Signature Experiences
What guests can expect on expedition.
Aerial Wildlife Viewing
Experience the Great Migration from above and witness wildlife behavior impossible to observe from ground level. Your clients see the "big picture" of animal patterns across vast landscapes - perfect for wildlife enthusiasts.
Remote Location Access
Reach pristine wilderness areas and exclusive viewpoints completely inaccessible by vehicle. Land for champagne breakfasts in untouched African wilderness that 99% of tourists never see.
Photography Safaris
Aerial perspectives create award-winning photographs impossible from the ground. Perfect lighting and unique angles ideal for photography enthusiasts and envy-worthy social media content.
Sunset/Sunrise Flights
Golden hour magic from 1,000 feet above the savanna creates once-in-a-lifetime moments. Watch the African sun paint the landscape while wildlife moves below - often the most emotional highlight of entire trips.
Custom Routes
Every flight tailored to complement your existing itinerary. Whether a grand finale or spectacular opening, routes focus on specific wildlife, landscapes, or photographic opportunities based on your clients' preferences.
Meet Your Flying Guide
Africa runs in my blood. Raised between The Netherlands and Botswana, I spent countless school holidays on safari with family who still call Gaborone home. At 18, my father and I completed an epic 6-month overland journey from Europe to South Africa.
After flight training in the USA as a commercial pilot and instructor, I seized the opportunity to fly helicopters in Botswana - a dream come true.
Now I combine lifelong safari knowledge with professional helicopter expertise to create unforgettable aerial adventures. Your clients get authentic African experiences from someone who truly knows this continent - both from the ground and the sky.
That's 'The Flying Guide' - bringing Africa's stories to life from above.
FAA
Professional safari guide certification
Years of flying experience in Africa
Safety record
"...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

Bart Aarsse
*fly@bartaarssehelisafari.com












