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Airstrip in the Masai Mara reopens after heavy rains

29 Jun 2018
The Kichwa Tembo Airstrip has reopened.
The Kichwa Tembo Airstrip has reopened.
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The Kichwa Tembo Airstrip in the Masai Mara National Reserve has resumed operations following its closure. The area was affected by heavy rainfall, rendering the airstrip unserviceable.

Use of the airstrip resumed on June 29.

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