FLIGHTS TO AFRICA, AIRPORTS & BAGGAGE
International Flights & Airports
Most major airlines fly to all major airports in Africa. Depending on your point of departure, there will usually be a direct flight option or with possibly a layover, most commonly in Amsterdam, Turkey Dubai or Addis Ababa.
The most common international airlines to these safari destinations are Ethiopian Airlines, Delta, KLM Dutch Royal Airways, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways , Eurowings and Air France.
- Tanzania - Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is conveniently located close to the Northern circuit safari destinations, Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar-es-Salaam (DAR) located close to the Southern and Western Circuit safari destinations and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) located in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
- Kenya – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is conveniently for all the safaris and wildlife experience in Kenya, while Moi International Airport (MBA) remains the suitable airport for beach holiday.
- Rwanda – Rwanda has only one international airport and that’s Kigali International Airport (KGL) located in Kigali, the Rwanda’s capital city.
- Uganda – The international airport for Uganda is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), located near the capital city, Kampala.
- Zimbabwe – There are 3 major airports in Zimbabwe: Harare International Airport (HRE), located in the capital city, Harare. Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria falls, and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) sited near Bulawayo, the second-largest city in Zimbabwe.
- Namibia – There are 2 major airports in Namibia, and these are Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay.
- South Africa – South Africa can be easily accessible through Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town (CPT), and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban.
Here are flights that connect different regions:
- East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda & Kenya): Kenya Airways, Rwanda Air, Safarilink Precision Air, Coastal Aviation & Flightlink
- Southern Africa (Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta, Chobe, Namibia & South Africa): Mack Air, Wilderness Air, Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines.
Internal Safari Flights & Airports
In each country there are domestic flights between the major cities and several flights companies can fly you straight to your safari destination. Most of the safari destinations are equipped with airstrips for small schedule flights and chartered flight. Here are the most common domestic flight companies:
- Tanzania: The most common inbound safari flight companies are Air Tanzania, Coastal Air, Flightlink , Auric Air, Precision Air & Grumeti Air.
- Kenya: In Kenya Safarilink, ALS and AirKenya are considered the most reliable safari flights for any safari needs.
- Uganda: There is only one flight company for domestic safari flights in Uganda that’s Aerolink.
- Rwanda: Akagera Aviation is the only safari flight within Rwanda.
- Zimbabwe: Air Zimbabwe, Wilderness Air, Mack Air and Fastjet are the domestic flight companies that offer international safari flights.
- Botswana: Mack Air, Wilderness Air, Air Botswana are the common safari flights.
- South Africa: Airlink, Safair and Federal Air are the most used flights for your safari flights needs.
Baggage Restrictions
We highly recommend that you pack as lightly as possible while leaving space for souvenirs and gifts. For light aircraft flights within the country, a maximum luggage allowance of 15kg to 20kg per person is permitted, which includes hand luggage but excludes camera equipment. Additional luggage may incur extra charges based on the flight company. Please note that international carriers have their own baggage regulations, so checking these in advance is best.
We suggest using a waterproof, soft-sided bag. Locking your luggage during your flight is also advisable to keep your stuff safe. Please know that local governments enforce strict regulations regarding the transport of ivory, precious stones, tropical woods, and food or drinks. When purchasing these items, make sure to buy from certified vendors who can provide a receipt upon request.
Ensure that your valuables, such as electronics, money, documents, and medication (if applicable), are packed in your hand luggage.