The world below from above… It's like a woven tapestry of colours, shapes and tones. For me flying over Botswana and the Okavango Delta in a light aircraft was nothing short of captivating - my head firmly placed against the little windows to try and take it all in.
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Even in the depths of a drought in the summer months (when the rains should come) the water manages to wind its way across the plains and sustain the lives of the wildlife that roam throughout the Delta region.
You get a different perspective on the sheer size of the region you are visiting; what you think are small pants are actually tall palm trees stretching upwards. A recent fire to part of the area allowed for the contrast between black, brown, green and blue hues, sometimes looking like out of this world landscapes.
Afraid of flying? Well, this is one way to get over that rather quickly! Just remember what awaits you at the end of the short hop and the opportunity to see wildlife even from this height. Your pilot is more than experienced and actually, I had smooth flights all the way.
There’s no 'service' onboard, so make sure you pack some water and snacks if you think you'll need. 'Hops' generally aren't any longer than 30 minutes between camps and lodges so you shouldn't need a bathroom break, but if you do - there is one!
And by all accounts - it's not that noisy; you can have a conversation with the person beside you or even behind you.
SOFT BAGS - we can't stress enough when flying via light aircraft - the planes are small (see the image below, this is the sum total of luggage space)!
Light Aircraft Flights in Botswana by Uyaphi.com
Gunn's Camp
One of the last remaining luxury vintage safari camps, Gunn's Camp overlooks the legendary Chief's Island teaming with birdlife and wildlife.
A camp with just six tented suites that is an ideal destination for honeymooners and romantics alike.
Chitabe Lediba Camp
Chitabe Lediba Camp in the famed Moremi is a small and intimate safari camp offering up five spacious and luxuriously appointed safari tents, with game walks and game drives as part and parcel of one's day in the game reserve.
Chitabe Lediba Camp is an outstanding option when it comes to Moremi Game Reserve accommodation, wild and remote.
Tuludi Camp
Tuludi Camp is an exquisite safari lodge in the Khwai Private Reserve of Botswana, comprised of 200,000 hectares of untouched wilderness that is located to on the edge of the Okavango Delta floodplains.
Enjoy the spectacular beauty of this region and its diverse wildlife by staying in one of the seven luxurious tented suites, all set in a tree-house style and shaded by leadwood trees.
During your stay, participate in game drives, walking safaris, swimming pool and water-based activities to make the most of your time here and discover what makes Tuludi so unique. It is an experience you won will soon forget!
Mombo Camp
Mombo Camp is located on Chief's Island in the Moremi Game Reserve (part of the Okavango Delta) and is second to none in Botswana.
This is Mombo, a luxury option for those seeking the finest in service, decor, cuisine, and wildlife in the reserve; there is simply no other safari camp quite like it in the whole of Botswana.
Sanctuary Chiefs Camp
The twelve luxury safari suites at Chief's Camp in the Moremi are equipped for privacy and comfort being situated on Chiefs Island within the extraordinary Mombo Concession of the game reserve, some of the best wildlife is found here.
The Moremi Game Reserve, the Okavango Delta and Chiefs Island, there are few regions in Africa that can compete with the game viewing available here.
Savuti Camp
Savuti Camp with seven safari suites is ideally situated on the banks of the Savutie safari region and Channel; discover all the channel has to offer on game drives in custom safari vehicles with the chance to spot lions, hyenas, elephants and wild dogs
A fantastic viewing deck and swimming pool (with sun loungers) overlooks a water hole teeming with the best birdlife and wildlife of the of the Savute and Chobe National Park region.
Savute Elephant Lodge
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge has 12 luxurious safari suites on raised wooden decks overlooking the Savuti Channel, one of the most popular lodges in the Chobe National Park that we offer, and for a good reason.
Depending on the flood levels, safari activities at Savute Elephant Lodge include; game drives (morning and afternoon) as well as tours to the nearby rock paintings.
Dumatau Camp
The ten luxurious safari suites at DumaTau Camp within the Linyanti Reserve all overlook a large hippo-filled lagoon on the Linyanti waterways, game drives to the Savuti Channel are also on offer.
A spectacular camp on what can only be described as the Linyanti waterfront, wildlife and birdlife is outstanding in this area.