Flying between camps in a light aircraft, piloted by an experienced commercial aviator who is also your private safari guide, may seem like utter indulgence but it can make economic sense as well as saving you valuable time.

This is especially true for countries where camps and lodges are tucked away in remote corners and only easily accessible by small plane. And it can be rather extraordinary, as happens on the Skeleton Coast, to have your pilot/guide land on a remote air strip totally inaccessible by vehicle, step out of his plane, take you on a fascinating walk, and at the end of the walk return to the plane and fly on to your overnight camp!

John Stevens has colleagues who can take you on a wonderful flying adventure into Africa’s remotest bush destinations.