Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Travelers will soon have the convenience of direct flights between the Kruger National Park and Chobe National Park. Air Botswana is set to launch a new route that will connect these two iconic wildlife destinations for the very first time. CONNECTING AFRICA’S TOP WILDLIFE RESERVES The airline, headquartered in Gaborone, will initiate direct flights between Kasane (Chobe) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Mbombela.
This new service will offer easy access to both the Kruger region in South Africa and Chobe National Park in Botswana, enhancing travel options for nature enthusiasts. DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN KRUGER AND CHOBE According to Tourism Update, this regional route will commence on 1 November. The flights are scheduled to operate three times a week, specifically on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
EXPANSION OF AIR BOTSWANA Air Botswana’s decision to expand its route network comes as the airline adds three new aircraft to its fleet. This expansion enables the airline to increase its flight frequencies and connect more destinations, thereby enhancing its overall service offering across Southern Africa. BOOSTING SOUTHERN AFRICA’S CONNECTIVITY The Kruger National Park has attracted additional airline routes due to rising passenger demand.
Southern Africa has seen the introduction of several new routes recently, providing greater travel and tourism opportunities for both locals and international visitors. This influx of new flight options is expected to have a positive impact on the region’s tourism economy. FLYSAFAIR’S NEW KRUGER ROUTES South Africa’s budget airline, FlySafair, has also expanded its services to the Kruger area this year.
In April, the airline launched direct flights from Cape Town to Kruger, branding it as the ‘Wild Route.’ Following this, FlySafair introduced another direct service between Johannesburg and the Kruger in August, operating twice a week. These new routes are designed primarily to accommodate the increasing number of tourists visiting these prime wildlife destinations.
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