Jambo Aviation pilot Hammad Hassan says the upgraded Kikoboga Airstrip at Mikumi National Park is pulling way more planes and tourists than before. The park used to be dead during this season, but he's literally shuttling groups back and forth with only two hours between flights because people want to check out the wildlife and scenery.
Hassan points out that Mikumi and Nyerere parks are blowing up since they're super close to Zanzibar, which means beach vacationers can easily add safari trips to their plans. Unity Air Zanzibar dropped off more than 35 visitors, and some Dutch brothers said they picked Mikumi based on recommendations. Chief Conservation Officer Hellen Mchaki confirmed the airstrip pulls between 8 and 15 aircraft daily, bringing 150 to 300 people, and about half the international crowd flies in from Zanzibar.
Hassan points out that Mikumi and Nyerere parks are blowing up since they're super close to Zanzibar, which means beach vacationers can easily add safari trips to their plans. Unity Air Zanzibar dropped off more than 35 visitors, and some Dutch brothers said they picked Mikumi based on recommendations. Chief Conservation Officer Hellen Mchaki confirmed the airstrip pulls between 8 and 15 aircraft daily, bringing 150 to 300 people, and about half the international crowd flies in from Zanzibar.
