Light Aircraft Flights in Botswana
Light Aircraft Flights in Botswana — Flying Over the Okavango Delta Between Camps and Lodges
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 plants 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)!
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Map of Lodges in and around Botswana
Lodges And Camps In Botswana
Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu
Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu sits in shady gardens on the Limpopo in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve. Tented suites stand on timber decks, the pool is set into a sandstone outcrop, and the grounds hold a waterhole, hide and walking trail.
Mashatu Tent Camp
Choose Mashatu Tent Camp if you want canvas rather than walls: Meru-style tents under big trees, open-air bathrooms and no air-conditioning. Dinner in the boma looks out over a floodlit waterhole, and a plunge pool takes the edge off hot afternoons.
Koro River Camp
Koro River Camp stands on a wooden deck on the Limpopo's bank, upstream of its island sister in the Kwa Tuli Private Game Reserve. Canvas suites, a pool above the river and a riverside massage area, with game drives and walks from camp.
Koro Island Camp
Reached only by a suspension bridge, Koro Island Camp occupies a small island in the Limpopo, in the Kwa Tuli Private Game Reserve. A few tents under riverine trees, a thatched lounge and a riverside boma make it a good fit for small groups and families.
Mashatu Euphorbia Villas
For privacy, Mashatu Euphorbia Villas hides its villas, each shaped like a mopane pod, in a euphorbia forest on a cliff above the Majale River. Each has its own plunge pool, game drives carry no more than four guests, and the camp runs on solar power.
Mashatu Lodge
Mashatu Lodge faces a floodlit waterhole where elephants come to drink. Air-conditioned suites ring the lodge, some interconnecting for families, and the Discovery Room shows finds from the reserve. Walks, cycling and horse riding add to the drives.
Planet Baobab
Planet Baobab stands among giant baobabs near Gweta, its thatched huts and shady campsite gathered round a pool and bar. Habituated meerkats, baobab walks, village visits and game drives to Ntwetwe Pan run from camp, with quad biking on the pans in the dry season.
Meno a Kwena
Meno a Kwena perches on a clifftop above the Boteti River, looking across to the protected Makgadikgadi Pans. Expect a floating hide at water level, boating, San-guided walks and a rock pool, plus a sleep-out on the pans for stays of three nights or more.