan which made doing business easier and cheaper. Many firms opened their offices in Juba including aircraft operators who were operating into/out of Lokichogio in Kenya which was the hub for humanitarian aid & relief flights to Southern Sudan. Air  cargo charter flights  are available From Juba to the interior of South Sudan , Wau,Aweil,Yambio,Akobo,Akon,Malakal,Yei,Rumbek,Bentiu,Pochalla,Boma,Mabior,Bor,Padak,Gumuruk,Atar,Toch,Haat  and many other destinations as South Sudan has got over 500 airstrips. Other East Africa countries where air cargo charter flights departs and arrives is at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ,Wilson Airport,Nairobi,Lokichogio,Nothern Kenya  to Juba,Rumbek,Darfur,Elobeid,Khartoum,Port Sudan. Out of  Entebbe  International Airport ,Uganda  you can charter  flights to Juba,Rumbek,Yei,Elobeid,Khartoum,Darfur.There are scheduled air  flights from Entebbe to Juba,Rubek,Yambio,Yei  where you can book  space for cargo or freight but not Dangerous Goods.

Air cargo charter flights  to DR Congo  can be chartered from Daresaalam International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport,Mwanza Airport and Zanzibar from  Tanzania to Kinshasha,Lubumbashi,Bukavu,Mbujimayi,Benin,Goma .Airlines  do operator scheduled air flights and you can book space for cargo or freight subject to availability of space. Out/Into  Kenya Jomo Kenyatta airport we have international airlines  operating air cargo scheduled flights  book cargo or freight to Kinshasha,Lubumbashi,Goma,Mbujimayi,Bukavu and for more space you need to make reservations in advance as they scheduled air flights also has passengers on board. The fleet available for air cargo charter flights are DC-8 Freighter 36 tones,DC-9 Freighter  10 tones,B737-300 Freighter 15 tones, Fokker 27-500 series  4.5 tones, Hawker 748  5 tones, Dash 8 3.5 tones, Cessna Caravan 208 1 tone, Let 410  1.5 tones,Beechcraft 1900C/D  1.7 tones, Super King air 200  1.2 tones. For air cargo charter flights a notice of 2 working days will be required to obtain the landing and over flight clearances. When charging cargo there are elements like ground handling and customs documentation which the client has to give the go ahead as most of the firms do have their own ground handler and clearing agent but on request we can include the cost. In the event these services are requested for the invoice and the total value has to be availed to enable calculate the cost. From Entebbe International Airport, you can charter air cargo charter flights to Kinshasha, Lubumbashi, Bukavu, Goma, Mbujimayi and the entire Congo republic.

Most of the International organizations including United Nations have their regional offices based in Nairobi, Kenya due to its political stability and also being the host for the United Nations offices at UN Gilgiri, Nairobi, Kenya. Kenya and Uganda are the East African states that provide both scheduled & Charter air cargo & passenger flights to South Sudan with Kenya providing consolidated cargo flights out of Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International airport to Sudan & Southern Sudan.

 

Anthony Juma is the Editor and Senior Aviation Director at Wings Over Africa Aviation. 
This is an Air Charter Company that specializes on Air Cargo & Freight Charter Flights | Air Cargo  Scheduled  Flights In Africa, Eastern & Central Africa,DR Congo,Kenya,Uganda Including  Somalia, Sudan  & South Sudan. The website has guided thousands of travelers to achieve their dream holiday. For more information and guidance, visit the site at http:// / www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com/index.php/services/cargo-and-freight-flights.html

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Top Flight Simulation Software

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Top Flight Simulation Software

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Since The Flight Pro Sim is designed to meet all your need sand this includes even landscape and Aircraft responses to earth configurations and rotations. The computer generated gear shifts are founded on actual life arenas in a nut shell the Flight Pro Sim remains to be the best flight simulator as observed in this Flight simulator review.

 

For a significant segment of the flight simulator user population, the use of a real flight simulator is strictly for entertainment purposes. For them, you "play" a simulator as you would play any other video game. But for active members of the aviation community, the use of flight simulation software is more than just a video game. If you only fly once or twice a week in a real aircraft, for example, then you can get even more practice and become even more proficient, by practicing with a simulator program during your spare time in between actual flights.

 

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A flight simulation program is one that allows you to recreate the physics and controls of a flight. This type of program can be used for entertainment or training and some therapists even opt to use it as part of a treatment plan for those afraid of flying. Many programs offer only the basics of flying, but others such as flight simulator 2010 are very accurate in their replication of an actual flight. A flying simulation program is very entertaining, but also very demanding. Many skills will be needed to master the more difficult programs. They are sure to keep you entertained for hours.

 

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Charter Flights For Cargo & Passengers In Eastern & Central Africa

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Charter Flights For Cargo & Passengers In Eastern & Central Africa

Eastern & Central  Africa  countries have had political conflicts especially South Sudan,Somalia,Central Africa Republic,Democratic Republic of Congo,Rwanda,Burundi for many years.Thanks to Non-Governmental Organizations,European Commission.African Union and United States of American who have provided  humanitarian assistance in terms of  education,medical assitsance,food,clothing and trying to bring together the warying groups to dialogue.Kenya has played an important role as a hub for United Nations Headquarters and  hosting regional offices for international organizations and Non-Governmental organizations who have volunteered to assist in different ways and not forgetting Uganda especially for Democratic Republic of Congo and South  Sudan and Tanzania  having the refugee camp at Ngara and  for flights to Rwanda and Burundi.Kenya has engaged in hosting the warrying groups from these countries  for peace negotiation and infact  even taken the initiative of being the Chair.Also Kenya lessened its regulations on V.A.T and any taxes on humanitarians goods by giving zero taxes.The stable East Africa countries even went as far as giving their police and army personnel for peace-keeping not only to the mentioned areas but for the entire world.

