Amboseli Airport – ASV Amboseli
Amboseli Airport is a public and civilian airport located in Amboseli, Kenya. It has an airport code of ASV and is owned by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. This airport is nestled in the Kajiado County in Amboseli National Park located in the southern central part of Kenya close to the border of Tanzania. ASV has an air travel distance of 97 miles from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) located in Nairobi, which happens to be Kenya’s capital and biggest city.
Best Time to Visit
ASV-Amboseli serves the city of Amboseli including the Amboseli National Park. This small airport has regular flights from several airlines as well as charter flights. The airlines operating in ASV include Airkenya Express with flights to Nairobi, Mombasa Air Safari, which flies to Mombasa, and Safarilink, which also has routes to Nairobi-Wilson.
The government of Kenya has built several international airports to attract tourists into the country. All airports in Kenya are operated by the Kenya Airports Authority, which allows them to monitor the tourist activity more effectively.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When traveling to Amboseli, visitors can easily book their accommodations based on their budget and preference. While there are no airport hotels in ASV, there are several hotel options near the airport. Sentrim Amboseli Lodge is an excellent choice for travelers who prefer to stay in luxury rooms. This impressive hotel is close to the Amboseli National Park and offers gorgeous views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Another highly reviewed hotel is the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, which is also inside the Amboseli National Park.
