Luxurious Akagera Helicopter fly-in safari
Akagera Helicopter fly-in safari is the best way to explore this land filled with the big five. This is a remote land rich with wildlife in Rwanda, it’s no wonder most visitors who love game viewing consider it a perfect safari destination in Rwanda.
Chose to fly in by helicopter to Akagera National Park, a convenient and reliable way to access the park more easily than enduring the 2.5hrs of driving from Kigali. The helicopter flights depart Kigali International Airport every day on a charter basis to either south of the park for guests staying at Ruzizi Tented Lodge or Akagera Game Lodge and guests staying at Magashi Camp, you will fly to the North of the park. Book Now
Akagera Helicopter fly-in safari enables you to make for some of the most breath-taking scenery, also to take an aerial view of the animals from above and the changing landscape of Rwanda. Sight a large number of buffaloes, elephants, zebras, and rhinos roaming across the park. It is ideal to complement a scenic flight of 1hr or 30 minutes to your charter for maximum viewing opportunity of wildlife.
A number of experiences will reward you with unexpected delights, including the Lake Ihema boat cruise for a chance to sight the aquatic life including hippos, Nile crocodiles, and spectacular birds. White Rhino trekking, here is an opportunity to check on the white rhinos on foot and support their conservation effort in Rwanda. The majority of them have been released into the wild.
Other experiences that you can be part of on your Akagera Helicopter fly-in safari include the behind-the-scenes experience, Walk to the line, cultural and community visit, and the night game drive for an opportunity to sight the nocturnal animals while active at night.
Choose the helicopter you would wish to fly with and let our safari specialist make it happen.
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). Manufacture 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. Pilots benefit from a full glass cockpit, which minimized crew workload and enhances situational awareness and excellent visibility. The aircraft features a spacious, rapidly reconfigurable, modular cabin for multi[1]role versatility, cocoon-type, high-strength airframe, and crash-resistant systems for passenger comfort and safety. Manufacture year is 2010. Seats: 6 Max Weight: 380kg (both body and luggage weight)
Agusta AW119MKII
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[1]the-art safety features. This helicopter type is mostly operated for passenger transport and emergency medical service (EMS) by civil operators. Manufacture 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).
Discover untamed trails of Akagera National Park with densely-packed animals. You can make an extension to Volcanoes National park for the Rwanda gorilla trekking experience, this is a life-changing experience for many visitors across the world.