Flights Out Of Kenya,East Africa

Kenya being the headquarters for the United Nations it also plays an important role in refugee settlement where it has two camps namely,Kakuma in Northern and Daadab in North Eastern which  has refugees from Somalia,South Sudan,Ethiopia,Dr Congo,Central Africa Republic and many others.Through Kenyas  Mombasa Port  these countries are able to receive consignment which go by road transport,rail transport or air transport and this entirely depends on the donors budget.There are companies in Kenya which owns trucks which can carry upto 40 tonnes ready to transport these goods backed up with air tarnsport with aircrafts which can carry from 1 tone to 40 tonnes of cargo. The air transport does not restrict its operations on cargo alone but they have aircrafts which are convertable to both cargo and passengers thus giving you the choice whereby you can carry half cargo and half passengers .Some of these aircrafts have short take offs and landing perfomance due to the state of the airstrips especially in South Sudan and Somalia which have potholes andd requires an aircraft which this perfomance.The fleet includes,Cessna Caravan 208  1 tone or 12 passengers,Let 410  18 passengers or 1.7 tones,Dash-8  37 seater or 3.5 tonnes,DHC-8 Buffalo  5 tones or  40 passengers,Fokker 27-500 series  40 pax or 5 tonnes,Dc-9 Freighter  80 pax or 10 tonnes.The DC-9  can only land in international airports like,Khartoum,Mogadishu International,Juba International,Entebbe International,Kilimanjaro ,Mwanza and Daresalam International and the Fokker 27 in Somalia can only land  in Galgayo,Mogadishu K50,Mogadishu International,Berbera,Berdera,Belletuen,Bosaso,Garowe,Kismayu and not Marere,Dinsor,Jamame,Wajid,buale but the Let 410,Caravan,Buffalo,Dash-8 can land comfortably.Also there is Jomo Kenya International Airport,Moi Internationa Mombasa and Eldoret International which operates 24 hrs due to emergency evacuation.On the North Eastern Kenya there is Wajir airport which is fully equippped with immigration,customs ,security,health facilities,fire fighting and security screening machines and the law is any flights apart from UNITED NATIONS,INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ,DDIPLOMATIC MISSIONS ,NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION haveto pass throught there for outward and inward flights for security screening due to the increased terrorism threats from Somalia where its believed the Alqaida are stationed.For the NGOS,UN,INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FLIGHTS a letter from the organization addressed to the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs is needed and with the full dedtails of the flight that,aircraft registration,nationality of crew,names and nationality of passengers if any,nature of goods,name of organization,airport of departure,time of departure,name of the operator, and the flight will not dapart until a clearance is received in writing from these authority and it takes one working day notice.We have the ICAO office which monitors the flight at UN GIGIRI and for any latest security report in Somalia you can contact them.To south Sudan You can either go by road upto Lokichogio and connect acharter flight to the interior for example Kapotea,Yei,Malakal,Bentiu,Yambio,Yirol,Rumbek,Benashowa,Padak,Boma,Tambura,Wau,Akobo  among others.Infact it is not like before where  it was expensive to  fly to South Sudan by having to take a private charter either from Uganda or Kenya as there are commercial flights on daily basis from  Nairobi,Kenya to Rumbek,Juba,Khartoum and from Entebbe ,Uganda to South sudan and most interesting there are aircrafts based in Juba for your internal flights into South SUdan.From Kenya to Somalia you can get a commercial flight on Thursday and Sundays only upto Mogadishu Intermnational only and to DR Congo there is a scheduled flight to Kinshasha but you need to book one month in advance and there is a sheduled flight to Goma on Monday and friday every week and also space is scarce also bookings to be made in advance.In Kenya you can get all logistics solution be it for Bulky cargo or any kind of cargo including flying fresh products like,flowers,frozen meat,fish to anywhere in the world within a cuople of days.There are private executive jet flights also which can be used and they are faster cruising at 420 knots an hour for those executive whose schedule does not march with commercial flights on the CITATION BRAVO JET 7 seater with conference table and  with all the hot luches,breakfast,hot andd soft drinks without leaving out champagne and DVD with an air hostess to look after your stomach.There are also BEECHCRAFT 200 TEN SEATERAND BEECHCRAFT 1900 EIGHTEEN SEATER which can be converted into 7 and 14 seater V.I.P configuration to suit your need.These aircrafts are also good for MEDIVAC ,AIR AMBULANCE ,EMERGENCY EVACUATION as they can be fitted with astretcher for injured personnel and these aircrafts are pressurized and fly at over 25,000 ft above sea level.There options where you can provide your medical equipment ,nurse and doctor and you are charged normal charter and when situation is critical we have our air ambulance wing ICA which have qualified doctors,nurses who are always on 24 hrs stand-by who have all ythe sophicated medical equipments which can handle any kind of emergency.They have arrangements with hospitals for ground ambulance services all over Africa,France,USA,INDIA,RUSSIA among others.Kenya is abeautiful country where we have the Masai Mara which was declared the seven wonders of the world without forgetting,Amboseli,Tsavo East/West,Samburu,Lake Nakuru,Lake Naivasha,Lake Bogoria,Lake Baringo,Wasini and Funzi Island on theIndiani Ocean on Kenyan Coast and Rusinga and Mfangano Islands on Lake Victoria for your scenic safaris and sightseeing & aerial photography.Lokichogio which is on the boundary of Kenya and South Sudan used to be the hub for United Nations and Non-Governmental organization for both cargo and passengers to South Sudan and storage for cargo which was transported by road from Mombasa .The Operations Lifeline Sudan operated by Unicef had its logistic centre in Lokichogio and it used to be the regional cordinators headquarters for all organizations flying to South Sudan.Lokichogio airport operates from 630 pm to 630 pm and incase of late arrivals or earlier departures for emergencies the WFP used to line up vechilces to light the airport.Lokichogoi airport is fully equipped with immigrationand customs facilities,fire fighters,security to ensure it meets the international standards.

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Flights out of Uganda,East Africa

In Uganda at Arua airport International committe of The Red Cross has been operating from there to South Sudan,Rwanda,Burundi,DR Congo and Central Africa Republic.Entebbe Airport has served as the major hub to these war torn areas and Uganda is the gateway for raod transport and rail to Rwanda,Burundi,South Sudan and Central Africa Republic.Uganda has played and importatnt role in ensuring their neighbouring countries have peace and volunteered to be the peace facilitators.In Uganda there are flights especially private charter to its neighbouring countries and its has also National Parks which toursits visit and earn them foreign exchange besides that there is fish from Lake Victoria and fresh food that they export .It is in Uganda and Wetern Congo that the famous mammal Gorilla is found .We have the mutchisson falls ,Karuma falls and Kabalega falls around Lake Albert which is on the boundary of Congo.There is also the stable food of Baganda called 'Matoke' Banana and it is largely planted in this country.There are several 5 star hotels like Kampala Serena ,Africana hotels,Nile Njinja which are worldly reowned by tourists and prominent people who stay their when visting .We have the Para lodge on the Kabalega Falls which attracts thousands of tourists every year with scenic safaris,aerial photography and sighseeing safaris.There both commercial flights and private flights departing and arriving in Entebbe,Soroti,Arua,Gulu for both social ,politicaland economic purposes.

Flights out of Tanzania, East Africa

This being one of  leading producer ot Tanzanite and diamond it also have National Parks and it attracts alot of tourists .We have the Ngorongoro Crater and Oldonyo Lengai which are historic features and many tourists wants to visit it.Besides these then  headquarters of the East Africa Community is based in Arusha,Tanzania and even the Rwanda Tribunal for the genocide has its headquarters there.It also has the Ngara refugee camp which United Nations For High Commission of refugees is running accomodating refugees from West Africa,Rwanda,Burundi and Democratic Republic Of Congo.We have Zanzibar where tourists visit  the historic sites and also do fishing safaris,boating safaris and scenic safaris.There are many  air transport companies flying within the region and private charter companies into the National Parks.For flights to Somalia,South Sudan you will have to use aircrafts from Kenya but For Rwanda,Burundi,DR Congo and Central African Republic you can get flights in Tanzania.Tanzania has played an outstanding role in ensuring war torn countries come on around table to find solutions to their political problems also being a member of Africa Union and East Africa Community .With its steadfast in ensuring peace is t maintained its has managed to be the country host  for the East Africa Community  headdquarters.Tanzania has several airports but with Kilimanjaro ,Mwanza and Daresaalam being the key with flights departing and landing every day for both commercial and private charters.

Types of Services Provided

There different types of services provided as below,

Commercial  Flights

Commercial flights are the cheapest as they serve on a seat basis opposed to private charter where you charter the entire aircrafts.There only one commercial flight from Kenya to Somalia ,Mogadishu International Airport and daily flights from Kenya,Jomo Kenyatta  to Juba and 3 times weekly from Wilson to Rumbek in south sudan.There also commercial flights to Kinshasha,Goma,Rwanda,Burundi,Central  Africa Republic but reservations has to be done amonth in advance.

Adhoc Flights(Private Charter Flights)

This is the most convinient and expensive mode of air transport but ideal for bussiness executive and project  owners  whose scheduled does not match  the commercial flights.It more expensive than lease as there is no incentive given irrespective of the flights that you do in any given month.It is advisable for emergency and one on ,one off  use but for bulky work use lease hire.The adhoc flight is advantageous us you need not to do any commitment like in lease or contract flying where you will have to committ a number of hours for a period  of time and whether you fly or not you will have to pay.

