Tropic Air are the pioneers of African helicopter safaris. Based in Kenya, the experienced and passionate team of pilot-guides fly Eurocopters on tailor-made adventures to the furthest, and hardest to reach corners of this most remarkable continent.
The ultimate way to explore highlights and hidden gems in Sub-Saharan Africa, easily linking the most fascinating and exciting destinations
With over a decade of experience operating African helicopter safaris, Tropic Air have amassed an encyclopaedic knowledge of their area from both land and air
Topic Air use specially chosen Eurocopters, which are perfect for the temperatures and altitude of East Africa and larger groups can mobilise multiple aircraft for greater flexibility
While traditional safaris have been a bucket list item for many couples and active families, a helicopter safari offers a totally different perspective of Africa so is ideal for safari veterans and first-timers alike
Over the past decade Tropic Air has developed a reputation as the leading helicopter safari operator in Africa. If you've watched Attenborough's 'Africa', or any number of incredible National Geographic productions, you will more than likely have spotted the distinctive blue Eurocopters transporting documentary makers and film crews to jaw-dropping locations across Africa.
Best known for the remarkable East African itineraries: soaring above Mount Kenya, low over the rivers of Samburu and along the other-worldly shores of Lake Turkana, landing in locations accessible by no other means than heli. The fleet of Eurocopters have been chosen for their quality in hot, dusty environments and at high altitudes, perfect when a journey can take you over the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and down to the depths of Ethiopia's Danakil Depression.
Tropic Air can offer you an experience which is totally unique. This holiday is a complete one-off, it will take you to places which will leave you lost for words on an hourly basis. Land where no-one else has ever set foot, see Africa from a totally different perspective. This has got to be the ultimate African safari experience!
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These guys are the best in the business. The Tropic Air pilots have many thousand hours in fixed and rota aircraft across Africa. They really know what they're doing and are passionate about their work - it's one hell of an office!
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Enquire NowTropic Air operate flying safaris across Africa, with a focus primarily on Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Namibia and the Congo. Nowhere is off radar though and the team at Tropic Air are all about exploring new locations.
