Skyward Pioneering

Skyward Pioneering

Skyward Pioneering

The adventure of a lifetime awaits. Explore the unexplored and discover parts of Africa still untouched by mankind.

Each bespoke helicopter safari follows a tailor made itinerary. Private helicopter. Private pilot. Private guide. The most exclusive way to experience it all in a single expedition.


The adventure of a lifetime awaits. Explore the unexplored and discover parts of Africa still untouched by mankind.

Each bespoke helicopter safari follows a tailor made itinerary. Private helicopter. Private pilot. Private guide. The most exclusive way to experience it all in a single expedition.


The adventure of a lifetime awaits. Explore the unexplored and discover parts of Africa still untouched by mankind.

Each bespoke helicopter safari follows a tailor made itinerary. Private helicopter. Private pilot. Private guide. The most exclusive way to experience it all in a single expedition.


Signature Experiences

What guests can expect on expedition.

Aerial Wildlife Viewing

Witness nature unfold from above. Each flight reveals patterns of life invisible from the ground, offering a rare perspective on the wild.

Remote Location Access

Freedom defines every journey. The helicopter allows you to reach places far beyond the beaten path, into stretches of wilderness untouched by roads or people. Land wherever the moment calls, whether for a quiet drink surrounded by nothing but open space or a night spent camping in complete isolation. These spontaneous stops transform travel into true exploration, where the journey itself becomes the destination.

Aerial Photography

Capture Africa from a new perspective. Photography safaris are led in collaboration with acclaimed photographic experts, combining mastery in both flight and image to create truly exceptional results.

Golden Hour

Experience Africa at its most ethereal. The first and last light of day transform the landscape below, turning every flight into a moment of quiet wonder.

Bespoke Routes

No two journeys are the same. Each multi-day itinerary is tailor made, designed around personal interests, the season, and the rhythm of travel. Every flight is planned with care yet leaves room for spontaneity, ensuring no experience is ever repeated and every journey feels entirely your own.

Conservation

Step beyond observation and become part of the mission. Guests can join active conservation flights as passengers, assisting with aerial monitoring, tracking, and research. Each flight contributes valuable data and directly supports local conservation teams. It is a rare opportunity to take part in hands-on efforts that protect Africa’s wildlife, with your helicopter time serving as a valuable resource for the conservationists you fly alongside.

Where We Fly

Inspiration for tailor made helicopter safaris across Africa.

South Africa

Two oceans, nine biomes, endless possibilities. From dramatic coastlines to diverse wildlife reserves, South Africa offers unmatched variety in a single destination.

Where We Fly

Inspiration for tailor made helicopter safaris across Africa.

South Africa

Two oceans, nine biomes, endless possibilities. From dramatic coastlines to diverse wildlife reserves, South Africa offers unmatched variety in a single destination.

Namibia

Soar over Sossusvlei's towering sand dunes, explore Skeleton Coast shipwrecks, and witness ancient cultures in Marienfluss Valley. From Brandberg Mountain to Pelican Point - Namibia delivers dramatic landscapes from every angle.

Botswana

Experience vast Kalahari Desert, Makgadikgadi salt pans filled with flamingos, and ancient Tsodilo Hills rock art. The crown jewel: Okavango Delta's incredible wildlife spectacle under star-filled skies.

Angola

True adventure awaits in this emerging destination. Discover Source Lakes, explore Cuito Cuanavale's unique history, and trace the Okavango River to its highland origins. Be among the first to experience Angola from above.

Where We Fly

Inspiration for tailor made helicopter safaris across Africa.

South Africa

Two oceans, nine biomes, endless possibilities. From dramatic coastlines to diverse wildlife reserves, South Africa offers unmatched variety in a single destination.

Namibia

Soar over Sossusvlei's towering sand dunes, explore Skeleton Coast shipwrecks, and witness ancient cultures in Marienfluss Valley. From Brandberg Mountain to Pelican Point - Namibia delivers dramatic landscapes from every angle.

Botswana

Experience vast Kalahari Desert, Makgadikgadi salt pans filled with flamingos, and ancient Tsodilo Hills rock art. The crown jewel: Okavango Delta's incredible wildlife spectacle under star-filled skies.

Angola

True adventure awaits in this emerging destination. Discover Source Lakes, explore Cuito Cuanavale's unique history, and trace the Okavango River to its highland origins. Be among the first to experience Angola from above.

Ready to Work Together?

Let's organize the next premium experience for your clients and create an unforgettable event for them.

Ready to Work Together?

Let's organize the next premium experience for your clients and create an unforgettable event for them.

Ready to Work Together?

Let's organize the next premium experience for your clients and create an unforgettable event for them.

Meet Your Flying Guide

A love for Africa was imprinted on me from a young age. My parents lived in Molepolole, Botswana, and some of my family still calls Gaborone home. Many of my school breaks and Christmases were spent on safari, and those memories have never left me. In 2013 my dad and I drove from the Netherlands to South Africa in a truck, a journey that lasted six months and shaped how I see travel, adventure, and this continent.

After completing flight training in the USA, I worked across several states as a flight instructor and tour pilot. When the chance came to fly in Botswana, I did not hesitate. It was a dream come true.

With the experience and knowledge gained from years of flying across Africa, I have turned that dream into something lasting. Today I create unforgettable journeys for others who wish to see this continent from a new perspective. Africa runs in my blood, and sharing its beauty,vastness, and spirit with fellow adventurers remains my greatest privilege.

FAA - Federal Aviation Administration

EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency

SACAA - South African Civil Aviation Authority

FGASA - Field Guides Association of Southern Africa

Robinson Helicopter Company

"...To have a pilot whose expertise extends beyond the cockpit into guiding, who understands the ways of hospitality, and who has a passion for Africa and guiding is an advantage that eclipses the presence of the private aircraft itself..."

Fred G 

Botswana & Vic Falls 2023

Ready to Elevate Your Safari Offerings?

Ready to Elevate Your Safari Offerings?

I personally respond to all inquiries within 24 hours

I personally respond to all inquiries within 24 hours

Trusted Partners

Trusted Partners

Trusted Partners

Beyond crafting premium safari experiences, I've been trusted as the helicopter pilot for these major documentary productions - a testament to the safety and expertise your clients can expect.

Beyond crafting premium safari experiences, I've been trusted as the helicopter pilot for these major documentary productions - a testament to the safety and expertise your clients can expect.