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Taking photos of the helicopter during a safari in Africa | Bart Aarsse Helicopter Safaris

Example routes

The helicopter is virtually limitless. Within the radius of a full fuel tank, landings can be made at any site that fits the aircraft. Routes can be fully customized, often in conjunction with your travel agent. This page offers some suggestions and can be used to inspire. Combining countries is recommended to explore the contrasting landscapes Africa has to offer. Anything is possible, from roughing it out in dome tents to luxury accommodation. Explore the most untouched continent from above and pioneer into the unknown

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Discover the country dominated by the Kalahari desert. Feel the isolation of the Makgadikgadi salt pans and view their roosting flocks of flamingo's. Immerse in the spirituality of Kubu island or while exploring the ancient rock drawings of Tsodilo hills. Camp under the stars in the Okavango delta: the jewel of the Kalahari, with it's abundance of wildlife. Truly a land of unique geographical features that are separated only by short flights. 

Cast a helicopter-shaped shadow among the ship wrecks that dot the skeleton coast. Soar over the worlds largest sand dunes in the Sossusvlei area while pointing your camera lens out of the open doors. Meet indigenous people and learn some of their ancient ways. Let the aesthetic of Marienfluss valley imprint unerasable memories. Fly past the impressive Brandberg Mountain or visit the pelican point lighthouse. Namibia has it all

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True pioneering is done in Angola. Be one of the first to visit areas still in the uprise of tourism. From the bizarre museum in Cuito Cuanavale to the beautiful Source Lakes, Angola impresses both historically and geographically. The rolling Angolan high lands are home to the origin of the Okavango delta and a journey up river teaches unparalleled lessons about this unique topography. 

Congo

Reach beyond. True adventure is found in Congo. A mesmerizing place with lava lakes to view from above and dense rain forest to traverse on foot.  After tracking and trekking all day plenty of spots to relax on Lake Kivu can be found to unwind from scaling the hills in search of the magnificent Grauer's Gorilla. Active volcanos throw up steam and smoke only to obscure the jagged edges of the rough, yet beautiful, volcanic terrain. 

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