Ruka Africa
Ruka Sustainability Background

Sustainability

Preserving Africa's heritage for generations to come.

Why It's Important

We work hard to reduce our impact for more to enjoy the sights of Kilimanjaro

In the past, a sky-high experience with a bird's eye view of Mt. Kilimanjaro was only been provided upon request. This has resulted in a cost-intensive experience due to logistical costs of hiring the entire aircraft. By offering regularly scheduled scenic flights, the costs are reduced making the experience affordable for the customer.

Through the creation of a sustainable approach — our business model, flight plan and operating procedures, we are mitigating these challenges and establishing the way forward towards continuous safe and environmentally-friendly scenic flights around Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Our Commitment

To Noise Pollution

We minimize our noise footprint by flying a specific flight pattern that avoids noise sensitive areas all together.

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Ruka Africa aircraft, representing noise commitment.

Our Reduced Impact

To Carbon Emissions

Through efficiency, we are able to save an average of 30 liters of Jet A1 on every flight we operate.

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Ruka Africa aircraft representing carbon emission reduction.

Carbon Offset

To Impactful Local Projects

We offset the carbon produced from our flights by supporting the award-winning Yaeda Valley project in cooperation with Carbon Tanzania.

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Aerial view of lush green Tanzanian forest, representing carbon offsetting.

Soaring Scholars Initiative

Empowering the Next Generation

We provide underprivileged Tanzanian students with their first flight experience, inspiring them to dream bigger and explore careers in aviation and tourism while witnessing the beauty of their heritage from the sky.

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Children and aircraft representing the Soaring Scholars Initiative.