Safari Link expands East African air connectivity. East Africa is experiencing a fresh wave of connectivity that is reshaping how travelers explore the region. With Safari link Aviation launching new international and regional routes, moving between the most iconic safari destinations has become easier than ever. For anyone dreaming of Gorilla trekking in Uganda, watching the Great Migration in the Serengeti, or relaxing on Kenya’s warm coastline, this new schedule opens a smooth and seamless gateway into adventure.
For Gorilla Walking Safaris, this marks an exciting moment. It allows us to curate and craft meaningful tailor-made journeys that flow naturally across borders, giving travelers the chance to experience the best of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda in one perfectly arranged cross boarder trips.
Stronger Connections Across East Africa
Safari link’s new Kisumu–Entebbe service marks its first international route all the way from Wilson Airport in Nairobi. Operating twice weekly from December 2025 to March 2026, this flight links western Kenya directly to Uganda’s main gateway.
Departing Kisumu at 15:00 and landing in Entebbe at 16:30, the flight brings Lake Victoria’s eastern and western shores closer than ever before.
The return trip, leaving Entebbe at 17:00, makes it simple for travelers to move between the two hubs without long transfers or complex layovers especially with a great connectivity with our scheduled Bwindi domestic flights. This means, One can take a flight from Bwindi in the morning hours and be intime or even have extra time in Entebbe before proceeding to cross boarders to Kenya through Kisumu to Nairobi or connecting to Masai Mara Kenya
This service is part of Safari link’s wider regional expansion. The airline’s new Wilson → Kisumu → Entebbe schedule, operating daily in the mornings and four times weekly in the evenings, allows travellers to cross into Uganda and back to Kenya in a single day. For safari travellers planning combined itineraries, this level of convenience is game-changing allowing you to seamless visit Kenya and Uganda on one journey perfectly designed.
The airline’s continued operations to Zanzibar, its new routing connecting the Masai Mara to Migori and Kisumu, and its adjusted flights to Arusha have collectively created a smoother web of travel routes across East Africa.
These upgraded schedules reduce travel time, link major safari zones, and make it possible to enjoy multi-country adventures with much more ease. “I never imagined I could see mountain gorillas in the morning and be watching elephants against the Serengeti sunset a day later. These new routes make East Africa feel wonderfully close-knit,” says our business development and sales Director Alex Guma – Gorilla Walking Safaris Ltd.
Opening Doors To Multi - Destination Safaris
With the improved connections through Kisumu, Wilson Airport, Entebbe, Arusha, and Mombasa, travellers can now explore East Africa in a beautifully fluid way. These routes open up some of the continent’s most sought-after destinations and make safari planning and execution much easier than before. and to us at Gorilla walking safaris – Our well crafted and curated cross boarder safaris have more life.
To The Home Of Chimpanzees & Mountain Gorillas in Uganda
With direct flights into Entebbe from Wilson through Kisumu, travellers through Kenya can quickly reach Uganda’s treasured primate destinations. From Entebbe, it is easy to continue to Bwindi national park or Mgahinga national park for the ultimate Mountain Gorilla trekking or Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking. These intimate, emotional, and deeply personal premium destinations pair beautifully with Kenya and Tanzania’s wide-open savannahs. “When travellers arrive more smoothly, they stay longer and engage more deeply with conservation activities. Every visit strengthens our ability to protect wildlife,” says still our business development Director Alex Guma.
The Masai Mara Kenya – The 8th World Wonder
From Kisumu, travellers can connect to the Masai Mara through Migori with minimal ground time. This makes the Mara home to sweeping plains, big cats, and the world-famous wildebeest migration more accessible for travellers continuing onward to Uganda or Tanzania. It becomes the perfect starting or finishing point for a longer safari journey in East Africa
The Serengeti and Northern Tanzania
With adjustments on the Wilson–Arusha service, Safari link now offers easier access into Tanzania’s northern circuit. From Arusha, travellers connect to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara with simplicity. Combining these destinations with Uganda’s mountain gorillas is now practical, comfortable, exciting and more meaningful.
To The Kenya’s Coastline
For travelers seeking to end their safari with the Indian Ocean breeze, Safari link’s Mombasa – Zanzibar schedule ensures smooth movement between the coastline and the region’s wildlife hotspots. From Wilson, morning departures make it possible to enjoy white sands, dhow sails, and the timeless calm of the coast without sacrificing safari days.
Adventures on the Nile
Uganda’s mighty Nile River offers a different kind of adventure. Travellers flying into Entebbe can continue to Jinja for white – water rafting, kayaking, or quiet sunset cruises. This contrast of wild river energy with calm moments by the waterside adds a refreshing layer to any itinerary. This blend of landscapes, mountains, forests, savannahs, coastline, and river life creates a safari journey that feels complete, balanced, and unforgettable.
Tailor-made journeys that flow seamlessly
At Gorilla Walking Safaris, we specialize in crafting and curating tailor-made, Meaningful and life changing journeys that capture the heart of East Africa. With these new air connections, we curate trips that feel natural and effortless. Travelers can choose luxury, mid-range, or private safari options depending on their travel style. Each itinerary is built with care, guided by local knowledge and crafted to bring out the best of each destination. Each destination carries its own wonder, and now they link together with a new sense of ease. “These flight schedules allow us to design safaris that feel much more fluid. We can now combine Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania without forcing travelers into long road transfers or overnight layovers,” says Margie a safari planner at Gorilla Walking safaris Ltd
Travel with a purpose: community and conservation
Beyond movement from one point to another, journeys through East Africa carry a deeper meaning. Gorilla Walking Safaris is committed to community tourism and conservation – focused travel including our Travel and give a trip innitiative. We believe in creating experiences that uplift the people who protect these landscapes and preserve the wildlife within them.
With our Carbon neutral sustainability initiatives, every traveler who flies, treks, or explores with us, a positive ripple is created – supporting Driver guides, Ranger Guides, local families, and the parks that keep East Africa’s wild spaces alive.
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