Kilimanjaro Helicopter Tour

What Kilimanjaro attractions do you visit by helicopter?

With the kilimanjaro Helicopter Tour (chopper) , you not only hover around the snow-capped mountain but also visit other interesting attractions and places on Mount Kilimanjaro like the Northern slopes of Rongai, the zebra rocks, Mount Kilimanjaro forest, Shira ridge, and the ever-beautiful Shira Plateau.

As for attractions around Mount Kilimanjaro, you get to tour amazing places near the mountain like the coffee plantations, the volcanic lake Chala, and West Kilimanjaro and you get a view of the gigantic mountain from, Moshi in Tanzania.

Below are the approved TANAPA landing sites on Mt. Kilimanjaro for scenic flights:

1. Cathedral HLS: S03°03.17, E037°14.21
2. Saddle HLS: S03°04.03, E037°25.29
3. Barranco Valley HLS: S03°06.32, E037°19.39

These locations provide stunning views of the mountain while ensuring we stay away from the walking trails used by park visitors. The pilot will select the landing site based on the weather conditions on the day of the flight. As for the Scenic flight using the 8-seater luxury Cessna Caravan planes that must use a runway to take off and land (Not helicopters), Kilimanjaro flights cost $520 per person with a minimum requirement of 2 passengers plus a flat $400 supplement fee to guarantee the scenic flight departure. Sometimes, prices depend on which particular places you want to visit and which attractions interest you. Also, the number of people for the tour will determine the cost as it is charged per seat with the capacity of taking 8 people at a go. It is an affordable way to tour Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.

The cruise helicopter tours begin from Moshi Airport, a small airport in Moshi town, the closest town to Mount Kilimanjaro where cruise helicopter scenic tours take off to the slopes of the mountain.

Advantages of Kilimanjaro Helicopter tours over climbing

To climb Mount Kilimanjaro, you have to be fit, but a helicopter tour to Mount Kilimanjaro does not require any fitness, all you need to do is to be ready for a scenic and sightseeing adventure, sit, relax, and let our experienced pilots do the rest while you marvel at the beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro and take some amazing aerial pictures of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro helicopter tours do not require many days to climb the mountain, it will only take you a few hours and you are done.

Helicopter Scenic flights for Kilimanjaro sightseeing can be added to your climb/trek, this can be an option before or after your climb.

The flight tours offer flexibility as you can also choose to trek to the summit or anywhere on Mount Kilimanjaro then opt to descend by helicopter. This helicopter flight option can be arranged for the following routes: Marangu, Rongai, Machame, Shira, Lemosho/Londorosi, and Umbwe routes.

Best time for Kilimanjaro Helicopter Tours

The best time to experience Kilimanjaro scenic flights is when the weather is predictable, and consistent when the sky is clear and the weather is permitting to get a clear view of the Mountain and its features.

The Best months to book a helicopter ride is during the dry months of August, September, October, January, February, and March. However, the months of November, December, and June are good but unpredictable as the mountain experiences some light rainfall here and there. The least favorable months to come for a Kilimanjaro Scenic flight are April and May as they experience heavy showers of rain hence they are not good months for helicopter tours on Mount Kilimanjaro.

How long do the Mount Kilimanjaro Helicopter Flights take?

Normally Mount Kilimanjaro helicopter flights take about one hour (60 minutes) or more depending on which attractions you want to see and which places you want to visit. The more time you spend with the helicopter the more money you pay. Scenic helicopter flights around Mount Kilimanjaro and neighboring tourist destinations can be booked from a single person to 4 people per flight.

What to see with Tranquil Kilimanjaro Helicopter Tours.

Sightseeing and scenic flights will not only give you the opportunity to have an aerial view of the beautiful landscapes and features of the mountain and its surroundings but it also gives you the chance to see everything that comes with the landscape like wildlife near the Lemosho Route, Rongai near the Kenya/Tanzania border and the lush green coffee plantations available at the foot slopes and around Mount Kilimanjaro and West Kilimanjaro.

10 Features you will see on your Mt Kilimanjaro Scenic Flight

Below are the top features that you will see during your Mount Kilimanjaro Scenic Flight with Tranquil Kilimanjaro:

• Mount Meru.
• Arusha National Park.
• Momella Lakes.
• Ngurdoto Crater.
• West Kilimanjaro.
• Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.
• Shira Plateau.
• Glaciers of Kilimanjaro.
• Mawenzi Peak.
• Kibo Peak.