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New Airline for Victoria Falls

New Airline for Victoria Falls

New Airline for Victoria Falls By Hosia Mviringi | 29 April 2021 Zimbabwean tourism is set for a boost as a new airline is venturing into the Victoria Falls, Botswana route with the maiden flight expected to happen this coming Saturday. Mack Air, a Botswana based...

Mack Air – Taking Flight With Brand Rights

Mack Air – Taking Flight With Brand Rights

Mack Air - Taking Flight With Brand RightsMaybe you haven’t noticed the little “R” that’s been added to our Mack Air logo in the past few weeks. Seemingly small, this change symbolises a big promise from the Mack Air team. A promise that we can’t wait to share with...

Zim lockdown defers tourism recovery

Zim lockdown defers tourism recovery

While Zimbabwe’s stricter lockdown regulations – announced last Saturday (December 2) and effective until February 5 – will have a negative impact on the economy, they “should not significantly impact overall recovery in the tourism sector”.

Maun airport makeover complete

Maun airport makeover complete

The P120.7 million Maun Airport Terminal Renovation project, which started in April 2019, will be completed by the end of November 2020, says Mark Skelton – the Project Manager from Royal Haskoning HDV.

HRDC and Mack Air dines out

HRDC and Mack Air dines out

HRDC & MACK AIR DINES OUT BOTSWANA HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL CAREER FAIR & DINNER Mack Ais is very proud to have been in partnership with HRDC as one of their sponsors during the 2020 HRDC career fair which was held on the 3rd to 4th March 2020 at...

Interview with the Kalahari Ferrari

Interview with the Kalahari Ferrari

ONE ON ONE WITH THE KALAHARI FERRARIFinally, Mack Air gets the opportunity to have a one on one with the Kalahari The Mack Mail Media Crew had an exclusives interview with the motorist - Please tell us more about Ross and he started off with his off-road motorbike...

Mack Air sponsors XI man

Mack Air sponsors XI man

MACK AIR SPONSORS XI MANGreen Tail continues with its great work in the community of Maun, this time around Mack Air sponsored a well know Soccer Team named XI Man. We got a moment to ask the community soccer team some question and the interview goes as follows; -...

Dreams do come true for Mzala

Dreams do come true for Mzala

DREAMS DO COME TRUE FOR MZALAWe are proud to announce that after being introduced to HRDC and being enlightened of how we as a company can give a helping hand at growing our Team. We have enrolled our very own and made his dreams come true by sponsoring him to become...

Our New Office Space – Mack Space

Our New Office Space – Mack Space

Our New Office Space - Mack Space We’ve started work on a second hangar! Progress has been steady, and we are expecting completion to be in the month of March. The new hangar will be directly next to the current and we plan to additionally facilitate the Scheduling,...

IT Systems Upgrade

IT Systems Upgrade

We are excited to announce, to all of our customers, that we have completed the upgrade of our IT support system at Mack Air. We are confident that this will significantly enhance your entire booking experience and we intend to make the entire process as seamless as...

Cool Freight Solutions

Cool Freight Solutions

We are extremely proud and excited to announce a series of new products that we are launching for operations into the Okavango Delta and Kalahari regions. The “Cool Freight Solution” is a greatly enhanced customer-orientated freight solution for camps, lodges, and...

Experience It Articles

Experience it: The Zambezi River

Experience it: The Zambezi River

When talking about all the exciting rivers in the Southern African continent it is hard to pick just one. Many African countries offer rivers with their own rich history and excitement to tourists looking for adventure.

Experience It: The Muddy Face Botswana Plains Adventure Rally

Experience It: The Muddy Face Botswana Plains Adventure Rally

Every year thousands of adrenaline-seeking adventurers flock to the diverse plains of Zimbabwe in search of some of the greatest African experiences. Come with us and discover why this phenomenal getaway has gained the reputation of being an explorer’s dream.

Botswana’s Family Safari Holiday – A Child-Friendly Paradise

Botswana’s Family Safari Holiday – A Child-Friendly Paradise

Botswana is one of Africa’s most incredible wilderness destinations, if you’re looking for the ideal family safari holiday, beautiful Botswana has everything you need. As an experienced destination, it’s perfect for creating memories that will last a lifetime and you can share this in a unique way with your children which makes it extra special.

Experience It: Maun, Botswana – The Town Of Multiplicity

Experience It: Maun, Botswana – The Town Of Multiplicity

Africa is famous for featuring the biggest and the best in many environmental categories. The continent has it all, from vast desert stretches and tremendous rainforests to snow-covered mountaintops, craggy coastlines, and the world-renowned big five.

