Cross Country Air Safaris
Destination Africa - Founded in 1983, German owner-run Cross Country Air Safaris from Pretoria will take you to safari destinations in Southern Africa by designing truly personalized tour itineraries or fly-in safaris. Let us chart a course for you through the wildlife areas and game reserves of Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Discover with us fascinating, remote places and let us introduce you to African wildlife at its best - visit small bush lodges offering scenic excursions, superb game viewing and stunning landscapes. Our local guides excell at approaching animals for safe, sensitive, close-up photography of lion, elephant, leopard, cheetah, zebra and other plains game, large or small.
Destinations
Choose from a wide range of tried-and-tested destinations in Southern Africa and venues that best suit your expectations like the Okavango Delta in Botswana, Hwange National Park and the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia, or the Kruger National Park in South Africa, and more!
Enjoy the comfort of small, exclusive venues situated in prime locations. The safari lodges range from bush comfort to highly luxurious, and are either tented or under thatch with canvas walls, and some are of solid construction. We place at your disposal our first-hand, current information on game concentrations, water levels and quality of lodges.
Fly-in Safaris
Step straight aboard your personal aircraft at your first point of arrival in South Africa, be it Johannesburg, Cape Town or any other centre. From this moment on we take care of you and all your travel arrangements. Aircraft and pilot remain with you throughout the fly-in safari, taking you from lodge to lodge at your convenience.
You travel in twin-engine comfort avoiding detours, check-in times and luggage loss. We take you straight to the bush airfield closest to your destination. En route, we shield you from travel strain by taking care of border formalities, transfers, documentation and sundry travel irritations. At your destination, you are ensured of optimal room allocation, tour and safari guiding as well as various activities.
Desert Africa Safaris
Experience Namibia at its best and neigbouring countries with personalised, tailor-made travel packages from our tour operator in Windhoek, Desert Africa Safaris (previously Desert Air Africa Safaris).
Air Charters and Tours
Desert Africa Safaris specialize in luxury fly-in safaris in southern Africa with the reputed Desert Air Charters, conduct fun-filled and informative guided tours in Namibia and neighbouring countries, such as Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia, as well as nature adventures, scenic flights and adventures, romantic getaways, weddings and incredible wildlife encounters.
Choose your adventure in Africa and make your visit count with their professional team.
Desert Air
This fully licensed Namibian-based air charter company has over two decades of experience in the professional flying industry and offers private fly-in safaris in Namibia and Southern Africa, luxury guided flights, fun-filled scenic day trips, corporate flights as well as emergency evacuation services if required. Our fully licensed flight school trains our aircrew to the highest standards and offers pilot training to the public.
Desert Air operates strictly according to the regulations of Namibia's Civil Aviation Authority and specialises in personalised tailor-made aviation services. We work to high safety standards and adhere to all multinational standards by external and internal safety- and quality-assurance audits.
Scenic Flights
Experience Sossusvlei and its surrounding wonders from the sky. Desert Air owns and operates a well-maintained 5-seater Cessna 206/210 single engine aircraft permanently based on the Sossusvlei Lodge property along with an experienced pilot who also doubles as a trained "aerial" desert guide. Each passenger has a window seat for great photographic opportunities.
None of the scenic flights have fixed scheduled times. All flights to the coast (Route 2 and 3) are suggested to be done in the late afternoon for sunset.
Day Activities
These activities range from cultural Himba tours or a day stop at the rock engravings and paintings of Twyfelfontein to excursions to Kolmanskop, The Burnt Mountain and The Organ Pipes, accompanied by a resident guide.
At Desert Air we rely on our extensive experience and knowledge to satisfy the needs of every traveller. We pride ourselves in efficient professional service, focusing on the safety and comfort of our passengers. Lean back and let our highly experienced aircrew guide you through this majestic country and its neighbours abroad.
Flight School
With generations of experience in aviation, we pride ourselves with an extensive flight training program with a wide variety of courses. Our exclusive training program offers a one-on-one teaching with a clear focus on safety and discipline. The Private Pilot License (PPL) is the take-off to your career in aviation, or the gateway to recreational flying. A PPL allows you to fly for fun, as a hobby or to train further to become a commercial or airline pilot. Training can be done on a full-time or a part-time basis.
Leading Edge
Experience Africa's landscape from a bird's eye view with our Leading Edge Flight School which offers sightseeing flights between 10 minutes and 2.5 hours in the Maruleng/Hoedspruit area.
Soar over the third largest canyon in the world, the Blide River Canyon at South Africa's panorama route. During your flight, see the Big 5 from a light, propeller sport aeroplane and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views.
Ever thought of taking to the skies in a microlight? Tantalize your adventurous side by joining us on our air experience flights which allow you to experience flying in the world’s most amazing and easy to fly three axis microlight known as the BANTAM.
Flights of 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes and 90 minutes are available. The 180° panoramic view makes you feel as free as a bird. You can have the opportunity to have a hands on experience if you wish so. These flights are done under the school and are regarded as instructional flights and can be used as your first introductory flight should you wish to proceed with a licence.
Scenic Air
Come and experience this amazing land of wonders, Namibia, with Scenic Air based in Swakopmund and Windhoek. Whether it is a sightseeing flight, day tip, or tailor-made private charter to destinations within Namibia and most of Southern Africa. Our high-winged Cessnas are the ideal aircraft to see the natural beauty and picturesque panoramas of this amazing region from above.
Scenic Air caters for individual travellers, families as well as groups. We offer flights to all the popular tourist destinations in Namibia such as Sossusvlei, Lüderitz, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Kunene Region, Etosha National Park and the Zambezi Region in the North East.
Our Vision and Mission
At Scenic Air we are a team dedicated to the success of your journey, be it for business, pleasure or simply getting from A to B! Scenic Air strives to provide a friendly, safe, efficient and reliable service to each and every customer. When flying with us you can be assured that your flight will be handled by professional and dedicated people who have a passion for travel. Our goal is to exceed our customers' expectations in every way.
Scenic Air Namibia
Come and experience this amazing land of wonders, Namibia, with Scenic Air based in Swakopmund and Windhoek. Whether it is a sightseeing flight, day tip, or tailor-made private charter to destinations within Namibia and most of Southern Africa. Our high-winged Cessnas are the ideal aircraft to see the natural beauty and picturesque panoramas of this amazing region from above.
Scenic Air caters for individual travellers, families as well as groups. We offer flights to all the popular tourist destinations in Namibia such as Sossusvlei, Lüderitz, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Kunene Region, Etosha National Park and the Zambezi Region in the North East.
Our Vision and Mission
At Scenic Air we are a team dedicated to the success of your journey, be it for business, pleasure or simply getting from A to B! Scenic Air strives to provide a friendly, safe, efficient and reliable service to each and every customer. When flying with us you can be assured that your flight will be handled by professional and dedicated people who have a passion for travel. Our goal is to exceed our customers' expectations in every way.
