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31 October 2026
Aerial Unit Report: September 2026In September, the Aerial Unit flew 241 hours and covered 32,985 kilometres. For most of the month the dry season held Tsavo in its familiar late-season grip — parched, open country, with wildlife and livestock alike pressed in around the last permanent water. This is traditionally the most dangerous time of year for fire.
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Aerial Unit Report: August 2026In August, the Aerial Unit flew 236.6 hours and covered 30,180 kilometres. The dry season was at its height across Tsavo, the landscape parched and open. It was a demanding month, dominated by a major rhino notching and tagging operation, two challenging elephant translocations, sustained anti-poaching and livestock pressure across Galana Ranch, and a significant bushfire.
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Aerial Unit Report: July 2026In July, the Aerial Unit flew 179.6 hours and covered 25,266 kilometres. The dry season has now taken firm hold across most of Tsavo, with the landscape opening up as waterholes and seasonal pans continue to shrink. It was a busy month, with anti-poaching efforts, veterinary support, human–wildlife conflict response, and wildlife rescues.
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