A "Fly-It-Yourself" safari offers an adventurous and luxurious way to explore Southern Africa, combining self-piloted flights over diverse landscapes with stays at five-star game lodges.
Pilots face unique challenges including navigating vast, often uncharted territories using basic pilotage, managing fuel on remote strips, acquiring local licenses, and adapting to distinct African air traffic control procedures.
The journey provides unparalleled aerial views of natural wonders like Victoria Falls and opportunities to spot abundant wildlife, making for a highly immersive and distinctive African experience.
Bravo Kilo Echo enters the pattern to circumnavigate Victoria Falls. (Photos by Mike Venturino and Michelle Carter)|
At 6,500 feet, we could see the spray of Victoria Falls billowing above the Zimbabwe flatland 70 miles out. No GPS necessary, just head for the cloud of mist and keep the roiling Zambezi River below you.
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