Wow of a flight:-) This was totally awesome. I had never been in a helicopter before so it was quite a ride. We (three of us) opted for the 45 minute flight over the Okavango Delta and it was amazing. Our pilot even took us to the height of a giraffe so that we could experience what a giraffe would see from his/her vantage point. We got to see a wide variety of wildlife from a new height. . Our pilot was young and so enthusiastic about flying over the animals but not disturbing them. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. There are no doors so you do not have anything to block your view or your camera shots. Simply sublime.

Flight over Okavango Delta So expensive but so worth it. It was terrifying but exhilarating with no doors on the helicopter! Saw heaps of animals & amazing seeing it from above after two nights camping there. Our NZ pilot was so friendly and chatty. Highly recommend!

Ultimate Africa tour with OAT - this was my HIGHLIGHT Long story but in checking out "things to do" in Okavango Delta for our 3 day stay at Santawani camp I came across 1 review for helicopter flights over the delta. Decided this was the best way to see more of the Delta than we'd get in jeeps.
Rudolf, a native of Cape Town, flew a Robinson 44 to the Santawani airstrip and 6 of us took two flights. The 30 minute flight is probably all you need, it's spectacular. Two of us with bigger cameras took a 45 min flight, supposedly more sights for photos.
If you take the 45 minute flight tell the pilot you want to go out and back over the delta, that means fly the same route back. You might not go as far into the Delta but you'll get more time to see the wonders the Delta has to offer, and they are magnificent!.
For photographers; back seat might be better, use a high shutter speed!
For Flight enthusiasts: you fly at 300 ft above delta with the doors off!!
For animal sightings: we saw lions on both flights and they were different sightings.

Scenic, comfortable and convenient We travelled by Helicopter Horizons between lodges in the Okavango Delta and it was a very enjoyable experience. The heli picked us up near each lodge and quickly flew us to the next lodge while we enjoyed the different perspective of the delta below us. The equipment is modern and comfortable, although not much room for luggage if you are using for transport. There were only two of us and we travel light so no problem. Pilots are capable and knowledgeable about the area. Always arrived as promised and met our guides at the next desti