Helicopter safari in Rwanda is a perfect private charter or scenic tours offered by Akagera Aviation. Have the best helicopter safari experience in Rwanda from point to point in a convenient way. All the helicopter transfers, scenic tours or safaris start and end at Kigali International Airport.
One of the helicopters for Akagera Aviation used during your helicopter safari in Rwanda.
The interior of one of the helicopters used by Akagera Aviation during your helicopter safari in Rwanda.
The helicopter transfer into different National Parks in Rwanda takes about 20 to 40 min depending on which park you’re heading to, and where you’re landing. For example, the luxury accommodations in different National parks have helipads for convenient private transfers such as One & Only Gorilla Nest in Volcanoes National Park has a helipad where Robinson R44 can land in 25 min or Augusta in 20 min from Kigali International Airport. However, the weather changes always affect on landing on helipad, you will definitely land in Musanze where you will have a private transfer to the resort, Singita Lodge and Bisate Lodge also have helipad in Volcanoes National Park and it’s very possible to connect Nyungwe National Park a home for chimpanzees and Akagera National Park a home a big five mammals from Volcanoes National Park a home mountain gorilla and vice versa.
One & Only Nyungwe resort in Nyungwe National Park has a helipad which takes 40 minutes from Kigali and guests who fly to Nyungwe National Park for chimpanzee trekking enjoy the scenic and amazing view of Nyungwe forest from above. Magashi wilderness comp in Akagera National Park takes 30 minutes from Kigali to Akagera National Park, a place for game drives.
Helicopter safari in Rwanda goes beyond the scenic tour in Akagera National Park with an opportunity of seeing a variety of wildlife species. It is a unique way to get the off-beat nature of Akagera National Park and also for you to get thrilled by the breathtaking view of varied wildlife species including giraffes, zebras, lions and many savanna wildlife species while in sky and this takes 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Other scenic tours go to Bugesera, River Nyabarongo and back to Kigali airport with amazing scenery of Kigali city and this is over 30 minutes.
Set off from Kigali airport for one hundred twenty minutes scenic tour to Volcanoes National Park, a place for gorilla trekking in Rwanda with opportunity to explore the scenic Twin lakes-Lake Burera and Ruhondo as well as Lake Kivu then back to Kigali.
A view from above while on your helicopter safari in Rwanda.
Embark on a one hundred- and fifty-minutes helicopter safari in Rwanda and get a chance to discover the scenic view of Kigali city, Nyungwe Forest and Lake Kivu while on a Robin helicopter. Or take a scenic tour in Agusta 109. This takes you around Kigali and then Bugesera, River Nyabarongo and back to Kigali International Airport.
The one hundred- and twenty-minutes helicopter safari in Rwanda in Agusta 109 takes you from Kigali to Volcanoes, Lake Kivu and Twin Lakes.
This is the best way for you to discover the off-beat nature in the pristine Rwanda with enjoyable sights and sounds from the sky while thrilled by the breathtaking view of this wilderness area.
Currently, Rwanda has four helicopters that do helicopter safaris in Rwanda. There are three Agusta and one Robison, see the brief description of each.
Agusta (AW139)
The AW139 is the market-leading intermediate twin-engine helicopter. The benchmark for safety design features, performance capabilities and productivity in challenging multi-role operations all over the world. Produced by the Italian manufacturer Agusta (today Agusta Leonardo). The Manufacturing year is 2010.
Seats: 5 Max Weight: 550kgs (both body and luggage weight)
Agusta (A109S)
The Agusta 109S Grand is a light six-seat twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter produced by the Italian manufacturer Agusta (today AgustaLeonaldo). This helicopter type is mostly operated for passenger transport (executive also) and emergency medical service (EMS) by civil operators. The Manufacturing year is 2010.
Seats: 6 Max Weight: 380kg (both body and luggage weight)
Agusta AW119 MKII
The Agusta 119 (A119MKII) is a high-performance single engine helicopter configured for 6 passengers. With the latest technology, enhanced stability augmentation system, and state-of- the-art safety features.
This helicopter type is mostly operated for passenger transport and emergency medical service (EMS) by civil operators. The Manufacturing year is 2017.
Seats: 6 Max Weight: 380kg (both body and luggage weight)
Robinson (R44)
The high performance R44 Raven II is a three-seat single engine produced by the American manufacturer Robinson. It has a Lycoming IO-540 fuel-injected, angle-valve, tuned-induction engine, which eliminates the need for carburetor heat. The standard 28-volt electrical system ensures good starting performance in hot or cold weather, and provides additional electrical power for optional equipment.
Robinson’s R44 Raven Series Helicopters provide excellent reliability, responsive handling, and altitude performance, making the R44 the ideal helicopter for private, business, and utility applications.
Seats: 3 Max weight: 180kg (both body and luggage weight).