Fastjet enters Kariba to complete five tourism des...

Fastjet enters Kariba to complete five tourism destinations circle

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Zim Now Writer

Fastjet Zimbabwe now officially connects the country’s five major cities after launching additional domestic flights to Kariba and Hwange National Park on Tuesday.

Flights to these resorts will be operated by a 30-seater Embraer EMB120 aircraft.

Company Chief Commercial Officer Vivian Ruwuya said Tuesday the air carrier was keen on offering something completely unique with the routes.

“Through our network of flights, Kariba and Hwange National Park are now connected to Johannesburg with scheduled flights through our tourism hub of Victoria Falls.

“Customers on both business and leisure travel can now explore Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Kariba and beyond,” she said.

Fastjet spokesperson Nunurai Ndawana said the firm was pleased to expand its footprint along the Zambezi Basin through providing new opportunities to unlock the development of Kariba and Hwange National Park.

“These scheduled flights will be a catalyst for an increase in the arrival of tourists to these resorts.

“The joint launch of these flights demonstrates our commitment and contribution to the country's economy," Ndawana said.

In March this year, the company moved to beef up their fleet through introduction of 30-seater planes as part of its strategy to expand flights across Zimbabwe’s prime tourist destinations.

Fastjet now connects the country’s five major cities by flying between Harare and Victoria Falls, Harare and Bulawayo, Harare and Kariba, Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls and Kariba.