The Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the few interior delta systems in the world that does not flow into a sea or ocean. It was also named one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa in 2013. Covering between 6,000 and 15,000 km² depending on the season, the land is astonishingly flat — dropping just 60 metres over a distance of 250 km — and the river dissolves into an intricate maze of channels, lagoons, floodplains, and palm-fringed islands.

We will split the flight into two parts: a fixed-wing flight across the area and a helicopter flight to see the animals, camps, and lodges. The fixed-wing part has a length of 150 miles and 9 landings on dirt strips or near lodges. We depart from Seronga (FBSH) and finish at Xakanaxa (FBMF). In between, we have the chance to overfly some camps and animals. The helicopter tour departs from Guma Airstrip (FBGU), next to the Guma Camp, with some hippos nearby. This part is about 190 miles long with countless spots, camps, animals (if we see them), and dirtstrips. I assume we will make it up to Rann Airport (FBMQ), consider the remainder of the flight an option, time permitting.

For the first part, I suggest a STOL aircraft like the C208, the Kodiak, or similar aircraft. For the helicopter part, a smaller helicopter is suitable, like the H125, the 500, or the H135/H145. I will probably be in the BlackSquare Caravan in the Zambia Flying Doctor Service livery and in the TAOAG Huey. As ever, fly what you like.

The flight plans are here.

Recommended scenery:

The dirt strips are in the simulator's database. To see the eye candy, you want to have the Okavango Scenery from SWS (also available via ORBX).

We try real weather. Please set your simulator for a 9 am departure.

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Lovely flight, Gunter.

To get us ready, here is a beautiful little video:
Helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta – Botswana. William Steel Photography.