Regional airline Airlink will again provide its peak season “bush & beach” service linking Mbombela’s Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport with Vilanculos, which is Mozambique’s famous coastal resort destination, and Johannesburg.

The direct service, which enables tourists to combine a safari and a beach holiday, will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from July 1 until January 5, 2025. However, tickets for flights on the route are already available.

The seasonal route will augment Airlink’s year-round daily direct Johannesburg-Vilanculos service, the company says.

“In reprising this routing option for the coming season, Airlink is responding to broad popular demand from tourists and calls from the travel industry for a convenient schedule that lets visitors make the most of their vacation time and enjoy both uniquely Southern African experiences,” says Airlink CEO and MD Rodger Foster.

Mbombela is the gateway to the world-famous Kruger National Park and neighbouring private game lodges as well as spectacular vistas such as God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck, the Three Rondavels and several waterfalls.

Vilanculos is a popular beach holiday destination and gateway to the Bazaruto archipelago. It is renowned for its spectacular beaches, marine life, restaurants, a variety of accommodation options, and markets for fresh produce, arts and crafts.

Flights on the route will be operated by modern and reliable Embraer Regional Jets. Airlink’s fares include a 20 kg free economy class checked-in luggage allowance plus a 15 kg sporting equipment allowance. Customers are treated to a complimentary snack and refreshments onboard.

“Our comfortable cabins provide travellers with generous legroom and a choice of aisle or window seat. Airlink aircraft do not have middle seats.

“Airlink flights are scheduled to provide convenient connections with our other domestic and regional services as well as with long-haul flights provided by our constellation of global airline partners,” the airline says.