Kenya · Air Adventure

8-Hour Helicopter Tour to Lake Turkana from Samburu

8 Hours Round trip from Laikipia Gardens Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic helicopter flight over the Laikipia plains, Suguta, Hoodoo and Painted Valleys
  • 02 Fly along the southern shores of Lake Turkana and over Lake Logipi's pink flamingos
  • 03 Enjoy sundowners at the Suguta sand dunes in a remote desert setting
  • 04 Touch down on the summit of the Mathews Range to admire ancient cycads and far-reaching views
  • 05 Take in spectacular panoramas over Samburu and Laikipia from Lekuruki Hill

Enjoy the ultimate overnight helicopter trip in Northern Kenya, highly recommended for travellers seeking dramatic aerial scenery and remote landscapes. With a total of 8.5 hours of flying time, most of it on the first day, this experience takes you over the Laikipia plains, the Suguta, Hoodoo and Painted Valleys, and the shores of Lake Turkana. Highlights include Lobolo private camp, Lake Logipi's pink flamingos, the Suguta sand dunes, the Ndoto Mountains, the Mathews Range, and sweeping views over Samburu and Laikipia.

Enjoy the ultimate overnight helicopter trip in Northern Kenya, highly recommended for travellers seeking dramatic aerial scenery and remote landscapes.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Samburu, Lake Turkana
Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Helicopter Journey from Laikipia to Lake Turkana

  • Fly north-west over the Laikipia plains to Silale Crater for your first stop, then continue north through the Suguta, Hoodoo and Painted Valleys to the western shores of Lake Turkana, where you will arrive at the private camp of Lobolo for lunch.

  • Get airborne again in the afternoon for a stunning scenic flight along the southern shores of Lake Turkana, over Lake Logipi to see the mass of pink flamingos, and finally to the Suguta sand dunes for sundowners before returning to Lobolo for the night.

  • Fly south over the Ndoto Mountains and touch down on the summit of the Mathews Range to enjoy the views and the ancient cycads. There is an option to visit the Samburu's Singing Wells in Namunyak Conservancy.

  • Reach the final stop at the top of Lekuruki Hill, where you will get the most spectacular views over Samburu and Laikipia.

The route

Where you'll travel

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Round trip from Laikipia Gardens 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Helicopter ride
  • Guide service

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Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Samburu, Kenya
Tour start
Laikipia Gardens, Oloitokitok Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Laikipia Gardens.

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