OSJ · HKOY · Ol Seki Naboisho Airstrip

Ol Seki Naboisho Airstrip (OSJ)

Mara Simba, Kenya · small airport · -1.379° 35.380° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeOSJ
ICAO CodeHKOY
Typesmall airport
NameOl Seki Naboisho Airstrip
MunicipalityMara Simba
CountryKenya
ContinentAF
Latitude-1.379° S
Longitude35.380° E
Elevation6500 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryKenya
ISO Code
RegionMara Simba
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+3
DST OffsetUTC+3
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving OSJ

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (1.4°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
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Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
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Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
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Dec
30°
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* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Ol Seki Naboisho Airstrip is a small bush airstrip serving the exclusive Naboisho Conservancy on the northern edge of Kenya's Masai Mara ecosystem. It primarily handles scheduled and charter flights transporting guests to high-end safari camps in one of Africa's most wildlife-rich private conservancies. The strip is part of a network of bush airstrips that facilitate low-impact tourism access to remote safari destinations in the Greater Mara region.

💡 Local Tip
Book early morning flights when possible — wildlife is most active in the conservancy at dawn, and arriving early gives you extra hours of game drives and a better chance of spotting predators before they rest.
🚖 Getting There

All transfers from the airstrip to lodges are pre-arranged by the camps and involve 4x4 safari vehicles meeting guests on the runway. Flights from Nairobi's Wilson Airport typically take around 1 to 1.5 hours. Baggage allowances are strictly limited on bush flights, so pack soft-sided bags within the standard 15 kg limit including hand luggage.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Ol Seki Naboisho Airstrip used for?
A: The airstrip primarily serves safari tourists traveling to luxury camps and lodges in the Naboisho Conservancy, which borders the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Q: Which airlines fly into Ol Seki?
A: Scheduled bush flights are typically operated by carriers such as Safarilink and Air Kenya, which connect the airstrip to Nairobi's Wilson Airport.

Q: How long is the runway at Ol Seki?
A: As a small bush airstrip, the runway is gravel/grass and suitable only for light aircraft such as Cessna Caravans.

Q: Are there facilities at the airstrip?
A: Facilities are minimal and basic, typical of a remote bush airstrip; passengers are usually met directly on the tarmac by camp representatives.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 27, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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