Charter Flights
There is a charter flight (Federal Air) available direct from Johannesburg International Airport to Skukuza Airport. The estimated time of this transfer is 1h15min.These charter flights can be booked through Lion Sands Reservations.
Flight Times:
DEP JNB |
09h30 / ARR SZK |
11h00 |
DEP JNB |
11h30 / ARR SZK |
13h00 |
DEP JNB |
13h30 / ARR SZK |
15h00 |
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DEP SZK |
09h30 / ARR ORT |
11h00 |
DEP SZK |
11h30 / ARR ORT |
13h00 |
DEP SZK |
13h30 / ARR ORT |
15h00 |
Baggage Allowance: 20kg's (Secure excess baggage storage facilities are available at Federal Air Lounge)
Should you use a commercial airline and fly to KMI Airport near Nelspruit, there is a charter flight (Federal Air) to Skukuza. The estimated time of this air transfer is 0h25min.
Rates:
Route |
01/01/2008 – 31/12/2008 |
Johannesburg to Skukuza |
R1 890.00 per person one way |
KMIA to Skukuza |
R1 040.00 per person one way ** |
** Minimum of 2 guests
Airport Taxes:
Skukuza airport charges a R90.00 airport tax for usage. This fee is fixed for arrival or departure or arrival & departure. We charge this direct to the guest’s account which is settled on check-out.
OR Tambo Departure Taxes:
As of 1 December 2007, OR Tambo will be charging each guest a departure tax of R47.00 in addition to the current flight prices. We are able to charge this direct to the guest’s account.
Land Transfers from Skukuza Airport to Lion Sands
Should you arrive with a charter flight at Skukuza Airport, Lion Sands will collect you in an open Land Rover and transfer you to the lodge. Distance is approximately 10 kilometres and is estimated to take 25 minutes.
Rates:
This transfer service is complimentary.
Car hire:
At KMI Airport you have a choice of at least 7 car hire companies. You may collect your car at the airport and drive to the lodge. The approximate distance is 110 kilometres which should take about 1h50min. Please remember that should you be hiring a car, you will be required to pay the Sabi Sands Reserve entrance fees which at present is R70,00 per vehicle (this is the 2007 rate and is subject to increase for 2008).
Car Rental Companies at KMIA: |
Avis |
National |
Europcar |
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Tempest |
Budget |
Hertz |
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Imperial |
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Chauffeur Driven Service
Should you wish, you may organize a Chauffeur Driven Service through Avis Car Rental by calling (011) 923 3500. This service is available from Johannesburg to Lion Sands as well as from the new KMI Airport.
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