Air Shakawe
Air Shakawe
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Air Shakawe is a non-scheduled fixed wing air charter company operating from Maun International Airport. We conduct scenic flights, lodge and camp transfers into the Okavango Delta and private charters in and around Botswana.
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marinmgg
Paris, France10 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I have no words how amazing my time with them was ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. I'm a 24 French guy currently doing the tour of Africa with my bicycle. I really wanted to fly over the delta with a tight budget so I contacted them. The owner is a wonderful guy and when I told him that I was cycling for the last five months across Africa, he offered me... the flight....... Yes you heard right. People in Botswana are usually super nice but this is something else. I am so happy as the flight was awesome. The delta is beautiful from the air and I saw plenty of elephants, hippos, buffalos, zebras, giraffes and even spotted two wild dogs!
The pilot was also a very nice person cause one of the passenger was a bit scared of planes and the pilot was really conforting and patient with her. Thank you to all Shakawe staff for this amazing experience!
The pilot was also a very nice person cause one of the passenger was a bit scared of planes and the pilot was really conforting and patient with her. Thank you to all Shakawe staff for this amazing experience!
Written January 31, 2020
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Sivananthan Kokul
Lusaka, Zambia247 contributions
Mar 2020
We did our scenic flight in March 2020. Before i book with them i read all their reviews and comments on the various sites and all were encouraging Air Shakawe. They proved it From booking until end of the flights all their staffs were very professional and help[ full. Special thanks to Amanda Reservation Manager.
Brain Pilot, was awesome, we did not feel the Take off and landing. It was very smooth. Thank you Air Shakawe.
Brain Pilot, was awesome, we did not feel the Take off and landing. It was very smooth. Thank you Air Shakawe.
Written March 14, 2020
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Vern S
Vryheid, South Africa40 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
We recently used Air Shakawe for a
45min flight over the Okavango. An amazing experience for both young and old (daughter 16yrs and two boys 6yrs). Saw elephant, buffalo, rhino, giraffe and alot of other game. Great overview of the Okavango Delta and a really special experience.
45min flight over the Okavango. An amazing experience for both young and old (daughter 16yrs and two boys 6yrs). Saw elephant, buffalo, rhino, giraffe and alot of other game. Great overview of the Okavango Delta and a really special experience.
Written July 7, 2018
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Good day Vern,
Thank you very much for the review. Much appreciated and thank you for flying with us.
We hope you had a great time in Botswana.
Regards
George
Written July 9, 2018
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oukaischunomai
69 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
The booking process by email was very easy and efficient, and the agency easy to find in front of Maun airport. The pilots were nice and seemed to enjoy looking for animals as much as we did.
Written October 29, 2017
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BevBehrmann
Johannesburg, South Africa92 contributions
Aug 2019
WOW! The scenic flight was the highlight of our trip to Maun. We were worried about not seeing any water because of the drought, but we saw loads! Also saw tons of animals, a really different experience game viewing from the air: herds of elephants, giraffes, impala, hippos, crocodiles, ostriches, baboons, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras.Thank you George for arranging. Stewart our pilot was also so lovely and friendly. You MUST MUST MUST do this while in Maun, well worth it!
Written August 12, 2019
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Good day Beverley,
Thank you very much for your review and thank you very much for flying with Air Shakawe. We are really glad you enjoyed your flight over the Okavango Delta and we hope you enjoyed your vacation equally as much.
Regards
George
Written August 19, 2019
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glajones
La19 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
The scenic flight from Maun was about 1 hour long and cost 2490 BWP (for 2) - the price was a bit cheaper than some of the larger providers of scenic flights.
The service was great, the plane was in good condition, and the pilot was very professional. Highly recommended!
The service was great, the plane was in good condition, and the pilot was very professional. Highly recommended!
Written November 1, 2016
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Graham Y
Banbury, UK78 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
One of things you must do from Maun is take a scenic flight over the delta. It was a little bumpy when we went up but the views were magnificent, and flying at 500ft you could see the elephant and buffalo herds clearly, also some giraffe. The service was excellent it took no time at all to get in the air from the time we booked in, although I would suggest that an advanced booking is required especially in the holiday season.
Written October 27, 2015
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travelwithcarlo
London, UK2,585 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Yesterday i took what i can only describe as a trip of a lifetime. i took a scenic flight into the okavango on a single propeller cessna.
