Between $1,100 to $3,300 per person depending on the destination
Helicopter safaris in Tanzania offer exclusive, high-speed, and low-altitude aerial views of iconic, otherwise inaccessible, landscapes, typically departing from Arusha or Serengeti lodges. Key, 3–4 hour, experiences include flying over Kilimanjaro, the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, flamingos at Lake Natron, and the Ngorongoro Crater. This private, luxury, tours generally cost between $1,100 and $3,300per person.
Rare opportunities to experience places fully appreciated only from those skies, to picnic on remote mountainsides, to look down at bomas and massive crocodiles weaving through watercourses and elephant clans pacing “as if they had an appointment at the end of the world,” as . Africa’s landscapes always tell a story, and it’s an exhilarating one.
Top Helicopter Safari Experiences
- Mount Kilimanjaro Scenic Tour: Fly around Africa's highest peak for unmatched views of glaciers and landscapes.
- Lake Natron & Ol Doinyo Lengai: Explore the "Mountain of God" active volcano, witness thousands of pink flamingos, and see waterfalls.
- Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater: View the vast plains and wildlife, including the crater rim.
- Tarangire & Lake Manyara: A combined, shorter scenic flight.
Key Details
- Capacity: Maximum of 6 passengers per helicopter.
- Duration: Ranging from 3-hour, specific, excursions to full, multi-day, private, itineraries.
- Best Time: Generally, the dry seasons offer the best visibility, though helicopter tours operate year-round.
- Safety: The helicopters are designed for, high-altitude, sightseeing and, mountain, rescue.
