Private Jet Charter in Nairobi | How it Works & How to Book

September 7, 2026

Private aircraft charter in Nairobi allows you to rent the whole aircraft for your personal trip and leisure. Wilson Airport serves as the main hub for domestic safaris, unpaved bush airstrips, and regional hops, while the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is ideal for long-range and heavy business jets capable of international travel. Chartering a private jet, unlike buying a ticket on a commercial flight, affords you the utmost privacy while simultaneously lending you unparalleled prestige and VIP transfer. In a private charter, no one tells you when to fly; you get to decide when to fly, the type of aircraft you want, the time of departure, and your preferred choice of crew.

Are you looking for a private jet for business or VIP travel? Or a helicopter for luxury getaways, corporate events, and safari? We connect you with premium air charter solutions tailored to your schedule.

For instant bookings and inquiries, Call/ WhatsApp 0717200956 or Email info@safarimports.co.ke. Fly in comfort, arrive in style.

How Private Air Charter Works

Request & consultation – You inform the charter company about what your itinerary looks like, passenger count, luggage weight, and any other special requirements.
Quoting & Aircraft Selection – Based on your itinerary, the operator will consider the best aircraft you can fly with, considering the range, payload, runway length, load, and required amenities.
You receive a quotation – The quote includes the type of aircraft, crew, fuel, flight time, positioning, handling charges, permits, catering, and ground transfers.
Pay the required deposit – The operator will then confirm the itinerary after payment has been made.
Day of flight – Arrive at the VIP fixed base operator (FBO) terminal

Types of Aircraft

Cessna 208B Grand Caravan

This is a single turboprop 13-passenger plane that makes a perfect choice for short bush trips to the Maasai Mara or Amboseli where a tarmacked runway is not necessary. It takes about an hour to land at the Keekorok airstrip, where you get to reconnect with nature anf feel the warm African soil.

Estimated Hourly Rate: $1,200 – $1,800 (155,000 – 235,000 KSH)

Pilatus PC-12 NGX

This is a pressurized executive turboprop that is ideal for regional trips. If you are in Nairobi and you want to participate in a golf tournament at Kakamega Golf Club, the NGX, which has room for 9 passengers, can fly you and your family for an amazing experience.

Estimated Hourly Rate: $2,500 – $3,800 (325,000 – 495,000 KSH)

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Hawker 800 XP

This is a midsize jet that is best used for regional flights. In the morning, you can have your breakfast at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi; in the afternoon, you can fly to Kigali for a meeting with potential investors at the one & only Gorilla’s nest, and in the evening, fly to Dar es Salaam, where you get to spend the night at the Four Seasons and Safari Lodge Serengeti.

Estimated Hourly Rate: $3,500 – $6,500 (455,000 – 845,000 KSH)

Citation Sovereign

This is a heavy jet that makes a perfect choice when doing tours in different African countries. It has a state-of-the-art cabin, furnished with fine leather and soft touches for a premium look. Whether your itinerary reads from Nairobi to Johannesburg, to Cairo, to Accra, to Lagos, and back to Nairobi, the Citation is up to the task, offering a breathtaking VIP experience. It has a seating arrangement for 12 passengers.

Estimated Hourly Rate: $7,500 – $12,000 (975,000 – 1,560,000 KSH)

Gulfstream G650ER

This is a class-leading ultra-long-range jet that is largely used by big boys and girls on the land. VVIPs who don’t fear spending big for a serene flight in a sophisticated cabin, fitted with cutting-edge technology, and top-notch services from the crew members. A billionaire said spending big earns him big. I am not a billionaire; I will definitely trust his words. The Gulfstream is ideal for intercontinental trips. From Nairobi to Paris, Paris to London, London to Tokyo, Tokyo to New York, Newyork to Munich, and many other destinations.

Estimated Hourly Rate: $14,000 – $20,000 (1,820,000 – 2,600,000 KSH)

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