Direct answer
International travellers fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi — Kenya Airways, British Airways, Emirates, and others serve it directly. Domestic bush flights to Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, and Tsavo depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6 km south of Nairobi CBD. Coastal extensions use Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa, 2.5 hours from Tsavo East.
Quick facts
- Full expanded guidance for this topic is updated regularly by our safari planners.
- Gorilla and chimp permits should be secured early in peak season.
- Licensed safari operators handle park fees, guides, and in-country support.
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation is strongly recommended.
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