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The Safari company we use have become the world’s first recipient of the newly introduced World Legacy Awards, in the Nature Travel Category, as created by National Geographic Traveler and Conservation International. This unique award system is set to recognize and profile leading examples of sustainable tourism and nature conservation efforts around the world, where environmentally and socially responsible tourism practices are helping protect and nurture our planet’s precious natural and cultural resource-base.

This superb flying safari has monthly guaranteed departures. We fly from Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg through the prime areas of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe with a private aircraft. The aircraft and pilot stay with the group throughout, and the group gets the benefit of not having to worry about scheduled airlines time tables, thus maximising time spent in all areas.

Days 1 & 2 : The Namib Desert - Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp

The safari departs early morning from Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg for Keetmanshoop in Namibia. It is then a one hour twenty minute flight up to the Namib Desert and to Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp where we spend 2 nights. This is where one finds the highest sand dunes in the world, with Oryx and Springbok antelope providing a contrast to the incredible desert scenery.

Days 3 & 4 : Etosha and Ongava Lodge

The morning flight takes guests over the dunes of the Namib and over Sossusvlei itself for an aerial view of the dunes and then due westwards to Meob Bay on the shores of the southern Skeleton Coast. There is spectacular desert and Skeleton Coast scenery. We land at Swakopmund. The group is then transferred to Walvis Bay harbour by road for a boat trip (weather permitting) out to sea which will allow guests the opportunity to view seals, schools of dolphins swimming alongside the boat and sometimes even penguins and whales. Following a delicious seafood lunch, the group flies up the coast before turning east to fly up to Ongava Lodge for two nights. This is the base for our Etosha experience.

Days 5 and 6 : The Central Okavango and Jao Camp

We depart from Ongava for Maun in Botswana. From Maun the group flies onto Jao Camp in the heart of the Okavango and will enjoy the complete contrast from the Namib Desert. The waterways of the Okavango and the wildlife of this area are very special.

Days 7 and 8 : Moremi Game Reserve - Mombo Camp

From Jao, we fly to Mombo for the game viewing highlight of the safari.

Days 9 and 10 : The River Club and Victoria Falls

After a mornings game drive, the group departs Mombo for Kasane and then onto Livingstone, the small town on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. We overnight at The River Club and enjoy the sights and sounds of Victoria Falls.

Day 11 and 12 : Mana Pools - Chikwenya

Guests drive across the famous bridge across the Zambezi River with great views on to the Victoria Falls themselves. We view the Falls from Zimbabwe side before flying onto Mana Pools and possibly the most scenic of all the parks on this safari. Here guests may stay at Chikwenya.

Day 13 : The Safari Ends

After our last game activity in the Mana Pools area, we fly to back to Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg where we land in the afternoon, giving guests enough time to connect onto their international flights - or travel onto places like Cape Town.


NOTES FOR THE "Best of Southern Africa Wing Safari"

Minimum of 2 guests travelling, the maximum number of guests is 10.

No children under 8 years.

Luggage limitation of 12 kgs per person in a soft bag.

Single Supplement is subject to availability.

Guests who do not want to pay the single supplement may elect to share with another single of the same gender. However, should a suitable match not be available, the single supplement will be charged.

It is possible for groups of four or more guests travelling together to do a private departure. Please contact us for details.

AIRCRAFT

Depending on the number of guests travelling, we reserve the right to book guests into a twin or single engine aircraft. Aircraft we could use include King Air 90, 100 or 200s; Pilatus; Cessna 402s or similar; Barons; Cessna 310s or Cessna 210s.

INCLUDED

The charters; all accommodation on a sharing basis and all meals; all excursions related to the safari.

All drinks except imported premium wines, spirits and liqueurs. House wines, beers, mineral water, cold drinks etc. are included.

River Club includes a visit to the Falls on the Zambian side, traditional village in Zambia, Sunset cruise and fishing.

A pilot travels with the group throughout.

EXCLUDED

Visas, if required.

Full travel insurance.

US$30 departure tax from Zimbabwe

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This superb fly-in safari focuses on wildlife highlights and the breathtaking contrasts of the entire Southern Africa region. The aircraft and pilot / guide will remain with the group throughout the trip, this has proved to be a great success with guests.

Rave reviews of The Best of Southern Africa Wing Safari were featured in the New York Times Travel Supplement in September 2003.