Cessna 206 Aircraft
At Trav-Interactive, the Cessna 206 is a cornerstone of our fly-in safari charter operations, valued for its rugged performance, operational flexibility, and ability to reach East Africa’s most remote wilderness areas with ease. Designed for reliable bush flying, it offers an efficient and intimate way to connect travelers to some of the region’s most exceptional safari destinations.
Engineered for the Bush
The Cessna 206 is purpose-built for short takeoff and landing, allowing it to operate safely from compact, unpaved bush airstrips. This makes it an ideal aircraft for accessing premier safari destinations such as Masai Mara, Samburu National Reserve, and Amboseli National Park without the need for long road transfers. Its bush capability allows guests to get closer to the experience faster and more efficiently.
Efficient and Flexible Operations
With capacity for up to five passengers, the Cessna 206 is perfectly suited for private charters, families, and small groups. Its lightweight design and lower operating costs support cost-efficient routing and flexible scheduling, allowing Trav-Interactive to tailor departures around your safari itinerary rather than fixed airline timetables.
Scenic Visibility
The aircraft’s high-wing configuration provides excellent downward visibility, offering uninterrupted aerial views of savannahs, rivers, and wildlife corridors below. Every flight becomes more than a transfer—it becomes a scenic extension of the safari itself, adding a memorable aerial perspective to the journey.
Safari-Ready Configuration
The Cessna 206 is well suited to safari logistics, with space designed to accommodate soft-sided luggage commonly used on safari. This ensures smoother transitions between air and ground operations while supporting the practical demands of multi-destination travel.
Reliability You Can Trust
Renowned globally for its durability and dependability, the Cessna 206 performs consistently in varied and sometimes challenging African conditions. Its proven reliability makes it a trusted aircraft for safe, efficient, and dependable bush flying across East Africa.
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The Trav-Interactive Advantage
Why Flying with Trav-Interactive Makes Your Safari More Efficient and Exclusive:
- Faster access to remote parks and conservancies
- Reduced travel time and increased game-viewing hours
- Seamless lodge-to-lodge connectivity
- A more exclusive,
- Personalized safari experience
Pricing: Rates start from USD. 2600.00 per hour during green season. (fully inclusive and subject to availability).
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Seating Capacity: Short Chassis, 7 seats (6 Guaranteed Window Seats + driver/guide).
Pop up roof for unobstructed game viewing (to protect from sunshine)
Winding windows on each side of the vehicle behind the driver’s and co-driver’s seat.
Roof hatch above the driver/guide and co-driver’s seat.
The longer hatch extends behind all passenger seats.
Luggage space at the back
A fridge or cooler box is placed in between the two seats at the back.
Extended chassis with a seating capacity of 8 seats (7 Guaranteed window seats + driver/guide)
Ideal for photographers and any guests who prefer more space in a vehicle.
Pop-up roof (to protect from sunshine)
Front roof hatch above driver / co-driver’s seat than can also be opened.
Windows are winding or sliding in the rear.
Luggage space is at the back
The fridge in-between the two passengers in the back seats can be changed to another seat
Extended Land-cruisers are hired with our experienced driver guides
An extended Land-cruiser (seating capacity of 8 seats + driver/guide) with open sided windows (a frame, that can be popped out) – Photo and offers the guest unobstructed views from all rear seats on both sides.
- Extended Land-cruiser open sided windows or a frame, that can be popped out offers guests unobstructed views from all rear seats on both sides.
- We have fitted a bar or wooden block or rail on each window frame for stabilizing your cameras and offer various types of bean bags for photographic purposes.
- Velcro strips on the canvas covered seats assist in securing cameras and equipment. Additional fittings such as camera rails, camera bowls can be arranged at an extra cost.
- The most important factor is to choose an experienced guide, we have a variety of Photographic guides in our brilliant pool of local guides.
Have you ever dreamed of setting up Camp in the middle of the Bush, yet, having all luxuries that you can possibly need for a perfect camping experience? Why not hire our Luxury Roof Top Camper Vehicle, Specifically designed & FULLY fledged camping car.
Toyota Land-cruiser
Specifically designed & FULLY fledged camping car
Solar paneled lighting
An awning
Roof top tent to comfortably fit 2 adults (+1 small child)
Double Roof Top Tent can be fitted on request.
Ground tent can be added on request
Toilet Tent & Toilet
Large Water tank and shower
Fully fledged Kitchen to cater for up to 4 people comfortably
Can be hired with a professional chef and as a “camping safari”. We will provide a menu, do all shopping for you and offer a selection of beverages against an extra cost.
This is also possible with a Standard Land-cruiser or a Nissan Patrol. We add a roof tent to the roof carrier fitted on one of our 4 x 4 Land-cruisers / Patrol and offer equipment separately. This type of Camping is much simpler compared to the Luxury Rooftop Camper. Here, the kitchen equipment is in a metal box, mattresses, cooker etc. are not in fitted compartments and simply added into the vehicle which has some seats removed to create space. Supplies have to be carried in a smaller 40 Liter camping fridge or cooler box.
Roof Top Camp fits 2 adults
All equipment is carried in the back of the vehicle (with some seats removed)
Ground Tent available for hire
Mattresses, kitchen box, sleeping bags, blankets etc. can be provided on request
We recommend that you carry your own sleeping bag along if possible
We pride ourselves in offering specialty products that are aimed at meeting each guest be it a tourist or a film crew specific need. We are a traditional safari company boasting over 50 four by four safari equipped Land-cruisers in our fleet and for this reason we have ended up working with various film crews / local fixers over the recent past. With our well-equipped in house workshop, we have modified vehicles as required to meet specific crews’ requests. Some of these modifications include camera doors that can either be single or double, low & high balcony camera doors. We have also done window and roof mounts with camera bowls, rigs for gimbal, scaffolding rigs and overhead rood platforms for elephant’s.
Over the years our guiding team has gained experience in working with various film crews so when it comes to whom to work with, we have choices unlimited.
Have you ever dreamed of setting up Camp in the middle of the Bush, yet, having all luxuries that you can possibly need for a “perfect camping experience”?
With our own workshop we can easily modify our vehicles for wheel chair access both on the side or rear entrance of our vehicles. Therefore, we cater for travelers with limited mobility.
We can also tailor-make a suitable safari for the physically handicapped, keeping accommodation at camps & lodges in mind that cater for wheel chair friendly access conducts all their tours in lift-equipped or ramped vehicles with wheelchair tie-downs.
Like most adventurous activities, safaris are physically demanding and exhausting. But the Trav-Interactive team puts a lot of work into creating unique experiences tailored to the physical abilities of each guest. No matter your limitations, we are prepared to give your safari the accessible trip of a lifetime. We can connect you with local personnel care attendants or you can hire a PCA to travel with you.
All of our safari vehicles are wheelchair accessible with securement straps and you can remain in your wheelchair throughout the journey. Breaks and pit-stops are important for wheelchair users like me, and building those into the itinerary is important. Safari game drives can be split in two with a lunch break/return to camp, or you can go exploring for the full day. Trav-Interactive has audited camps and lodges for accessibility, and any adaptive equipment you need can be rented.
