Kusini airstrip is a small airstrip located at the southern part of Serengeti national park close to the Kusini Kopjes. To the airstrip daily serving the southern sector of the park.
Although wildlife watching around the airstrip can be done all year round, some months are better than other months.
The time for wildlife watching around the airstrip is from the months of March to May.
When the wildebeest’s migration herds are present.
Kusini crater
The Kusini crater found within Kusini plains is a haven providing a prolific habitat for various species. It’s usually less crowded from other parts of Serengeti. Making it an ideal place for tourists who want to avoid crowds.
Serengeti national park
Serengeti national park is the highlight of most visitors flying through the airstrip, the park is not only popular for the great annual wildebeests migration but also excellent wildlife viewing opportunities including the African big five and several species of birds.
Ndutu region
Ndutu region is where great wildebeest’s migration is presupposed to start every year from December to February when thousands of calves are being born attracting hundreds of predators.
Maswa game reserve
Maswa game reserve is located only 9 kilometers from the airstrip covering 350000 acres at the edge of Serengeti national park, this hidden gem is home to various wildlife species and birds. The reserve is an important buffer zone separating the national park from the surrounding villages.
Accommodation near Kusini airstrip
Tourists planning to fly to the airstrip and interested can sleep at lodges close to the airstrip such as, Sanctuary Kusini camp, Nomad Serengeti camp, Kimondo mi in seeing the wildebeest migration from December to April should book accommodation at the lodges close to the airstrip like migration camp, Serengeti under canvas, Kusini collection camp, Ndutu safari lodge and Sanctuary Kusini among the rest.
