# Big Game Heli

> Helicopter services by Gerry McDonald, based at [Hoedspruit Civil Airfield](https://www.hoedspruitcivil.co.za/) in the Lowveld of Limpopo, South Africa.

Big Game Heli operates a Robinson R44 helicopter for scenic flights, conservation support, anti-poaching patrols, aerial photography, game capture, game census counts, essential services, special events and charter transfers across the [Greater Kruger](https://greaterkruger.travel/), Hoedspruit, Limpopo and Mpumalanga areas. The company grew from a family aviation and conservation background and works with reserves, NGOs, filmmakers, private landowners and safari guests.


## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of Big Game Heli, pilot credentials, services and contact entry points.
- [Services](/services): Full list of helicopter services offered across the Lowveld.
- [Scenic Flights](/services/scenic-flights): [Blyde River Canyon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blyde_River_Canyon), escarpment and bushveld scenic flights.
- [Conservation Services](/services/conservation-services): Dedicated aerial support for wildlife reserves and conservation teams.
- [Anti-Poaching](/services/anti-poaching): Rapid-response and patrol flights for anti-poaching units.
- [Gallery](/gallery): Operational photography and scenic imagery from the cockpit and the field.
- [Scenic Gallery](/gallery/scenic): Scenic helicopter flight photos over Hoedspruit and the Blyde River Canyon.
- [Conservation Gallery](/gallery/conservation): Anti-poaching, game capture and conservation flight photography.
- [About](/about): History of the company, the Osmers family and the Benjamin Osmers memorial.
- [The Team](/about/team): Meet pilot Gerry McDonald and owners Xander & Judy Osmers.
- [Contact](/contact): Phone, WhatsApp, email, airfield address and booking details.

## Optional

- [Aerial Photography](/services/aerial-photography): Photography and cinematography flights over the Lowveld.
- [Game Capture](/services/game-capture): Aerial support for wildlife capture and relocation.
- [Game Census Counts](/services/game-census-counts): Structured aerial wildlife counts for reserves.
- [Essential Services](/services/essential-services): Medical evacuation, emergency logistics and priority flights.
- [Special Events](/services/special-events): Helicopter arrivals for weddings, proposals and corporate events.
- [Transfers & Charters](/services/transfers-charters): Point-to-point helicopter charters and lodge transfers.