Contract  Flights ( Wet Lease or Dry Lease)

This is ideal for organization with bulk work of excess in 60 hours flying in amonth.You can decide to take dry lease on AI rate whereby you will employ your own crew,ddo your own maintenance,fuel,pay landing,navigation,parking and clearance fees  and the lessor charges you aircraft and insurance but based on the set operational procedure and with a close check by the lessor.Wet lease is when you take aircraft on ACMI rate(Aircraft,Crew,Maintenance,Insurance) and pay for fuel,landing,crew per diem,accommodation ,meals,laundry,crew change return ticket,validation and work permit for pilots and engineer.The way to go is lease as you have the control of the entire operations and when you fly beyond the guaranteed hours the rate per hour reduces thus giving you a cost reduction advantage opposed to adhoc when this is not considered.With lease you will have the aircraft at your discretion and even if the lessor has to use it,consultations has to be done and agreed upon.

The Fleet

There are aircrafts like C-130  20 toner    and the Buffallo 5 toner are suitable for air drops in  hunger and war stricken areas with poor transport infrastructure.The Let 410 ,Buffalo,Caravan 208 are suitable to airstrip which are tidy as they have shart take off and landing perfomance.The crew needs to have an extensive experience especially in Airforce and bush flying to be able to cope with this kind of flying as you flying in countries where bombs,shooting is the order of the day and you need to have extra courage.

With all this it has made air transport the key player in Humanitarian & Relief work to unaccesible areas especially remote easier and quicker.With the new technology having introduced and manufactured aircrafts with ddifferent perfomance depending on the area of operation has also put the aviation a step ahead in the bussiness world.Also with the introduction of convertable aircrafts from cargo to passenger has made lives easier and all you have to do plan according take cargo come back with passenger and vise versa.

Anthony Juma is the Editor  and Senior Aviation Director at Wings Over Africa Aviation. 
This is an Air Charter Company that specializes on Private Charter Flights for cargo & passengers/Juba/Rumbek/Mogadishu/Galgayo/Lokichogio/Mandera/Mwanza/Zanzibar/Kigali/Bujumbura/Entebbe/Lubumbashi/Lodwar/Elwak/ Kenya/Tanzania/Uganda/Eastern & Central Africa. The website has guided thousands of organizations to achieve their cargo & passengers air transport logistics. For more information and guidance, visit the site at http://www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=79&Itemid=68

Air Transport In Kenya By Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Flights

by gwilmore

Air Transport In Kenya By Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Flights

Kenya is the hub of  and stop-over for all regional and international flights into and out  of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.Besides this  Kenya has other airports that serve both small and bigger aircrafts on commercial and private flights namely, Wilson Airport  in  nairobi,Moi International Airport  in Mombasa,Eldoret International in Eldoret,Kisumu International in Western Kenya,Wajir Airport in North Eastern,Mandera Airport in North Eastern,Moyale,Marsabit in Eastern province,Lodwar ,Lokichogio,Kakuma,Lokituang in Nothern Kenya.There are also Private airstrips and government all over the country both to National Parks & Reserves and to Major Towns which serves both the purpose of cargo and passengers irrespectively.Kenya has several National Parks and Reserves all over the  country and you can carry out any activities be it Sporting Safaris,Golfing Safaris,Birding Safaris,Scenic Safaris,Helicopter Safaris,Kenya Safaris,Fishing Safaris,Boating Safaris,Camel Riding Safaris among others but just to name afew.

There two mode of air transport in Kenya namely, Commercial Flights and Private Charter Flights,

COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS.

Commercial Flights to Major Cities departs out of   Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and  Moi International Airport on adaily basis with over 100 arrivals and departures.Eldoret Airport serves for the purpose of cargo that is  Fresh Produce,Textiles,Fish and other goods for export.Jomo Kenyatta International and Moi airports operates 24 hrs and are fully equippped with fire fighters,security screening machines,duty free shops,taxis,forex bureaus,banks,restraurants,security agents,road ambulances all available at request.

Wilson Airport one of the busiest in Africa is key for the scheduled flights to major toursists destinations in  East  Africa.All the Private Charter Firms are based  at Wilson Airport Nairobi and Moi International  Airport  In Mombasa. From Wilson Airport you can get  scheduled flights to, Masai Mara Daily  Twice  aday  that is morning andd afternoon, Samburu once daily ,morning flights,Nanyuki once daily in the morning,Amboseli once daily in the morning,Tsavo West/East once daily in the morning,Lake Naivasha twice daily ,morning and afternoon,Kilimanjaro International  once daily,middday,Diani once daily in the afternoon,Lamu once daily in the afternoon,Kiwayu once daily combined with Lamu or Malindi Service,Mombasa once daily combined with Diani(Ukunda) once daily.Out of Mombasa we have scheduled flights to National Parks  only  as follows, Mombasa-Diani-Malindi-Amboseli-Masai Mara once daily ,Departure Mombasa at 0730 hrs  arrival Masai Mara 1030 hrs and Depart Masai Mara at 1330 hrs arrival Mombasa at 1600 hrs. Flights out of Malindi will only happen from or to Malindi you will require to have minimum 6 seats or pay for the same or alternatively  catch your flight from Mombasa to andd from.Flights out of Diani are a must  and for the aircraft to route via Amboseli we will also require 8 passengers and drop off times are 0900 hrs in the mornings and pick ups at  1530 hrs in the afternoon.Some of the private airstrips  found in Tsavo West/East are Galdesa,Kambi ya Kanzi,Chyulu Hills,Finch Hattons .At  Mombasa Airport you can only find the 18 seater LET 410 and Seneca 11  twin engine 5 seater BUT  Wilson Airport you can find a 2 seaters, 3 seaters,5 seaters,8 seaters,citation bravo jet 7 seater,Beechcraft  200  10 seater,Beechraft 1900  18 seater,12 seaters,18 seaters,25 seaters,37 seaters,and cargo aircrafts ranging from 250 kilos to 5 toner aircrafts.At Wilson Airport there commercial flights to Lokichogio,Kisumu,Eldoret,Kitale,Rumbek in South Sudan on almost daily basis for both cargo and passengers.At Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will find scheduled flights for cargo,freight and passengers to Kigali in Rwanda,Lusaka in Zambia,Kinshasha in Drc Congo, Bujumbura in Burundi,Khartoum in Sudan, Juba In South Sudan,Addis in Ethiopia, Modagishu International in Somalia, Daresaalam in Tanzania,Entebbe in Uganda,Lagos ,Accra, Joburg,Cairo  among many others.Wilson Airport though one of the busiest in Africa operates only from 0630 hrs to 2030 hrs daily and incase you need an early departure or late arrival then it will be out of Jomo thus the need to position  the aircraft at Jomo Kenyatta International and there will be extra charges for Parking Fees, Landing Fees,Navigation fees and extra mileage .To avoid  Jams which are normally crazy in the mornings as from  0730 hrs to  1000 hrs you can request from Jomo Kenyatta International   and on arrival to state you are on transist and you will be taken to Domestic Departure Unit 3 for local Flights and International flights at unit 2.For people travelling in groups you can buy Flying Packages which will work out cheaper and take Private charters other than Scheduled flights whereby you will save as the bigger the capacity the lower the cost per seat.We also have private airstrips and for you to fly in there you will require permission from the owner like,Loldia,Green Park,Oserian in Lake Naivasha,Tawi Lodge in Amboseli,Joys Camp in Shaba,Mara Buffalo,Loisaba,Desert Rose,Tassia,Syosambu in Elementaita,Funzi keys at the Coast.

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PRIVATE CHARTER FLIGHTS

Kenya has all types of aircrafts ranging from Citation Jets,Beechcrafts,Boeings,Ambrears CRJ ,Cessnas,Pipers,Let 410,Twin Ottters,Dash-7/8,Caravans ,DC-9 Freighter,Fokker 27-500,Fokker 28,ATRS,Hawkers to carry out  both cargo and charter flights within Africa.

