A group of private pilots embarked on a unique "Fly-It-Yourself" safari across Southern Africa, combining self-piloted flights over remote landscapes with luxurious lodge stays and up-close wildlife encounters.
The flying aspect presented significant challenges, including navigating with outdated charts, landing on primitive airstrips, managing scarce fuel, and adapting to distinct local ATC procedures and terminology.
The journey offered unparalleled aerial perspectives of iconic natural wonders like Victoria Falls and vast game reserves, providing an adventurous and memorable experience in largely empty African skies.
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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