Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS)

Belfast, ZA 🇿🇦 Small Airport

ICAO

FASE

IATA

GSS

Elevation

1276 ft

Region

ZA-MP

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FASE

Local Code: Not available

Location: -24.947375° N, 31.448848° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Travelers arriving at Sabi Sabi Airport (FASE/GSS) generally express high satisfaction, appreciating the seamless transition into their safari experience. The airport, which serves the private Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, is viewed as a convenient and efficient gateway, providing an immediate immersion into the bush environment.

What Travelers Love
  • Seamless Safari Immersion: Guests are met directly at the airstrip by their safari rangers, who transfer them to the lodges in open safari vehicles, often including initial game viewing en route.
  • Efficient and Friendly Service: The staff are consistently noted for being friendly and helpful, contributing to a welcoming arrival.
  • Comfortable and Unique Terminal: Reviews describe the terminal building as "cute," "very comfortable," and "unique," offering a pleasant space to freshen up with complimentary refreshments.
  • Minimal Wait Times: Security and immigration wait times are generally very short, with recent estimates suggesting around 27-28 minutes for security and 8 minutes for immigration, indicating a swift process.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Facilities for a Major Airport: As a private airstrip, Sabi Sabi Airport does not offer typical international airport amenities like customs clearance, extensive dining options beyond a snack kiosk, or lighting for nighttime operations.
  • Restricted Operating Hours and Aircraft: The airstrip has specific operating hours (approximately 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for arrivals/departures) and noise restrictions, requiring prior permission for flights outside these times or for larger aircraft.
  • Luggage and Cost of Direct Flights: While convenient, direct charter flights (e.g., Federal Air) to the airstrip can be expensive, have limited luggage allowances, and sometimes offer cramped seating compared to commercial flights to nearby larger airports.

Overall, Sabi Sabi Airport is highly recommended for its direct access to the renowned Sabi Sabi Game Reserve and the immediate, personalized start it offers to the safari adventure. Its primary function is to facilitate a smooth and quick transfer for lodge guests, which it achieves effectively despite its limited facilities compared to larger commercial airports.

Last updated: 54 days ago

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