What is a fly hopping safari?

A seamless, light-aircraft journey linking remote airstrips so you spend more time in camp and less on the road. Hops can be scheduled seat-in-plane or fully private charter.

Where does it work best?

Botswana’s Delta network connects DumaTau, Vumbura, Jao, Tubu Tree and more; Tanzania links Arusha with multiple Serengeti airstrips; Namibia’s far north Skeleton Coast is fly-in only to reach its wildest sections.

How much luggage can I bring?

Typical allowances are around 20 kg in Botswana and 15 kg in Tanzania including hand luggage, in soft-sided bags due to aircraft holds. Extra weight can be arranged by prior request or private charter.

Can I add a helicopter hop?

Yes. Scenic helicopter sectors are popular in the Okavango for aerial game viewing and access to remote islands, subject to conditions.

Is it suitable for families or photo groups?

Absolutely. Private charters give control over timings, routing and weight allowances. We tailor circuits, overnights and seat classes to your party.

Fly Hopping Safaris

Wilderness Air pilot briefing a young traveler beside a Cessna at bush strip

Fly-in safaris connect Africa’s most iconic landscapes with ease, linking private bush strips to remote wilderness. From Botswana’s Okavango Delta to Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, Zambia’s Kafue, and Tanzania’s Serengeti, guests soar above shifting horizons and land to secluded camps such as Little Mombo, Serra Cafema, or Busanga Bush Camp

Plan Your Journey

Guests ready to board at Seronera airstrip for a Serengeti fly-in safari

From Sky to Savannah

Lift off from Arusha Coffee Lodge, bound for Tarangire Treetops’ ancient baobabs. Days later, touch down near Usawa Serengeti to follow the migration. In Botswana, helicopter hops reveal the Okavango’s waterways from above, linking Linyanti to Khwai and on to Vumbura Plains. Finally, soar over Namibia’s dunes to Hoanib Skeleton Coast.

QUICK FACTS
Private flights
Scenic views
Remote access
Helicopter hops
Multi-stop hops

Helicopter over the Okavango Delta at sunrise on a fly-in safari transfer

Helicopter and game drive vehicle rendezvous on a private concession airfield

Experiences & Highlights

Fly hopping safaris link remote regions by light aircraft so more of your time is spent in the wild and less on the road. In Kenya and Tanzania, smooth circuits connect Arusha Coffee Lodge to Tarangire Treetops, onward to Serengeti Migration Camp, or across to Sand River Masai Mara and Tortilis Camp Amboseli. In Botswana, airstrips beside floodplains place you within minutes of camps such as DumaTau, Vumbura Plains, Chitabe, Jao and Tubu Tree, creating an elegant flow between habitats and activities.

Namibia pairs easily too, with Little Kulala for dunes and then a hop to the Okavango or Victoria Falls via regional links. Rwanda adds a contrasting finale with Wilderness Bisate Lodge near the volcanoes for gorillas. Pilots and ground teams handle bags and timings, guides meet you on the strip, and scenic routes double as aerial game viewing with wide window seats. Private charters are available for families or photo groups, and soft luggage keeps everything efficient and relaxed.

CUSTOMISE YOUR JOURNEY.

Talk to us to customise your journey

Journey Inspiration.

Botswana - Chobe to Okavango Helicopter Hopping Across Exclusive Concession Locations

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Botswana - Chobe to Okavango Helicopter Hopping Across Exclusive Concession Locations

$1,070.00

*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and flight transfer price changes. Includes intercamp helicopter transfers + Kasane and Maun Flight Transfers

Discover Botswana’s wild soul in untamed luxury. This exclusive 9-night safari journeys through the remote Linyanti Reserve, Khwai private concession, and the Okavango Delta. With luxury tented camps, private helicopter transfers, and extraordinary wildlife in pristine, crowd-free settings, this is a dream escape designed for romance, adventure, and total immersion in Africa’s finest wilderness.

Highlights/Activities

Private concessions, exclusive tented camps, helicopter transfers, Linyanti wildlife sightings, mokoro canoe safaris, game drives with expert guides, walking safaris, intimate riverfront settings, leopard and wild dog encounters, stargazing, alfresco bush dining, Chobe River flyover, Khwai floodplains, remote Okavango channels, luxury in the wild, no crowds, seamless logistics, romantic seclusion.

Countries Covered: Botswana

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Tanzania Luxury "Slow Safari" Experience - Up Close and Immersive

$1,660.00

*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers

Embrace Tanzania’s ultimate “slow safari” across Arusha, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and the Serengeti. From elegant garden cottages to exclusive tented suites under ancient baobabs and the vast Serengeti plains, this journey offers private guides, immersive walking safaris, hot air balloon rides, and intimate wildlife encounters. A deeply luxurious, authentic safari for travelers seeking space, connection, and raw African beauty.

Highlights/Activities

Private safari guides and vehicles, walking safaris, hot air balloon experiences, exclusive tented camps, immersive wildlife encounters, big tuskers of Tarangire, Great Migration river crossings, cultural visits to Maasai communities, alfresco bush dining, spa treatments, private picnics under baobabs, photography hides, butler service, children’s safari activities, secluded locations, no crowds, Serengeti lion sightings

Countries Covered: Tanzania

Romance and Wildlife Encounters in Sabi Sands

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Romance and Wildlife Encounters in Sabi Sands

$1,240.00

*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers

Escape into the wild romance of Lion Sands Game Reserve, where luxurious riverside suites, private plunge pools, and candlelit bush dinners await. Perfect for honeymooners or couples, this intimate Big 5 safari blends exclusive game drives with unforgettable nights under the stars in your luxury treehouse sleepout.

Highlights/Activities

Private luxury suites, riverside safari views, candlelit dinners, treehouse sleepout, Big 5 game drives, guided bush walks, in-suite spa treatments, sundowners in the bush, photographic safaris, romantic private dining, Sabi Sand exclusivity.