Tourists take helicopter flights to Volcanoes National Park for mountain gorilla trekking safari and for a chance to track golden monkeys in Rwanda. Taking helicopter flights to Volcanoes Park from Kigali international Airport takes only 30 minutes. Lots of visitors activities awaits you in Volcanoes including Hiking Bisoke Mountain, Dian fossey trek, visit Musanze caves and experiencing the local villages
Helicopter flying safaris are regular to Musanze Airstrip giving visitors quick access to Volcanoes National Park. On arrival at Musanze airstrip you definitely need ground transfers to your accommodation. Most safari lodges are within 20 to 30 minutes’ drive time including Sabinyo Silverback Lodge, Amakoro Songa Lodge, One & Only Gorillas Nest and Singita Kwitonda Lodge unlike Virunga Lodge which is approximately an hour drive.
One of the choppers used during Helicopter Flights to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
With the helicopter flights to Volcanoes National Park, get to enjoy the spectacular aerial scenery of Rwanda. All helicopter flights to Volcanoes are operated by Akagera Aviation, approved by the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA). It is the first Rwandan company to be licensed in all three spheres of aviation being licensed as an: Air Services Operator (ASO). Aviation Training Organisation (ATO) and an Aviation Maintenance Organisation (AMO). Akagera Aviation was appointed as a Robinson Helicopter Dealership and Service Center, the first in the East African Region.
Description of Helicopter flights to Volcanoes National Park
Agusta (AW139)
The AW139 is the market-leading intermediate twin-engine helicopter. The benchmark for safety design features, performance capabilities and productivity in challenging multi-role operations all over the world. Produced by the Italian manufacturer Agusta (today Agusta Leonardo). Manufacture year is 2010.
Seats: 5
Max Weight: 550kgs (both body and luggage weight)
Agusta (A109S)
The Agusta 109S Grand is a light six-seat twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter produced by the Italian manufacturer Agusta (today AgustaLeonaldo). This helicopter type is mostly operated for passenger transport (executive also) and emergency medical service (EMS) by civil operators.
Pilots benefit from a full glass cockpit, which minimized crew workload, enhances situational awareness and excellent visibility. The aircraft features a spacious, rapidly reconfigurable, modular cabin for multirole versatility, cocoon-type, high strength airframe and crash-resistant systems for passenger comfort and safety. Manufacture year is 2010.
Seats: 6
Max Weight: 380kg (both body and luggage weight)
Agusta AW119MKII
The Agusta 119 (A119MKII) is a high-performance single engine helicopter configured for 6 passengers. With the latest technology, enhanced stability augmentation system, and state-ofthe-art safety features.
This helicopter type is mostly operated for passenger transport and emergency medical service (EMS) by civil operators. Manufacture year is 2017.
Seats: 6
Max Weight: 380kg (both body and luggage weight)
Robinson (R44)
The high performance R44 Raven II is a three-seat single engine produced by the American manufacturer Robinson. It has a Lycoming IO-540 fuel-injected, angle-valve, tuned-induction engine, which eliminates the need for carburetor heat. The standard 28-volt electrical system ensures good starting performance in hot or cold weather, and provides additional electrical power for optional equipment.
Robinson’s R44 Raven Series Helicopters provide excellent reliability, responsive handling, and altitude performance, making the R44 the ideal helicopter for private, business, and utility applications.
Seats: 3
Max weight: 180kg (both body and luggage weight).
Visitors at the same time can secure their helicopter flights to Nyungwe Forest National Park for Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk. You can also take a helicopter flight to Akagera National Park for wildlife experience in Rwanda. Encounter the Giraffes, Rhinos, Elephants lions among other wildlife