Helicopter Safaris

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Flying over Kenya is a humbling experience, as the vastness of the land stretches before you, and the drama and excitement of Kenyan wildlife unfolds before you. Only by flying across these physically diverse wilderness’ can one truly appreciate the sheer scale of a country’s size and beauty. For the ultimate “game drive”, take to the skies for a bird’s eye view of Kenya’s dramatic and diverse landscapes. By helicopter you can reach the remote moorlands of Mt. Kenya, soar over Kenya’s vast plateaus and watch wildlife roam, hunt and bask beneath you, or visit the isolated and dramatic landscapes of Lake Turkana. Enabling you to cover large distances in a short time, travelling by air gives you the maximum amount of time on the ground – to enjoy the local ecosystem and safari properly. A helicopter is a perfect way to access remote areas quickly and easily, without need for landing strips or clearances. Some of the ranches in Laikipia can arrange ‘heli-camping’ in which a helicopter is used to transport guests to remote destinations where a luxury camp awaits. This is also an out of this world way to see the local landscapes and wildlife.

 

One of the most favorite flying experiences in Africa is to stay at Sirikoi in Laikipia, Kenya, and be flown up to Turkana, one of Kenya’s most remote and unexplored destinations – fly camp under the stars while you’re up there and explore areas which truly have not been explored by anyone else. For those with larger travel budgets who wish to cover plenty of ground on their safari, charter helicopters are available. There are scheduled flights which connect all the main safari destinations as well as the coast, but for a more exclusive experience, we recommend taking one’s own private plane – for true luxury and flexibility.

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The Big Five Adventure Safaris uses various different reputable scheduled and private charter aviation companies and can arrange helicopter excursions from a morning’s scenic flight to exhilarating transfers between camps and lodges. Contact us today and book your helicopter ride.