Sabi Sabi Airstrip Information
| Sabi Sabi Airstrip Facts | |
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| Co-Ordinates | Latitude: S 24.949476° Longitude: E 31.4505510° |
| Length: | 1.5 km bitumen Sealed Surface – 60m unsurfaced overrun at each end. |
| Width: | 18m – total cleared width of 60m |
| Turning Circle: | Turning circle at each end of airstrip with 40m diameter |
| LCN: | 22,000 kg’s |
| Parking: | Overnight parking available for aircrafts secured with electric fencing – measurements are 45m x 30m. |
| Noise Restrictions: | No aircraft with a noise level exceeding the range between a Cessna Caravan and a De Havilland Dash may land at the airstrip without prior permission from Sabi Sabi management. |
| Arrival/Departures: | Arrivals & departures of aircraft to keep to times between 11h30 and 14h30. Permission is required from Sabi Sabi for any arrivals/departures outside these times. |
| Features: | Meet & Greet facility with complimentary refreshments for arrivals & departures. |
| Notes: Private aircraft and charter landings are required to complete an indemnity before permission is granted by Sabi Sabi. Click here to download the Airstrip Indemnity Form. | |
| Federal Air Dedicated Aircraft To Sabi Sabi | |
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| Aircraft Type: | Jetstream J31/J32 – Twin Engine and fully pressurised |
| Features: | 19-Seater 2 Pilots On board refreshments / Stand up cabin Luggage allowed up to 20kg |
| Schedule | O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Sabi Sabi: 12h40 – 13h45 Sabi Sabi to O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg): 10h50 – 11h55 |
Download Federal Air flight-schedule and rates 2017
Other features:
- Personalised Meet & Greet at OR Tambo International (Johannesburg) Airport.
- Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival at Sabi Sabi Airstrip.
- Complimentary transfers to Sabi Sabi lodges from the airfield.
| The normal 12 seater caravan schedules will still apply and will operate per normal from Johannesburg to Sabi Sabi. ie. | |||
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| O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Sabi Sabi | 09h15-10h20 12h40-13h45 |
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| Sabi Sabi to O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) | 10h50-11h55 14h15-15h20 |
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Reservations
Reservations for all the abovementioned flights can be made with our central reservations office:
Tel: +27 (11) 447-7172
Fax: +27 (11) 442-0728
E-mail: res@sabisabi.com
Charters
Sabi Sabi is also able to arrange 44-seaters for landing at the airfield.
Should a charter arrival be shared amongst other private lodges in the area, there will be a landing fee payable by non-Sabi Sabi guests. Pricing available on request.
Please note that a fee of R2500 will be imposed for any aircraft landing or take-off (if not on same day) and is applicable to aircraft larger than 9000kg. This is to facilitate professional personnel that are required to comply with fire-fighting, evacuation and safety regulations which are set out by the Civil Aviation Authority.