Safaris Overview

Based mostly in Botswana, we also get to see much of the best in the neighbouring countries of South Africa and Zambia. Bush airstrips in the wild: Big on wildlife; National parks teeming with creatures of every description including the "Big 5" and countless other species. Game driving in open 4X4 safari vehicles with knowledgeable rangers ~ Kalahari desert ~ Okavango delta ~ Zambezi river ~ Victoria Falls ~ Magadigadi pans ~ tea plantations ~ Subtropical forests ~ Ancient rock formations ~ Indigenous peoples, their lives, cultures and traditions.

This safari commences with a journey of discovery to the Southern Tip of Africa – Cape Town area – then continues on the basic “Rhino” safari itinerary. Cape Town, Table Mountain, peninsula and winelands ~ military aviation flying museums (optional sticktime in heavy iron military jets, trainers, Tiger Moths etc). Entertainment at flying clubs and meet local aviators ~ DC3 "gooney-bird" ride and sticktime ~ Kimberley visit to the world's largest hand-excavated volcanic diamond pipe and birth of aviation in 1912 ~ and then we head off on the “Rhino” safari itinerary in a wildlife extravaganza of Southern Africa.

We head through 4 sovereign countries, and overfly another two as we traverse large tracts of virgin territory in this journey of discovery. A palette of Southern Africa’s regions of greatest contrast spread over the south western Subcontinent – dramatic, wild and remote. Hardy tribes, desert adapted fauna and flora ~ the planet’s highest dunes and oldest deserts ~ Canyons ~ “moonscape” mountains ~ savannah, bush and forests ~ huge waterways, floodplains, pans and deltas: All the Wild Animals ~ the peoples, their cultures, traditions, ancient and contemporary art.

These 4 to 10 day safaris focus more on flying, than intensive ground experiences. However in some of them we also visit wildlife gameparks en-route. They are designed as local safaris for South Africans which explore "off-the-beaten-track" venues, economizing accommodations and are short enough to suit local South African aviators for extended weekends or a week's holiday.

Cape Town, Table Mountain, peninsula and winelands ~ military aviation flying museums (optional sticktime in heavy iron military jets, trainers, Tiger Moths etc). Entertainment at flying clubs and meet local aviators ~ DC3 "gooney-bird" ride and sticktime ~ Kimberley visit to the world's largest hand-excavated volcanic diamond pipe and birth of aviation in 1913 ~

Flying over mountain ranges, deserts & valleys, landing at bush airstrips in the wild. National parks teeming with creatures of every description including the "big five" and countless other species ~ Gamedriving in open safari vehicles and safari guiding ~ Kalahari desert ~ Okavango delta ~ Zambezi river cruise ~ Victoria falls ~ Magadigadi pans ~ Highlands tea plantations ~ Tropical forests ~ Ancient rock formations ~ Indigenous peoples and their cultures.

In combination with any of our flying safaris above, come along in a crewed light aircraft flying in formation ~ all the highlights of the Self-Pilot Safaris with the piloting done for you!!

The definitive "Out of Africa" experience is staged across the vastness of the African subcontinent. Itineraries combine transport in a classic airliner with comfortable journeys in restored railroad trains with luxury railway wagon accommodations.