A Bird’s-Eye View of East Africa

Helicopter Scenic Safaris offers a new dimension for flying safaris, get up close, experience the East African region in its true magnificence. We take pride in show casing Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to its full glory. Helicopters add magic into your flying Safari.

Why Choose a Helicopter Safari

Taking to the sky on Helicopter is the perfect way to explore the region as  there’s no need to schedule your entire day. Paired with a private pilot who’s an expert in the region, you really can kick back and go wherever the wind takes you. (You can stop as many different times as possible over the course of the day.

Nothern Kenya Helicopter Tour

Breathtaking scenic scenes and wildlife

From the air, the out-of-this-world sights were practically endless East Africa is full of dramatic landscapes: from harsh dry climates to beautiful lush forests, mountains, waterfalls, craters, savannah plains and deserts dunes – all easily accessible by helicopter; a privilege few can enjoy.

A variety of wildlife and birdlife can be spotted from one end of the region to the other. Indeed, nature has endowed East Africa, and among its many spectacular landscapes is the dramatic Great Rift Valley, which makes for one of the most stunning and ideal helicopter excursions in the world.

There are many lakes located within the  Rift Valley. Each lake has its own unique landscape and wildlife and offers fantastic photographic opportunities – including the beautiful flocks of flamingo that visit the areas.

The Masai Mara (the eighth wonder of the world) speaks for itself. Fly across the Mau Escarpment into the Savannah, where you will find this remarkable ecosystem with incredible game viewing experiences.

Flexibility and Freedom

We tailor Helicopter scenic flights on request. We also offer the Helicopter on ‘self-drive’ for your entire Safari. With pick up from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, to your Hotel on the outskirts of Nairobi and onwards for a bespoke flying safari.. You can  spontaneously follow whatever sights or areas pique your interest. Get close enough to touch the treetops and land whenever and wherever you want!

Listed here are highlights of selected guided excursions on offer in East Africa. The wider East African region of Uganda and Tanzania are also open for further exploration by helicopter.

Nabuyatom Crater Landing
perfect Destinations for a Helicopter Safari to consider

Departing from Mwiba Lodge in Tanzania, head south toward the drop-off to Lake Eyasi, a ledge plunging 3,000 feet into East Africa’s Great Rift Valley

Discover remote Ethiopia by helicopter

Take in Victoria Falls from a bird’s-eye perspective

Fly over Botswana’s Okavango Delta

The flight descriptions are highlights of what you can expect to see enroute. Please note that routings are subject to weather conditions. Routings to destinations therefore can change and your Pilot will brief on the same before departure.

*On all the Scenic Flights listed, you have the option of ending your journey at your camp/accommodation or returning to Wilson Airport

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