The  37 seater aircrafts that are doing long haul flights are adviced to depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and not Wilson Airport due to the runnway length.The cessna C-182/C-172 3  seater,C-206  5 seater,Cessna Caravan 12 seater,single engine aircrafts are ideal for scenic flights and aerial survey and photography as they fly low and have high wings.The Cessna Caravan has a cargo door which can be used for aerial photography by enabling the photographer more room to take quality pictures whereas the C-172/C-182 andd C-206  are ideal for scenic flights and sight seeing .

There are no scheduled flights to Lake Nakuru,Lake Bogoria,Lake Rudolf,Mfangano Island,Rusinga Island, Wazini Island,Joys Camp Shaba,Sibiloi National Park on Lake Rudof and that is where the Private Charter Flights comes in handy with avariety ranging from 3 to 18 seater but not it will also depend with the serviceability of the airstrip and if unserviceable and you have to fly then the Heicopter or Chopper serves the purpose which you can find at Wilson Airport but only in the capacity of  3 and 5 seater.

Private Executive Jet Flights are also available for Bussiness Executives whose schedule cannot meet the commercial flights timetable.The Citation  Jet Bravo 7 seater with aconference table ,equipped with snacks,hot lunches,chapagne,hot and soft drinks and DVD which serves as a boardroom  while  enroute to your destination has made  it easier for quick turn around bussiness trip. As a bussiness Executive you can decide to host your client to fly with you  as you hold discussions and embark to for another meeting finish it and as you fly back finalize the bussiness deal and proceed with other bussiness.You dont have to fly from Nairobi  to Daresaalam and come back for a meeting all you need to do host your  client on the flight to and from and finish your bussiness in flight.The Beechcraft 1900/200 serves the purposes of both normal and V.I.P Flights as they are convertable to V.I.P Configutration.

AIR AMBULANCE (MEDIVAC) FLIGHTS

Air Ambulance has become one of the most reliable way to save lives of patients to the Hospitals with the modern medical equipment within the fastest means to Middle East,Europe,South Africa,Kenya among others.The aircraft is equipped with stretcher,oxygen bottle with designed places in the aircrfat to be fixed able to carry a patient,one doctor,two nurse and a next of keen and the medication process is on as usual as you fly to your destination, what a relief?Air Ambulance has saved live of many but only for both with Silver and Gold Medical Cover and indeed they are costly and before you are airlifted you will have to give your card number and the insurance company you are insured with so that a confirmation is obtained for both payments  and the covered amount and if it is within the radius you are covered.This can be done in afew hours say 2 hours if youm have all the required  documentations as there are Air Charter  Companies providing these services and they are on 24 hra call irrespective of day and time  including ,doctors,nurses,pilots,engineers and ground ambulances ready for an air ambulance operation.

Emergency & Medical Evacuation

Since  Kenya is the Hub Of both the regional and International Flights the air charter companies have put in measures to ensure each segment is covered by providing Emegerncy & Medical Evacuation flights especially from War Torn Countries like DR Congo,Somalia,South Sudan,Chad,Darfur,Central Africa Republic as Kenya has the best Medical facilities and most of the patients who have less complicated medical needs lands in Kenya.There are the Becchcraft 1900/200 andd the Citation Jet Bravo which are pressurized and flies at 25,000 ft and 42,000 ft above sea level respectively making the patient stable and the flight faster.There are cases of people being shot at or a state of emergency being declared and hence the need for an evacuation.Most of the Organizations operating in this environment have put contigency plans for Evacuations in place for this purpose and have gone as far as engaging an air charter company to be on stand-by .

HUMANITARIAN  & RELIEF FLIGHTS FOR PASSENGERS & CARGO

Humanitarian & Relief flights for passengers and cargo  is also another important area where most Non-Governmental and Untied Nations do charter Flights or Lease for this purpose.Some cargo is Bulky and thus the need for a freighter aircrafts like Fokker 27/28,DC-9,C-130  for airlifting  food,textile,medicine to areas which have poor road infrastructure.The C-130  18 toner and the Buffalo 5 toner have done great for food drops in South Sudan,Darfur,DR Congo,Chad as they can do upto 400 tonnes in a day thanks to World Food Programme,United Nations,European Union,African Union,International Communities,Non-Governmental Organization,International Committe Of The Red Cros for the great Job.They have paid  over 20 billions in air charter for cargo and passengers movement within the World to save lives to earthquake affected areas,Elnino,Sunami.Through this Kenya has become the sole provide and operator of United Nations,European Commission and International Organization and Non-Governmental Charter Flights in Africa both for Wet Lease,Dry Lease and Adhoc Flights.There are over 200 charter companies in Kenya providing both scheduled and private charters  for Tourists,Individuals,International Organizations,Governments and United Nations.

There also internal flights from both Lokichogio and Juba to various parts in South Sudan for both cargo and passengers on request at short notice.

Should you require a private charter or scheduled flight then dont worry there are provided in Kenya depending with ones requirement.

Anthony Juma is the Editor  and Senior Aviation Director at Wings Over Africa Aviation. 
This is an Air Charter Company that specializes on Charter Flights Kenya/Tanzania/Uganda/East Africa/Central Africa/South Sudan/Somalia/DR Congo/Rwanda/Burundi & Africa. The website has guided thousands of travelers to achieve their dream holiday. For more information and guidance, visit the site at http://www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=65

Charter Flights in Kenya and East Africa

by Pearl Jam Official

Charter Flights in Kenya and East Africa

 

Air charter companies in Kenya and East Africa have segmented their services into different categories in line with ones budget. There are both non-scheduled and scheduled flights offered.

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In Kenya we have Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport in Nairobi which provide these services. In Most cases for smaller aircrafts you can charter them from Wilson Airport but still you can be picked and Dropped at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for those connecting international or local flights due to the traffic jam on Mombassa Road which might cause you missing the connecting flights.

There aircrafts of different capacity found at Wilson Airport namely, C-172 /C-182  3 seater  single  piston engine which  takes  two passengers with  15 kilos of cargo in soft bags and it is ideal for scenic flights, sight seeing flights, aerial survey& photography flights. They have low wings and flies at 8,000 feet enabling the passengers to view geographical features and even take photographs as it flies visual. For short distances of 3 hours return with 10 kilos per person baggage allowance it can take upto 3 passengers and it works out perfect for families and business travelers.

The C-208 Caravan  which is the horse and the most reliable aircraft  with short take-off and landing performance it has proved to be the most reliable 12 seater single engine turbo prop in  Africa, America ,Middle East, Europe and especially in war torn areas as it is easily converted into cargo and passenger configuration at a short notice. The caravan is mostly used for humanitarian and relief supplies in South Sudan, Somalia, DR Congo, Mozambique as it is the most economical in terms of fuel, maintenance and it can carry upto 1 tone of cargo only for a flight of 3 hrs and 30 minutes one-way and there has to be fuel at the arrival destination or at alternate airstrip to allow it fly back to point of departure.

The C-206/C-210 5 seater single piston engine also plays an important role in aircraft charter and they very few and for any bookings it has to be done in advance. These are the ideal aircrafts to use to shorter airstrips of less than 800 meters long  like, Mfangano Island,Rusinga Island,Loisaba,Kitich,Muktan,Maktau,Shaba,Joys Camp (Shaba),Satao,Solio,shompole,chyullu hills, kambi ya kanzi, among other airstrips just to mention a few.

The LET 410 and  DHC-6 Twin-otter18 seater twin engine turbo prop which have both short takeoff and landing performance is used in flying into national parks & reserves and also for charter to major cities in Kenya. The aircraft is non-pressurized and you can carry baggage allowance when full capacity of 20 kilos per person. There is other airport/airstrip like Mombasa, Lamu, and Nanyuki where you can get private charter aircrafts to any destination within /out of Kenya.

The Beech craft 200 Superkingair  10 seater pressurized   turbo prop which is mostly used for long haul charters and can be configured into V.I.P and it is also used for Air Ambulance, Emergency & Medical  Evacuation flights as it flies above 25,000 feet above sea level and at  250 knots per hour.

