Tanzania Helicopter Safaris
If you’ve got a sense of adventure and enjoy pushing boundaries for exploration then a helicopter ride to the remote corners of Tanzania is the perfect way to explore this continent’s vastness. Versatility and flexibility are the hallmarks of a helicopter flight. Because of its ability to take off and land vertically, a helicopter can transport you quickly to the less explored regions.
Scenic Helicopter Tours in Tanzania
The Helicopter Tours in Tanzania is very special and adventurous activity and suitable for Photographers and Clients who want to observe the Scenic views from the Helicopter on air. We offer jaw-dropping views with our helicopter safaris in Tanzania. As it stands our helicopter safaris in Tanzania generally take place in northern & Southern Tanzania.
A Tanzania Helicopter safari is a unique and breathtaking adventure you can imagine. contact us now for your custom-made helicopter safari. We provide Helicopter Adventure Tours from Arusha flying over the Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Natron, Lake Manyara for Flamingos, Oldonyo Lengai (the mountain of God) and Mount Meru. The Tour normally takes 4 Hours and more depending on the place visited and clients interests.
Soar over the Great Migration in the Serengeti and Ndutu – this wild realm is remarkably diverse. Touch down on Pemba “The Green Island” of Tanzania and experience some traditional culture or after arriving relaxed from your chopper immerse yourself in the world class scuba diving on the island of Mafia. If wildlife and National Parks appeal to you take off from Katavi in the far west of Tanzania famous for its hippo, crocodile, elephant and lion, soar over Lake Tanganyika before landing at Mahale to visit the magnificent population of chimps at Greystokes.
Tanzania Helicopter Safari Rates
Helicopter charter costs are based on a fixed hourly flying rate and a minimum of 3 hours a day. Each inquiry is individually tailored to provide the most cost-effective solution.
NOTE: The minimum number is four clients for a helicopter safari in Tanzania. We partner with experienced flight charter companies in East Africa to offer you the best rates possible.
Sample Our Tz Helicopter Safaris
10Days & 9Nights Tanzania Helicopter Safari
Days 1, 2 and 3 – Chem Chem Wildlife Reserve
You will be met at the airport in Arusha for the start of your helicopter safari to Tanzania. From Arusha you head to Chem Chem for the start of your safari. Chem Chem is located in a private concession between Lake Manyara and Tarangire offering a natural wildlife corridor.
Today you head by helicopter to explore some of the crater lakes and remote tribes of Tanzania. Having a helicopter gives you the freedom to explore further off the beaten track and Tanzania has some incredible vistas and tribes that are way off the track and only accessible by helicopter. One of the most incredible sights is to fly over Lake Natron which has a bright pink hue caused by the high evaporation rate of the alkaline lake of the Great Rift Valley. The lake is one of the breeding grounds for lesser flamingos that can number over 2.5 million.
Chem Chem is the perfect location for a Tanzania Safari and so today you enjoy time on the reserve doing game drives, bush walks with Masai warriors and sundowners. The concession is home to some of Africa’s last remaining big tuskers. Large elephant bulls with huge tusks move between Lake Manyara and Tarangire, through the Chem Chem Concession.
Days 4, 5 and 6 – Mwiba Wildlife Reserve
From Chem Chem you continue your Tanzania helicopter safari to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater where a vehicle will be waiting to take you into the Crater for a game drive. Once you have enjoyed your game drive you head back to the helicopter to fly to the Mwiba Private Reserve along the southern part of the Serengeti National Park.
Over the next 3-days you have the chance to explore the private Mwiba Reserve by helicopter where you get to fly along some of the Great Rift Valley’s steep mountain sides, landing along the way to explore waterfalls, rivers and vistas that go on forever. The reserve is also one of the best in Tanzania for game drives. Being a private concession means guests are guaranteed exclusivity at sightings away from the crowds. One of the highlights of a stay at Mwiba is the opportunity to meet and learn more about the incredible Hadzabe. You get the chance to head out with these hunter-gathers as they collect wild honey or go out gathering.
