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WIL → ASV
Which side of the plane to sit from Nairobi Wilson Airport (Nairobi) to Amboseli Airport (Amboseli National Park)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the breathtaking Nairobi National Park immediately after takeoff and the majestic, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro as you descend into Amboseli.
Nairobi National Park
Unrivaled views of the park's wildlife and the stark contrast between the city and the wilderness.
Ngong Hills
The distinctive knuckles of the Ngong Hills rise to the west as you head south toward the border.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The highest peak in Africa dominates the horizon, providing a stunning backdrop as you approach Amboseli.
Amboseli Swamps
The lush green Enkongo Narok swamps visible on final approach, frequently dotted with elephant herds.
Book the earliest flight possible, typically around 7:30 AM or 8:00 AM. Mount Kilimanjaro is notorious for being shrouded in clouds by 10:00 AM; early morning offers the clearest view of its glaciers. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff for the park's rhinos and giraffes.
Nairobi Skyline
Distant views of the Upper Hill and CBD skyscrapers shortly after departure from Wilson Airport.
Athi-Kaputiei Plains
Vast stretches of open savanna where Maasai cattle can often be seen grazing alongside wildlife.
Maasai Manyattas
Traditional circular homesteads visible across the Kajiado landscape as the flight progresses south.
While less iconic than the right side, the left offers great lighting for photos of the Great Rift Valley's eastern escarpment in the distance. Watch for the shadows of clouds moving across the golden plains during late morning flights.
Distance: 155 km (96 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 16 min
Departure: WIL (-1.321720004081726, 36.81480026245117)
Arrival: ASV (-2.645050048828125, 37.25310134887695)
Route Type: Domestic
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