The Citation Jet Bravo 550  7 seater  is also available fitted with Air Ambulance medical facilities and which can also be used with Business Executive with tidy schedule and the commercial flights does not meet  their requirements or fit in their diary. Special services are offered like champagne, hot luches, hot and soft drinks, DVD and a flight attendant but also you can request for special meals, breakfast, lunch.The citation bravo flies at 40,000 feet above sea level at a cruising speed of 420 knots per hour they are very scarce and an advance booking as to be made.

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The Beech craft 1900C 18 seater pressurized with the same performance like the Beech craft 200 which can be configured into V.IP is also used for air ambulance, emergency & medical evacuation flights, V.IP executive flight and other corporate private charters. There is a B737-300 purely for adhoc charter flights for passengers and you can obtain a quotation on request. You can charter  to anywhere  within Kenya   Kitale,Kisumu,Kakamega,Busia,Eldoret,Webuye,Mandera,Mombasa,Lamu,Malindi,Diani,Kiwayu,Masai Mara,Amboseli,Tsavo,Samburu,Nanyuki,Lake Nakuru,Lake Naivasha,Elwak,Wajir,Garisaa,Lokichogio,Lodwar,Marsabit,Moyale,Loyengalani,North Horr,Hola,Bura,Lokori,Lokitaung among other destination.

For cargo charter flights there Fokker 27-500  5 toner,DC-9 Freighter 10 toner,B737-300   15 toner,H748  5 toner ,LET 410 1.5 tones, Caravan  1 tone for all cargo flights within Africa.

Be aware flights to Northern and North Eastern Kenya a police clearance will have to obtain as these are restricted areas which will take approximately 2 working days notice. The areas that are restricted are Lokichogio,Lokori,Lokitaung,Lodwar,Marsabit,Moyale,North Horr,Iliret,Lasamis,Garisaa,Wajir,Mandera,Elwak,Banisa,Takaba, Hola,Bura among others. There are also choppers or another name helicopter AS350 Single engine in 3 and 5 seater capacity for private charter but only found at Wilson Airport, Nairobi and Nanyuki Airstrip. There are also cash-in transit services by private charter to South Sudan and  to Northern and North Eastern Kenya to Mandera,Moyale,Marsabit,Wajir,Hola using  a 5 seater or 3 seater aircraft .These services can be extended to South Sudan to destinations like  Malkal,Wau,Yei,Rumbek,Darfur,Yambio,Bentiu,Juba and many other destinations.

These services have become more depending and many players are penetrating into this industry to ensure the travelers have all the products and services they need.

In East Africa which comprises Kenya,Tanzania,Uganda,Burundi,Rwanda  the services are available from the major Airports Like,Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport,Moi International Airport,Nanyuki Airstrip,Lamu,Malindi,Kilimanjaro International Airport,Arusha Airport,Daresalaam,Mwanza,Zanzibar,Mbeya,Dodoma,Entebbe,Soroti,Kampala,Kigali,Bujumbura which provides both international and local private aviation flights. You charter flights from Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airports to  Lake Manyara,Ngorongo Crater,Seronera,Grumeti,Sasakwa,Lobo,Mafia Island,Pemba Island,Mahale,Zanzibar,Kigoma,Kogadete,Ndutu,Kleins Camp, Serengeti and many others including major cities like Dodoma,Musoma,Tabora, Kigoma,Mbeya,Geita,Mwanza.

In  Tanzania  you can get aircrafts ranging from Caravan 208  12 seater single turbo prop engne,Let 410  18 seater twin engine, Twin otter  17 seater twin engine,Beechcraft 1900C  18 seater pressurized,Beechcraft 200 Superkingair 10 seater pressurized,PA-34 5 seater twin piston engine,ATR 42  45 seater turbo prop twin which mostly are based in Arusha,Kilimanjaro,Mwanza and Daresaalam.You can  charter an aircraft to national parks & reserves at short notice and an aircraft of your choice and with the capacity that you require.

In Uganda there aircrafts like PA-34  SENECA 3  5 seater twin piston engine,Beehcraft 1900C 18 seater pressurized,Beechcraft 200 Superkingair 10 seater pressurized, Let 410  18 seater unpressurized,C-208 Caravan 12 seater single turbo prop engine with many others. You can charter from Entebbe to South Sudan, Somalia, DR Congo, Khartoum, Juba, and Rumbek for either cargo or passengers.

In Rwanda you can charter CRJ Regional jets, Beechcraft 1900D 18 Seater Pressurized same to Burundi but most of the Aircrafts will be chartered from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and DR Congo. Most of the aircrafts are on contract by United Nations or Non-Governmental organizations and you can't charter them.

There direct private charter flights from/into Kenya National Parks & Reserves to point of entry/exit in Tanzania like, Kilimanjaro,Musoma,Mwanza,Zanzibar,Arusha.All is required 4 working days notice to organize for immigration & immigration officers who will facilitate the clearing and obtaining permission to land in Tanzania. For those firms with a month timetable then a block clearance can be obtained with a roaster for the officers and stand-by and their telephone contacts.

Kenya is a hub for all commercial and non-commercial flights for cargo and passengers within Africa including  South Sudan, Somalia,Darfur,DR Congo out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport,Lokichogio and out of Uganda  Entebbe International Airport,Gulu Airport for flights to Central Africa Republic,DR Congo, South Sudan,Juba,Yei,Rumbek and many others.

For flights into Uganda from Kenya you will require 1 day notice to obtain clearance, Tanzania 2 working days notice same to Rwanda and Burundi as these are cross-border flights and you require over flight and landing permission from the Civil Aviation Authority of that country. Flights to Somalia the charterer will have to give a letter on the firm letterhead to the carrier with details of flight, departure date, names and nationality of the passengers or nature of cargo and purpose for the flight which the carrier will attach on the request letter to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kenya for clearance issuance and the flight will not take off until an official communication has been received which is copied to Control Tower, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and Kenya Airports Authority. Flights to South Sudan you will be required to give 2 working days notice for obtaining the passes and you will have to take original passport,2 copies passport size photos for every passenger and you will be issued with one to three month passes or 1 to 6 month which you should renew on expiry and on arrival South Sudan you will pay visa fee of usd 100=00 per person for one month.

Please when planning to travel to cross-border, observe the above condition carefully in terms of duration for obtaining permission and the required documentation as in South Sudan if you fly there without passes the aircraft will be shot and this is endangering your safety

Anthony Juma is the Editor and Senior Aviation Director at Wings Over Africa Aviation. 
This is an Air Charter Company that specializes  Charter Flights into/out Kenya and east africa. The website has guided thousands of travelers to achieve their dream holiday. For more information and guidance, visit the site at http://www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=65

 

 

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Flights From Nairobi|Mombasa To Masai Mara on Scheduled Service

by courosa

Flights From Nairobi|Mombasa To Masai Mara on Scheduled Service

Masai Mara was named "the seven wonders of the world" after its recognition internationally for its best practices in wildlife, hospitality and conservation. There four major airports in Kenya where tourists arrive and depart to National Parks and Game Reserves namely,Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Wilson Airport situated in Nairobi and Moi International airport Mombasa,Malindi Airport,Diani (Ukunda) situated at the coast.

The travelers do arrive having done their arrangements for their safari and they are picked up by their agent and taken to the appropriate airport to take either the scheduled flights or private charter flights to Masai Mara.

There are two daily scheduled flights to Masai Mara the first flight departing at 0945 am and the second flight at 1000 hrs to Masai Mara arriving at 1100 am depending with the number of stops. It departs mara at 1115 am and 1130 am to arrive Nairobi at 1215 pm and 1230 pm.The flight time Nairobi to Masai Mara one-way is 45 minutes. The afternoon flight departs at 1445 hrs first flight and second flight at 1500 hrs arriving Masai Mara  at 1545 hrs  and 1600 hrs and departing Masai Mara at  1600 hrs first flight and second flight at 1615 hrs arriving Nairobi at 1700 hrs and 1715 hrs respectively.