A real highlight of your Tanzania Helicopter Safari is the chance to explore remote areas of this vast wildlife reserve and explore the unexplored areas on a walking safari, sleeping in rustic fly-camps under the stars. This is a real adventure safari and very special experience as there are no roads and definitely no other tourists. This is the beauty about a helicopter safari.
Days 7, 8 and 9 – Serengeti National Park
From Mwiba you fly by plane into the heart of the Serengeti National Park to a camp that is best located to access the great migration as it moves clockwise through the grasslands of the Serengeti. Being in a national park has restrictions on helicopter flights and so your time here is spent on the ground exploring in a vehicle on game drives.
Renowned for forming part of the great wildebeest migration that moves between the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and Masai Mara in Kenya. The herds follow the rains and are constantly on the move in search of fresh grasses that sprout after the rains, so your location will depend on the time of the year you travel. Typically, the herds are the in the south to give birth around December time and then start moving north through the western corridor, making it to the northern part of the Serengeti around June or July time. They then move between the Serengeti and Masai Mara between July and October when they start to move back south through the eastern corridor.
The Serengeti is large open grassland with rocky outcrops and a few forested areas along the rivers. These huge open grasslands are the perfect habitat for cheetah, making this one of the best places in Africa to see these spotted cats. Lion, leopard and hyena make up the rest of the large carnivores while elephants, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, topi and other antelopes make up the majority of the herbivores. Spend your days on morning and afternoon game drives in search of the migration as well as the other plentiful.
Days 10. Lake Eyasi - Back to Arusha|Moshi
Take to the skies to experience dramatically stunning vistas of Lake Eyasi and the cascading escarpment, with your pilot cruising at a low altitude for optimal viewing. Birdlife is abundant all year round with extensive birding on the lake between November and December, including pelicans and flamingos. Your pilot then lands on the highest point of the escarpment for a spectacular brunch or sundowner. ……… END OF SERVICE ……….
Booking details
RATES: On request
CAPACITY: Up to 4 adults OR 2 adults + 3 children
LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS: 15kgs per person, soft bags only
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The ultimate circuit
For an all-encompassing and adventure-filled experience, the helicopter is available to be booked for the entirety of your East African safari circuit, with the option of incorporating destinations outside of Tanzania. Yours exclusively from the moment of arrival to the moment of departure. Move seamlessly across borders, from lodge to lodge, to airports and tropical islands. *Please note, full journeys are subject to approval by national parks and require planning at least 3 months in advance.
Our Helicopter
Our award winning Airbus H125 helicopter outclasses all other single-engine helicopters for high-performance in hot and high conditions, fully equipped with dual hydraulics, enhanced safety VEMD systems and satellite tracking. With ample legroom and a comfortable ride, the H125 has left and right-hand sliding doors that can be left open or closed during flights.
Our Pilots
With decades of experience between them, our experienced pilots have spent many years specialising in helicopter safaris throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Holding both FAA and KCAA commercial pilots’ licenses as well as qualified flight instructors, our pilots are not only passionate about exploring the magnificent African landscape but delight in providing unforgettable adventures for guests that leave them truly inspired.
Day Trip Tanzania Helicopter Safari
Include a scenic helicopter excursion as an additional safari experience, exploring the unspoiled wilderness from above and discovering otherwise unreachable destinations.
The Great Rift Valley Helicopter Safari
Explore Mwiba’s 129,530-acre private wildlife concession, lush with freshwater springs, sparkling waterfalls and a diverse array of wildlife, on a morning or afternoon scenic adventure. Head east over the Burunge Wildlife Management Area and down the escarpment for dramatic views of one of the oldest geological wonders of the world, the Great East African Rift Valley. Explore a chain of caustic soda lakes, home to vast flocks of pelicans and flamingos, and look out for ancient Baobab trees before landing atop the escarpment for refreshments overlooking the ancient landscape.
Rate: USD 4,900
Included in cost:
-2 Hours duartion- Helicopter flight over The Great Rift Valley (Tanzania)
-Drinks & Lunch boxes.
