If you intent to fly to the Samburu, you will use some of the designated airstrips in Samburu National Reserve. The area has several airstrips to choose from. This will be determined by your lodging or interest in the park. You can organize with the loge where you spend the night in the Samburu game reserve. To help arrange and pick you up when you arrive at this airstrip in case you are not booked under a tour operator.
You can charter a private flight or you can use some of the scheduled flights that usually carry up to 40 people. There are smaller flights with between 6 to 8 people as well. Passengers will be limited to a 15 kilogram luggage at check in.
Airstrips in Samburu national Game reserve include
Kalama Airstrip
Near the Kalama Conservancy headquarters is a private airport called Kalama airport. It is used for both private chartered and commercial landing aircraft. The geographical coordinates of this airport are: N 0°41’39”, 37°36’45” E (Latitude:000-41-40.668N (0.694630); Longitude:037-36-46.4832E (37.612912). The airstrip mainly serves the Saruni Rhino Camp inside Kalama reserve as well as other lodges and camps adjoining the conservancy.
Buffalo Springs Airstrip
Buffalo Springs Airstrip is located inside Buffallo Springs National Reserve. Its mainly used by the camps and lodges inside the reserve including Ashnil Samburu Camp and Samburu Intrepids Camp. This airport’s coordinates are located at 0°32’06.5″N and 37°31’47.0″E.
Samburu Oryx Airstrip
Samburu Oryx Airstrip is located within the Samburu Game Reserve. It conveniently services all properties located within the reserve and those near oustide including. Samburu Sopa Lodge, Elephant bedroom Camp and Elephant Watch Camp. The geographical coordinates of this airstrip are: latitude -1.299666 and longitude 35.058746 ( Latitude DMS: 1°17’58.8″S, Longitude DMS: 35°3’31.49″E).
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