Tanzania’s Miracle Air has announced a new seasonal route. Starting from July 1, 2026, direct flights connecting the Serengeti and Zanzibar will be flown using a Dash 8 aircraft, during safari high season, until Sept. 30.
Dash 8 5H-SJU
The Dash 8, registered 5H-SJU, aircraft is new to Miracle Air’s fleet and is expected in the second half of 2026. As this registration is not yet included on the list of registered aircraft published by the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the airline has not clarified the variant.
Key aircraft features:
- Two Pratt & Whitney 123 turboprop engines.
- cruising speed of roughly 490-535 km/h.
- Short takeoff/landing capabilities (STOL).
- Auto-feather and anti-skid braking systems.
- Flight Guidance Control Panel (FGCP) and advanced flight management systems.
Key cabin features:
- A comfortable, quiet cabin.
- Overhead storage.
- A lavatory.
- 25kg luggage allowance.
- 37 to 40 seats.
Miracle Air and the new seasonal route
Miracle Air, established in early 2025, operates under Miracle Experience Limited. It is a premium Tanzanian charter airline headquartered at Arusha Airport (ARK). It launched operations on Jan. 20, providing scheduled flights to safari and beach destinations, and private charters in East Africa. It currently uses Cessna Grand Caravan 208B EX turboprops, with the Dash 8 being a significant expansion of its fleet capacity.
From July 1 through to Sept. 30, seasonal routes will connect the Serengeti, via Seronera, and Zanzibar. This new route is designed to provide faster, direct travel from the safari plains to the coast, reducing the need for longer stopover flights. This move aligns with the rising demand for travel between Tanzania’s key tourist locations.
Miracle Air offer different types of flight operations, including private charter, shared charter and even scenic flights (e.g., around Mount Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro Crater).
What are your views on the Dash 8? Will you be flying this route? Let us know in the comments below!