You can make your reservations through an agent or direct but it will be subject to availability of space. Airfares have been classified whereby you can book one-way or return ticket either way to or from Masai Mara.A confirmation of booking has a limitation or a time frame on when to pay or the seats are released. The methods accepted for confirming a booking is by faxing a voucher and email only, the same applies for amendments or cancellations and no verbal instructions will be accepted. You can book an airfare only upto Masai Mara, then accommodation separately, game drives, and so forth. But the air charter, travel and tour firms have joined synergies with hotel chains in Masai Mara and have flying packages which are for all inclusive except extras like films, tips, drinks which you have to pay direct.With the flying packages you get discounted rates on accommodation, airfare, meals and game drives. During the Month of mid June to October it is difficult to get accommodation in Masai Mara unless you make an advance booking in March, April and May. You might get accommodation but no flights all fully booked or get flights and no accommodation. The Beauty of getting accommodation and no flight is there are private charter flights which can depart anytime unlike scheduled flights which have specific times to operate. There are so many air charter companies where you can charter aircrafts of all kind and capacity. The only option you have when you can not get accommodation is to fly to other National Parks or Game reserves like Lake Nakuru,Lake Naivasha,Lake Bogoria,Lake Baringo,Samburu,Meru,Shaba,Joys Camp,Chyullu Hills,Tsavo West/East,Amboseli,Mfangano Island,Rusinga Island, Lake Turkana,Lamu,Malindi,Diani,Wazin Island and Funzi Island among others.

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There scenic  and filming safaris also provided on an hourly basis which if you are 3 people you can hire the C-172/C-182 to anywhere in the national parks or game reserves and share the cost and it does not matter even if you are 5,12,18,30 it can be done.

Masai Mara is situated in the Rift Valley Province and its inhabitants are the Masai who are still practicing their cultures and still live their ancient lives. It is managed by the county councils thus being a game reserve. There are several tented camps, lodges operated by different hotel chains and are located at different locations. The airstrip serving Masai Mara game reserve are,Keekorok ,Siana Springs,Olkiombo,Musiara,Kichwa Tembo,Mara Serena,Ngerende ,Mara Shikar,Cottars and Mara Buffallo.There are airstrips Like Mara Buffalo which is private for  African Safari Club and an aircraft can only land their incase of emergency and not for any purpose unless with prior consent from the owners. Due to safety Mara Shikar and Siana Springs you have to limit on payload on aircrafts like Cessna caravan 208 12 seater to 6 passengers on both takeoff and landing.

The lodges and camps are located on different airstrips and below are the airstrips and the lodges served by each airstrip,

, Keekorok Lodge ,Mara Sarova ,Mara Simba,Mara Sopa,Sekenani,Mara Hippo,Cottars 1920, , Intrepid Siana Springs Intrepids,Mara Explorer.Basecamp Explorer, Mara fig Tree,Nyumbu Camp Baletuer camp,Mpata Safari Club,Main Governors, Little governors,Kichwa Tembo Camp, Sanctuary camps (olonana),Mara River Camp, Little governors, Main Governors,Ilimoran camp, Mara River Camp, Sanctuary camp (Olonana) , Mara Serena Lodge David Livingstone,Kicheche Camp, Mara Safari Club , Mara Safari Club,Kicheche camp, David Livingstone

The scheduled flights opts to drop passengers at the nearest airstrip but do inform the concerned camps and lodges in advance so that arrangements are made. Some airstrips charge for an aircraft landing based on the capacity including arrival passengers'. Most scheduled flights into Masai Mara have avoided Mara Shikar airstrips and do drop passengers at Ngerende airstrip and this information is passed one day in advance. Out of Siana Springs airstrip flights only fly in when they have lesser loads due to safety. Private charter flights do fly into Mara Shikar with 3 and 5 seater aircrafts but with anything more passengers will be dropped at Ngerende airstrip.

There is only one scheduled flight daily from Mombasa to Masai Mara departing Mombasa at 0730 hrs arriving Ukunda 0740 hrs departing at 0745 hrs arriving Malindi at 0800 hrs and depart Malindi 0820 hrs arriving Masai Mara at 1025 hrs.The capacity on this route is not that big and you require to do advance bookings as at most the number of passengers carried is 76 on one-way basis. For flights out of Malindi there are restrictions and if you don't have minimum 5 passengers or pay for 5 seats you will have to be dropped or picked from Mombasa t or from Masai Mara.The flight departs Masai Mara at 1330 hrs to Malindi arrival at 1600 hrs then Ukunda arriving at 1630 hrs and Mombasa 1640 hrs.There also private charter flights which you can hire incase flights are full or fly on commercial flights upto Nairobi then connect from Wilson airport to Masai Mara. There are scheduled flights from Mombasa to Zanzibar and Daresalaam.

From Masai Mara you can get scheduled flights to Samburu, Joys Camp, Meru, Nanyuki, and Lake Naivasha.You can be connected to the national parks and game reserves within Kenya and Tanzania by scheduled flights.

Anthony Juma is the Editor and Senior Aviation Director at Wings over Africa Aviation. 
This is an Air Charter Company that specializes on Scheduled Flights Kenya from Nairobi |Mombasa to Masai Mara. the website has guided thousands of travelers to achieve their dream holiday. For more information and guidance, visit the site at http://www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=37

Cheap flights to Cyprus| Cheap flights to Larnaca| Cheap Northern Cyprus Flights

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Ercan Flights| Cheap Cyprus Flights| Cheap flights to Larnaca

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Some of the test flights of TSR 2, showing that even the best can get it right and wrong Video Rating: 4 / 5

Accurate Pro Flight Simulator Review - Exclusive Flight Simulation Download

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Accurate Pro Flight Simulator Review - Exclusive Flight Simulation Download

Hi Fellow Gamers and Aeroplane Enthusiasts, Foremost, we would like to thank you for reading News. We are a relatively new company and our mission is to provide leading-edge information of the aviation industry to our consumers! We originated in Canada and cover news from all over the globe, including products for the advanced and beginner aviation connoisseur. You can visit our home page @ Aircraft Simulators Now, down to business!

 I have recently come across an absolute gem for the the flight simulator and combat flight sim game industry. You know, I must say I have been impressed with MS Flight Simulator X, FSX 2004's new updates, X-Plane 8 and the various freeware on the net such as FlightGear. These have all been revolutionary in their own right, but nothing compared to what my buddy Allen showed me a few months ago: or .

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There is something else going on in the flight training and aviation industry. Everyday, I am hearing about new training facilities opening in Canada for pilots. That is some of the larger news in the aviation industry, however, the vast research in aviation in the past 30 years has really erupted a surge in excitement for flight simulator games. There are also plenty of claims that pilots are actually doing their rookie flying exercises on the newest flight simulator; Pro Flight Simulator.

Let's take a step back in history, Apple II constructed the very first flight training console in the AFS II; this DOS program had a few dials and readings on it with a background that resembled the asteroids game for the ATARI. Then, we saw a surge in dinky java program on daily gaming sites such as MiniClip and AddictingGames. Now, they are getting serious!

I have been playing MS and online flight sim games for over fifteen years now. I was there when Microsoft released the first flight simulator and I had to buy a new computer to run it! Then when I finally was able to get the the game, the graphics were so far behind its time, it was just a colossal waste of time in the end. I saw great improvements in MS FSX 2004 and the new updates were great, but nothing compared to the services and simulation experience offered in this new Pro Flight Simulator Package.

