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Private fly-in safaris across Africa

Safari Charter Flights Across Africa

Africa's greatest safari experiences begin long before your first game drive.

Reaching Africa's finest safari destinations is not always straightforward. Multiple airline connections, lengthy road transfers and fixed schedules can make the journey feel almost as long as the safari itself. African Air removes that complexity.

We connect travellers directly to luxury lodges, private reserves and remote wilderness areas across Southern and East Africa—planning every flight around your itinerary, not an airline schedule.

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The safari begins in the air

Why Fly to Safari by Private Charter?

Spend less time travelling. More time on safari.

The greatest advantage is not simply flying privately. It is making the most of your time in Africa.

Instead of multiple commercial flights and hours on the road, private charter can take you much closer to your lodge—creating a calmer, more personal beginning to your safari.

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Fly directly to private safari airstrips

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Reduce lengthy road transfers

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Travel on your own schedule

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Connect several lodges in one itinerary

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Keep families and groups together

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Plan for cameras, binoculars and luggage

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See Africa's landscapes from above

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Turn the journey into part of the safari

Why African Air

Every Safari Is Different. Every Connection Matters.

Some guests are travelling to one lodge for a long weekend. Others are linking countries, private reserves and luxury camps into one extraordinary journey.

African Air combines aviation expertise with practical knowledge of travel throughout Africa. Our role is to make every connection feel effortless.

Aircraft selection
Lodge and airstrip access
Flight routing
Passenger requirements
Luggage and camera equipment
Weather and seasonality
Lodge-transfer timing
Cross-border requirements

We remove the complexity so you can enjoy the experience.

Experience in action

From International Arrival to Private Safari

When a Swiss family of seven adults and two children travelled to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, African Air coordinated their journey from Cape Town International Airport.

After customs, the family was met and transferred directly to a private departure lounge before boarding their charter. A short while later, they were relaxing on the deck of their private lodge overlooking the Karoo wilderness.

Their holiday began almost as soon as they arrived in South Africa.

Cape Town · Karoo · Sanbona
Experience in action

A Seamless East African Safari

Working alongside a leading travel agency, African Air coordinated the aviation component of a ten-day luxury journey through Tanzania and Kenya.

From international arrival to transfers between remote safari lodges, every flight was planned as part of one connected itinerary. Our travel partner curated the ground experience while African Air worked behind the scenes as the trusted aviation partner.

Tanzania · Kenya · Remote Lodges
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Choose How You Want to Experience Africa

Choose a curated journey or create something entirely your own. Either way, African Air makes the movement between Africa's remarkable places feel effortless.

Curated journeys

Our Signature Safaris

Carefully curated air safari experiences combining exceptional lodges, iconic wildlife destinations and seamless private air travel.

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Designed around you

Tailor-Made Safaris

Select the destinations, lodges and experiences that matter most. We will create the private air itinerary connecting every part of your journey.

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Where we fly

Africa's Wilderness, Within Reach

Private safari access throughout Southern and East Africa, connecting major gateways with luxury lodges, private reserves and remote wilderness.

South Africa

Eastern Cape

Private reserves and conservation landscapes

Southern Africa

Karoo & Kalahari

Desert wilderness and hidden retreats

Botswana

Okavango Delta

Waterways, wildlife and remote camps

Tanzania

Serengeti

Iconic plains and seasonal migrations

Zambia & Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls

A natural wonder and safari gateway

Beyond

Your Africa

Tell us where the journey should take you

Private safari access

From Gateway City to Wilderness Airstrip

Whether your safari begins in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Livingstone or Nairobi, we plan the most efficient route to your lodge or reserve.

One country. Several camps. A complete cross-border itinerary. The route begins with where you want to be—not with a fixed airline network.

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The right aircraftSelected around the safari
Our aircraft

No Two Safaris Are the Same

Passenger numbers, luggage, runway conditions and destination all influence the aircraft selected for your journey.

African Air matches the aircraft to the itinerary, whether it is a family travelling to one private reserve or a group linking several lodges across multiple countries.

Passenger numbersRunway lengthSurface conditionsCamera equipmentSafari luggageRange and routing
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The African Air Safari Flight Guide

Prepare for Your Safari Charter

Your safari begins the moment you leave home. These practical recommendations help you travel comfortably and confidently.

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Keep Essentials Close

Passport, medication, cameras, batteries, binoculars and valuables belong in your hand luggage.

Dress for the Journey

Bring a light layer and closed shoes for cool cabins, early departures and bush airstrips.

Pack Soft-Sided Luggage

Duffel bags fit smaller aircraft more easily. Always follow the confirmed luggage allowance.

Keep Your Camera Ready

Mountain ranges, rivers, reserves and wildlife may appear beneath the wing at any moment.

Stay With Your Guide

Many airstrips are unfenced. Follow your lodge representative's instructions on arrival.

Enjoy the View

Safari flying gives you a perspective of Africa that very few travellers experience.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Safari Flight

You do not need to know the aircraft, airstrip or routing. Tell us about the experience you want and we will handle the aviation.

Can you fly directly to safari lodges?
Yes. Many luxury lodges are close to private airstrips, allowing us to reduce road transfers and bring you much closer to the destination.
Which safari destinations do you serve?
We provide private safari flights throughout Southern and East Africa, including many of the continent's best-known wildlife regions.
Can we visit more than one safari destination?
Absolutely. We coordinate the flights, routing and logistics for multi-lodge, multi-region and multi-country itineraries.
Which aircraft will we fly?
We recommend the aircraft best suited to your group size, destination, luggage, range and runway requirements.
Can families travel on safari charters?
Yes. Private charter is an excellent option for families because everyone stays together and travels on a suitable schedule.
How far in advance should we book?
The earlier the better, particularly during peak seasons. Short-notice arrangements may also be possible, subject to availability.
Must I book a Signature Safari?
No. Signature Safaris simplify and inspire, but every journey can be tailored to your lodges, interests, dates and group size.
Can you work with my travel advisor?
Absolutely. We work discreetly alongside travel advisors, safari operators and lodge partners as the aviation component of a larger itinerary.
Is this suitable for a first private safari?
Yes. The same person handles your journey from selecting the right aircraft to coordinating the flight and arrival transfer.
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Getting There Should Feel Effortless.

Whether you are planning a once-in-a-lifetime safari, a luxury lodge escape or a multi-country itinerary, African Air will design the private flight around your destination, schedule and experience.

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