Beyond First Class: The Serenity and Exclusivity of a Safari Helicopter Experience

Imagine gliding above vast, untamed wilderness, where extraordinary landscapes designed by nature’s ancient intelligence unfold below you. This is not just any flight—this is the ultimate privilege: a safari helicopter experience that awaits ROAR AFRICA guests seeking once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

A helicopter safari offers an unparalleled vantage point over our planet’s most breathtaking landscapes, combining the thrill of discovery with the serenity of soaring high above wild spaces. It is an invitation to witness the sheer diversity of Africa’s varied ecosystems from the skies—an exclusive gateway to the continent's most remote and enchanting places. 

Today we delve into a highlight of luxury African travel, exploring the coveted safari destinations that offer this insider experience. These regions are celebrated not just for their beauty—but for the unique perspectives they provide from above. 

The Epitome of Luxury: African Heli Safaris

There is perhaps no safari experience more exclusive than a helicopter excursion. ROAR Africa Heli Safaris are an adrenaline-fueled, highly specialized adventure aboard super high-end aircraft. Traveling in privacy with your own guide, you will be taken to those inaccessible and remote miracles of nature that very few people on the planet know about, let alone experience. Better still, you will be able to enjoy a completely personalized itinerary, free of crowds and compromises.

Also worth mentioning are the stellar photographic opportunities aboard a helicopter safari. Africa is a journey of contrasts, where you can find endless savannahs and bucolic marshlands in the same national park. Covering vast distances in a helicopter will show you just how biodiverse this glorious continent is—and your aerial photos will serve as proof. 

Top Destinations for Helicopter Safaris in Africa

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Guides in the know will tell you that the best way to appreciate the intricate waterways of the Okavango Delta is from above. A vast wetland system and UNESCO World Heritage Site like nowhere else in the world, the Delta consists of 150,000 islands covering over 6,000 square miles of floodplain. Every year, flooding from the highlands of Angola—as well as instinctual movements by elephants, hippos and termites—turn this stretch of dry Botswana desert into a stunning mosaic of lagoons and the extraordinary wildlife they sustain.

Flying above the Okavango Delta, the meandering channels appear like veins, breathing life into the heart of this dynamic ecosystem of pure green earth and slow-moving buffalo herds. To get a bird’s eye view of such distinct, unpolluted nature is deeply humbling. 

Victoria Falls, Zambia & Zimbabwe

There is a reason why an aerial journey over Victoria Falls is known as the Flight of Angels. Soaring above the mile-wide stretch of five waterfalls, which plummet more than 350 feet into the Zambezi River, you will understand why they are indigenously known as “the smoke that thunders.” Millions of gallons of water rush down the falls every minute, creating an ethereal combination of mist and rainbows that are profoundly moving to behold from the air. Witnessing this natural wonder of the world from above, zipping around in a helicopter where the Victoria Falls cascade toward the Batoka Gorge, is a highlight of any luxury safari in Zambia or Zimbabwe with ROAR AFRICA. 

Maasai Mara, Kenya

One of nature’s most epic spectacles takes place in East Africa: the annual Great Migration of more than one million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras and countless antelopes from the dry plains of Tanzania’s Serengeti to the greener pastures of Kenya’s Maasai Mara. A helicopter safari in Kenya affords you one-of-a-kind views of this natural phenomenon, during which unfathomable numbers of wildlife bound across sweeping savannahs, cross the Mara River and join an incredible array of animals—including the coveted Big Five—in the Maasai Mara. The experience is, in short, magnificent.

Namib Desert, Namibia

Rare, otherworldly beauty abounds in Namibia’s oldest living desert. Flying high above Namib-Naukluft National Park with views of towering ochre sand dunes, desert-adapted antelope and the scorched tree skeletons of Deadvlei, you are reminded of the resilience of the wild—in this extreme environment, life has thrived for millennia against incredible odds. Don’t miss the chance to sweep silently above Sossusvlei, a salt and clay pan dotted with grass-ringed, perfectly spaced “fairy circles” that have mystified scientists for years. On luxury Namibia safaris, helicopter rides are transcendent and in high demand.

Cape Town, South Africa

The wonders of the Western Cape are many—chief among them being the breathtaking nature and unparalleled wildlife encounters to be had on a helicopter ride in Cape Town, South Africa. Flying over the Mother City will give you a fresh perspective of her iconic sights, from Table Mountain to Robben Island, while a more remote South Africa helicopter safari above Cape Agulhas yields some of the best aerial whale watching on earth. To soar over the gorgeous, southernmost African coastline while migratory whales breach below is beyond imagination.

Booking a Luxury Helicopter Safari 

Perusing helicopter safari reviews, you will understand that the most important consideration for your journey is the time of year. Africa is a year-round destination, but many natural events are seasonal. Whether you dream of photographing Victoria Falls from above (best in February to May after the rainy season) or timing your Kenya safari with the Great Migration (at its peak from July to September), your ROAR AFRICA guides will gladly advise you on the best dates for your flight.

The best advice we can offer when booking a safari helicopter is to choose your flight crew wisely. We at ROAR AFRICA are essentially the Navy SEALS of travel and consider every detail of your experience with care—such as the top-tier, low noise pollution H130 helicopters (audited by the British Army) that we reserve for our guests. What’s more, eleven generations of travel in Africa have shown us the most spectacular places to behold from the skies. This level of access to such pristine pieces of paradise is a remarkable privilege, one we hope to share with you soon.

Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Entrust ROAR AFRICA to plan the ultimate safari itinerary for you or the whole family today. Explore our favorite destinations and inquire now.