Johannesburg, Gauteng: 2005

On the Wings of Luxury…

  • Climb aboard for an unforgettable fun-filled adventure and experience historic flying at it's best !!! The ambience of vintage air travel on board an ‘elegant old lady of the sky’! 
  • Two DC4 Skymasters and one DC3 Dakota have been meticulously restored to mint condition, combining the charm and elegance of first-class style…

Douglas DC-3 Dakota
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The Dakota DC3 is a twin engined piston aircraft, which was originally built for the United States Army Air Force in December 1943, but served most of her service with the South African Air Force. It has a seating capacity of 24 passengers.
DC-3 Interior
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  • As these vintage aircraft fly at the lower altitudes (as low as 1000 ft) and slower speeds characteristic of their era, passengers are treated to an exclusive ‘birds’ eye’ view of the spectacular scenery below, so cameras are a ‘must’ to capture unforgettable memories!

Douglas DC-4 Skymaster
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The Skymaster DC4 is a four-engined piston aircraft and is one of the only two Passenger-licensed Douglas DC4 Skymasters in the world. It was originally used on the joint SAA-BOAC Springbok service between South Africa and England. It has a seating capacity of 50 passengers in business class configuration.
DC-4 Interior
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  • The flight crew consist of qualified and highly experienced flight aviators who are always willing to share their aviation knowledge and always welcome passengers to join them in the cockpit. The aircraft are serviced by qualified engineers and are manned by enthusiastic cabin crew.
Sunday Scenic Breakfast Departures Sundays from Lanseria Airport, near Johannesburg
Scheduled Departures 09h00 (winter) and 08h00 (summer)
Check-in 45 minutes before departure
Flight Route & Duration 1-hour low-altitude flight aboard an authentic DC-3 Dakota over Johannesburg, Pretoria and scenic Hartebeespoort Dam
Group Size Maximum 21 passengers
Per Person Rates Adults ZAR TBA / Children 02-11 years ZAR TBA
Includes Welcome tea/coffee on arrival at Lanseria Airport
Sparkling wine and orange juice served on board
English buffet breakfast served at the Wings Restaurant after landing
Flight Certificate is issued to each passenger
Validity TBA

Rates subject to currency fluctuations & unforeseen price increases.
Subject to favourable weather conditions & sufficient passenger numbers.

  • For Groups and Incentives, we also offer the above Standard Scenic Morning Flights plus Standard Scenic Sundowner Flights on request daily – prices identical.
(b) Standard Scenic Sundowner flight  From Lanseria Airport, near Johannesburg. Suggested departures 16h30 (winter) and 17h30 (summer)
Flight Route & Duration 1-hour low-altitude flight aboard an authentic DC-3 Dakota or DC-4 Skymaster over Johannesburg, Pretoria and Hartebeespoort Dam
Group Size DC-3: Maximum 21 passengers DC-4: Maximum 50 passengers
Full Package  DC-3: ZAR TBA for exclusive use of the aircraft (incl VAT) DC-4: ZAR TBA for exclusive use of the aircraft (incl VAT)
Includes Welcome cocktail on arrival at Lanseria Airport
Sparkling wine and orange juice served on board
Hearty finger supper served at the Wings Restaurant after landing
Flight Certificate is issued to each passenger
Validity TBA

Rates subject to currency fluctuations & unforeseen price increases.
Subject to favourable weather conditions & sufficient passenger numbers.

  • Packages may be amended to suit clients’ specific requirements (costing may change according to requirements). The flights can be pre-arranged for any day of the week.
  • Departures available from either Lanseria Airport or Johannesburg International Airport.

Aerial view from the ‘Lebombo’ DC-4
© CA Swanepoel

‘Lebombo’ DC-4 Crew
© CA Swanepoel
  • Charter Flights from Johannesburg may include destinations such as:
    1. Cape Town and the Garden Route
    2. Kruger National Park
    3. Sun City
    4. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe OR Livingstone, Zambia
    Prices on application.

KOKANYA TOURS does not own or operate these aircraft. It uses aircraft that are operated by licensed aircraft operators and are dependant on them for aircraft availability. KOKANYA TOURS shall not be held liable for any damages, consequential or other, suffered by passengers due to any aircraft becoming unavailable for any reason whatsoever, prior to the date of departure.

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