Experience It: From The Cockpit With The Kalahari Ferrari

Experience It: From The Cockpit With The Kalahari Ferrari

The name (Kalahari Ferrari) is well earned for a man who has invested his life and passion into two different modes of exotic travel. This modern-day Indiana Jones has built a reputation on the rally circuit as an excellent rider and in the skies as a well-trained Mack Air pilot.

Experience It: Fothergill Island – Africa Renewed

Experience It: Fothergill Island – Africa Renewed

Are you a weary traveller looking to widen your horizons with a fresh perspective? Well, we have the perfect destination for you! A brand new port of call awaits eager crusaders. An Africa that is better than ever before. Re-opened in 2021, Fothergill Island is a...

Experience It: Chinhoyi Caves – Limestone Magic & Mysteries

Experience It: Chinhoyi Caves – Limestone Magic & Mysteries

Take a journey approximately 76 miles (123 km) northwest of Harare and discover an adventure beyond your wildest imagination. Tucked away amidst the beautiful forest in the Makonde District, Mashonaland West Province lies Zimbabwe's Chinhoyi Caves. Sculpted over...

Experience It: Mack Air’s Insider Guide to Adrenaline in Africa

Experience It: Mack Air’s Insider Guide to Adrenaline in Africa

If you’re searching for the best adrenaline fix, look no further than Botswana and Zimbabwe. From skydiving above the Makgadikgadi salt pans to whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River, there are plenty of thrilling experiences that await those looking for a unique...

Experience It: Things You Might Not Know About Victoria Falls

Experience It: Things You Might Not Know About Victoria Falls

Mother Nature was showing off when she created the world’s largest sheet of falling water. Stretching down for more than a mile is the great Victoria Falls of Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Compared to other waterfalls of the world boasting amazing heights and widths, like the Angel Falls in Venezuela and the Iguazu Falls in Argentina, the Victoria Falls is considered the largest waterfall…

Experience It: Take a Trip to the Caprivi Strip, Namibia

Experience It: Take a Trip to the Caprivi Strip, Namibia

Experience It: Take a Trip to the Caprivi Strip, NamibiaDeep in the centre of Southern Africa lies a strip of land called the Caprivi Strip. The tiny area makes up the north-east region of Namibia.  The strip has a host of interesting characteristics as a result of...

Experience It: Sossusvlei, Namibia: What To Expect

Experience It: Sossusvlei, Namibia: What To Expect

Roughly translating to “dead-end marsh”, there is nothing lifeless about Sossusvlei, Namibia. Situated in the south-east of the Kalahari region, Sossusvlei showcases the desert in all its glory. This spectacular tourist attraction is the only way to truly get a taste of what Africa has to offer.

Experience It – Tuli Block, Botswana: The Land of Giants

Experience It – Tuli Block, Botswana: The Land of Giants

Photo by Matt Artz on Unsplash   Experience It - Tuli Block, Botswana: The Land of GiantsRugged natural beauty and a wildlife paradise await you in the small corner of Botswana called the Tuli Block, originally the Tuli Enclave. This narrow fringe of land is...

Experience It – Savuti, Botswana: Wild & Unpredictable

Experience It – Savuti, Botswana: Wild & Unpredictable

Photo by: Ghoha Lodge Savuti, Botswana: Wild & Unpredictable   The Savuti area, also spelt as Suvete, borders Chobe National Park to the east. On the west side, it runs alongside the Okavango Delta. Famed as one of Africa’s well-known big-game regions, it is...

Experience It – The Story Behind Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Experience It – The Story Behind Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Photo by Michael Browning on Unsplash The Moremi Game Reserve is the oldest protected section of the Okavango Delta. The Botswana game reserve showcases marvellous eco-diversity, with a striking number of animals, birdlife, and landscapes. Picture fairytale lagoons...

Experience It: Hwange National Park

Experience It: Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park is the largest nature reserve in Zimbabwe. The park covers a massive 14 650 sq km of land. Such a vast expanse means that the variety of wildlife and fauna on display is phenomenal. Over 400 species of birds and 100 species of mammals call this park their home, making it one of Zimbabwe’s top game-viewing destinations.

Experience It – Namibia Skeleton Coast

Experience It – Namibia Skeleton Coast

Namibia’s Skeleton Coast has been described as the ‘end of the earth’. One look and you’ll understand why. It’s a surreal destination – a place where the ocean meets the desert in an extraordinary way. This coast challenges our conventional views of ecosystems and...

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