This base has one main launch, Kijabe. It is a great starting place for some decent XC Flying, and it is where all Kenyan flying festivals have happened, so far. Simply because of its proximity to the Nairobi city.

The launch is grassy and steap, with a hight of 2615m above sea level, where you can take off in all directions apart from the East.

Some of the local pilots own big flower farms near Naivasha and they are able to fly right back to their own homes.

If Kijabe isnt working, there is another alternative site about 30 minutes drive away from Naivasha. Its called Eburu. Its a small hill, but you are likely to get a good hight, and there get some descent dynamic soaring in.

On the opposite side of the launch you can see a huge crater, Mt. Longonot. Its spectacular to fly over. It's at a convenient distance from Nairobi( Jomo Kenyatta International Airport), it's flyable almost all year round except during the rainy seasons, the dynamic winds and different flying directions from take off depending on flight path and wind direction

Popular for beginners. mt Sophie is a tiny flying site on the West side of the Kijabe at 1000m above sea level. Great training site for beginners that just left the training hill. You can actually see people take off from Kijabe. Kijabe is pretty dynamic, so pilots are usually on the radio. There is always someone on the ground for weather predictions and to inform beginners about the takeoff conditions.

Federation registration (annual) basic flying license, club pilot membership, local radio frequency (144.225)

Take off fee of Kes 500, individual logistic plans, always contact a local paragliders club for familiarity with the locals as well as security and retrieval in case of need., In case of emergency: AMREF ambulance and air services, local ambulances available on request. Nearest best orthopaedic hospital is Kijabe mission hospital before evacuation either to Nairobi or abroad. AMREF details available online. An annual rescue cover fee is available for local pilots. For visiting pilots, you pay once retrieved.

If you land on the crops by accident, just have some pocket money so the landowner is at peace. People are not agressive, but its a nice gesture.

Cash by hand:
It is always good to have some cash by hand for transport, snacks etc. Money should be exchanged in Nairobi, before you head out. There is a bank with ATM, in Naivasha that despense local currency. If you come for longer, there is a money app called Mpesa, which is the most convenient way to pay for things in Kenya. Even public transport. This has become vibrant after the COVID crisis.

For beginners:
If you are a beginner mt Sophie is a tiny flying site on the West side of the Kijabe at 1000m above sea level. Great training site for beginners that just left the training hill. You can actually see people take off from Kijabe. Kijabe is pretty dynamic, so pilots are usually on the radio. There is always someone on the ground for weather predictions and to inform beginners about the takeoff conditions.