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Helicopter Excursions with Elida Tours

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Helicopter Excursions with Elida Tours lift your safari experience sky-high, offering aerial perspectives over Kenya’s most spectacular terrains. Flights depart from Wilson Airport and circle majestic peaks like Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro, or glide above landscapes such as Lake Turkana, Suguta Valley, Lake Natron, and Lake Magadi. Scenic options include the Nairobi city-skylines over Suswa, Limuru tea plantations, and Rift Valley craters like Longonot. These excursions are designed for up to five passengers (some with smaller helicopters), and rates vary by route. Ideal for those seeking unique views, photo opportunities, romantic or luxury add-ons, these flights let you witness the vast wild from above.

Highlights

Enjoy aerial views over Mount Kenya or Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peaks, hovering above lakes and glacial features for unforgettable scenery.

Explore remote landscapes like Lake Turkana or Suguta Valley from above; see rift valleys, desert pans and dramatic colors.

Fly over Lake Magadi, Mt. Longonot, Suswa, and Lake Naivasha, spotting wildlife in plains, papyrus swamps and resident birdlife.

Discover Nairobi from the sky: Limuru tea hills, city settlements, Suswa crater, all within one-hour scenic flight from Wilson.

Itinerary Overview

Lake Natron & Magadi Helicopter Scenic Flight

The helicopter will depart from Wilson airport to Lake Natron (Only Kenyan side), the helicopter will hover around for the best views of the lake as well as photo taking, through Shompole conservancy to Nguruman escarpment then to Lake Magadi scenic before heading back to Nairobi Wilson airport.

MAXIMUM NO. OF PAX 5 

FLIGHT: AS350B3 HELICOPTER

RATE: USD. 8,295.00

Depart from Wilson airport through Nairobi flight training area to Mt. Suswa scenic, head to Limuru Tea plantations then back via four ways for Nairobi settlements and spectacular city views before landing back at Wilson airport.

Approximately 1 hr. flight.

Max 5 Pax.

RATE: USD. 2, 721.00 

Lake Magadi is an amazing unique and serene destination for nature lovers. The lake’s spectacular geographical landscape to the northern part serves as the main attraction to many visitors. The Lake is also well known for its wading birds including Flamingos and pelicans.

Suswa and Longonot are magnificent breathtaking volcanic scenic craters in the Rift valley on the outskirts West of Nairobi Kenya. The Longonot Center rim provides great scenic views across the beautiful Rift Valley all the way to Lake Naivasha. 

You will experience the major wildlife attractions at Mount Longonot including buffaloes, elands, lions, leopards, bushbucks, common zebras, giraffes and Grant’s gazelles. Lake Naivasha high cliffs and forests are home to More than 450 distinct birdlife species which include cormorants, pelicans, African fish eagles, hawks, cuckoos, woodpeckers, shrikes and others. At the shores are papyrus swamps, acacia woodlands, forests and unique geologic features that are remnants of the areas volcanic past Lake Naivasha is one of the primary drinking holes for buffalos, zebras, elands, impalas, waterbucks and other grazers, as well as a favorite place for hippos to cool themselves during the day. 

On Aerocruise aircraft, we shall take you out of Wilson Airport to Magadi for an aerial view of all these spectacular arts of God, through Suswa and Mt Longonot, circling around Lake Naivasha overhead hells gate then back to Wilson.

MAX 2 PAX

FLIGHT:  R44 HELICOPTER.

RATES: GROSS: USD 6,836.00 

The helicopter departs very early from Nairobi Wilson via to Mt. Kenya for Scenic. The aircraft will circle at the peaks and hover for the spectacular views of the snow on the mountain. This includes flying around the lakes on the Mountain. At the pilot’s discretion, he can land at a point which could be beside the lake or at a clear space in the moorland.

Max 5 PAX.

RATE: USD. 6, 333.00

Departure from Wilson and fly south to Amboseli National Park for Mt. Kilimanjaro scenic, followed by brief scenic flight over the National Park for Lake Amboseli where you could be lucky to see the flamingos, then fly back to Wilson airport.

Approx. 2.5 hrs.

Flight: CESSNA 208 FIXED WING:

RATE: US$ 3, 846.00 

Please note: Rates are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.

Full board accommodation inclusive of all meals at Soroi Collection's camps and lodges.

Conservancy Fees and Conservation Levies.

Twice daily shared & scheduled game drives in custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles with an accredited English-speaking safari guide.

All airport and airstrip transfers.

Return scheduled light aircraft transfers Wilson Airport/Samburu/Masai Mara/Taita Hills.

Filtered water, coffees, and teas.

Locally branded beverages inclusive of soft drinks, local beers, selected spirits, and house wines.

One Sundowner at Soroi Larsens Camp and Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge.

One Night game drive in Lumo Conservancy.

30-minute massage at Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge.

Flights to and from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Pre and post-tour arrangements in Nairobi or onward.

ETA’s (if applicable).

All extra meals and premium drinks Additional activities, Gratuities, tips and items of personal nature.

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Craft your dream safari, your way.

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Third time we have used Elida Tours. David is great, met us at airport, arrange safari, hotels and all transportation in Kenya.
I have been using Elida for some time for transportation around Nairobi! The team is friendly, reliable and extremely helpful!
We have used Elida Tours and David for several years. He is really helpful with hotel bookings, transport, game drives (safaris).

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