As the plane dips its wings, your body fills with excitement as you peer out of the windows. Flying is an exhilarating way to experience the African bush.
If you’re wanting something truly wild, then take a helicopter or small-plane flight from Laikipia to the remote area of Turkana in northern Kenya. A two-hour flight, it takes in dramatic valleys, inselbergs, mountainous hills, desert dunes and the turquoise waters of Lake Turkana. Spend the day fishing for Nile perch and picnicking on the shores; for the more adventurous, consider camping out under the stars.
Explore the Ewaso Nyiro river in the Samburu region of Kenya from the air with Air Wilderness. This low-level flight in a small Cessna plane gives you a prime seat for wildlife spotting in and around the river. The two-hour flight starts at Lewa Wilderness and winds its way over varied landscapes and includes a 30-minute sundowner stop in the middle of nowhere on the river bank.
Take a helicopter flight with Tropic Air to the foothills of Mount Kenya with majestic views of the rugged peaks leading the way. Touch down for a spot of fly-fishing for trout in the crystal-clear rivers and enjoy lunch in the lush surroundings.
