helicopter hire in kenya

Kenya is situated in Africa within East Africa region and with its capital city being Nairobi followed by Mombasa, Nakuru and Kisumu.Also Kenya hosts various Non Governmental Organizations, United Nations and International organizations among other donor agencies with their regional offices situated in Nairobi.

In Nairobi Kenya’s capital city we have Jomo Kenyatta International Airport which is the hub for flights into/out of Africa, Eastern & Central Africa domestic, regional and international for both cargo and passengers. Kenya is one of the largest tourist’s attractions in East Africa region when major air charter companies, airlines are based with hotel chains, transport companies and national parks and game reserves all over the country. In Kenya we have several air charter operators situated at Wilson Airport,Malindi Airport,Lamu Airport,Moi International Mombasa,Nanyuki that provide Kenya air charter to various destinations within the country including remote areas like Mandera,Wajir,Elwak,Banisa,Takaba,Marsabit,Moyale,Laisamis,Korr,Kalacha,Loyengalani,North Horr,Sololo,Hola,Bura among others.

Kenya has been renowned as one of the best tourists attraction and hence the naming of Maasai Mara Game reserve as ‘the seven wonders of the world” and we have the Lewa Conservancy in Samburu with only 9 tents where Prince Philip proposed to Kate to marry him. Besides these two we do have Samburu Game Reserve, Shaba Game Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East/West National Park, Meru National Park, Mt Kenya National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Malindi Marine Park, Lake Naivasha National Park, and Aberdares National Park. In Laikipia area of Mt Kenya we have exclusive properties with not more than 15 tents or lodges namely Kitich Camp,Loisaba,Joys Camp in Shaba,Sosian,Solio,mugie, Olpejeta,Baleteur Camp,Saruni,Mara explorer,Ilmorani, just to name a few. Hotel chains have segmented their products in terms of accommodation to be able to meet budget and luxurious travelers which are found all over the national parks and game reserves in Kenya, East Africa and Africa.

Air charter operators do provide African Air Services to all countries within Africa Continent for Jet charters, private charters, VIP Executive Business Jet charters, air ambulance, emergency & medical evacuation charters, scenic charter flights, Aerial survey and photography charter flights, relief charter flights; tourist’s charter flights name it using turbo prop, jet and piston engine aircraft and helicopters. The airlines provide scheduled flights to almost all the major cities in Africa while where the schedule service does not match the commercial flights then the air charter comes in handy depending with ones requirement. There are light business jet aircraft capacity of 7 passengers which can fly around the world and very ideal for business executive, government dignitaries, diplomatic dignitaries, United Nations officials, on Governmental head of Mission, World Bank Officials, who have tidy scheduled and need to attend to several meetings within a day or two then the Citation Bravo 550, 560, Super Kingair 350i are there to fly them. Private charter flights can be hired from Kenya National parks direct to Tanzania point of exit/entry e.g. Mwanza, Musoma, Kilimanjaro, Daresaalam and Zanzibar. Emergency evacuation medical flights are also available using jets, turbo prop and helicopters depending on where the emergency is. Helicopters are available for air ambulance and emergency medical evacuation flights to areas which have no runways and a stretcher can be fitted in 5 seater helicopter with a doctor and a nurse. Mountain climbers who have fallen sick or injured rescue charter flights are also available with helicopters from any place in Tanzania to Kenya. Jet charter flights are available for air ambulance to anywhere in the world fully equipped with medicine, medical equipments and medical personnel. Private charter flights for air ambulance, emergency medical evacuation flights from Uganda are available using helicopter, jet and turbo prop from major cities or national parks and game reserves. Private charter flights to Kigali and Bujumbura for hire are available within East Africa at short notice.

Kenya being a hub for regional flights for flights the air charter operators provides air charters within East Africa and do not restrict its operations but has spread its wings within the entire Africa continent. Private air charter operators have complimented the services of airlines to ensure those whose scheduled does not match the scheduled services flights are able to travel to their destinations. This also provides an opportunity to family members, honeymooners, business executives, dignitaries who will require privacy to be able to have their private flight which they will have VIP treatment with enough legroom and extra services like in-flight services like breakfast, lunches, snacks, hot and soft drinks and champagne. This air charter services are provided within East African States namely, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Private charter flights do have an advantage over commercial flights as you can change the timings and dates of travel with short time and also as you fly you will be able to ask the pilot questions and also take pictures of various features. The fleet which the air charter operators and airlines in East Africa operate are C-172 3 seats single engine piston,C-182 3 seats single engine piston,C-206 5 seats single engine piston,C-210 5 seats single piston engine, Baron 55/58 5 seats piston twin engine,PA34 Seneca 11 5 seats twin engine,C-406 11 seats twin engine,C-208 Caravan single engine gasturbine,B200 Super King air 10 seater pressurized turbo prop, Let 410 UVP-E9/E20 18 seats twin engine turbo prop,ATR 72 37 seats twin engine, Dash 8-100 37 seats twin engine, Twin-otter 17 seats twin engine,Dash-7 37 seats twin engine. Most of these aircraft are preferred due to the state of the East African airstrips and airports.

