Ways to travel — by rotor
Helicopter Safaris in Kenya.
Land where no road or aeroplane can follow — a crater floor, a desert sandbar, a glacier on Mount Kenya. The most exhilarating way to see the country, by the day or on a full private expedition into the wild north.
- From
- US$2,900 pp / dayExpeditions; day-charter from US$6,500 per aircraft
- Length
- A day – 7 nightsExcursion, or a full heli-expedition
- It reaches
- Where nothing else canCraters, deserts, glaciers, closed areas
- Flies from
- Nairobi or your campWilson, Nanyuki or a bush airstrip
- Best for
- The intrepid & photographersTime-rich travellers seeking the extraordinary
- Capacity
- Up to 3–5 guestsPer helicopter, depending on aircraft
Why by helicopter
No road. No airstrip. No limits.
A helicopter changes what is possible on safari. It lifts you over the roadless north to the black lava of the Suguta Valley and the jade shore of Lake Turkana; it sets you down on a river sandbar for a champagne breakfast, or beside a crater lake no vehicle will ever reach.
Where a fixed-wing aircraft connects airstrips, a helicopter goes anywhere — low and slow over the herds, high past the glaciers of Mount Kenya, then down wherever the moment calls for it. It is the ultimate expression of a private safari: total freedom of the map, and scenes that only a handful of travellers will ever witness.
Landscapes only the few will see
From the cockpit, Kenya reveals itself whole: the Great Rift falling away beneath you, flamingo-pink soda lakes, the folds of the Matthews Range, the shifting dunes of the Chalbi. Then the machine settles onto a ridge or a sandbar, the rotor stills, and the silence of a place no one else can reach closes in around you.
Every hour is flown by senior pilots with vetted operators, and coordinated by your travel designer as part of a seamless whole — whether a single showstopping day or a week-long expedition.
How we handle private aviation →Bookable journeys
Helicopter safaris, ready to reserve.
From a single unforgettable day to a full expedition into the roadless north. Day charters are priced per helicopter; multi-night expeditions per person, two sharing, indicative and low-season.
Rift & Craters Heli-Day
A full day’s flying from your camp or Nairobi — craters, lakes and a landing few will ever make.
- Up to ~4 hours’ private flying
- Senior pilot & vetted aircraft
- A remote landing & champagne picnic
- Scenic Rift Valley & crater-lake circuit
- Returns to your camp by evening
Northern Frontier Expedition
A helicopter-supported expedition to Suguta, Lake Turkana and the Chalbi Desert — the ends of the earth, in comfort.
- Dedicated helicopter & senior pilot
- Private mobile & fly camps
- Sandbar landings, gorges & soda lakes
- Guide, chef & full support crew
- All flying hours, meals & fees
Ultimate Kenya by Helicopter
The whole country by rotor — Mount Kenya’s glaciers, the northern deserts, the Rift lakes and a finish on the coast.
- Private helicopter throughout
- The finest camps & a coast finale
- Glaciers, deserts, lakes & reefs
- Senior guide & every landing arranged
- Fully inclusive of flying, stays & fees
On pricing: helicopters are chartered by the aircraft and the flying hour, so day-excursion prices are per helicopter (up to three guests as standard), while multi-night expeditions are quoted per person, two sharing. All figures are indicative; a firm, all-in quotation follows your enquiry. See the full cost guide.
What’s included
Everything but the ordinary.
Each journey is quoted with a set allocation of flying hours; every practical detail sits inside it.
Typically excluded: international flights, visas, insurance, premium wines, additional flying hours beyond the allocation, spa and gratuities — all itemised in your quote. See the experience behind every journey.
Where it reaches
The places only a helicopter can take you.
Suguta & Turkana
Black lava valleys and the jade sea — the roadless frontier.
Explore →Mount Kenya’s glaciers
Fly past the ice fields of the second-highest peak in Africa.
On the expeditionsChyulu craters & lava
Green volcanic hills, lava tubes and Kilimanjaro beyond.
Explore →Soda lakes & flamingos
Rose-pink lakes and steaming escarpments from the air.
On the day & tourLaikipia
A perfect launch-pad for heli-days into the north.
Explore → The finaleThe Kenya Coast
Fly the shoreline and set down on a private sandbar.
Explore →How it works
From enquiry to lift-off.
Enquire & design
Share your dates, party and appetite for adventure. We propose a route, aircraft and flying-hour allocation with a clear quotation.
Refine & reserve
We tune the plan, confirm the helicopter and camps, and hold them with a deposit.
Fly beyond the map
Senior pilot and guide throughout; landings, picnics and camps arranged to the hour.
Held safely
Vetted operators, weather contingencies, 24-hour support and backup at every step.
Pairs beautifully: most guests add a heli-day to a flying safari, or build a full expedition. See private flying safaris and choosing your aircraft.
Questions, answered
Booking your helicopter safari.
How much does a helicopter safari cost?
Is it priced per person or per helicopter?
How many people can fly, and what about luggage?
Can I add a helicopter day to another safari?
What happens if the weather turns?
How far ahead should I book?
Reserve your dates
Beyond the map, and back by dinner.
Tell us your dates and how far you’d like to venture, and your travel designer will return a private helicopter itinerary and an all-in quotation — in confidence.