Southern Serengeti Scenic Flight
Choose a morning or afternoon scenic flight to view the Southern Serengeti from a new perspective. Scout for wildlife from above and stop for coffee atop a beautiful ‘koppie’ with unrivalled views of the rolling savannah landscape. Then head south over the lush Mwiba conservancy and east towards the Great Rift Valley, plunging 3,000 feet toward Lake Eyasi. Swoop low over the mirror-like surface of the soda lake reflecting pink with thousands of flamingos before toasting to your day’s adventure with a delicious bunch or dazzling sundowners on top of the escarpment.
Rate: USD 6,000
Included in cost:
-2 Hours duration- Helicopter flight over Southern Serengeti (Tanzania)
-Drinks & Lunch boxes.
This Lake Natron Helicopter tour winds through the Great Rift Valley toward one of Tanzania’s most spectacular natural phenomena, the red volcanic waters of Lake Natron, stopping for lunch and refreshments along the way. Fly over Ol Doinyo Lengai – an active volcano, and sacred ‘mountain of God’ to the Masaai tribe – and look down into the molten black lava below. Journey past the famous Ngorongoro Crater, before dropping down a steep escarpment and skimming over the shimmering waters of Lake Eyasi. Top off your adventure with a refreshing dip at a secluded waterfall or gorgeous natural spring.
Rate: USD 9,000
Included in cost:
-3 Hours duration- Helicopter flight over Lake Natron (Tanzania)
-Drinks & Lunch boxes.
Take to the skies to experience dramatically stunning vistas of Lake Eyasi and the cascading escarpment, with your pilot cruising at a low altitude for optimal viewing. Birdlife is abundant all year round with extensive birding on the lake between November and December, including pelicans and flamingos. Your pilot then lands on the highest point of the escarpment for a spectacular brunch or sundowner.
Rate: USD 6,000
Included in cost:
-2 Hours duration- Helicopter flight over Southern Serengeti (Tanzania)
-Drinks & Lunch boxes.
Southern Serengeti (2 stops)
Experience a safari from the sky over the Southern Serengeti region, searching for wildlife from above and soaking in vast Tanzanian landscapes. For your first stop, your pilot expertly lands the helicopter atop a beautiful koppie (boulder) where you can enjoy a hot cup of coffee and marvel over the seemingly endless wilderness. Next, fly out over Lake Eyasi and land on the escarpment’s highest point for a breathtaking brunch or sundowner.
Rate: USD 6,000
Included in cost:
-2 Hours duration- Helicopter flight over Southern Serengeti (Tanzania)
-Drinks & Lunch boxes.
The Great Rift Valley (3 stops)
Fly over the Great Rift Valley on an incredible journey with brunch and coffee stops along the way. Fly over Lake Natron to see the flamingos, Lengai (an active volcano), and waterfalls with swimming pools before flying past the famous Ngorongoro Crater and Embakai Crater. Upon return for a late lunch, your pilot will fly down towards Lake Eyasi where guests can marvel at the shimmering water and striking escarpment.
Rate: USD 9,000
Included in cost:
-3 Hours duration- Helicopter flight over Lake Natron (Tanzania)
-Drinks & Lunch boxes.
Kilimanjaro Helicopter Safari
The Kilimanjaro helicopter tour starts from Moshi Airport. Taking off, the pilot will point the helicopter to the East, making a flight over the city. During your flight, you will be able to see all the climbing routes to Kilimanjaro while skirting the mountain range. You will also fly over Lake Chala which is the largest tectonic lake in the Kilimanjaro area.
Rate: USD 3,600
Included in cost:
-60 Minutes duration helicopter flight over Kilimanjaro;
-Drinks & Lunch boxes.
Price Excludes:
Helicopter flight above the crater of Kilimanjaro (as this is prohibited by the rules of the Kilimanjaro National Park)
Kilimanjaro Scenic Flight by Helicopter
Kilimanjaro scenic flight is another way of exploring the mountain. Experiencing the beautiful vistas and scenic views of Mount Kilimanjaro by helicopter is something out of this world. Even without climbing it the Kilimanjaro Scenic flights will take you on an amazing sightseeing adventure.
