For quick reference we
have listed our Southern African destinations here with brief information
on their National Airlines and how to get there:
NAMIBIA
National Airline: Air
Namibia
IATA Code: SW
Namibia Airports Company
Travel in Namibia is safe and relatively uncomplicated; the infrastructure is
excellent with well-maintained roads, frequently situated fuel stations and a
wide variety of shops, it is comparatively cheap and offers excellent safari
experiences.
Namibia is a popular self-drive destination; although most Game Reserves are
easily accessible, parts of the country remain only accessible to authorised
tour operators where either guided safaris or fly-in safaris are recommended.
How to get there:
By Air
Namibia is directly accessible by regular international flights from
Europe by Air Namibia & LTU and neighbouring countries from Johannesburg,
Cape Town, Maun, Victoria Falls, and Luanda by Air Namibia, South African
Airways, British Airways/Comair and SA Express. Towns and lodges are linked
internally by scheduled or charter flights.
By Road
Namibia is directly accessible by the regular Intercape Mainliner bus
service from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Victoria Falls.
Namibia has a good system of major highways, and an extensive network of
well-graded, smaller gravel roads. The country is well geared for self-drive
tours and is also a convenient option from the neighbouring countries.
BOTSWANA
National Airline: Air Botswana
IATA Code: BP
Travel in Botswana is safe and fairly uncomplicated; the infrastructure is
generally good although some of the reserves and lodges can only be reached by
charter flights.
Of the10 districts within Botswana, Nagamiland and Chobe Districts
(northern part) are the hubs of the tourism industry. The principal draw cards
to Ngamiland are the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe
National Park.
The ultimate way to see Botswana is to get deep into the heartlands of Moremi,
Chobe, Linyanti and the Okavango and this is done by charter flights. A number
of private charter companies provide light aircraft internal flights
throughout the country. Light aircraft used out of Maun are mostly the Cessna
206, 210 and Grand Caravan.
Although Botswana has a good system of roads from neighbouring South Africa,
Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the distances involved result in most visitors
preferring to fly. We do not recommend the self drive option for the
novice traveller; we suggest that you do your research before arriving.
NOTE: The government has a policy to encourage low tourism impact on
the country's game parks and therefore entry fees are fairly high.
How to get there:
Daily flights from Johannesburg are available on Air Botswana to Maun
and regular flights into Kasane and the Tuli ensure easy access into the
tourist areas. Air Namibia operates 3 flights a week between Windhoek and
Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta.
SOUTH AFRICA
National Airline: South African
Airways
IATA Code: SA
Airports Company South Africa
South Africa is a vast country – almost 2000km from north to south and
1500km from east to west.
Travel in South Africa is usually safe and relatively uncomplicated; the
infrastructure is excellent with well-maintained main roads, frequently
situated fuel stations and a wide variety of shops and accommodation
establishments; travel by road, air and luxury train is easy.
How to get there:
International flights service Johannesburg and Cape Town and an excellent
network of domestic scheduled flights service all tourist centres within the
country.
A sophisticated network of domestic and regional flights link the main tourist
destinations in South Africa and those of neighbouring countries.
ZAMBIA
National Airline: Zambian
Airways
IATA Code: Q3
Although an exciting travel destination, travelling in and around Zambia
can be a daunting experience. The infrastructure is improving but the best way
to visit Zambia is still to take an organised safari with an experienced tour
operator; the distances involved result in most visitors preferring to fly.
How to get there:
There are good international connections to Livingstone and Lusaka and
frequent scheduled flights between these two major gateways.
Regional scheduled flights from Livingstone and Lusaka conveniently connects
Zambia to its neighbours offering the opportunity to combine the SADC
highlights for the full Southern African experience.
(Lusaka International Airport is approximately 30km from the city.)
ZIMBABWE
National Airline: Air Zimbabwe
Air
Zimbabwe (2)
IATA Code: UM
Zimbabwe is still a fascinating and exciting destination to explore. The
infrastructure is good and the people and very friendly and helpful.
How to get there:
International and regional flights service both Harare and Victoria Falls.
Bulawayo, Hwange and Kariba can be linked internally.
A good network of major highways means that Zimbabwe can be readily visited
and toured by road from its neighbouring countries.
MOZAMBIQUE
National Airline: LAM - Linhas Aéreas
de Moçambique
IATA Code: TM
Mozambique is an excellent beach holiday, most holidays to Mozambique are
based around fly-in arrangements, but the roads are also of a good enough
standard for experienced self-drive visitors.
How to get there:
Regular International flights serve Maputo and Beira. All other major
tourist areas can be linked by either charter or scheduled flights.
Mozambique is easily accessible from its neighbouring countries - South Africa
and Zimbabwe. All the main access roads are tarred and a new toll road has
improved travel between Maputo and South Africa.
(NOTE: Motoring in Mozambique should not be undertaken after daylight
hours.)
ANGOLA
National Airline: TAAG
IATA Code: DT
Currently the majority of travel to Angola is business related; however
leisure tourism is slowly on the increase as the infrastructure of the country
is slowly being restored and developed.
How to get there:
A vast network of regular International flights service Luanda directly
from Europe and the Americas.
Regional flights from Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe connect Luanda to
its' regional neighbours.
(NOTE: Air Fares to Angola are expensive. Advanced bookings are
highly recommended.)
MAURITIUS
National Airline: Air Mauritius
IATA Code: MK
Airports of Mauritius Company
Mauritius is a romantic Indian Ocean island with beautiful beaches fringed
with palm trees, this popular destination is totally safe and very
easily accessible.
How to get there:
Regular daily International and Regional flights connect Mauritius
Mauritius can also be reached by direct flight from most major capitals in
Western Europe
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