City to Bush Lodge Link Network Programme
CONNECTING YOU TO THE BUSH LODGE LINK NETWORK PROGRAMME
Experience the heart of the African bush with daily direct flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Nelspruit KMIA as well as the iconic Skukuza Airport, gateway to the Timbavati, Sabi Sand, The Kruger National Park, Phinda and the private game lodges.
A unique 20 minute airside transfer connects you onward to the doorstep of your Safari destination on Airlink's Lodge Link service to the Ngala, Ulusaba, Arathusa, Londolozi and Phinda Airstrips. You also have the freedom to enjoy a short open safari vehicle transfer from the Phinda, Ngala, Ulusaba and Arathusa Airstrips to adjoining private game lodges in the reserve.
A short air transfer from the lodge airstrips or Skukuza Airport to Nelspruit KMIA connects you conveniently to Livingstone (Zambia) and Vilanculos (Mozambique), gateway to the Bazaruto and Benguerra Islands
Choose from these flight options to get you to your final destination
Flights From To
Important Lodge Link Facts
- Operated by Airlink Grand Cessna Caravan 208B (12 passengers plus 2 pilots)
- Checked baggage 20kgs (soft bag)
- Cabin baggage 8kgs (soft bag)
- Free soft bags available on request on arrival
- Free baggage storage facilities at Skukuza Airport and Nelspruit KMIA
- Free baggage transfers between Skukuza Airport and Nelspruit KMIA for passengers utilising a minimum of 2 consecutive lodge link flights
- These exclusive services are restricted to applicable lodges and their guests
- Airside lounges at Skukuza Airport and Nelspruit KMIA with refreshment and restroom facilities
- Short apron transfers
- Minimum connecting time at Skukuza Airport and Nelspruit KMIA is 20 minutes for domestic and 30 minutes for international - please note that this is a legal IATA connecting time
- Charter Flights on request - contact Airlink's Group Department
- Accrual and Redemption of Voyager Miles are not permitted
Three letter City Codes
- LDZ - Londolozi Airstrip
- ULX - Ulusaba Airstrip
- ASS - Arathusa Airstrip
- PZL - Phinda Airstrip
- NGL - Ngala Airstrip
Lodge Airstrips and adjoining private game lodges in the reserve
- Londolozi Airstrip (LDZ) is an exclusive service for Londolozi guests only
- Ulusaba Airstrip (ULX) services Ulusaba, Leadwood, Exeter River, Inyati, Leopard Hills, Dulini, Savanna and Idube
- Arathusa Airstrip (ASS) services Arathusa, Djuma, Cheetah Plains, Simbambili, Nkorho, Chitwa Chitwa and Elephant Plains, Silvan Safari and Jaci’s Sabi House
- Phinda Airstrip (PZL) services Phinda, Thanda and Rocktail Bay
- Ngala Airstrip (NGL) services Ngala Safari Lodge and Ngala Tented Camp