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I know there are a lot of claims about how this game is a ripoff of Flight Pro Simulator, but the truth is that, it is simply an updated version of the product with more bells and whistles. It is an excellent upgrade and it took me weeks of digging to figure that out so please, use this information to add credibility to Pro Flight Simulator. It is a wonderful product.

I also bought the game; or simulator I should say: I played it, and played it, and just could not stop playing it! My wife actually broke the CD in half and that was the end of that; haha! I couldn't get away from it, I was amazed by the amazing detail and accuracy in cockpit features, the Google Maps archives, and the overall playability, realism, and accuracy of the controls. It's amazing I flew across the Atlantic, I landed in LAX and flew over my own house for crying out loud!



Now, in this area of my article, I am not trying to step on any toes! I am just going to point out a few facts about these two products.

The real thing to take into consideration is that these are two totally different areas. Don't get me wrong, real flight simulation and flight simulation games are becoming much more similar, but flight simulators offer a much more dynamic flight experience. Microsoft has added several features to the 2004 edition of their flight sim, but it's still ages behind Pro Flight Simulator.

Here are just a few reasons why...



This Pro Flight Simulator application is much more realistic compared to any other simulation software program on the market. It's been developed to be as close to reality as is possible. From landscapes, aircraft tendencies, to planetary alignments & motions.
As a result of actively playing lots of alternative flight simulators I noticed the most about Pro Flight SImulator is the attention to detail.



I was pleased with the professional, fully detailed, Real life flight simulation having support for more than 20,000 of the worlds airports, great scenery packages as well as 120 unique airplanes from Concords, F16s, Migs, airliners etc ...



After you order Pro Flight Simulator you'll be given 3 bonus products which no other flight simulation product offers:

- Interactive Scenery Designer
- Kelpie Flight Planner
- Free Combat Flight Simulator Game
-Professional Airplane Flying Handbook



Pro Flight Simulator has online elements expertly integrated. Two most significant are flying and chatting, which to tell the truth I thought were developed exceptionally.



This product includes 60 days money-back guarantee so if you're not entirely pleased with what you get, you'll get a refund.



Whats more contained in the Pro Flight Simulator bundle are free updates which means that there's a constant stream of content which compliments the package more.

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     My name is Nathaniel Thompson and I am and have been in the Video Game Industry for over 10 years now (ya, you can laugh!). But, my topic of discussion is the advancement in aircraft simulation technology. I have been an aviation enthusiast and connoisseur since I could remember, and recently got my pilot's license.

     I make it my duty to provide the most accurate, timely, interesting, and useful information in the world of flight simulation and aviation topics in general. We are also home of the widest range of flight simulator downloads on the web; visit our home page today at Aircraft-Simulators.com

    Thanks for Your Time and Safe Flying!

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Flight Simulator Demo Boeing Airbus FSX Virtual Airlines Flight Simulation Online Flying

by Mirka23

Flight Simulator Demo Boeing Airbus FSX Virtual Airlines Flight Simulation Online Flying

If you want to see a demo of flight simulator virtual airlines you can visit the SimMiles website. Flight Simulator allows you to simulate flying on your computer. You can fly for SimMiles virtual airlines online with Air Traffic Control (ATC). If you would like a demo of the SimMiles virtual airline PIREP system and software you can visit the website. You are required to have flight simulator if you would like to have a demo of flying for a virtual airline on the network. You can also see a flight simulator demo by visiting a website like you tube or you can even download a demo of flight simulator directly from Microsoft. Flight Simulator has become a very popular game and is the second best selling Microsoft product after their Windows software.

When you download the flight simulator demo you are able to have a demo of flight simulator for 10 times before you will be required to purchase flight simulator. During your trial of the flight simulator demo you will be able to try flying all of the aircraft that are available in flight simualtor, go to all of the cities and airports in flight simulator, and even try out some of the missions. The flight simulator demo is a fantastic way to see if you like the flight simulator game and you will see why so many people have purchase Microsoft's Flight Simulator product. The flight simulator demo will give you enough time to try all of the fantastic features that flight simulator FSX offers.

One of the best features of the flight simulator demo is that you can try to fly some of the new aircraft that are available in flight simulator X (FSX). In the flight simulator x demo you will be able to flying the Boeing 737, Boeing 747, Airbus A321 and the CRJ-900 aircraft. You will be able to see in the flight simulator demo that each aircraft has different flight characteristics and features right down to the cockpit which all look realistic. Best of all the flight simualtor demo is free so try it today!

With the flight simulator demo you will be able to experience a whole new flight simulator experience in a new dimension like never before. In the flight simulator demo you will be able to see that traffic moves on the highways, that ships sail in the waters and that airport vehicles are alive on on the airport tarmac. You will be able to see in the flight simulator demo that this version of flight simulator is state of the art and why so many people have purchased flight simulator after trying the flight simulator demo. There are some options and features of flight simulator X that you cannot do on the demo but there are enough features on the flight simulator demo to help you make up your mind about FSX.

We strongly recommend that you try the flight simulator demo if you have any desire to fly wether it is for free flying, flying online with one of our virtual airlines or even military or special operations flying. There are networks online such as SimMiles that provide online ATC (Air Traffic Control) services. With the flight simulator demo you will also be able to see that there are improvements to the artificial and interactive air traffic control services. During the flight simulator demo you will be able to try out these air traffic control services while you are flying with flight simulator X.

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With Pro Flight Simulator Anyone Can Learn To Fly

by Pimlico Badger

With Pro Flight Simulator Anyone Can Learn To Fly Pro Flight Simulator has reached a platform of such realism that it can be quite awesome!
When we have been on holiday as well as enjoyed the flight getting there and again, have we ever wanted to be the pilot? Quite a few individuals have wishes about becoming a pilot as well as flying their own plane. Pro Flight Simulator is the risk free way to achieve the thrills of flying.
The Pro Flight Simulator game system can be so realistic, it allows anyone to sit at home and experience the sensation of sitting within an aircraft cockpit as well as flying the plane. So, for those individuals who actually need the practical experience of flying an aircraft, then using the Pro Flight Simulator program will be the ideal option.
Pro Flight Simulator allows you to take to the air in a number of aircraft from light planes, to airliners, to military aircraft as well as helicopters and having the choice to fly anywhere in the whole wide world. Pro Flight Simulator sits you inside a realistic 3D cockpit that provides you comprehensive command of the aircraft!
Utilizing Pro Flight Simulator you can even programme yourself to patrol the skies in your state of the art fighter aircraft in defence of your nation or maybe pilot a 747 utilizing a full passenger list any where you fancy in the world or even take off on a dangerous flight in a helicopter ambulance on a mercy mission.
Why not take your family on a pleasure flight to take in the countryside or even a night flight to see the planet from above.
There are so many variations on what you can enjoy and are possible with Pro Flight Simulator.
Utilizing Pro Flight Simulator you could:
. Test your flying skills utilizing different aircraft types. ]]> . Land at thousands of unique airports night or day.
. Fly right over your home.
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. Experience flights by day or night.
. Control realistic night lighting effects for runways.
. Fly in formation along with other Flight Simulation lovers.
. Fly making use of autopilot.
. Utilize air to air refuelling.
Flight simulation has really come of age and what used to be considered simply 'games' are now wonderful, true to life flight simulators that will have us eagerly awaiting the next chance to gte behind the controls for the next flight with you as the pilot!
Awesome Scenery, Giving 100% Flight Freedom
Pro Flight Simulator includes extremely in depth time of day modeling, tracking the present computer time, placing the sun, moon and stars in their proper places in relation to the planet. So if it's evening in Melbourne, it's evening in virtual Melbourne when you are there. Within Pro Flight Simulator the sun, moon and stars all follow the proper path through the sky.
Pro Flight Simulator is as realistic as it gets, giving you 100% freedom to fly anyplace in the world
You can even manipulate the weather with Pro Flight Simulator, enjoying the real results of the weather and wind. Fly your own plane through gales, wind, rain, snow or lightning. Pro Flight Simulator gives you control to select, or for added realism Pro Flight Simulator can forecast the nearest airport and fetch the current METAR for that station from the NOAA weather service.
Fly more than 120+ aircraft
With Pro Flight Simulator you can fly a wide variety of aircraft, from the Wright Brothers' first plane to current state of the art fighter jets as well as helicopters.
Realistic Controls
Instrument animation within Pro Flight Simulator is remarkably smooth and fluid, modeling real-world instrument behavior. Gyro drift is modeled properly and instruments that lag in real life lag correctly. Instrument and system failures are accurately depicted: if the vacuum system fails, the HIS gyros spin down slowly, with the corresponding failure in response along with a slowly growing bias/error.
Pro Flight Simulator accurately recreates all those things which make flying a challenge to give you the most real life flying experience about.
Perform Pro Flight Simulator Multiplayer Mode With Google Maps
Meet up on the internet with other Pro Flight Simulator users to fly within formation, put on an air display or just to have fun. You can quite simply locate other pilots or yourself utilizing Google Map integration - with Multiplayer map server you can view all the active pilots layered on top of a Google map.
Consider having a network flight sim party with all your friends or internet users. With more than 4000+ Pro Flight Simulator users, you'll constantly find someone to play with.
Pro Flight Simulator gives you Multiple PC License as well as Controller Support
You may install Pro Flight Simulator on as many computers as you like. No need to invest 100s of dollars on other flight sims when you have several PC licenses utilizing Pro Flight Simulator.
With Pro Flight Simulator if you have top gun aircraft controllers, a yoke, foot pedals or throttle controller etc, you are also supported.

