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Scenic Helicopter Excursions

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The Sky is the Limit

Based out of Arusha for optimum flexibility, the helicopter is available for private transfers between properties, stunning scenic excursions, or as the ultimate aerial adventure for your entire safari circuit.

  • Please note, full journeys are subject to approval by national parks and require planning at least 3 months in advance
  • Capacity: Up to 4 adults OR 2 adults + 3 children
  • Luggage Restrictions: 15kgs per person, soft bags only
  • This experience is not included in your stay and must be arranged prior to arrival. For more information, please enquire with our reservations team.

Scenic Transfers

Trade the scheduled flight for something more memorable — a private helicopter transfer between properties, with northern Tanzania spread out beneath you. Available routes and flight times below.
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Scenic Excursions

Some of Tanzania's most extraordinary landscapes are only accessible from the air. A private helicopter excursion opens them up — on your schedule, at your pace.

  • Lake Eyasi

    Fly low over Lake Eyasi and the cascading escarpment — your pilot knows exactly where to linger. Land at the highest point for brunch or sundowners, with pelicans and flamingos on the lake below between November and December.

    • Available from Mwiba Lodge, Arusha, and all Chem Chem Properties
  • Southern Serengeti

    A safari from the air over the southern Serengeti — wildlife tracked from above, the scale of Tanzania laid out beneath you. Your pilot lands first on a koppie in the plains for coffee, then out over Lake Eyasi to the highest point of the escarpment for brunch or sundowners.

    • Available from Mwiba Lodge, Arusha, and all Chem Chem Properties
  • The Great Rift Valley

    Soar over the Great Rift Valley, past Lake Natron's flamingo-pink shores, the active cone of Ol Doinyo Lengai, and waterfalls with natural swimming pools below. Then east over the Ngorongoro and Embakai craters before turning back toward Lake Eyasi — its shimmering water and escarpment a fitting close. Coffee and brunch stops along the way; late lunch on return.

    • Available from Mwiba Lodge, Arusha, and all Chem Chem Properties

Full Journeys

The Ultimate Circuit

For those who want to see it all — the helicopter is available for your entire safari circuit, from arrival to departure. Move between lodges, across borders, and out to the coast, entirely on your own schedule. Tanzania and beyond, without a transfer in sight.

Full Journeys

The Ultimate Circuit

For those who want to see it all — the helicopter is available for your entire safari circuit, from arrival to departure. Move between lodges, across borders, and out to the coast, entirely on your own schedule. Tanzania and beyond, without a transfer in sight.

Our Helicopter

Our 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.


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