Their are some experience that you have in life that are etched in your memory forever & i can tell you that this was one of them. From the start the customer service to organise the flight process was super smooth to the arrival at the airport it was all super professional, this made me feel at ease when taking the flight.
We met our young but capable pilot stepped into the aircraft and within a few minutes we where in the air. Flying over the Okavango delta is something special from the landscape of the vast plains to animals huddled around a water holes, its truly something special.
Our one hour scenic flight from Maun making a circle over the Okavango felt like it lasted for hours. If your in the area this is a must do. The views are spectacular, unparalleled to most other landscapes i have seen from the air.
Their are some experience that you have in life that are etched in your memory forever & i can tell you that this was one of them. From the start the customer service to organise the flight process was super smooth to the arrival at the airport it was all super professional, this made me feel at ease when taking the flight.
We met our young but capable pilot stepped into the aircraft and within a few minutes we where in the air. Flying over the Okavango delta is something special from the landscape of the vast plains to animals huddled around a water holes, its truly something special.
Our one hour scenic flight from Maun making a circle over the Okavango felt like it lasted for hours. If your in the area this is a must do. The views are spectacular, unparalleled to most other landscapes i have seen from the air.
Written April 23, 2019
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lorymail
Emilia-Romagna, Italy150 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
The scenic flight over the Okavango was one of the highlights of our trip to Botswana. It is definitely worthwhile. The pilot (Adele) was very kind and professional and the view from above was unforgettable. The price is absolutely reasonable compared to the service and the duration of the flight.
Written February 9, 2019
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John Kinghorn
11 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Undoubtedly one of the most incredible experiences we have ever done! The entire process, from telephone queries through to check in and boarding of our 45min flight with our INCREDIBLE young lady pilot, was effortless and thoroughly enjoyable. We couldn’t recommend this more to those spending some time in Maun!
Written January 17, 2019
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Lentswe S
Maun, Botswana
How much is the price today (18/12/2019) to visit the okavango delta for two people (1 adult and 1 child [aged10]?
Written December 18, 2019
Good morning, if we fly only in 2 people, do we have to pay the fee for 4 passengers? thank you
Written April 27, 2019
Good morning, if we fly only in 2 people, do we have to pay the fee for 4 passengers?
thank you
Written April 26, 2019
Good day, If you are only two people, you can always join other people. We have scenic flights every day and a lot of people join other people on our flights which makes it more affordable than to book the whole aircraft. If you can send us dates when you want to fly we can put you on flights with other clients.
Written April 28, 2019
How much price for 7people??
Written February 17, 2019
We spent 260 GBP for 1 hour flight for 2 people. We were just 2 but there were 4 passengers seats on the aircraft, the other 2 were empty; so I guess the cost should not change much for up to 4 people. It might change according to the season, so better ask them; this is considered low season.
Written February 17, 2019
Should we (two person) do a reservation for a roundtrip flight (scenic flight) in advance when going there in November?
Written September 9, 2017
Good day Christian,
It is advisable that you book in advance as we have quite a few bookings for November. We have an option to join other people or you can charter the aircraft just for two people. It would be easier to communicate via email, then we can provide you with the different flight options and prices.
Regards
George
Written September 9, 2017
Hi. I will be traveling from Maun to Shakawe (Drotsky's Lodge) the third week of this month. At this point I have a rental car, but just saw someone recommend you guys. I see the price list on your website, but it is still listed as 2015. Could you tell me a price for a round trip from Maun to Shakawe and back for one person?
Written February 4, 2016
Good day,
Thank you for your question and thank you for bringing the above mentioned to our attention. I will check why the rates have not been updated yet. The rates changed ever so slightly. For a person traveling alone there is a single person supplement. The price from Maun to Shakawe will be $455.00 and from Shakawe to Maun it is $443.00. Total: $898.00
If you want a more formal quotation, please send me an emai to the address on our website as I can't provide my email on TripAdvisor.
Regards
George
Written February 7, 2016
Hi Brent,
We have various rates for flying into the camps. The camp transfer rates and our scenic flight rates are on our website.
On our scenic flights we charge per person or you can also charter the whole aircraft.
For an hour scenic the price is $105.00 per person and for a 45 minute scenic the price is $95.00 per person. We are based at the Maun Airport.
Written May 29, 2015
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