Kenya Airways and Safarilink Partner to Open 9 New Destinations
Kenya Airways and Safarilink aviation have today signed a game-changing codeshare partnership, a move set to revolutionize how the world experiences Kenya’s iconic safari destinations.
Kenya Airways has expanded its network to nine new airstrips — including the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, and Nanyuki — thanks to this strategic one-way codeshare deal. Now, whether you’re flying in from Paris, London, Mumbai, or JFK, your journey from city lights to wildlife wonders has never been smoother.
Seamless Safari, Single Ticket
No more juggling multiple bookings, transfers, or guesswork. With this integration, international travelers can book their KQ flight and their onward bush connection in one go. It’s smart travel, tailor-made for the modern explorer.
“This partnership exemplifies smart innovation, bridging Kenya Airways’ global reach with Safarilink’s expertise in last-mile connectivity,” said Allan Kilavuka, KQ’s CEO at the event launch held at the beautiful scenic Mara Serena Safari Lodge, a place that invites you to a world where dramatic sights and experiences are enhanced by gracious service and five-star amenities. “We’re reducing delays, maximizing aircraft use, and most importantly — delivering the kind of seamless experience today’s traveler expects.”
And there’s more than convenience at stake. With tourism being a lifeline for many communities, enhancing access to these remote gems supports local livelihoods and conservation efforts alike.
Fast-Track to the Wild
Safarilink, Kenya’s leading safari airline, is bringing its A-game — with a fleet of Cessna Caravans and Dash-8 aircraft ready to transport guests directly to the heart of the wilderness. “Our mission is to get travelers from tarmac to the thrill of the wild, faster,” said Safarilink CEO Alex Avedi.
With two daily flights to each destination, adventurers can touch down in Nairobi in the morning and be sipping sundowners beside a waterhole by afternoon. From big cat sightings in the Mara to elephant herds in Amboseli, the call of the wild has never been easier to answer.
“This is about reimagining how we bring the world to Kenya,” noted Julius Thairu, Kenya Airways’ Chief Commercial and Customer Officer. “We’re meeting the demands of today’s traveler — efficient, reliable, experience-driven — and delivering it with the warmth and excellence Kenya is known for.”
Whether you’re planning a honeymoon escape, a bucket-list adventure, or a solo nature retreat, the journey now feels as indulgent as the destination itself.
