Tiger fishing on fly in Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve – with Goliath Expeditions on the Rufiji River. This little visited corner of Africa, spanning 50,000km2, is a protected wilderness with a great diversity of wildlife.
Fishing for Tiger Fish with a fly is thrilling, especially as the chances of catching 14 pounders are good – all strictly on catch and release basis. @ Ed Ghaui
For more about our helicopter expeditions in Tanzania, please contact: safaris@tropicairkenya.com
At 20,000km2, Tanzania’s Ruaha and Usangu ecosystem is one of the largest protected natural areas in Africa, crucial for the long term survival for a multitude of wildlife species.
We spent a week with the Tanzania Parks (TANAPA) and the wildlife research institute (TAWIRI) darting and collaring Roan and Sable antelope – both essential indictors of the health of the wildlife in this corner of Eastern Africa.
By better understanding their movements, especially during the rainy seasons, conservation initiatives can be put in place to help protect them against the looming threats of poaching. This is part of a research programme, privately funded together with the Asilia Africa group, that will be extended to include the critically endangered wild dog, and lion, that rated by IUCN as ‘ vulnerable’. Ruaha is a vital stronghold for these keystone species, with 10% of the world’s wild lions and the third largest population of African wild dogs found here.
November 2018 @goliathexpeditions or @edghaui
Photoshoot for the Airbus 2019 calendar. Shots taken in the hangar with our new H130 helicopter, and our team of engineers and mechanics – these are the people behind the scenes that make it all possible.
Thank you Anthony Pecchi for the photos! October 2018
For 16 years Tropic Air has been an Approved Maintenance Organisation, certified by Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. From our modern hangar facility at Nanyuki Airfield, we provide fixed wing and helicopter services including base and line maintenance, structural repairs, avionics and exterior paint jobs. Having our own maintenance on-site is essential for high serviceability of our aircraft, and sustaining safety standards.
60 pupils from St Christopher’s Primary School in Nanyuki were rewarded for their academic achievements and efforts during the year, with a flight!
Big smiles and stories to take back to their friends, and we hope that some of these students might be inspired by a career in aviation. Thanks to our chief pilot Eston Whitfield for giving them such a great time!
Most stunning pictures of Mount Kenya, taken by the Routes team – these guys are Kenyans working with Kenyans to create amazing film and photo content. They are talented, dynamic and great fun to be with.
It was a pleasure having them on board our AS350B3 helicopter to take pictures of Mount Kenya for the Mount Kenya Trust and the 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge, of which Tropic Air is the title sponsor.
Thank you Anthony, Sham and Brian.
Sept 2018
