Flights and Luggage Constraints
International Gateways (Major Hubs)
- Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi (NBO)
- Tanzania: Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR) & Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha (JRO)
- Uganda: Entebbe International Airport, Entebbe (EBB)
- Rwanda: Kigali International Airport, Kigali (KGL)
Domestic/Bush Flights (Crucial for Safaris)
Many safaris use light aircraft to move between parks (e.g., from Masai Mara to Serengeti, or from Kigali to Tanzania).
- Luggage Limit: Strict limits of 15 kg (33 lbs) per person, including carry-on luggage. This limit is strictly enforced.
- Bags: Must be soft-sided/duffel bags. Hard-shell suitcases cannot fit into the small cargo compartments of the planes.