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Kilimanjaro Scenic Flights
& Helicopter Tours

See Kilimanjaro and Tanzania in a whole new way

"An unforgettable experience flying over Kilimanjaro"
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Welcome To
Ruka Africa

Book World-Class Flight Tours Over Tanzania

We are an innovative team of aviation and tourism professionals inspired to bring joy in the African Airspace and make expensive scenic flights a more affordable experience with our regular commercial Kilimanjaro scenic tours and helicopter safaris, both packaged and for private charter.

Book Your Kilimanjaro Adventure

See Kilimanjaro From The Sky at 20,000ft

Ruka Africa provide the worlds first Kilimanjaro scenic flights for private passengers in our luxury 8 seat Cessna Caravan.

Book your seats directly online or contact our friendly ground team today as we get ready to take you up and over Mount Kilimanjaro and Tanzania from Arusha Airport or JRO Airport to experience one of the greatest sights in the world at sunrise (7am-8am) or sunset (5pm-6pm).

Flying across the stunning landscapes of Tanzania, we encourage you to get your phones out to capture the breathtaking summit of Kilimanjaro as we gently ascend and decend over 1 hour on your tour, becoming the perfect accompniament to any holiday.

We look forward to seeing you and your family on board.

Rated 5 stars by our passengers
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Helicopter Tours
and Hire

See Tanzania in a whole new way

Our Ruka Africa Helicopter tours take you across some of Tanzania’s most beautiful scenery at a lower altitude than our Kilimanjaro scenic flights. Discover Lake Manyara, Ngorngoro crater, Lake Natron, Oldonyo Lengai and The Great Rift Valley Lakes as you prepare to explore the wilds of Tanzania from the skies.

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Our Flights Include

We work hard to ensure you have the best and safest experience.
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Gary and JackieGary and Jackie
21:11 22 Sep 23
Enjoyable and interesting air tour of Kilimanjaro and local area. Very professionally flown by well-qualified pilots. Superb audio guide with an individual tablet. Highly recommend adding this to any safari trip!
Fatema BadruddinFatema Badruddin
13:51 20 Jul 23
It was an amazing experience!Our captain Mohammed was excellent 😊
David CollisonDavid Collison
19:46 10 Feb 23
What a great aerial tour! From the moment we were greeted by Irene to bidding farewell we were well taken care of through the experience. You can't say enough about the grandeur of Mt. Kilimanjaro but the little details along the way like seeing Arusha from the air, seeing the climber base camps, and the climbers themselves can't be underestimated. The audio portion was easy to use, you could flip back and forth to see your progress superimposed on the intended flight path, and the audio was synched with what we could see out the windows. Nice use of technology. If you want an aerial tour of Mt. Kilimanjaro this is the place to book!
Tony SeverineTony Severine
07:14 19 Dec 22
A magnificent way to view Kilimanjaro from a bird's eye view. For those that do not have the time or energy to climb the mountain.
Alla ShutAlla Shut
06:23 07 Oct 22
Kilimanjaro scenic flight is really scenic. We saw the mount Meru, Kilimanjaro glaciers, crater and peaks.Thanks to the pilot Muhammed who flew above the crater, we were able to see its deepness. This was the second flight for my friend and she was impressed again and again by what we saw. It is an unique and unbelievable experience. Special thanks are due to Irene for all arrangements before the flight. Alla Shut
Georg LederGeorg Leder
09:11 08 Jul 22
Very polite and correct people!The plane was in really good shape, the flight was quiet and pleasant.The pilot was very professional.One of us was handicaped due to a cast because of a broken leg and everybody helped us to manage the boarding.The sight on the both mountains (Kili and Meru)was impressive: Good weather, Morning sun, the glaciers, the Kili Base Camp, ….All in all I clearly recommend to book the trip!
Alena SevboAlena Sevbo
06:55 27 Aug 21
Scenic flights with Rukaafrica were a unique way to see the top of famous mountain Kilimanjaro, volcanoe Longinio, the great valley of Tanzania, Lake Natron and thousands flamingoes.It was most exhilarating, inspirational and beautiful excursions we've ever taken! We took private tour and we were the only two passengers, it was so intimate and romantic, only for us!The first leg of the flight, over the valley of Tanzania, was phenomenally beautiful. I must have taken a thousand pictures! To see acres of forests, mountain lakes, villages of Masai from the helicopter - fantastic!And after that, we landed on volcano Lengaiand started our short hiking tour to the crater! What i have seen on the top I couldn’t forget: the volcano is still active, he breathes. And you, standing by the crater, feel his breath under your feet, see how he spews hot lava. And around you the breathtaking landscapes. And at this moment to drink a bottle of Champagne Moet was a great idea from Clinton from Ruka Africa.The second step of flight was a flight to Lake Natron. Unbelievable! We have seen thousands flamingo flying under our foot. The second surprise from Ruka Africa was our landing on Natron camp for lunch and… taking warm lava pools.thank you for the high professionalism, and creative ideas in organization of our tours. We will be happy to flight with you again!
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Our personal flight highlights and sights

Our pilots, crew and ground team have a deep love for Tanzania and Mount Kilimanjaro and still get our breath taken away today by her majestic beauty and changing seasons. Each flight brings a different experience whether you’re flying in the morning or in the evening, with your family and friends, groups or just a romantic flight into the sky, we are looking forward to taking you on a once in a lifetime experience.

The Experience

Flying in one of the worlds best and safest aircraft, the Cessna Caravan 8 Seat performance craft that delivers an exceptional experience when climbing to altitudes so you can see the world above Tanzania like never before.

The Sights

You’ll climb above 20,000ft higher than the summit of Kilimanjaro and prepare yourself to be mesmerized by the beautiful views of Mawenzi peak, Kibo peak , Glaciers , Shira plateau and much more on your flight to the top of Africa.

The Setting

Prepare yourself to be mesmerized by the breath-taking views of Mawenzi peak, Kibo peak , Glaciers , Shira plateau and much more on your flight. See vegetation change from forest zone to desert zone right before your eyes.

The History

With over 4 million years of rich history, wildlife and natural wonders, Kilimanjaro region offers a world-class lesson in the beauty of mother nature across Tanzania. See volcanic peaks, lava towers, glaciers and more when you fly Kilimanjaro.

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In-Flight Audio Guide

Free for all passengers

With our scenic flights, we have thought of it all, where you and every passenger receive an in-flight iPad with our built-in Ruka Tours app giving you a greater experience and our local knowledge of your sights and surroundings, in real-time, as we fly from dense tropical jungle terrain through to desert landscapes on top of the mountains. 

You can even download our app to your mobile for more convenience as we take flight.

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Contact Us

We would love to hear from you

Office Address

Ruka Africa Limited, Mega Complex, Bondeni St, Arusha 23100, Tanzania

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+255 753 316 954

Email Us

info@rukaafrica.com

Kilimanjaro Scenic Flights

Experience the sights and scenery of Kilimanjaro like never before in 1hr.

Helicopter Tours

Extraordinary Helicopter Tours and transfers where you can see safari’s from above.

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