ZIMBABWE | FLY IN SAFARIS
FLY IN SAFARIS [ WRITER: Chris Chiparaushe ]
[ PHOTO: Wilderness Air, Central Air Transport Services ]
“So much to do and see and yet so little time!”
This quote adapted from John Gunther’s famous quote rings true for many safari guests. Africa’s unspoilt and pristine wildlife areas attract many visitors that are drawn to their natural beauty and remoteness. One feels a sense of space and connection with nature as natural sounds fill the air. The more remote the location, away from the hustle and bustle of civilisation, the better. In order to enjoy such incredible vistas, one still has to get there in the first place. Most of these places are inaccessible by road and water. For some, road access takes so long, eating into that valuable and scarce resource – time. This leaves air access as the only option in many cases. Welcome to the world of the Fly-in safari. Fly-in safaris in Africa are said to have originated in Kenya. They allow one to spend more time on the ground looking for animals rather than spending time getting from point A to point B. They allow one to do and see more on a safari holiday. Fly-in safaris have opened up access to off the beaten track areas enhancing the safari offering. Apart from providing access, Fly-in safaris add to the spirit of adventure and excitement as one takes off and lands on dirt airstrips while getting an aerial view of wildlife and the areas that one would explore on land. An aerial view gives you a full picture of the area you will be exploring. Indeed, some of these light aircraft are used for scenic flights.
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TRAVEL & LEISURE | Jan - April 2022
