Most of the lodges within the Moremi and Okavango region are only accessible by means of light aircraft, followed by a short road transfer to the lodge. Seeing the Okavango Delta from the air is an experience in itself. Being at a height and able to witness the vast plains beneath you, with green patches of land merging into tall reeds which line the meandering waterways which this region so famous for. If you’re lucky, you might spot some game below – particularly easy to spot, the mighty African elephant.
Depending on the order of your Botswana itinerary, you can either fly into Kasane Airport or Maun International Airport. Maun makes for an easy access point to enter the Delta, and from here, travellers can either self-drive or be road transferred to lodges situated on the outskirts of the region or jump on a light aircraft and soar through the skies.
The flights between the lodges and nearest commercial airports are operated by professional pilots in smaller aircraft.
Note to heavy packers: You might need to reconsider what you bring, as these flights only allow for soft-sided luggage or duffel bags not weighing more than 15kgs (33lbs) per person. The flights are kept short and sweet to the name ‘lodge hops’ ring true when the flight is over in less than an hour – the perfect amount of time for some snaps and perhaps a quick nap.