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March 9, 2026
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Amboseli Airstrip closed as floods ground flights

Amboseli Airstrip closed as floods ground flights

KWS temporarily closes Amboseli Airstrip after floods render it unsafe for landing and take-off, airlines to use Tawi Airstrip to access Amboseli National Park...

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Amboseli Airstrip in Kajiado has been temporarily closed by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) due to flooding caused by heavy weekend rains, grounding all flights.

  • All aircraft are being rerouted to the Tawi Airstrip until the runway is deemed safe for operations.
  • Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is managing the situation and advising on alternative arrangements for visitors and operators.
  • Visitors using Tawi Airstrip will need to travel an extra five kilometres by road to reach the national park's Kimana Gate entrance.

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