18 July 2008
Nairobi — The annual wildebeest migration is expected to attract a large number of tourists to Kenya coming after six months of uncertainty following the post-election violence.
The annual Wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara is classified as the seventh wonder of the world. Photo/FILE
The migration, classified as the seventh wonder of the world, is a world famous event that takes place from July every year. Both local and international airlines, which bring in visitors to Kenya and by extension the Mara, are among the beneficiaries of this phenomena.
"Things are gradually getting back to normal and we are operating two scheduled flights to the Mara, one from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the other from Mombasa and Malindi. These flights land on any of the seven airstrips in the Masai Mara depending on the bookings," said Mr Sammy Nzoka, Fly540 operations manager, Safari Circuit.
"We have timed our morning flights to link up with international airlines bringing tourists from the UK, India, Asia and Egypt. Many of these visitors want to go straight to the Mara without stopping in Nairobi. Our Mombasa flight mainly takes passengers destined to the Mara from charter aircraft from Europe," he added.
A year ago, Fly540 became the first airline to offer services between JKIA and the tourist resort, and to link Mombasa and Malindi to the Mara directly.
The service mainly targets tourists arriving on international flights, holiday makers at the coast and Kenyans who want to visit the Mara without going via road.
Maasai Mara is the most famous game reserve in Kenya and is best known for viewing the big five in wide open scenic surroundings and the migration of zebra and wildebeest between Kenya and Tanzania every year from July to October.
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