Helicopter transfers in Rwanda

Visitors to Rwanda have an exceptional opportunity to book a mind-blowing helicopter transfer in Rwanda to take in the country’s jaw-dropping sceneries and moving from one destination to another. Helicopter transfers in Rwanda are offered by Akagera Aviation, allowing guests to take scenic tours from Kigali to Akagera, Nyungwe Forest and Volcanoes National Parks or between the national parks, especially those who can’t stand the long distances.
Akagera Aviation’s fleet is made up of the Robinson 44 with a seating capacity of 3 passengers, Agusta 139 with a capacity of 5 passengers and the Agusta 109 with a seating capacity of 6 passengers. Helicopter transfers in Rwanda range from half an hour to two and a half hours with endless opportunities of providing bird’s eye view of the beautiful country, dubbed ‘the land of a thousand hills’.

Akagera Aviation is a privately-owned Company that was established in 2004 and located just out of Kigali International Airport. The company’s offices are found in the main terminal building and most of its operations are conducted from their steadfast hanger on the airside of Kigali International Airport.

The aviation is licensed by Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA), a signatory entity to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and for this reason, travelers can be guaranteed of receiving good quality services that meet up with International best practices.
Thanks to its experience of undertaking safe and rewarding helicopter transfers in Rwanda, Akagera Aviation was chosen as a “Robinson Helicopter Dealership and Service Center” in 2008 hence making it one of its kind in East Africa. Besides scenic tours, the Airlines also offers surveys, Aerial photography and videography, as well as medical/emergency services across the country.

Helicopter Transfers from Kigali to Akagera National Park lasts about 20 minutes. Here, there are opportunities of enjoying the stunning scenic views of rolling hills and the diverse ecosystems in Rwanda’s only savannah-dominated national park. This 1,122-square-kilometer Protected Area is known for sheltering the big five game, different antelopes (that include Kobs, impalas, bushbucks, Topis, giant elands, duikers, waterbucks, hartebeests and others), zebras, Masai giraffes, and over 500 species of birds. Here, you can enjoy game drives, boat cruises, sport fishing, Bush Camping, Hot air balloon tours, guided bush walks, and others.

Some of the pilots operating Akagera Aviation’s helicopter transfers in Rwanda

The helicopter transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park is only about half an hour, providing an opportunity of enjoying a wide range of exceptional activities such as tracking the endangered mountain gorillas, tracking the golden monkeys, hiking to the Dian Fossey Gravesite, climbing the Virunga Volcanoes, watching different bird species and many others.

For visitors interested in a helicopter transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park, it is interesting to know that it takes only About 45 minutes. In this Park, chimp treks monkey tracking, canopy walks, forest hiking, forest birding are some of the activities that await travelers. There is a possibility of having a helicopter transfer between this Park and Volcanoes National Park.