Airports
- Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (FAOR): the large international airport, with business-aviation handling.
- Lanseria (FALA): an airport to the north-west, often preferred by business aviation and for safaris.
- Cape Town (FACT): the international airport, with business-aviation handling.
Seasons and busy periods
The southern winter (June to September) is the safari season; December and January also concentrate demand. Book early. The southern summer, from December to February, concentrates demand, along with the year-end holidays. Book early.
Good to know before booking
- For a safari, tell us the reserve: we check the airstrips a smaller aircraft can use.
- For South Africa, check each passenger’s valid travel documents, and any visa or electronic authorisation required depending on nationality.
Routes from and to South Africa
Airport guides, cities and destinations
FAQ
How do I reach a safari reserve?
By jet to Johannesburg or Lanseria, then a smaller aircraft to the reserve airstrips.
When is the best time to go to Cape Town?
High season is the southern summer, December to February: book early.
Do I need to book early?
For peak periods, yes: as early as possible.