Helicopter Horizons

Helicopter Horizons is a Botswana-based experiential helicopter company. It takes guests over the Okavango Delta, the Makgadikgadi Pans and the Kalahari Desert. The company is based in Maun, which it describes as the gateway to the Okavango Delta. It is celebrating 20 years of operations.

Its experiences include lodge experiences from lodges within the Okavango Delta, Maun adventures, and self drive and overland adventures that include flights from the Maun heliport, Khwai and Gweta. Helicopter safaris include private helicopter transfers across the Delta. Guests can also book scenic flights, including a scenic flight and champagne experience that touches down on a remote palm island for a glass of French Champagne.

Other trips visit the Tsodilo Hills, the Makgadikgadi Pans and Elephant Havens. The company also offers conservation and cultural experiences, including village visits, and filming and photography flights. Its website says its conservation projects work alongside the remote communities of the Okavango Delta.

The fleet includes Bell Jet Ranger and Robinson helicopters, including the B407, B505, Bell LongRanger and R44 models. Each aircraft carries three to five guests plus the pilot. Cruise speeds are 100 to 120 knots, and ranges are 250 to 300 nautical miles. The helicopters carry GPS equipment for live tracking in remote areas.

Every experience is private, and every guest has a guaranteed window seat. Each passenger receives a safety briefing before every flight. The company is a Civil Aviation Authority certified air carrier in Botswana, and its helicopters are fully equipped for bush operations. It says it has more than 20 pilots from around the world.

Helicopter Horizons serves travellers who want a helicopter view of Botswana, including guests staying at Delta lodges and visitors who want a private helicopter safari. Its site also has a Giving Back page, an FAQ and articles about the region. The company accepts special requests for use of its aircraft through its contact page.

Services

• Lodge experiences
• Maun adventures
• Self drive and overland adventures
• Helicopter safaris
• Scenic flights
• Filming and photography flights
• Conservation and cultural experiences
• Private helicopter transfers