The C208B is a high wing aircraft powered by one large, powerful Pratt and Whitney PT6A-114A turbine engine producing 675 HP and providing a smooth, quiet ride. We also have a brand new 2016 C208B EX Grand Caravan with a PT6A-140 turbine engine producing 867 HP.

The engines and propeller combination also results in a very small “noise footprint”, meaning that people on the ground are minimally affected by the aircraft passing overhead.

The C208B is a proven workhorse with applications around the world in many different fields of aviation, from commuter work to cargo, skydiving and, of course, scenic flying.

Known for its rugged undercarriage and good performance in short runway situations, the C208B is again an ideal choice for Air Safaris operations in the alpine environment.

We carry up to 13 passengers in our C208B, with every seat positioned to have its own window. This configuration, coupled with the high wing design, enables unrivalled passenger viewing.

Easy entry and exit for passengers is guaranteed by the central aisle, the large door and the purpose built passenger steps.

The GA8 is a relatively new aircraft to the market, and one which has taken the scenic flying industry by storm. Its huge windows, central aisle and large sliding cabin door give the GA8 the feel of a much larger aeroplane than its 7 passenger capacity, and it is these features that have significantly raised the standard in scenic flying aircraft over the existing smaller aeroplanes on the market.

The views from each seat are stunning, and the GA8 regularly receives praise from passengers at the end of a scenic flight who are beaming at their time in the mountains and their great photos.

Powered by a Lycoming IO540 6 cylinder piston engine developing 300 HP, the three normally aspirated GA8s in the fleet have quickly replaced the older fleet of piston engine Cessnas.

In September 2009, Air Safaris took delivery of the new turbocharged version – the GA8 TC320 which provides greater performance at higher altitudes and also uses a revolutionary new 3 bladed scimitar propeller which significantly reduces the aircraft’s noise emission.

The four GA8s use an innovative high lift wing design to provide good load carrying characteristics while still performing well on shorter, high altitude runways.An ongoing aim of the company to operate a modern fleet has certainly been fulfilled with the introduction of the four Airvans.