tomjnx wrote:
Been there, done that.The biggest advantage of SkyAfrica compared to other players IMO is that they have very good ties to the South African CAA, so license validation can usually be done in a day. Otherwise this takes a week or so.
The trip was organized very well. We were staying in pretty upmarket locations, so if there was anything to worry about security it was the wild animals, and not unrest.
The scenery is absolutely stunning, much better than on the photos, the colours are much more intense than what can be captured on silicon.
I’d go for a Dakota or C182, they’re much roomier, and the C172s were often at the limit, endurance wise.
This sounds more and more like the most ultimate holiday imaginable. On top of my list, but what to do with the wife ?? 
LeSving wrote:
On top of my list, but what to do with the wife
+1
Maybe if you combine it with a lion hunt, shooting from the Cessna, the wives will join? 
But how will we take pictures? And also, I am not a dentist :(
Aircraft tyres do not have inner tubes
Mine do. I think most GA piston types do.
BTW, and while I have never done any flying in Africa, I have been down there (Durban, etc) and done some lodges, and unless you pay top dollar be prepared for a definite “reduction in comfort” compared to your home
LeSving wrote:
On top of my list, but what to do with the wife ??
We had quite a few non-pilot (female) participants. After each flying day, we had a day at the lodge, doing walking, safari, whatever. So it’s definitely worthwhile for the partners too.
Peter wrote:
prepared for a definite “reduction in comfort” compared to your home
Well, if you aren’t, you better stay home.
