Booking Flights for Your Safari Adventure
Planning your safari involves more than just choosing the destination; booking the right flights is crucial. We guide you through selecting the best countries, national parks, and coastal destinations for your trip. We don’t book international flights, but we advise on entry and departure airports, ensuring your safari starts and ends smoothly. We handle all internal flights within the destination countries to simplify your journey.
Safari Travel Planning Tips
- Timing Your Safari and Flights: We recommend finalising your safari details with us while also browsing for suitable flights. Once your safari itinerary is confirmed, book your flights to match your travel dates. Don’t forget to arrange your travel insurance at this stage.
- Best Arrival and Departure Times: Arriving in the afternoon or later works best, allowing for a smooth check-in process and a relaxed start to your safari. Departing in the afternoon or evening gives you plenty of time to complete your safari and fly out comfortably.
- City Hotel Stay Before Your Safari: Starting your safari with a night in a city hotel is a great way to recover from jet lag. We arrange this for you, ensuring you're well-rested before heading out into the wild. If you need a day room before your departure, we can also organise that.
Airport Transfers and Entry Assistance
On arrival, a friendly representative will meet you at the airport with a sign bearing your name. We'll assist with all entry requirements, including advising on how to obtain your visa online.
Group Bookings and Concierge Services
If you're booking for a large group or feeling overwhelmed, we partner with a flight concierge who can handle all your flight arrangements, ensuring a seamless travel experience for everyone.
Recommended Safari Routes
- Tanzania: Fly via Amsterdam (KLM) into Kilimanjaro International or Nairobi (British Airways), followed by a short flight to Tanzania. Alternatively, travel via Dubai or Doha with Emirates or Qatar Airways.
- East Africa: Direct flights to Nairobi from the USA are now available. You can also easily reach Kigali, Rwanda, and Entebbe, Uganda with connections from major cities in the USA and Europe.
- Tanzania Safari Routes: For a combined north and south Tanzania safari, fly into Kilimanjaro International and out of Dar es Salaam on a single ticket.
Cross-Border and In-Country Flights
We can arrange cross-border flights between key attractions, such as from Kigali or Entebbe to the Serengeti, after your gorilla or chimpanzee trekking adventure. For even more comfort and speed, we offer private charters between destinations. These private flights ensure your safari is as efficient and enjoyable as possible.
Southern Africa Safari Destinations
Southern Africa is commonly accessed through Johannesburg, with direct flights from the USA and connections via London or Amsterdam. From Johannesburg, Airlink provides flights to key safari hubs, including Maun (Botswana), Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Lusaka (Zambia), and Windhoek (Namibia). Cape Town also offers many connections to conclude your safari.
Let Us Guide You Through the Process
Booking your safari and flights can be a complex process, but don’t worry! We are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring that you reach your safari destination with ease and confidence.