What Kilimanjaro attractions do you visit by helicopter?
With the chopper, you not only hover around the snow-capped mountain but you will visit other interesting attractions and places on Mount Kilimanjaro like the Northern slopes of Rongai, the zebra rocks, Mount Kilimanjaro Forest, Shira ridge, and the ever-beautiful Shira Plateau. As for attractions around Mount Kilimanjaro, you get to tour amazing places near the mountain like the coffee plantations, the volcanic Lake Chala, West Kilimanjaro and you get a view of the gigantic mountain from, Moshi in Tanzania.
How much does Helicopter Tour Cost?
A mount Kilimanjaro scenic flight by helicopter costs around $1,800 per person. The prices depend on which particular places you want to visit and which attractions interest you. Also, the number of people for the tour will determine the cost as it is charged per seat with the capacity of taking 4 people at a go. It is an affordable way to tour Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. The cruise helicopter tours begin from Moshi Airport, a small airport in Moshi town, the closest town to Mount Kilimanjaro where cruise helicopter scenic tours take off to the slopes of the mountain.
How to Book and pay for a Kilimanjaro helicopter tour
In order to book a Kilimanjaro Scenic flight, you can choose to pay online through the online booking system and choose to pay through your credit card or other reliable secure merchant systems like PayPal, Skrill, or Poyneer.
Advantages of Kilimanjaro Helicopter tours over climbing
To climb Mount Kilimanjaro, you have to be fit, but for a helicopter tour to Mount Kilimanjaro does not require any fitness, all you need to do is to be ready for a scenic and sightseeing adventure, sit, relax and let our experienced pilots do the rest while you marvel at the beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro and take some amazing aerial pictures of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro helicopter tours do not require many days to climb the mountain, it will only take you a few hours and you are done. Helicopter Scenic flights for Kilimanjaro sightseeing can be added on your climb/trek, this can be an option for before or after your climb.
The flight tours offer flexibility as you can also choose to trek to the summit or anywhere on Mount Kilimanjaro then opt to descend by helicopter. This helicopter flight option can be arranged for the following routes: Marangu, Rongai, Machame, Shira, Lemosho/Londorosi, and Umbwe routes.
Best time for Kilimanjaro Helicopter Tours
The best time to experience Kilimanjaro scenic flights is when the weather is predictable, consistent when the sky is clear, and the weather is permitting to get a clear view of the Mountain and its features.
The Best months to book a helicopter ride is during the dry months of August, September, October, January, February, and March. However, the months of November, December and June are good but unpredictable as the mountain experiences some light rainfall here and there. The least favorable months to come for a Kilimanjaro Scenic flight is during the months of April and May as they experience heavy showers of rain hence, they are not good months for helicopter tours on Mount Kilimanjaro.
How long do the Mount Kilimanjaro Helicopter Flights take?
Normally Mount Kilimanjaro helicopter flights take about one hour (60 minutes) or more depending on which attractions you want to see, and which places you want to visit. The more time you spend with the helicopter the more money you pay. Scenic helicopter flights around Mount Kilimanjaro and neighboring tourist destinations can be booked from a single person to 4 people per flight.
What to see with Kim Tours Kilimanjaro Helicopter Tours.
Sightseeing and scenic flights will not only give you the opportunity to have an aerial view of the beautiful landscapes and features of the mountain and its surroundings, but it also gives you the chance to see everything that comes with the landscape like wildlife near the Lemosho Route, Rongai near the Kenya/Tanzania border and the lush green coffee plantations available at the foot slopes and around Mount Kilimanjaro and West Kilimanjaro.
10 Features you will see on your Mt Kilimanjaro Scenic Flight
Below are the top features that you will see during your Mount Kilimanjaro Scenic Flight with Kim Tours:
- Mount Meru.
- Arusha National Park.
- Momella Lakes.
- Ngurdoto Crater.
- West Kilimanjaro.
- Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.
- Shira Plateau.
- Glaciers of Kilimanjaro.
- Mawenzi Peak.
- Kibo Peak.