International Flights with AirTreks

We've partnered with AirTreks, the worldwide leader in providing affordable, customized international air tickets for complex multi-stop international journeys.

AirTreks work directly with our clients to create customized air itineraries with an unlimited number of destinations while offering discounted prices in economy, business and first class flights worldwide.

To contact an Airtreks consultant directly, simply email zambezi@airtreks.com or call AirTreks at 1.800.AIRTREKS or
+1 415 977 7194 if you're outside the USA

Tips on obtaining discounted fares

• Your air tickets are likely to make up a large portion of your total safari cost. 
• Our specialty is arranging and running safaris - we generally leave the air ticketing to specialists.  We can liaise on your behalf or put you in direct touch but
• if you'd prefer to arrange your air tickets independently, then here are some pointers on how to obtain the best prices with the least hassle:

Make your reservation early. Airlines sell only a limited number of seats at the lowest fares. When those seats sell out, the price goes up.

Purchase all of your tickets, both international and regional at the same time from the same source. By purchasing only your international flights and then arranging domestic or regional tickets separately you may gain on trip flexibility but it's likely to be a more expensive total air package.

It's almost always less expensive to use only one airline or code-sharing airlines for a trip instead of two.

Make a reservation as soon as you know your travel dates to increase your chances of finding a good fare.  Very importantly, avoid making changes once your tickets are purchased.

Discounted fares frequently have restrictions that can be difficult and frustrating to interpret. If you're looking for the cheapest price you need to understand discounted fare restrictions: 

• Many discounted fares require that you make a reservation 7, 14 or 21 days before your trip depending on the fare. The best international fares often require a reservation at least 30 days in advance.
• Flying on a weekday usually costs less. Flights on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday usually offer the lowest fares. Fares are sometimes (but not always) higher on Monday and Friday than on other weekdays. Saturday flights occasionally have discount fares, but as a rule it's more expensive to fly on a weekend than a weekday.
• Most low fares require that you stay over at least one Saturday night before your return flight. However, some fares may only require you to stay a minimum of 3 or 4 days. 
• To get the lowest roundtrip fare, that fare must be available on both the departing and return flights you select. If the fare is sold out on either of these, the price you end up with will be much higher. So if you can't find the fare you want; try an earlier or later flight or, if possible, consider flying on another day.

Note: any light aircraft charters between camps or domestic hubs on our safaris will be arranged and included as a specific transfer item in your safari - you needn't worry about arranging these flights

We recommend Airfares for Africa........

Check the options with these airlines:

• From North America: South African Airways (US); South African Airways (Canada); American Airlines; Air Zimbabwe (via London Gatwick or Frankfurt with Delta, Continental, Virgin Atlantic, Northwest, Air Canada, Canadian Airlines)
• From Europe: British Airways, South African Airways, KLM, Air Zimbabwe

Important airport codes:

• South Africa: Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), Durban (DUR)
• Zambia: Lusaka (LUN), Mfuwe (MFU), Livingstone (LVI)
• Zimbabwe: Harare (HRE), Victoria Falls (VFA), Hwange (HWN), Kariba (KAB), Bulawayo (BUQ)
• Botswana: Maun (MUB), Gabarone (GBE), Kasane (BBK)
• Namibia: Windhoek (WDH), Windhoek Eros (ERS), Swakopmund (SWP)
• Malawi: Lilongwe (LLW), Blantyre (BLZ)
• Tanzania: Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO), Dar es Salaam (DAR)
• Kenya: Nairobi (NBO), Nairobi Wilson (WIL), Mombasa (MBA)

Some valuable web sources for general information and discounted air fares to Africa:

• Airfares for Africa: Includes maps and information on Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa plus travel tips, hints and a Trip Planner
• AirTreks.com: our preferred source for discounted fares from North America and Europe
• DialaFlight: for flights originating out of the UK or Europe
• Amadeus - UK: flight times and airlines used plus availability and connections needed into Africa
• SafariMall: airfares for Africa

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