Helicopter Charters in Rwanda

Helicopter charters in Rwanda offer breathtaking views and convenient transportation to various destinations, including national parks and scenic attractions.

Operators and Services

• Akagera Aviation provides charter services and scenic tours throughout Rwanda, with a fleet comprising Agusta 109, Agusta 139, and Robinson 44 helicopters.
• Africa Fly in Safaris offers helicopter tours and transfers to popular destinations like Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park and Akagera National Park.

Popular Helicopter Tours

• Gorilla Trekking by Helicopter: A 4-day itinerary that includes helicopter transfers from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking.
• Akagera National Park Helicopter Safari: Explore the park’s wildlife and scenic views with helicopter tours ranging from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours.
• Volcanoes and Nyungwe National Parks Helicopter Tour: A 6-day tour that combines helicopter transfers with gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking.

Helicopter Types.

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).

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-of-the-art safety features.

This helicopter type is mostly operated for passenger transport and emergency medical service (EMS) by civil operators. The manufacturing year is 2017.

Seats: 6

Max Weight: 380kg (both body and luggage weight)

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 multi-role 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).