Archipelago Charters

Archipelago Charters has operated since 2009 and is headquartered at 513 Justice Mahomed Street in Menlo Park, Pretoria. Its flying is mostly in Mozambique, where it runs flights from Vilanculos Airport to the Bazaruto Islands, with full-time operations in the Bazaruto and Quirimbas archipelagos. It has expanded across Mozambique with a conservation focus in the Pemba area and service in the Cabo Delgado region.

Services

• Helicopter and fixed-wing charters to the Bazaruto Islands, including Benguerra Island
• Transfers to island resorts and island hopping in the Mozambique Archipelago
• Helicopter tours, private travel and corporate charters
• Conservation flying
• Aerial filming
• Utility work such as livestock transport and long-line water-bucket operations

Fleet

• Airbus EC120: single engine, five seats, for quick transfers and light utility work
• Airbus EC130 (H130): single engine, up to seven seats, quiet Fenestron tail rotor, suited to sightseeing, medical and VIP use
• Airbus H125: single engine, up to six seats, high-altitude capability, used for utility and emergency work
• Airbus EC155 (H155): twin engine, up to nine passengers in VIP configuration
• Bell 430: twin engine, up to eight seats, for executive, medical and utility roles
• Pilatus PC-12 fixed-wing aircraft, shown at Vilanculos airport

Company facts

• Operating since 2009
• Head office in Menlo Park, Pretoria
• Access to several helipads in Mozambique
• Partnership with Amava Safaris
• Terms and Conditions of Carriage published as a PDF on the site
• All employees described as trained and professionally licensed