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Private aviation across Africa

Private Charter Flights Across Africa

Your schedule. Your destination. One aviation team from quote to wheels down.

African Air flies private charters across Africa, moving businesses, private travellers and specialist groups between major cities, remote destinations and everything in between. Our strongest coverage is Southern and East Africa; we fly further on request.

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Experience in action

Coordinating a Multi-Aircraft Golf Charter

Eighteen golfers wanted to travel from Cape Town to a premier Garden Route golf destination before continuing to an exclusive private game reserve. They chose the comfort and private atmosphere of several luxury single-engine turboprop aircraft.

African Air synchronised departures, routing, baggage, golf clubs and arrivals at every destination. The result was one seamless, personalised journey—with the whole group moving together on their terms.

Cape Town · Garden Route · Private Reserve
The practical advantage

Why Choose a Private Charter?

Across Africa, private aviation is often much more than a luxury. It is the most practical way to protect your time.

Commercial schedules do not always match business meetings. Remote destinations can mean multiple connections and long road transfers. Groups arrive separately. Specialised luggage adds another layer of complexity.

A private charter removes those obstacles. Instead of planning your journey around airline schedules, the aircraft is planned around you.

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Control your own schedule

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Fly directly whenever possible

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Depart when it suits your itinerary

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Reduce travel time significantly

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Reach airports airlines cannot serve

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Keep your group together

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Travel with specialised luggage

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Complete several destinations in one itinerary

Across Africa, time is often your most valuable resource. Private aviation gives more of it back.

Experience in action

Simplifying a Multi-Country African Journey

A family travelling from Zambia to a private reserve in Tanzania wanted to avoid multiple commercial flights, transfers and lengthy road travel. Their ages ranged from the early twenties to late seventies, with medical considerations making comfort essential.

African Air reduced a journey spanning days to one charter flight with a planned stop and direct arrival at the reserve's private airstrip—built entirely around the family's needs.

Zambia · Tanzania · Private Airstrip
Why African Air

Private charter is only as good as the people planning it.

Every charter presents its own operational considerations. Aircraft performance, runway suitability, passenger numbers, specialised luggage, weather, fuel planning and permits all influence the best solution.

Our role is to bring those moving parts together into one seamless journey—and to remain your single point of contact throughout it.

Whether your destination is a major business hub, an island, a desert, a mountain gateway or a private reserve, our objective remains the same: to make your journey feel effortless.

JohannesburgOkavango DeltaEastern CapeNamib DesertKilimanjaroNgorongoro CraterNorthern Cape reservesBeyond, on request
Experience in action

A Multi-Destination East African Safari Charter

Twelve travellers wanted to experience East Africa's iconic safari destinations without scheduled-airline delays. Their journey began in Cape Town and continued through Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and Kenya with four additional charter flights.

African Air managed the complete itinerary as one journey across multiple countries, airports and remote airstrips—giving the group more time experiencing Africa and less time travelling through it.

Cape Town · Kilimanjaro · Tanzania · Kenya
Who we fly

Every Client Travels for a Different Reason

Private charter is never one-size-fits-all. Every journey is built around the people, purpose, luggage and destination.

Business

Executive & Corporate

Meetings, site visits and multiple cities completed on a schedule built around the business.

Leisure

Luxury Travel

Private villas, safari lodges and island destinations without queues, connections or rigid schedules.

Sport

Golf Tours

Aircraft and itineraries planned around golfers, golf bags, luggage and multi-stop tours.

Specialist

Hunting Safaris

Careful coordination of firearms, permits, equipment, remote access and onward logistics.

Together

Group Charters

Corporate incentives, celebrations and expeditions kept together whenever practical.

Our aircraft, your journey

We Match the Aircraft to the Mission

The right aircraft depends on passenger numbers, distance, destination, runway and luggage—not the other way around.

Directly managed

Our Fleet

Aircraft operating under African Air's direct management and operational control, providing consistent service standards and flexibility.

  • Four-seat aircraft
  • Seven-seat aircraft
  • Aircraft for 8 to 18 passengers
  • Modern interiors and professional presentation
  • Combined access to tar, gravel and grass runways
Our Fleet in Detail
Extended capability

Partner Fleet

Some journeys require greater capacity, range or specialised performance. Our selected operator network extends the solutions available.

  • Larger aircraft when required
  • Longer-range charter solutions
  • Specialised mission capability
  • A wider range of passenger capacities
  • One African Air point of contact throughout
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Experience in action

Matching Capability to Client Priorities

For six passengers flying from Gqeberha to Windhoek, speed, comfort and efficiency were the priorities. African Air selected a Pilatus PC-12 NG ideally suited to the route and operational requirements.

Every charter starts with understanding the journey. Only then do we recommend the aircraft best matched to the destination, runway, passengers, luggage and desired experience.

Gqeberha · Windhoek · Pilatus PC-12 NG
How charter works

Simple From First Call to Final Landing

Arranging a private charter should feel straightforward. We manage the complexity behind the scenes.

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Tell Us About Your Journey

Share your dates, destinations, passenger numbers, luggage and special requirements.

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We Plan It

We recommend the aircraft, optimise routing, coordinate permits and manage every operational detail. The same person stays with the journey.

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Receive Your Proposal

A clear proposal outlining the aircraft, itinerary and costs. No surprises. No unnecessary complexity.

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Easy Payment

Receive an invoice or secure payment link in ZAR, USD or EUR, settled before the charter date.

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We Stay With It

From departure to arrival, the same person coordinates your journey so you can travel efficiently and comfortably.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything You Need to Know

Do not know which aircraft or route you need? You do not have to. Tell us about the journey and we will design the solution.

Why choose a private charter instead of a commercial flight?
Private charter gives you control over your schedule, allows direct access to many destinations and can significantly reduce travel time.
Can you fly to remote destinations?
Yes. Many flights operate beyond scheduled airline networks, including private airstrips and remote lodges where suitable infrastructure exists.
Can I travel with golf clubs or hunting equipment?
Absolutely. We regularly coordinate specialised luggage and equipment, selecting the aircraft around your complete travel requirements.
How many passengers can you accommodate?
Our Fleet accommodates from four to eighteen passengers. The Partner Fleet enables larger aircraft when required.
Can I bring my dog?
In many cases, yes. Well-behaved dogs are generally welcome on suitable private charter flights within South Africa, subject to the aircraft, destination and Captain's approval.
Do I need to know which aircraft to book?
No. Tell us about the route, passengers and luggage. We will recommend the aircraft best suited to the journey.
Can you arrange multi-country itineraries?
Yes. We coordinate multi-stop itineraries, cross-border flights and complex schedules tailored to each client's requirements.
Can I settle the charter using cryptocurrency?
Yes. African Air works with a crypto payment partner and can facilitate settlement using an agreed cryptocurrency.
Can you accommodate reduced mobility or disability requirements?
We will do everything reasonably possible to make the journey comfortable and seamless. Tell us what is needed when booking so we can plan appropriately.
Can a passenger sit in the cockpit?
On certain flights this may be possible when weight, balance and operational requirements allow. All seating remains at the Captain's discretion.
Ready to plan your journey?

Tell Us Where You Need to Be.

Every successful charter starts with understanding the journey—not simply selecting an aircraft. Share the essentials and our team will design the solution around your schedule, destination and priorities.

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