Safarilink Aviation

Safarilink Aviation operates as a regional point-to-point airline based at Wilson Airport in Nairobi. The company functions as a critical link in the East African tourism and business travel value chain, providing scheduled services to remote airstrips and secondary regional hubs. Its primary role involves bridging the gap between international long-haul arrivals and the specialized transport requirements of the safari and resource sectors. The airline maintains a fleet comprised largely of Cessna Caravan and De Havilland Canada Dash 8 turboprops, serving a network that includes the Masai Mara, Laikipia, and Samburu, alongside scheduled regional flights to Zanzibar. They maintain partnerships with various international tour operators and luxury hospitality brands to facilitate logistics for high-end travellers, while also serving domestic commuters on coastal and inland routes. Prospective partners or corporate buyers should verify the current status of the operator's Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and their specific maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) arrangements for turboprop engines. It is also necessary to confirm their compliance with international safety standards, such as those monitored by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, and their specific insurance liability coverage for operations into unpaved bush airstrips.