Helicopter Transfers to Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda

Helicopter transfers to Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda will take you to Rwanda’s most intact and primeval forest National Park famously known for being home to Chimpanzees, varieties of other primate species including  rare and endemic species to the Albertine rift and having many more innumerable and captivating attractions for visitors to explore.

Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda is one of the oldest and largest remaining tract of Afromontane rain forests, bamboo covered slopes, grasslands and enthralling wetlands, teaming with a mind blowing ecosystem rich in biodiversity that includes a considerable population of Chimpanzees and other 12 species of primates such as Colobus Monkeys, L’Hoest’s Monkeys endemic to the Albertine region, a recorded notable number of bird species, mammals and significant flora species.

Nyungwe National Park is nestled in the south western province of Rwanda, with a distance of estimated 218 kilometers far away from Kigali, Helicopter transfers to Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda are the most swift and fastest process that enables tourists to access this National Park.

From Kigali the heart of Rwanda most tourists use ground transfer on road to reach Nyungwe National Park, this usually takes approximately 5 to 6 hours driving time depending on the stopovers along the way, but this is sometimes hectic and taking long however tourists who find it inconvenient to use the road to transfer to Nyungwe, there is an option of available Helicopter transfers to Nyungwe National Park that only take 45 minutes from Kigali International Airport.

Helicopter flights to Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda are scheduled on different days mostly Mondays and Wednesdays and are operated by Akagera Aviation that is licensed in all spheres of Aviation and approved by the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA).Helicopter flights often land at One and Only Nyungwe House helipad that is a short drive to the park headquarters.

Akagera Aviation has different high performance helicopter fleets that are operate these transfer flights such as the twin Engine Agusta (A109S), a six seater with enough leg room and most convenient for a big group or family, it carries maximum weight capacity of 380kgs (both body and luggage weight), there is another six seater single engine Agusta (AW119MKII) that allows tourists to travel in comfort and style, also limited to maximum weight capacity of 380kgs (both body and luggage weight). A single engine three seater Robinson 44 (R44) is also a helicopter fleet used by Akagera Aviation for transfers and scenic tours in Rwanda, it is an excellent choice for private people, couples, or a small family, it has a popular feature of removable doors and is allowed maximum weight capacity of 180 kgs (both body and luggage weight).

There are also domestic flights to Nyungwe National Park operated by Rwandair on a regular basis to Kamembe international Airport in Kamembe town, you will need ground transportation from Kamembe to drive to the Park or to your booked accommodation facility. While using Helicopter transfer flights to Nyungwe National Park, Tourists enjoy the most exceptional spectacular views and magnificent sceneries of the countryside from above.

You can book through Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris your Helicopter transfers to Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda for your adventure safari that includes activities like Chimpanzee trekking, Colobus Monkey trekking, Canopy Walk, Waterfalls hike, Nature walks, and bird watching among other thrilling adventures which we can as well arrange and perfectly tailor for you.

It is also possible to have Helicopter transfers to Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla trekking, Golden Monkey treks, hiking the inactive volcanoes among other activities and also have Helicopter Flight to Akagera National Park for Wildlife viewing experience, sighting the big 5 mammals and many other numerous game species.