Luxury Fly-in Safari for 2026

Skip the long road transfers and discover the magic of a fly-in safari in Africa. These scenic charter flights offer breathtaking aerial views of the Okavango Delta, Namib Desert, Serengeti plains, and other iconic safari destinations.

By flying directly into remote lodges and camps, travelers enjoy more time for game drives and wildlife encounters, while experiencing the comfort and exclusivity of luxury safari flights. A fly-in safari combines convenience, style, and unforgettable memories of Africa from above.

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Advantages of fly-in:

  • Scenic aerial views of Africa’s wilderness 

  • Quick, seamless travel between safari destinations 

  • Access to remote lodges and untouched landscapes

  • More time for wildlife encounters, less time on the road 

  • A blend of luxury, adventure, and exclusivity

Yes, Go2Africa / Safari.com can organize all your flights into and around Africa. Please bear in mind that we only sell flights in conjunction with our holiday packages – we do not sell flights as stand-alone bookings.

 

Types of Flights on a Fly-In Safari

  • Scheduled Charter Flights ✈️
    Small aircraft operating fixed routes between popular safari hubs (e.g., Nairobi → Masai Mara, Johannesburg → Kruger). Affordable and convenient.

  • Shared Charter Flights 🛩️
    Travelers share a small plane on demand, usually between lodges and remote airstrips. Offers flexibility and efficiency.

  • Private Charter Flights 🚁
    A plane or helicopter reserved just for your group. Maximum comfort, privacy, and flexibility in timing and routes.

  • Scenic Flights 
    Short flights added to a safari for breathtaking aerial views — such as flying over Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, or Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Busiest Safari Gateways (by region):

  • Kenya – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi
    ✈️ The busiest safari hub in East Africa. From here, most travelers connect to Wilson Airport (WIL) for charter flights into the Masai Mara and other reserves.

  • Tanzania – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
    ✈️ Primary entry point for the Northern Safari Circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire). Also connects to Zanzibar.

  • South Africa – O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg
    ✈️ Africa’s busiest airport overall. Gateway to Kruger National Park, private reserves like Sabi Sands, and regional fly-in safaris.

  • Botswana – Maun Airport (MUB)
    ✈️ Known as the “Safari Capital of the World.” Almost all fly-in safaris to the Okavango Delta start here.

  • Zimbabwe/Zambia – Victoria Falls Airport (VFA, Zimbabwe) and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Airport (LVI, Zambia)
    ✈️ Key hubs for safaris in Hwange, Mana Pools, and Zambezi, plus access to Victoria Falls.

  • The busiest safari airport overall is O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg, South Africa) because it handles the most international safari travelers.

    👉 But for pure safari traffic, the title often goes to Maun Airport (Botswana) — known as the “safari capital of the world” for fly-ins to the Okavango Delta.

If you are flying on British Airways, Lufthansa or KLM from London, Frankfurt (seasonal) or Amsterdam you can fly direct to Cape Town.

There are no direct flights from the USA to Cape Town; you will need to fly via Johannesburg. The same applies to flights from Perth and Sydney in Australia. Unfortunately there are no direct flights from Canada to South Africa – all flights go via Europe or the USA.

Most flights from other African countries fly to Johannesburg except for limited flights from Mauritius and Namibia that fly direct to Cape Town.

 

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