19 August 2023
Next month, South African carrier FlyCemAir will launch flights to Kasane – the gateway to Botswana’s Chobe region.
The privately-owned South African domestic and regional carrier FlyCemAir has announced that it will be starting to offer new scheduled services to Kasane in Botswana from16 September.
According to Tourism Update, this will be the independent airline’s second destination in Botswana after already starting up flights to Maun International Airport. This small town is the gateway to Botswana’s iconic Okavango Delta.
Flights
FlyCemAir will launch two weekly direct flights between OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, and Kasane International Airport in Botswana. Flights will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The town of Kasane in Botswana briefly obtained international fame as the location of the remarriage of Elizabeth Taylor to Richard Burton, in 1975.
Kasane
The town is situated on the north-eastern boundary of Chobe National Park. Its road links make it an extremely popular access point for tourists to the park as well as for those including it in a trip that includes taking in the Okavango Delta, the Caprivi Strip and the iconic Victoria Falls.
Kasane lies in a riverine woodland, at the meeting point of four countries (Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe) and the confluence of two major rivers, the Chobe and the Zambezi Rivers.
Anyone seeking action-packed days full of nature and adventure can find it while staying in Kasane, Botswana.
Chobe national Park
Enthusiastic travellers can opt to stay at a luxurious lodge or campsite while exploring Botswana’s famous Chobe National Park.
Home to the largest concentration of African elephants, Chobe National Park’s diverse biosphere is a habitat for giraffes, hyenas, zebras, wild cats, and more.
Visitors may also enjoy a leisurely sunset cruise along the Chobe River, admiring wildlife from the water. Soaking in Kasane’s healing hot springs is another activity visitors can enjoy in this area.