The accommodations are world class and segmented to meet budget and luxurious tourists with both African, Continental cuisine’s provided with various menu of food to choose from,juices,soft and hot drinks and champagne.

Tour to East Africa, Africa and Kenya will enable you to view mammals, birds and we will describe on a few mammals and birds commonly found in East Africa,

Mammals:

Black Rhinoceros A relic of prehistoric times the rhinoceros is almost unmistakable.The Black Rhino is distinguished from slightly larger White Rhino, by the narrow mouth and prehensile upper lip. The head is large and carries two horns, the larger front horn measuring on average 60cm although individuals with a front horn over twice that length have been recorded. The ears are oval and tipped with tufts of dark hair. The eyes are small and the eyesight poor, but the senses of smell and hearing are very acute. The huge body is covered with a thick hide of grey skin, although due to the rhino’s predilection for wallowing in mud, their coloration can appear very variable. The tail is short and tipped with stiff hairs. In spite of their bulk the Black Rhino is very maneuverable and capable of a top speed of 50km/h.

The distribution of this species has been much reduced in the past 25 year’s as a result of increased poaching. They favour areas of dry bushy savannah and lightly wooded regions. In most areas they survive by browsing leaves and shoots from bushes and trees, although the population inhabiting the Ngorongoro Crater grazes regularly due to the lack of suitable browse. They feed mainly in the early morning and late afternoon, seeking shade or a mud wallow during the hottest midday period. Although they are capable of surviving for several days without water, they will drink and wallow daily when possible, often traveling many kilometers to an available source. During periods of drought they will often dig for water in dried up river beds by use of their forelegs. Rhinos are solitary animals although females are usually accompanied by their most recent offspring’s.

Lion

The largest and most powerful of East Africa’s cats. The head is very broad with a short muzzle and small, rounded ears, the backs of which are black. The coat, with the exception of the mane, is very short, the ground colour being a sandy yellow often with faint spots, which are particularly noticeable in younger animals. The mane, which is only present on the males, is variable in colour from pale buff to black and covers the neck and shoulders. A full mane may take up to 6 years to develop.

An animal of open savannahs, grassy plains and lightly wooded areas. They are unusual among cats in being very social, living in prides of 30 or more individuals. Lions are inactive for much of the day, often resting for up to 20 hours in the shade of trees and bushes. Their sight and smell are good and their hearing is exceptionally keen. Lions will hunt singly, in pairs or in large prides and, as a rule, the more lions taking part the larger the prey species. Primarily the lionesses who secure around 80 percent of the prides food requirement undertake the hunting. Lions will also scavenge whenever the opportunity arises. Although capable of running at speeds of up to 60km/h lions have little stamina and give up most chases if they are not successful within 200m.On the plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania, many of the prides seem less territorial than in other areas, often following herds of plains animals on their annual migrations.

Birds

Greater Flamingo: The larger of East Africa’s flamingos they occur in large numbers throughout the rift valley, frequenting alkaline and freshwater lakes. The head, long slender neck, back, underparts and tail is white with a flush of pink. The wing coverts are bright scarlet and the primary and secondary wing feathers are black. The bill is broad and curved bright pink with a black tip. It is specially adapted for filtering small prey items from shallow water. The long thin legs and feet are vivid pink. The sexes are similar, the female being smaller.Immatures are brown-grey in plumage with grey-black bill and legs.Resident.Size.140cm.

Lesser Flamingo

Found in enormous flocks on the alkaline lakes of the rift valley. The plumage varies from al most pure white, in young and non-breeding birds, to pale rose pink during breeding periods. The primary wing feathers are black and the wing coverts deep crimson. The bill is broad and curved, black at the base and the tip with a varying amount of deep red in the centre portion. The eyes are bright yellow-orange and the long, thin legs and feet are bright red. The female is smaller and paler in colour than the male. Immature birds have a grey-brown plumage.Resident.Size.100cm.

For memorable holiday safaris visit East Africa and enjoy the beauty and the excellent products and services including transport,accommodation,meals,national parks and game reserves where you will view mammals,reptiles,insect,trees,flowers,amphibian and birds .All these services and products are segmented to meet budget and luxurious tourists.