Why we love the helicopter expedition to Kubu Island
"From the air, you can see how incredibly vast the salt pans are"
Ebe van der Lecq
Founder of Botswana Specialist
- For travelers seeking the wow effect
- From Jack’s, San, or Camp Kalahari
- Duration: about 1.5 to 2 hours
- Best time: June to October
- Includes drink or picnic on location
- Visit Kubu Island together with a guide
- Depending on water level, spot flamingos
You take off from Makgadikgadi in a helicopter without doors, the open white expanse of the salt pans beneath you. In the distance, thousands of pink dots appear. Yes, flamingos! You fly over the baobabs, endless emptiness, and eventually land at the mysterious Kubu Island. Where silence is sacred. This excursion is spectacular, rare, and incredibly impressive. Good to know: only possible from Jack’s Camp, San Camp or Camp Kalahari. All three with a great location at the edge of the pans. Ready for take off?
Includes visit to Kubu Island
Flight over surrealistic salt pans
Unique view of flamingos from the air
Departure directly from your camp
Do you want to experience Botswana from above?
The sky is the limit! Fly over one of the most extraterrestrial landscapes on Earth. Spot flamingos from above, land on sacred ground, and create memories that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. We believe you can fly!
What others say about the helicopter expedition to Kubu Island:
"Never experienced anything like it! Amazing to see so many flamingos from the air!"
Guy (38 years old)
Traveled with Botswana Specialist in 2024