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Aerial Survey & Photography Air Charter Flights| Filming Air Charter Flights Kenya,Uganda,Tanzania,Rwanda,Burundi & East Africa Region

by courosa

Aerial Survey & Photography Air Charter Flights| Filming Air Charter Flights Kenya,Uganda,Tanzania,Rwanda,Burundi & East Africa Region

There tips on what to carry when on safari especially for photography and how you should prepare to enable you have an exciting filming or aerial survey & photography. Air operators in Kenya ,Uganda,Tanzania,Rwanda,Burundi and the East Africa region have equipped there aircraft with in-built or request camera port which can enable those on filming safaris take photographs from any angle or point provided the photographer gives or instructs the pilot accordingly. A briefing is required at least 2 days before the date of the project so that the photographer and the pilot agree on what is required and if there are impossible to be said to avoid last minute disappointments while in-flight. All types of aircrafts are available for filming air charter flights and aerial survey & photography but the ultimate decision on what aircraft to charter remains with the charter. We have aircrafts with high wings and aircraft with lower wings now it will depend with the photographer how or which angle he/she would want to take the photographs and also the position of the objects,mammals,birds that their photographs will be taken. Helicopter air charter flights are available for those who want low fly past and even taking the photography of the peak of a mountain. Air charter flights do provide segmented and differentiated air travel options for travelers and especially tourists who needs to photograph any historic site,features,mammals,trees,flowers,reptiles,birds and amphibian to be able to put in their achieves for their children, grandchildren to make them have a dream to visit East Africa. Kenya has very attractive tourists destinations where you can charter a private air flight and do aerial survey & photography and filming safaris namely,Masai Mara game reserve,Samburu reserve, Shaba game reserve,Meru national park,Mt Kenya national park,Tsavo East national park,Tsavo West national park,Amboseli national park,Aberdares national park, Lake Nakuru national park, Lake Naivasha national Park, Lake Baringo national park, Lake Turkana national park, Lake Victoria,Mfangano Island,Rusinga Island,Kakamega Rainforest,Mt Elgon,Lake Magadi.Funzi Keys Island,Wazini Island,Lamu Island,Watamu,Kilifi,Malindi,Mombasa and many others. In the Masai Mara we have Loita hills and in Tsavo Chyulu hills which can be viewed in flight and also Mt Kilimanjaro which you can sight see when in Amboseli or Tsavo from the Kenyan side. Air charter is playing a very vital role to activities that come up abruptly which can not match the commercial flights timetable and these works well to business executives, government officials, diplomatic dignitaries, head of international organizations, on-governmental heads. The private air charter flights are segmented in Kenya into various categories, VIP jet air charter flights, Scenic air charter flights, Sight seeing air charter flights, emergency evacuation air charter flights, air ambulance charter flights, private air charter flights, private jet air charter flights, helicopter air charter flights, tourist's air charter flights and air charter flights. Aerial survey & photography and filming air charter flights are provided in Tanzania at major airports like, Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Zanzibar, Daresaalam, and Mwanza were aircraft of different capacity are based. Some of the game reserves and national parks that can be visited for aerial survey & photography and filming safaris are Serengeti, Lake Manyara,Kleins Camp,Ngorongoro ,Mahale,Pemba Island, Mafia Island,Sasakwa,Lobo,Ndutu,Kogandete,Selous,Mahale,Ruaha and among others. Air charter flights are available in Mwanza, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Daresaalam which serves both domestic and regional scheduled and charter flights. From Kilimanjaro International Airport you can charter a plane for aerial survey & photography and filming air charter of Mt Kilimanjaro,Mt Meru,Oldonyo Lengai,Olduvai Gorge,Ngorongoro Crater and this scenic and sight seeing flights are very visible from Midday as in the morning the mountains are covered with clouds and snow. From The Coastal region of Tanzania we have Zanzibar and Daresaalam airport and you can charter a private flight to sight see and do aerial survey and filming safaris around the coastal line and the Islands like Pemba,Mnemba,Mafia,Ambe ,Tumbatu and many others. You can also hire private air charter flights to and from major cities in Tanzania for example iringa,Mbeya,Dodoma,Kigoma,Ngara,Mtwara,Tabora,Musoma,Mwanza,Morogoro,Tanga among others. Private air charter flights in Uganda are found at Entebbe, Soroti, Jinja and Kampala for aerial survey & photography and filming safaris into/out of Uganda national parks and game reserves. You can charter private executive jet flights from entebbe to South sudan,Somalia,Dr Congo,Rwanda,Burundi,Kenya, and Congo Brazzaville. Aircraft have in-built camera port and you can still advice on how you want it installed if it is not to your satisfaction. Private air charter flights are available to Uganda national parks and game reserves namely,Ssese Islands,Kidepo,Queen Elizabeth,Jinja,Murchison Falls,Kabalega Falls,Bwindi,Lake Albert and many others. At Jinja you can do aerial survey & photography and filming air charter flights of River Nile and at Ssese Islands you will be able to scenic more than 10 Islands and sight see the beaches. Tourists will do Gorilla Safaris; view Monkeys, Chimpanzee and the falls at Murchison and Kabalega as they visit the most attractive tourist's destination in one of the East Africa's states Uganda. Aerial Survey & photography air charter flights are available immediately depending on the number of tourists and the type of aircraft you would prefer. Filming air charter flights for all national parks, game reserves, cultural centres, falls, mountains, rivers, Lakes, hills and historic sites are on the menu within Uganda. In Uganda there are so many other private air charter flights provided like, scenic air charter flights, sight seeing air charter flights, air ambulance charter flights,VIP business jet air charter flights, private air charter flights, emergency evacuation flights, helicopter air charter flights, air charter flights and tourists air charter flights.

Anthony Juma is the Editor and Senior Aviation Director at Wings Over Africa Aviation.
This is an Air Charter Company that specializes on Aerial Survey & Photography | Filming Air Charter Flights Kenya,Uganda,Tanzania,Uganda,Rwanda,Burundi & East Africa Region. The website has guided thousands of travelers to achieve their dream holiday. For more information and guidance, visit the site at http:// / www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com/index.php/services/charter-flights/aerial-survey-a-photography.html