Robinson 44 helicopter tour 

30 mins scenic tour at $500

The Robinson 44 departs Kigali International Airport and takes tourists on the amazing scenic tour from Kigali to Bugesera, River Nyaborongo, and then heads back to Kigali International Airport. Click here to see the mountain gorilla trekking safaris.

 

30-minute scenic tour at $1105

Agusta 109 helicopter (6 people, 380 kg)

Take a sky spin on Agusta 109 for a two-way trip from Kigali International Airport to Bugesera, River Nyabarongo, and head back to Kigali. Click here to see our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour.

 

2-hour scenic tour at $1600

This helicopter tour takes two hours, offering scenic views within the remarkable Rwanda, starting from Kigali, volcanoes, twin lakes, and Lake Kivu.

 

2-hour scenic tour to Akagera National Park at $1600

Enjoy this amazing wildlife experience for a lifetime adventure, taking tourists to see lions, zebras, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and warthogs, among others, from above sea level. Depart Kigali International Airport (3 people) and fly back to Kigali; this price excludes park entry fees.

 

2-hour, 30-minute scenic tour at $2000

At $2000, you can explore Rwanda's beautiful, breathtaking views of Kigali, Lake Kivu, and Nyungwe Forest on a Robinson helicopter (3 people), departing from Kigali and returning to Kigali.

 

2-hour scenic tour at $4420 

Take part in one of the longest scenic tours of the Agusta 109 and experience a once-in-a-lifetime safari in Rwanda. It takes off from Kigali International Airport and goes to Volcanoes, Twin Lakes, and Lake Kivu and takes you back to Kigali International Airport.

 

2-hour scenic tour to Akagera National Park at $4420

Discover the nature in the wilderness of Akagera National Park in the lavish Agusta 109 helicopter.Enjoy the 2-hour scenic views and listen to the sights and sounds from the sky.

 

2 hours 30 mins scenic tour at $5655

Depart Kigali International Airport on the Agusta 109 helicopter (5 people) and take tourists for a scenic tour starting from Kigali city, Lake Kivu, Nyungwe forest, and back to Kigali International Airport. 

 

Rwanda Helicopter tours and transfers are done in different national parks, such as Akagera National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, and Volcanoes National Park: Take the helicopter tours and transfers to Rwanda’s one and only Savannah national park, Akagera National Park, for a memorable and beautiful wildlife viewing safari.

 

Akagera National Park harbors giraffes, African elephants, lions, leopards, zebras, rhinos, antelope species, and many more other savannah wildlife species. Akagera National Park is perched in Rwanda’s northeastern part of the country, which borders Tanzania. The Akagera National Park gets its name from the Akagera River, which flows along the park's eastern border and feeds its water into the lakes, with the Akagera River feeding the most water into Lake Ihema.

 

Helicopter tours and transfers in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park are carried out by the Akagera Aviation Company. Akagera Aviation is a private entity that was formed in 2004 and is located at Kigali International Airport. The Akagera Aviation office is located in the main terminal building, and the company operates from a dedicated hangar on the airport's airside. Helicopter flights over Akagera National Park provide a better view of Rwanda's spectacular aerial scenery.

 

Rwanda’s Civil Aviation Authority gave the Akagera Aviation firm a license to operate. Rwanda is a concrete member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), so travelers should be confident that all the services provided meet international operating standards.

 

In 2008, Akagera Aviation was nominated as the first Robinson Helicopter Dealership and Service Provider in the East African area. Akagera Aviation was established to provide services ranging from emergency medical services to aerial photography, survey services, and many other services.

 

The Akagera Aviation firm's aircraft included in the fleet are the Agusta 109, Agusta 139, and Robinson 44, which offer seats for either 6 people, 5 people, or 3 people, respectively. Scenic flights from Kigali to Rwanda's Akagera National Park take 30 minutes to two to three hours.

 

Rwanda helicopter transfers and tours to Akagera National Park offer breathtaking views of the country of a thousand hills as presented by the interlocking hills. Akagera Helicopter Transfers land at the Magashi Tented Camp Helipad, which is so convenient for travelers to stay at the Magashi Tented Camp.

 

Tourists staying at Akagera Game Lodge or Rusizi Tented Camp can be dropped off at Kayonza, near the Akagera National Park’s headquarters. When you arrive, tourists are recommended to plan for their transfer to the resort as well as their other adventure safari activities within the Akagera National Park.

All domestic helicopter flights to Nyungwe Forest National Park are also conducted by Akagera Aviation, which is approved by the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA). Akagera Aviation Company operates private tours from Kigali to the One & Only Nyungwe House in Nyungwe Forest National Park.

 

Helicopter tours to Nyungwe Forest National Park take travelers who are interested in chimpanzee trekking experiences and other 12 primate viewings, such as monkey species and olive baboons, among others.

Akagera Aviation Company also operates helicopter tours to the magical Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Visitors can also take helicopter flights from Kigali International Airport to the Musanze airstrip, which is situated in Volcanoes National Park. Helicopter transfers to the Volcanoes National Park are conducted on a daily basis, which is so convenient for tourists looking to go for a gorilla trekking experience in the Volcanoes National Park.

 

The helicopter trip from Kigali International Airport to Volcanoes National Park takes approximately 30 minutes. Hiking Mount Bisoke and Karisimbi Mountain, visiting Musanze Caves, taking the Dian Fossey Trek, and visiting local communities are among the Volcanoes National Park activities. 

 

When travelers visit Musanze Caves, they are required to take ground transportation to their booked hotel or in the park. Volcanoes National Park lodges, including Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Singita Kwitondo Lodge, One and Only Gorilla’s Nest, and Amakoro Songa Lodge, can be accessed within 30 to 40 minutes' drive, as opposed to the Virunga Lodge, which may take an hour’s journey to be accessed.

 

Finally, discover Rwanda's hidden beauties through aerial types such as helicopter use, particularly tailored flying paths that suit your tour pleasure or business needs. The helicopter tours fly travelers over towns, hundreds of hills, and lakes, offering breathtaking aerial views of Rwanda and Kigali city.