A perfect way to complement your Tanzania safari is to take a Kilimanjaro scenic flight. In this article, we will show you why Kilimanjaro scenic flight is the ultimate safari add-on. We will start by explaining what is a Kilimanjaro scenic flight. We will then show you how Kilimanjaro scenic flight fits your Tanzanian safari experience. In this article, we will also explain what you should expect from Kilimanjaro scenic flight that makes it the ultimate safari add-on.
What is a Kilimanjaro scenic flight:
It is an hour flight experience over Africa’s highest mountain -Kilimanjaro, from Arusha local airport and back to the same airport. Forget the myth that flying over Mount Kilimanjaro is dangerous because a plane will be pulled down to the crater. You will not only have a bird’s eye view of Mount Kilimanjaro, but also you will have unforgettable aerial views of Mount Meru (the fifth highest mountain in Africa) and great sceneries of parts of Arusha city from above.
Kilimanjaro scenic flight fits your Tanzanian safari experience
This is how Kilimanjaro scenic flight fits your Tanzania safari experience
First: Arusha airport is situated along the same road that takes you to major national parks
The same road A104 that you take from Arusha town to Arusha airport, is used for road trips to Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro crater. This means that immediately after the scenic flight, you can proceed with a safari trip to your favorite national park. This also means you can join an evening Kilimanjaro scenic flight arriving from a safari.
Second: Flight schedules accommodate your Safari schedule
The flight has two departure times. You can take a morning flight that departs at 7:00 AM or an evening flight that departs at 5:00 PM. The morning flight lands at 8:00 AM which means you still have time for a safari trip. The evening flight ensures that you can arrange your safari to end early and return to Arusha town for the evening flight.
Third: The airport is also used for flights to major safari destinations
You can fly from Arusha airport to Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and other tourist attractions in Tanzania. Therefore, after your scenic flight with us, you can take a flight for a safari right at the same airport.
What to expect from the scenic flight
The ultimate experience of the scenic flight is to have a bird’s eye view of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will see firsthand the glaciers of Kilimanjaro and its crater. You will also get a great view of Mawenzi peak and Shira plateau. You will witness an amazing phenomenon of vegetation change from forest zone to desert zone right before your eyes.
Apart from Mount Kilimanjaro, you will have unforgettable aerial views of Mount Meru (the fifth highest mountain in Africa) and great sceneries of parts of Arusha city from above.
A final word
Take advantage of this amazing safari add-on. The flight cost $490 per person. Contact us to book your seat today.
